Formal Dresses in Wollongong

Sposabella Bridal is at 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, Wollongong. As well as wedding gowns, we have formal and evening dresses to try on, with free parking at the door. Call (02) 4283 6077 or use our booking page to arrange a time. You can get directions on Google Maps.

Our formal and evening range includes fitted floor-length gowns with side splits, sequin and lace gowns, floral prints, midi and short dresses, and dresses with sleeves, in a wide range of colours. We also have dresses for the mother of the bride and groom and bridesmaid dresses. You can browse the styles online first.

Our evening wear collection includes styles for school formals, as well as galas, weddings and other special occasions. Stock changes, so call (02) 4283 6077 with your size, colour and date and we will tell you what is available. Browse the formal and evening dresses online first.

Yes. We have a mother of the bride and groom collection of elegant gowns, many with sleeves and softer, draped shapes. Tell us the wedding date, the venue and the colours of the day when you book, and we will help you choose styles to try. See our mother of the bride and groom styles.

Yes. We have bridesmaid dresses from Nicoletta and Mori Lee, so you can look at formal dresses and bridesmaid dresses on the same visit. If you are planning a wedding, you can also look at our wedding dresses in the same showroom.

We recommend booking, so that our team can give you time and have styles ready. You can use our booking page or call (02) 4283 6077. Tell us the occasion, your date and your size, and we will talk through what is in stock.

Prices are not shown online for most of our dresses, so call (02) 4283 6077 or ask when you book and we will tell you. Selected wedding gowns at reduced prices are shown on our sale gowns page.

Stock and sizes change, so the best way to find out is to call (02) 4283 6077 with your size and the dress you like. Tell us the date you need it by, and we will let you know what is possible.

Ask us when you choose your dress. Our team can talk you through what is possible for the style you choose, and what to allow time for before your event.

Yes. Many customers bring their mum, a friend or the rest of the bridal party. Let us know how many are coming when you book, so we can plan the space.

Bring the shoes you plan to wear, or ones with a similar heel height, and wear or bring the underwear that suits the style. A strapless or nude bra works for most formal dresses. Photos of the event, the dress code or the dresses you like help our team choose styles to try.

Start with the colours you already love wearing and feel confident in. For a wedding, check the wedding colours first and avoid white, ivory and cream. For a formal or school formal, choose a colour you will still like in the photos, and try more than one, because colours look different on you than they do on a hanger.

There are no strict rules, but a few shapes help. Fitted mermaid styles show off your waist and hips, A-line and flowing skirts are comfortable and forgiving, and draped bodices and sleeves add coverage. The quickest way to find what suits you is to try a few different silhouettes in the showroom.

Black tie is the most formal dress code and usually means a floor-length gown. Formal is similar, and a long dress is the safe choice. Cocktail is shorter and less formal, with knee-length or midi dresses. If an invitation does not say, ask the host. Our team can help you choose the right length for the dress code.

Yes. Some of our styles have long, short or flutter sleeves, and some come with a wrap or jacket. Mention sleeves when you book and we will have some ready to try.

Yes, we have some short and midi-length dresses as well as floor-length gowns. Tell us the dress code and the length you prefer, and we will find styles to try.

Yes. Many of our floral, midi and floor-length styles suit wedding guests. Avoid white, ivory and cream, and check the dress code on the invitation. If it says formal or black tie, a floor-length gown is the safe choice.

We have earrings, headpieces, tiaras and other accessories. You can browse earrings and accessories online, and try them with your dress in the showroom.

Yes. Sposabella Bridal is a wedding dress shop first, with designer wedding gowns from WONÁ Concept, Eva Lendel, Pronovias, Enzoani, Mori Lee, Aire Barcelona and Veni Infantino, plus a Curve collection. You can browse our wedding dresses online or book a free one-hour bridal appointment.

A mermaid dress is fitted through the bodice, waist and hips, then flares out towards the hem. It is a classic evening shape, and many of our floor-length gowns are fitted or mermaid styles. If you like the shape but want to move easily, ask to try an A-line style as well.

Often, yes. Black is common at formal and evening weddings, but check the invitation and the couple's wishes first, and avoid white, ivory and cream. Adding colourful accessories or earrings can lift a black dress.

Sizes vary between styles, so go by the fit on you, not the number on the tag. Tell us your usual size when you call or book, and try a size either side in the showroom if you can. Stock changes, so call (02) 4283 6077 to check what is available.

Lighter colours, florals and shorter lengths suit warm-weather and daytime events. Deeper jewel tones, sequins and long sleeves suit cooler evenings. Choose what you feel confident in, and check the dress code.

We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Tuesday and Sunday. Hours can differ on public holidays, so call to check.

Yes. There is free on-site parking at the showroom, so there is no circling the block or feeding a meter.

Without heavy traffic, Fairy Meadow is about 17 minutes from Dapto, 26 minutes from Oak Flats and about 28 minutes from Shellharbour and Albion Park, mostly on the Princes Motorway. Kiama is about 43 minutes away. See also our Shellharbour page.

As early as you can, so you have time to choose, to check what is in stock and to allow for any alterations. Tell us your date when you call and we will talk through what is possible.

In our showroom, they are the same collection. Formal dresses and evening dresses are both long, elegant styles for formal events, and many people use the two terms to mean the same thing.

Call us on (02) 4283 6077, or request a time on our booking page. Our address is 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519.