Year 10 Formal Dresses: Trends and Styles for 2025

This dress is a personal favourite of mine! A gorgeous mix of classic style with a contemporary flair. The A-Line skirt is paired with a gorgeous panelling detail. The Arcina Ori Paloma dress is perfect for a year 10 formal style dress in 2025, the elegance and simpliticty makes for a perfect wear and comfortable fit. Look no further for your school formal!

The Arcina Ori Monique Dress is a classic style for a school formal, the perfect low back style has been a trend in 2025. This stunning fulll length gown is paired with a stunning one shoulder design. The tie up detial makes the dress more adjustable for different shapes and styles and allows for a better fit. This gorgeous gown is available in three colours, rust, navy and yellow.

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 Arcina Ori Gaia Dress is perfect for a year 10 formal. As it is a more simple style that exudes elegance, the low back design again has become a highly popular style for 2025. Paired with a high neck cut and and fitted bodice for a more femine design, excentuating wasit and hips through this design. This gorgeous plum colour is different to many other styles, yet is just so stunning!

The Tania Olsen Ondine Dress is so popular here at Dress for a Night, for a reason! This dress never fails to amaze me, one of the most flattering styles I have ever seen. The gorgeous bodice is fitted with exposed boning and features beading across the the cups. The mermaid style skirt features a thigh high split for added comfortability and elegance. This style is also available in navy.  

This dress has become so popular for year 10 formals! This simple bit elegant design is perfect if you are looking for a more understated look for your first formal. The Manning Cartell Double Time Pleated Dress, features a gorgeous bodice is boned so makes for a more corset style. The subtle split across the front allows for a more comfortable wear and modest look.

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 Misha Eviana Gown is simply perfection! he gorgeous halter neck cut with a low back is just divine, a gorgeous sitting dress at maxi length makes for a perfect style for a year 10. The simple style can be transfomed into a more luxe look by adding the removable bow the the back. Not to mention the gorgeous hot pink colour, this style is just perfection!

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 Nana Jacqueline Caroline Dress is simply perfect! This groegous dress has a form fitting bodice to exentuate the fit around hips and curves for a very flattering look. The built in cups around the bust makes for a comfortable easy wear. Designed with a split at the back makes for an easy comfortable wear! A perfect dress for a year 10 formal.