All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something. If you find your fall social calendar is heating up, you might just be in need of a great gala dress (or a few!) to mark the occasion.
Black-tie affairs have become more and more popular, for everything from traditional functions to grand weddings and even some over-the-top birthday themes. Let us help you get inspired with some gorgeous evening wear styles that will have you begging for a reason to get dressed up. Whether you are on the hunt for that next grand charity function or a strict dress-code fête, look no further than our edit of the best gala dresses, at every price point, that will warrant major head turns and keep you feeling your very best, all evening long.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Gala Dresses: The Voluminous Ballgown: Aje Spatial asymmetric gown , $695 The Sultry Drape: Magda Butrym asymmetric draped gown , $2,820 The Sheer and Sequin Slip: J.Crew sequin slip dress , $298 The Print Perfect: House of Dagmar Dot maxi dress , $750 The Long-Sleeve Shimmering Maxi: Rotate sequined gown , $440 The Open-Back Halter: Bernadette Delilah halterneck gown , $1,130 The Dramatic Velvet Long-Sleeve: Ganni velvet long dress , $495 The Red Stunner: Staud Caravaggio dress , $695 The Under-$300 Steal: Banana Republic Abigail maxidress , $280 The Cape Effect: Rotate cape-effect mididress , $1,995 The Luxe Lac.