Formal Affair Dresses

  • Floral Brocade Strapless Gown With Bow by Ieena for Mac Duggal - Photo 0

    Ieena for Mac Duggal

    Floral Brocade Strapless Gown With Bow

    Original Retail

    $698

  • Carmel Drop Waist Dress by Hutch - Photo 0

    Hutch

    Carmel Drop Waist Dress

    Original Retail

    $339

  • Mari Dress by Hutch - Photo 0

    Hutch

    Mari Dress

    Original Retail

    $414

  • Coburn Strapless Column Dress by TOJHÀ - Photo 0

    TOJHÀ

    Coburn Strapless Column Dress

    Original Retail

    $375

  • Marjori Gown by TOJHÀ - Photo 0

    TOJHÀ

    Marjori Gown

    Original Retail

    $355

  • Vienna Full Skirt Gown by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Vienna Full Skirt Gown

    Original Retail

    $428

  • Strapless Origami Gown by Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Badgley Mischka

    Strapless Origami Gown

    Original Retail

    $825

  • Aurdina Plisse Gown by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Aurdina Plisse Gown

    Original Retail

    $348

  • Lorena Embroidered Gown by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Lorena Embroidered Gown

    Original Retail

    $448

  • Black Flower Mesh Maxi Dress by ROTATE Birger Christensen - Photo 0

    ROTATE Birger Christensen

    Black Flower Mesh Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $500

  • Off The Shoulder Gown With Pleats by Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Badgley Mischka

    Off The Shoulder Gown With Pleats

    Original Retail

    $795

  • Long Sleeve Evening Gown by NISSA - Photo 0

    NISSA

    Long Sleeve Evening Gown

    Original Retail

    $599

  • Maroon Raven Dress by Shoshanna - Photo 0

    Shoshanna

    Maroon Raven Dress

    Original Retail

    $725

  • Liza Dress by Shoshanna - Photo 0

    Shoshanna

    Liza Dress

    Original Retail

    $595

  • Brown Gathered Bust Gown by Jewel x Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Jewel x Badgley Mischka

    Brown Gathered Bust Gown

    Original Retail

    $228

  • Zeitland Maxi Dress by Acler - Photo 0

    Acler

    Zeitland Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $600

  • Redin Maxi Dress by Acler - Photo 0

    Acler

    Redin Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $550

  • Gia Lace One Shoulder Gown by elle zeitoune - Photo 0

    elle zeitoune

    Gia Lace One Shoulder Gown

    Original Retail

    $310

  • Jacquard Strapless Gown by Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Badgley Mischka

    Jacquard Strapless Gown

    Original Retail

    $990

  • Laine Gown by Hutch - Photo 0

    Hutch

    Laine Gown

    Original Retail

    $449

  • Celine Satin Maxi Dress by MISHA - Photo 0

    MISHA

    Celine Satin Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $445

  • Strapless Combo Gown by Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Badgley Mischka

    Strapless Combo Gown

    Original Retail

    $695

  • Amy Off The Shoulder Gown by elle zeitoune - Photo 0

    elle zeitoune

    Amy Off The Shoulder Gown

    Original Retail

    $280

  • Giordana Dress by DELFI Collective - Photo 0

    DELFI Collective

    Giordana Dress

    Original Retail

    $348

  • Mira Off Shoulder Maxi Dress by Shona Joy - Photo 0

    Shona Joy

    Mira Off Shoulder Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $295

  • Tatum Peplum Gown by elle zeitoune - Photo 0

    elle zeitoune

    Tatum Peplum Gown

    Original Retail

    $330

  • Chloe Maxi Dress by Wynn Hamlyn - Photo 0

    Wynn Hamlyn

    Chloe Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $540

  • La Lune Plunged Cross Back Maxi Dress by Shona Joy - Photo 0

    Shona Joy

    La Lune Plunged Cross Back Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $340

  • Agnes Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress by Shona Joy - Photo 0

    Shona Joy

    Agnes Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $360

  • High Low Planktonic Dress by Silk Laundry - Photo 0

    Silk Laundry

    High Low Planktonic Dress

    Original Retail

    $445

  • Eliana Cowl Neck Gown by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Eliana Cowl Neck Gown

    Original Retail

    $198

  • High Neck Printed London Dress by Sabina Musayev - Photo 0

    Sabina Musayev

    High Neck Printed London Dress

    Original Retail

    $465

  • Printed Lana Gown by Sachin & Babi - Photo 0

    Sachin & Babi

    Printed Lana Gown

    Original Retail

    $795

  • Floral Wendy Gown by Black Halo - Photo 0

    Black Halo

    Floral Wendy Gown

    Original Retail

    $495

  • Myrcella Dress by DELFI Collective - Photo 0

    DELFI Collective

    Myrcella Dress

    Original Retail

    $428

  • Marigold Gown by Black Halo - Photo 0

    Black Halo

    Marigold Gown

    Original Retail

    $595

  • Floral Printed Mae Gown by Sachin & Babi - Photo 0

    Sachin & Babi

    Floral Printed Mae Gown

    Original Retail

    $365

  • Tempest Gown by Katie May - Photo 0

    Katie May

    Tempest Gown

    Original Retail

    $468

  • Tate Gown by Et Ochs - Photo 0

    Et Ochs

    Tate Gown

    Original Retail

    $498

  • Joyceann Sweetheart Gown by AMUR - Photo 0

    AMUR

    Joyceann Sweetheart Gown

    Original Retail

    $658

  • Cayetana Gown by Black Halo - Photo 0

    Black Halo

    Cayetana Gown

    Original Retail

    $595

  • Katrin Floral Maxi Dress by Altuzarra - Photo 0

    Altuzarra

    Katrin Floral Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,295

  • Deep Azure Gala Gown by L'IDÉE - Photo 0

    L'IDÉE

    Deep Azure Gala Gown

    Original Retail

    $395

  • Cowl Neck Surreal Gown by Katie May - Photo 0

    Katie May

    Cowl Neck Surreal Gown

    Original Retail

    $298

  • One Shoulder Long Dress by Hemant & Nandita - Photo 0

    Hemant & Nandita

    One Shoulder Long Dress

    Original Retail

    $548

  • Serenade Lace Halter Maxi Dress by THIRD FORM - Photo 0

    THIRD FORM

    Serenade Lace Halter Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $370

  • Lilah Dress by LoveShackFancy - Photo 0

    LoveShackFancy

    Lilah Dress

    Original Retail

    $645

  • Hazel Gown by Katie May - Photo 0

    Katie May

    Hazel Gown

    Original Retail

    $328

  • Zelma Dress by MISA Los Angeles - Photo 0

    MISA Los Angeles

    Zelma Dress

    Original Retail

    $440

  • Saylor Dress by elle zeitoune - Photo 0

    elle zeitoune

    Saylor Dress

    Original Retail

    $325

  • Cole Gown by elle zeitoune - Photo 0

    elle zeitoune

    Cole Gown

    Original Retail

    $345

  • Anya Dress by Ronny Kobo - Photo 0

    Ronny Kobo

    Anya Dress

    Original Retail

    $568

  • Nairobi Gown by DELFI Collective - Photo 0

    DELFI Collective

    Nairobi Gown

    Original Retail

    $528

  • Floral Zola Dress by Hutch - Photo 0

    Hutch

    Floral Zola Dress

    Original Retail

    $350

  • Kinetic Asymmetric Panel Maxi Dress by Shona Joy - Photo 0

    Shona Joy

    Kinetic Asymmetric Panel Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $420

  • Aurelia Dress by DELFI Collective - Photo 0

    DELFI Collective

    Aurelia Dress

    Original Retail

    $248

  • Nixi Maxi Dress by bond-eye - Photo 0

    bond-eye

    Nixi Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $290

  • Sleeveless Midi Sheath with Stitching Detail by Donna Morgan - Photo 0

    Donna Morgan

    Sleeveless Midi Sheath with Stitching Detail

    Original Retail

    $128

  • Sleeveless Ruched Mesh Maxi Dress by Ted Baker London - Photo 0

    Ted Baker London

    Sleeveless Ruched Mesh Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $275

  • Alina Dress by Veronica Beard - Photo 0

    Veronica Beard

    Alina Dress

    Original Retail

    $698

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Formal Dresses

Hunting for the perfect formal dress just got easier.

If you want a reliable way to show up in a stunning number that matches your vibe and the dress code, our collection of formal dresses is something to get serious about.

So, what makes a formal dress formal? Formal wear doesn't need to be conservative or conventional — unless you want it to be. This means anything from an evening gown to floral dresses can capture the timeless elegance of a formal dress code. By matching your favorite evening dresses with sleek heels, a silk headscarf or a lace bag, you can build a unique style that never gets tired.

From minimalist silhouettes to bold and bright dresses, discover a full range of effortless looks that’ll command attention and leave a lasting impression — no matter the special occasion. Whether you need a show-stopping black tie wedding guest dress, a flirty cocktail party dress for next weekend's social lineup or a long sleeve wrap dress for the theater, we’ve got you covered.

With a super affordable, commitment-free approach, Rent the Runway makes it easy to try out the latest trends, evolve with the seasons and find a formal dress that feels as good as it looks.

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