It's your final school year and it's time to celebrate with formal! If you have no idea what type of dress you are after, stress no more because in this guide we will show you our most popular and trending styles. From corset styles, to sequin and timeless dresses, there is something for everyone. If you want something extra, we have something for you. If you prefer a simple and classic style, we will show you our favourites of many. As dress styles are ever evolving, here our most updated trending styles for year 12 formals.
What to Wear to Your Year 12 Formal: Trending Styles
What to Wear to Year 12 Formal
Formal Dress Trends
Statement Dresses
What a way to end your final year of school with a statement dress that will have all eyes on you. Go bold with a beaded gown or a long train and have your year 12 formal look be unforgettable.
Corset Dresses
Corset dresses are making a comeback and we are here for it! The flattering hourglass silhouette that they give is driving us crazy, we are obsessed! Corset dresses are chic and elegant, why not hop on the trend?
Sequins
Everybody loves a bit of sparkle. Sequin dresses for year 12 formals will always be around - everybody loves them! It's the perfect way to make a statement.
Timeless
Our timeless dresses are a must for year 12 formals. These include silk and satin styles, or plain designs in fabrics such as jersey or velvet. You cannot go wrong with a timeless piece that, in a few years time, have you looking back and still loving your dress!
Year 12 Formal Dresses
Statement Dresses
Albina Dyla Embellished Leaf Gown
The Albina Dyla Embellished Leaf Gown is the most incredibe dress you will ever lay eyes on! This formal dress has the most intricate detailing of sequins to create a magnificent design. This dress features a fitted bodice with a strapless, plunging neckline and the waist is complimented by a thigh leg slit. If you want to make a statement at your school formal, this dress is guaranteed to do so. This unique formal dress will have all eyes on you, while making you feel confident and luxurious.
Albina Dyla Classica Gown
The Albina Dyla Classica Gown is a glamorous formal dress which we know you will fall in love with. This formal dress features a low cut corset bodice which is complemented by glass gemstone couture detailing. In a soft stretch knit that forms to the body, this dress gives the ultimate flattering fit. This stunning year 12 formal dress is guaranteed to make a statement at your next event. A classic black formal dress has never looked so good.
Mirror Palais Starlite Dress
The Mirror Palais Starlite Dress embodies the ulatimate statement dress. The fabric is a soft mesh fabric that is embedded with thousands of sparkles, so you can shine the entire night! The neck scarf detail adds a elgant touch to the dress whilst keeping it modern and sophisticated. This dress is available in a gorgous sand colour and black.
Corset Dresses
Lia Stublla Eviana Gown
The Lia Stublla Eviana Gown is a beautiful strapless gown featuring an asymmetric neckline with a corset bodice. This dress gives a stunning hourglass silhouette and we know you will love this dress for your next school formal. Year 12 formal is the time to make a statement, end the school year with a bang, and this dress will do just that and more. This gown is sure to turn heads and will leave you feeling glamorous.
This gorgeous gown is available in colours red, emerald, white and black.
House Of CB Adrienne Corset Maxi Dress
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 12 formal outfit and nails the formal dress code. You can never go wrong with a classic style like the Adrienne, 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 to the basics and opt for neutral accessories.
This style is available in red, black, sage and pink.
Tania Olsen Ondine Dress
Are you looking for an elevated Corset Dress for your year 12 formal? You have come to the right place! The Tania Olsen Ondine Dress is the most beautiful corset dress, with exposed boning and a beaded corset you are sure to stand out. The long train with a rouched bottom is such a gorgous touch to elevate the dress.
House Of CB Persephone Corset Dress
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 that provides a timeless and classic look. Pair this stunning formal dress with neutrals for an elegant look, or a pop of colour to add a touch of playfulness for your next event.
This style is available in black, red and smoke.
Trending Formal Dresses
House of CB Marci Midi
Say hello to our latest arrival, the House of CB Marci Midi is perfect for your upcoming year 12 formal. If you are looking for a more undertsated but elegant dress you have found it! With a gorgeous pleated skirt and a lace up corset this dress is so flattering at a beautiful lentgh. Availalle in a musky pink colour in store now!
Arcina Ori Gaia Dress
The Arcina Ori Gaia Dress is the embodiment of elegeance. This dress is perfect for your year 12 formal if you are looking for a halter dress with a little extra edge. The cowlneckline adds a gorgous touch to the dress and not to mention the backless feature, the low back keeps the dress classy whilst adding a bit of a sleek sophistication. The beautiful plum colour is perfect for any season!
HNTR Louie Gown
The HNTR Louie Gown is another new arrival to Dress for a Night. The perfect dress for a flattering but sophisticated. If you are looking for an understated dress that will still shape your body perfectly, the dress comes as a two piece with a boned bodice and fitted jersey fabric skirt. Available in Black and Red
Arcina Ori Monique Dress
The Arcina Ori Monique Dress is a fan favourite for a reason! This beautiful silk dress has been deisgned to perfection, the one shoulder detail leads to an ope back with a minimal cross detail, the extreme low back gives creates a sophisticated look. The gown lnegth of the dress is perfect for formal attire, the cut of this dress exentuates the body whilst keeping it apparopriate for a school formal.
Latest Accessories
Sequin Dresses
Nookie Valentina Dress
The Nookie Valentina Dress is a stunning strapless gown made from Nookie's famous stretch sequin. With sparkles that dazzle in the light, this dress is guaranteed to make jaws drop. This stunning year 12 formal dress hugs and flatters the figure, making you feel confident and amazing. This is the perfect dress for if you are wanting to add a bit of sparkle to your formal outfit.
This style is available in the colours mint green, sapphire blue, rose gold and black.
Lia Stublla Kayla Dress
The Lia Stublla Kayla Dress features a sophisticated silhouette without compromising comfort. A fully boned corset bodice with a lace-up back enables you to adjust the fit. Crafted with confetti sequin fabric, the gown radiates a captivating sparkle. Additionally, the thigh-high split complements the form fitting design and adds drama. This timeless and dazzling gown is perfect for all formal occasions, especially a year 12 formal.
Nookie Fantasy Gown
The Nookie Fantasy Gown is the perfect dress if you are looking for a touch of elegance and sparkle! The halter neck is flattering to any bust and the thigh high split ensures that you are able to move around throughout the night. The beautiful stretch fabric makes the wear comfortable and suited to any body shape This style is available in black, gold and mint.
Nookie Diaz Halter Gown
The Nookie Diaz Halter Gown is a gorgeous halter neck dress that features a plunging neckline and low back. Made from a form fitting stretch sequin, this dress will provide the ultimate flattering fit without compromising comfort. Stand out at your upcoming formal in this stunning dress.
This style is available in white and black.
Timeless Dresses
Lexi Samira Dress
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 12 formal dress for those who want 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, white and pacific blue diamante.
Effie Kats Verona Gown
This dress embodies sophistication and timelessness. The Effie Kats verona gown is the perfect dress if you are looking for a simple dress with a classic blackless touch. The Boatneck cut is the perfect classy look. The floor length jersey fit adds a touch of elegance and an added comfort. Pair with a gorgeous stament earring or jewellery.
Lia Stublla Macie Gown
The Lia Stublla Macie Gown will make any occasion special. It features a full-boned corset bodice, lace-up back, and voluminous full-skirt with a thigh-high leg split that exudes luxury and charm. A style that is perfect for those who want an A-line fit. This true princess style gown is guaranteed to have you feeling glamorous for your next formal event.
Ivona Skelo Vivia Dress
The Ivona Skelo Vivia Dress is all about femininity and sparkle. The definition of simple but with a twist, this gorgeous dress features diamonte cut-outs, and is all you'll ever want and need for your year 12 formal. This flattering figure hugging dress will make the perfect statement at your formal, guaranteed to have all eyes on you. This trending style has been the moment this season and we are here for it. The definition of simple but with a twist, which is why we know you will love this style as much as we do.
Finding Your Perfect Year 12 Formal Dress
Now that we have gone through all the trending styles for your year 12 formal, from corset and sequin to timeless styles, it is now up to you to decide what look you want to achieve for your last school formal! Do you want a statement style, or a simple and elegant style? The choice is yours!
You can hire all these dresses mentioned above at Dress for a Night for a fraction of the retail price. Renting allows you to choose the trending styles without worrying about the money. You also reduce your environmental footprint by not giving into overconsumption, because lets be honest, you probably won't wear your formal dress again. It's a win-win situation!
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Lorraine Ross —
Do you do plus sizes