Year 10 Formal Dresses: Trends and Styles for 2025

The Ivona Skelo Vivia Dress is another on trend formal dress of the season. Featuring diamonte cut-outs, this style has a unique design that makes it more than just your ordinary black dress. If you love this dress but wanted to experiment with colour, you can add colourblocked accessories to make your year 10 formal look more fun. A black dress with neon heels is also another fashion trend of 2025 that we are here for!

The House Of CB Seren Corset Gown is a gorgeous dress that exudes romantic elegance. This formal dress features a semi-sheer fabric that is delicately adorned with floral accents, a built-in underwired bra and a lace up corset. Pair this gorgeous dress with a nude under skirt for an elegant and timeless look.

This style is available in blush pink and vintage white.

The Soundscape Maxi Dress by AJE is an exceptional choice for a Year 10 formal, seamlessly blending contemporary style with timeless elegance. This strapless maxi dress features horizontal organza frills throughout, creating a textured and sophisticated appearance that is both youthful and chic. The fitted bodice, ensures a flattering silhouette and provides the necessary support for a comfortable evening. The voluminous skirt adds a touch of drama, making it suitable for the celebratory atmosphere of a Year 10 formal.

The House of CB Adrienne Corset Dress is cut from a thick satin that drapes across the body. The built in corset allows for a flattering hourglass silhouette. This dress is all about luxury which is why we think it makes the perfect year 10 formal outfit and nails the formal dress code. You can never go wrong with a black dress, no matter what season, which is why we know you will fall in love with this dress. Accessorising is simple - add a pop of colour to elevate your look, or stick the basics and opt for neutral accessories for a classic look.

This style is available in red, black, sage and pink.

The House Of CB Sabine Strapless Corset Dress is a stunning elegant and timeless design. This gorgeous gown is crafted from a black stretch crepe, making it the perfect corset formal dress that is easy to wear. Embrace your feminine side with this formal dress for your next event by pairing it with neutrals for a classic look or a pop of colour to make it more fun. You can never go wrong with a corset style, as it is guaranteed to make you look and feel amazing.

The House of CB Charmaine Corset Gown is one we know you will recognise. Made from a lustrous silk satin, this dress features a beautifully draped cowl neckline with a corset bodice to cinch the figure. The Charmaine Gown makes the perfect year 10 formal dress as it is not too long meaning it can be comfortably worn and danced in for a night full of fun. A versatile style that can be dressed up and down and accessorised in so many ways. This House of CB dress is the dress of the season, we know you will adore this style as much as we do.

This style is available in blush pink, chocolate and black.

The House of CB Persephone Corset Dress is a gorgeous corset formal dress that is guaranteed to have all eyes on you at your formal. A glamorous style that features a beautifully draped skirt in a satin material, and a balconette style necklined bodice. A flattering silhouette in the colour black for a timeless and classic look. Pair this stunning formal dress with neutrals for an elegant look, or a pop of colour for a fun and playful look to your year 10 formal.  

This style is available in red, black, smoke and pink.

The Nookie Valentina Dress is a stunning strapless gown made from Nookie's famous stretch sequin. In a gorgeous striped sequin this dress is guaranteed to make jaws drop. TThis stunning year 10 formal dress hugs and flatters the figure, making you feel glamorous and confident. This is the perfect dress for if you are wanting to step out of your comfort zone and add a bit of sparkle to your formal outfit.

This style is available in the colours mint green, sapphire blue, rose gold and black.

The Camilo Dress by Lexi is an exceptional choice for a Year 10 formal, seamlessly blending contemporary style with timeless elegance. This strapless gown features an asymmetrical neckline and flattering tucks along the left side seam, enhancing the body's natural contours. Crafted from stretch satin, it offers both comfort and a flattering fit, ensuring you feel confident throughout the evening. A standout feature of the Camilo Dress is its thigh-high split, adding a touch of sophistication and modernity to the classic floor-length design. The boned and lined bodice provides essential support, while the invisible zipper at the left side seam ensures a seamless appearance.

The Sonya Moda Nour Dress is a stunning one shoulder design made from a luxurious satin. This gorgeous formal dress features an asymmetrical neckline, adjustable tie at the waist, an exposed cutout at the waist that tapers for a figure-flattering fit, and a high split providing a sensual look. This luxurious fabric makes this formal dress a perfect piece to wear to formal events as it leaves you feeling glamorous and confident. Accessorising with heels and jewellery will elevate the dress and make it perfect to wear to your upcoming formal.

This style is available in colours ocean pearl, yarden floral, scarlet red and fiori di sambuco.

The Isabel Dress by Lexi is an exceptional choice for a Year 10 formal, seamlessly blending contemporary style with timeless elegance. This floor-length gown features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline and strategically placed cut-outs that accentuate the waist, offering a modern and sophisticated silhouette ideal for such a milestone event.Crafted from delicate georgette fabric, the dress gathers beautifully, draping into a flowing skirt with a thigh-high split. This design element adds a touch of allure while maintaining appropriate formality for a Year 10 formal. The bodice is adorned with gold bar detailing at the shoulder and waist panels, enhancing its luxurious appeal.

The Lexi Samira Dress is a fan favourite style for all formal and black tie occasions. A glamorous floor-length, one shoulder style made from a stretch satin. This style is extremely flattering and elegant, and makes the perfect year 10 formal dress as it is a classic style. Although this style has a thigh high split, you can easily use double sided fashion tape to close the two pieces of fabric together. This promising hack, makes this dress an effortless style for your formal.

This style is available in burgundy, orion blue, black and white.

The Lexi Alzira Dress is a stunning strapless formal gown that features Lexi's signature thigh high split and ruching at the waist. In a gorgeous vibrant teal blue, this dress will guaranteed make you stand out from the rest. The draping material around the body gives a flattering silhouette. We recommend keeping accessories minimal to make the dress the statement piece, or pair with silver accessories for a glamorous look. We can't get enough of this gorgeous year 10 formal dress!

The Lexi Dune Dress is perfect choice for a Year 10 formal, seamlessly blending contemporary style with timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious recycled polyester, this floor-length gown features a soft cowl neckline and a low open back with draped cowl detailing, offering a sophisticated and modern silhouette ideal for such a milestone event. The gown incorporates a slight mermaid-shaped skirt with a puddle train, creating an elegant and dramatic look. Adjustable spaghetti straps ensure a personalized fit, while the fully lined construction and invisible zip closure at the left side seam provide comfort and ease of wear throughout the evening.

The Bec + Bridge Amber Maxi Dress is a stunning dress made from a luxe silk. This dress is a sleek, statement and timeless design that features a ruched bust detailing, thin straps and a plunging open back. This elegant formal dress is perfect for year 10 formal as it is simplistic but fun and flirty which nails the year 10 formal dress code.