Ball Dress Shops In Perth

Thursday 6th October, 2016

Ball season 2017 is coming up and now is the perfect time to start considering your ball dress and checking out the ball dress shops in Perth.

If you’re based in Perth, Western Australia and looking for that special, one of a kind and stunning ball dress, we invite you to check out our collection of beautiful ball dresses and gowns. Our phone has been ringing like hotcakes and we thought we’d post some frequently asked questions.

Are you an online only ball dress shop in Perth?

Envious Fashions serves both online and in store customers. If you are located in Perth, you can visit our shop at 377 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth to view our formal dresses. If you are not located in Perth, you can order online at our website and we will post the dress out to you.

Do I need to make an appointment to come see the ball dresses?

No. You can visit our shop anytime during business hours; Monday to Friday from 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Do you open on the weekends; can I make an appointment for a viewing on the weekend?

Sorry, we are not. We no longer accept appointments for weekend viewings due to too many no show and last minute cancellations.

Do you ship Australia wide?

Yes we do!

How long will it take for my dress to arrive if I order online?

We process and dispatch your order within 48 hours and use Australia Post to ship. For regular post, it will take between 2-3 business days if you are located in Perth. For orders sent within Australia it will approximately take 3-5 business days to arrive. We provide a tracking number on all orders so you can keep track of where your parcel is. We also offer express shipping if you need your dress urgently.

 What size ball dresses do you stock?

Currently, our in stock ball dresses range we have sizes 6-12 available in some styles. We also have a pre-order range of evening dresses and gowns that accommodate plus sizes.

Do you have a ball dress registrar to make sure another person will not be wearing the same dress as me?

If you purchase a formal dress from our in stock formal and evening gowns range, you are guaranteed no one else will have the same dress as you as these dresses are available exclusively to Envious Fashions. Furthermore, there is only one available in each style so once you buy the dress, it will remain exclusively and unique to you.

Can I hire your ball dresses?

Sorry, currently we do not offer hire services for our evening and formal dresses.

What is your returns policy?

Due to the nature of our ball dresses, we do not accept returns or exchanges if you change your mind or made a mistake in choosing a size or style. If you are ordering online, we understand the issues with sizing so we are here to offer as much help as you need about sizing and fit. Just drop us a line via email or give us a call and we can help you further.

Are all the dresses listed on your website available for immediate purchase?

Unfortunately, not all our formal dresses are available on hand, but rather pre-order. This means that we do not have the stock on hand at our store and order in for you from our showroom in Los Angeles.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, Envious Fashions ships all over the world. Shipping prices are quoted on our website when you hit checkout. If your country is not listed please contact us for international shipping cost.

If you have any other questions which we did not answer here, please email us here and our customer service will be happy to assist.

EVENING & FORMAL DRESS NECKLINE GUIDE

Knowing you body shape and what neckline of formal dresses suit you best ensures you will have the most flattering look to enhance all your best assets and body parts.

Firstly, determine you best body parts; do you have good shoulders and decolletage? Do you have a tall and lean figure? Then, determine your least favored body part/s; do you want to conceal a thick mid section? Do you have a wide waist and hips?  Below we have provided a summary table of the different types of evening dresses neckline and will go in detail in our following blog posts on the individual neckline types.

Stay tuned!

formal bridal dresses neckline guide

PROM DRESSES FABRIC BASICS: CHIFFON

Formal, prom and ball dresses come in a range of different designs and fabrics with some styles being more suited to certain materials. With the variety of fabrics it can make prom and ball dress shopping confusing.

Chiffon is a popular fabric type widely used for evening dresses, formal gowns, bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses for it’s delicate look and feel, giving off an elegant, soft, floaty and feminine look to the dress. Chiffon evening dresses are very elegant, delicate and beautiful for any formal occasion, making it a real formal wear gem.

   

Chiffon is a light and sheer fabric so often used as an overlay on top of a satin or sateen material for formal dresses. There are 2 types of chiffon material (1) nylon (polyester) chiffon and (2) silk chiffon.

(1) Nylon chiffon is the cheaper of the two chiffon materials and is made from a synthetic material such as polyester.

(2) Silk chiffon is the premium chiffon type and obviously, costs more due to the overall higher quality and durability of the fabric.

How to hand wash chiffon formal dresses:

Be extra careful if your chiffon formal dress has moderate to heavy embellishments such as beads, sequins, rhinestones, appliques or other delicate detailing.

• Fill a large laundry basis/sink or bathtub with cold water. NB: Ensure that the water is cold and not warm as warm water can damage the delicate chiffon fibers. Also, the sink or basin should be large enough to fit your evening dress comfortably.
• Add a small amount of mild laundry detergent and stir to mix in with the water until well combined.
• Submerge the chiffon formal dress in the water and soap and gently stir to dampen the entire dress to loosen any dirt.
• Let the chiffon dress sit and soak for 20-30 minutes.
• If you have any stains remaining after this time, add a small amount of mild liquid detergent to the stain and rub very gently over the area with your finger or a soft sponge. Then allow to sit for a further 15 minutes.
• Drain the soapy water and then refill with cold clean water. Gently stir the chiffon evening dress to remove any residual soap and repeat process until water is clear and dress is clear of any soap residue.

Remember:

• Don’t be alarmed if your chiffon dress bleeds dye the first time you wash your dress.
• Embellishments can get caught and tangled with the delicate chiffon material during handwash so it is best to not stir the dress around too vigorously or too much.
• Long or chipped fingernails can get caught on the chiffon material and snag, so take extra care when washing. You can wear gloves to prevent this from happening.
• Chiffon is very sheer, light and delicate so take care with the material to avoid any tears, shrinkage to the dress. Do not scrub or wring the chiffon dress.

Drying chiffon formal dresses:

The best way to dry chiffon formal dresses is to let it air dry naturally. Some tips with drying your chiffon dress;

• Do not dry chiffon dresses with a hair dryer as the harsh heat will damage the delicate fibers of the material.
• Do not wring your chiffon dress! This will deform the chiffon fibers and the embellishments may get tangled and catch on the material.
• Ensure all the zips are zipped up so it doesn’t get caught on the dress or on any embellishments.
• Air dry the dress in a shaded area out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric colour fading.
• If possible, allow your chiffon dress to lay flat to dry to prevent the water weight stretch and pull the dress.

Check out our range of beautiful chiffon formal dresses that is perfect for any formal occasion such as school balls, prom or even for bridesmaids.

         

BUYERS BEWARE! CHECK SCAM PROM/FORMAL WEBSITES

Formal dresses for school balls and proms can be expensive which is why shopping online for discounted and “cheap” formal dresses is usually a good idea but unfortunately there are also fake and counterfeit formal dresses websites that spoil the online shopping experience for shoppers. There are plenty of horror stories of girls finding their dream prom dress online, order it and when their dress arrives (in some cases, it doesn’t arrive at all!) it is a complete mess. The dress received is nothing like what the actual dress that was shown on the website. Furthermore, there is no way to return the dress or get a refund!

These fake websites often claim they sell DESIGNER formal dresses, prom gowns, bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns at 80% off retail price. They display stunning and beautiful shots of the dresses on their websites and the prices are only a fraction of what the RRP is. How good is that! It just sounds too good to be true, and in actuality, it is. These websites do a fantastic job at luring customers in to buy with the attractive design and layout of their websites, stolen dress shots from the actual brand/designer and too good to be true prices. These fake formal dresses usually are made in China with exceptionally bad craftsmanship.

The deep discounts are a huge bait to get people to make a purchase but don’t be fooled. The people behind these websites know the prices are almost irresistible and take full advantage by advertising site-wide of all the special prices, discounts and savings you get by purchasing a dress from their company. Trying to save some money isn’t worth getting scammed by these counterfeit websites!

In short, our best piece of advice for buyers looking to buy online is enter the URL of the website you are intending to purchase off at http://www.scamadviser.com

This is a very helpful website that provides information on the website and also provides an analysis of whether the website is deemed a risk website that has either been reported as a scam website.

Here we run an example of our website www.enviousfashions.com.au

We ran a scan on another website which many buyers have questioned the authenticity of the website and also many online reviews that this website have left many buyers disappointed and angry.

Keep scamadviser.com website handy and run a check whenever you’re in doubt! Please note we take no responsibility for any potential inaccurate results from this website as it only a recommendation on our behalf to help buyers shop safer.

If you have any further questions, please drop us a line. Happy safe shopping!

FORMAL/PROM DRESSES UNDER $100

On a budget? Shop our formal dresses under $100! Here at Envious Fashions we have all you need to look stunning for your school ball/prom. We’ve rounded up ball dresses within our collection priced at under $100 for the budget shopper yet not compromising on quality.

We guarantee every dress within this category is of the same high quality as any other dress priced higher. Why you ask? These dresses are just from the previous season’s collection and these dresses featured are reduced for clearance sale to make room for the new collection. Cheap does not necessarily equate to lesser quality at our store.

These dresses were designed and made in house at Envious Fashion’s headquarters. Each dress has been carefully and intricately handcrafted and now being offered to you at an amazing price. The dresses are made from luxe chiffon material with a satin lining. Not only will you look fabulous but feel ultra comfortable.

“SWAN PRINCESS” Black Evening Dress

“BELLE OF THE BALL” White Evening Gown

“VIOLA” Violet Formal Evening Dress

“JEWELS” Teal Evening Dress

“MY FAIR LADY” Ivory Evening Dress

“MY FAIR LADY”

“ELIZABEITA” Strapless Evening Gown

“CATHARINA” Yellow Evening Dress

We have so many more dresses so check out all our other formal dresses under $100 here at our website.

Visit our shop 377 Fitzgerald Street North Perth or order online via our website.

FREE SHIPPING for all Australian orders and we also ship worldwide.

Feel free to drop us an email with any questions or queries.

FORMAL/PROM/ BALL DRESSES COLLECTION 2016/17

We are very excited to showcase our 2016/17 ball/formal and prom dresses featuring a collection of stunning custom, handmade formal dresses. We have spent many months in the design process and creation of these beautiful formal dresses that is perfect for any special occasion such as school balls, formals, prom or even for bridesmaids. We collaborated with various local Australian designers to come up with the design for each dress, sourced only the highest quality and luxurious materials for the dress and passed onto our tailors to meticulously hand-make each stunning formal dress.

A few examples of the beautiful formal dresses in our range;

black mermaid dress

pale blue evening dress

lace ball gown dress

To preserve the integrity of a “custom” dress, we only carry a quantity of one dress of each style (sizes depend on the dress). However, if there is a particular style that you love but we do not currently have it in the size you are after, you are welcome to make a custom order for the dress to be made in the size you require. Furthermore, we can also offer you the option of having the dress made in not only your required sizing but a color of your choice. This means that once you buy the dress, the dress is unique to you. Our formal dresses collection is not available at any other retail store (online or physical shop) so you are guaranteed to be the only one in Perth and Australia (perhaps even international) with the beautiful gown. Now that’s pretty special!

Our 2016/17 formal dresses collection features a range of different dress styles to flatter all body shapes from petite frame, regular and plus size. The collection features dresses with timeless and elegant styles such as strappy/spaghetti straps, one shoulder, strapless and off the shoulder in a range of popular colors in shades of blues, turquoises, greens, purples, pinks, reds and nudes.

If you are a local Perth customer, you can see the range at our shop located at 377 Fitzgerald Street North Perth. We also have in house professional tailors with over 25 years experience that will help you to get the perfect fit should you need any alterations.

To see close up pictures or get more information on these formal dresses, click here and view the entire range.

Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or want to know more about our stunning collection or any individual dresses or custom orders!

Email us sales @enviousfashions.com.au or call us on 0431 273 522.

Dresses Clearance Sale $5.00-$35.00

SALE! Who doesn’t love a good bargain? Especially when you can sit back and browse through our website in the comfort of your own home and get your order delivered straight to your doorstep. We ship to anywhere in the world so we welcome international customers! 🙂

ALL our dresses* are currently on CLEARANCE SALE at the moment with prices marked down some of up to 80%  from original prices. Prices starting from just $5.00 – $35.00.

So what are you waiting for? Start shopping now!

2016 FORMAL EVENING GOWNS/BALL COLLECTIONDRESSES

We will be unveiling our brand new 2016 formal evening gowns and ball dresses in February 2016. Our new range will include many different styles include one shoulder, strapless, sweetheart, strappy and so many more.

Envious Fashion’s formal evening dresses are perfect for formal occasions such as school balls, prom, special events and bridesmaids. For bridesmaids, we welcome custom orders of any evening dresses within our collection which can be made in the style, colour and to your bridesmaid’s measurements.

For school balls, our evening gowns are perfect for this special occasion as you can be assured no one else will have the same ball dress as you. The evening dresses are handmade by in house tailors and made available off the rack with only one made in each style.

We also accept custom made orders for bridesmaid dresses for any of the dress styles in our collection. This means we can make custom sizes to fit your individual bridesmaids. If there is a particular style you like in our collection, you are able to make a custom order in the dress style in our collection and also have the dress made in the colour of your choice if you have a bridal colour theme or preference. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We are a small family owned business so we work closely on every aspect of the dress making process. We design the evening dress styles, source the fabrics, beading, embellishments both locally and internationally and sew the entire dress in house. This includes every composition of the dress from hand sewing all the dress’s embellishments of beading, crystals, jewels and embroideries. The dress making process of each dress is meticulous so you know your dress is one of a kind and special.

Envious Fashions 2014/15 ball dresses/evening gowns collection. A few of our fastest selling dresses.

So if you have a school ball, wedding or other special occasion coming up and looking for a beautiful evening gown at a reasonable price, stay tuned for our 2016 collection! Check back at our our website for our new and beautiful range.

Formal & Bridesmaid Jewelry Sets

Source: Formal & Bridesmaid Jewelry Sets

Formal & Bridesmaid Jewelry Sets

A piece (or a couple) of jewelry can truly set off and compliment an outfit, especially when it comes to formal dresses such as bridal dress, bridesmaid’s dresses, prom or school ball gown. These occasions call for jewelry pieces that are elegant, sophisticated and something quite dazzling. Jewelry sets are the perfect jewelry items to accompany the special occasion’s dress. What’s more, jewelry sets take away the hassle of having to coordinate separate jewelry pieces together.

These stunning jewelry sets are the perfect finishing jewelry accessories to go with your formal dress. Whether you want the simplicity of an effortless elegant look to a bold and statement item, we have a set that will compliment your gown amazingly.

The jewelry sets featured are made from ultra dazzling crystal rhinestones that shine brilliantly under natural and party lights. Each necklace and earring set is designed in a style that is encrusted with the sparkly rhinestones for a spectacular glam look.

If you are after a classic and sophisticated necklace and earring set, check out the “Timeless Beauty” jewelry set, $29.95.

“Simple Beauty” rhinestone necklace set, $29.95

If you want something more glamorous and make a statement, check out these dazzling necklace and earring jewelry sets.

The “Hollywood Beauty” bridal necklace & earring set, $49.95

“Royal Beauty” Formal Jewelry Set, $49.95

“Exquisite Beauty” Wedding Necklace & Earring Set, $39.95

“Classic Beauty” Formal Diamond Necklace Set, $34.95

“Romantic Beauty” Wedding Necklace Set, $29.95

Grab these stunning LIMITED EDITION jewelry set for your next special occasion. Compliment your evening gowns/bridal dresses with these featured sets.

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