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Special Occasions Gowns: The Unique Edit

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I feel like there was definitely a point when I would have an event or something special coming up I wasn't sure where to go or where to start outside of the normal places! I spent some time gathering shops that I like that give some unique options o...
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MewMews

Ethereal with some sass

 
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I was looking for a birthday dress for my “Goddess” themed party and came upon this one!! And the whole site just happened to have gorgeous ethereal looks
Bailee Split Sequin Maxi Dress
 
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Hands down a beautiful bejeweled piece! (Want to guess if this is the one I went with for my birthday or not?)
Liora Sequin Crystal Maxi Dress In Light Nude
 
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The way I fell in love IMMEDIATELY! I love ethereal, goddess, nature adjacent looks.. I genuinely always want to feel like a nymph or something and this is giving modern “nymph night out”
Saige Sleeveless Mesh Flower Maxi Dress In Blush
 
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Seriously my favorite site now for special occasions… not unreasonable but all SO unique with something to say!!
Avital Strapless Flower Midi Dress
 
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Steal the show… like a Trojan horse sweet flower!
Gannon One Shoulder Flower Mini Dress
 
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The butterfly look is INSANE! Doesn’t look *too* costumey in my opinion and makes a perfect ethereal special occasion slay!
Phaedra Butterfly Tulle Trimmed Mini Dress

MissCircle

Sexy-Femme + Lux; Giving Lux Brat

 
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Seriously so stunning!!
Fatima Crystal Sleeveless Corset Mermaid Maxi Dress
 
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A mesh diamond look! Seriously stun the gworls!
Isabel Crystal Embellished Mesh Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
 
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This just so adorable and ooozing with style!! Gold = special occasion immediately!
Lainey Gold Satin Sequin Pearls Beaded Maxi Dress
 
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Talk about EYE catching and HEAD turning wear!!
Qeturah Embroidered Sequin Off Shoulder Mesh Gown
 
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There’s something really unique about this… my only fear I foresee is the mesh not blending completely with every skin tone! But love the concept and would consider this unique!
Rachael Black Velvet Pearl Embellished Gown

Meshki

Cutesy-Femme + Elegant; Giving soft-girl

 
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How could you not turn heads showing up in this!
Cassia Strapless Sequin Rose Midi Dress - Gold
 
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Go big or go home with the bow and texture!
Franka Strapless Bow Mini Dress - White
 
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Soft, blushy, shiny and elegant!
Carrie Sequin Rose Maxi Dress - Pale Pink
 
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On the higher end, but a standout for a mini statement dress! Again gold = special occasion
Nylah Beaded Halter Mini Dress - Gold

SHEIN

If you’re on a BUDGET but not in a hurry, that’s the only reason I’d recommend this because can be a lifesaver, but I’m always weary of the environmental footprint and moral tradeoff!
 
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My least favorite thing about SHEIN (outside of known awful labor conditions and environmental concerns) is sometimes their items can LOOK cheap, not inexpensive or affordable but CHEAP. This dress actually gives cutesy and you could’ve gotten in fro...
SHEIN BAE Women's Elegant Sexy Solid Color Luxurious ...
 
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Keyword UNIQUE looks! And looking for ones that have the least probability of looking like you got it from SHEIN! Cute party look for sure though
SHEIN MOD Women Apricot Knitted Lace Flared Sleeve Pearl ...
 
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Super cute corset shape with a nude color always elevates a look! But I would say more if you’re okay with the possibility of the material being a little see through
L'Amorae Corset Strapless Mermaid Hem Party Dress - Shein
 
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The deep plunge, the diamond, and the texture give DRAMA!
SHEIN SXY Black Rhinestoned Strapless Dress, Suitable For New ...
 
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My concern with SHEIN also is styles that will fit everyone well (that tends to be a problem with their clothing) this is a dress that looks like it could be hard to go wrong with
SHEIN X Tarsha Whitmore SHEIN Belle Asymmetric Neck Draped ...