floral dress a line Donna Karan Women's Faux Wrap Midi - Azalea Multi A front slit adds a modern KissProm A-Line Sweetheart Floral Printed

There are many different types of gowns, with the most formal type usually being a ball gown

Windsor Shimmer Nights off-the-shoulder minidress, $43, Windsor If patterns are more your thing, you can never go wrong with a bit of leopard print, and this elegant slip dress will be a hit for many future date nights to come

Yasmin Hassane Yasmin Hassane's ethically-made pieces are constructed from quality natural materials and designs for brides looking for an "audacious, sensual and always elegant" aesthetic, per the brand's site, to don when saying "I do"

The French chanteuse Edith Piaf wore a simple black dress so that concert-goers would not be distracted from her voice

And featuring a statement plunging neckline, this gown is the ultimate mix of sweet and sexy