Formal Dresses

Formal Dresses Australia – Elegant Styles for Every Occasion

Discover formal dresses designed to make every special occasion unforgettable. Whether you’re shopping for your Year 10 or Year 12 school formal, university ball, black-tie event or wedding celebration, Noodz Boutique offers a beautiful collection of formal gowns that look and feel luxurious without the designer price tag.

Explore modern silhouettes, flattering fits and statement-making designs in a wide range of colours and sizes, from XXS to 6XL. Shop formal dresses online across Australia or visit our Sydney showroom to find your perfect look.

Year 10 & Year 12 School Formal Dresses

Your school formal is a special milestone, and finding the right dress should be part of the excitement.

For a Year 10 formal, explore fashionable satin gowns, elegant A-line silhouettes, fitted maxi dresses and contemporary styles that feel youthful and sophisticated.

For your Year 12 formal, make an unforgettable entrance in a statement gown. Discover corset bodices, intricate embellishments, shimmering sequins, dramatic draping and elegant dresses with leg slits.

Whether your style is timeless and understated or bold and glamorous, our collection includes school formal dresses designed to help you feel confident and beautiful on your special night.

Discover Your Perfect Formal Dress Style

From sleek, minimalist gowns to embellished statement pieces, our collection offers something for every personal style.

Choose from strapless and off-shoulder gowns, one-shoulder designs, corset formal dresses, backless styles and elegant long-sleeve dresses.

Explore luxurious fabrics including stretch satin, silky satin, velvet and sequins, with silhouettes ranging from fitted column gowns to flowing A-line dresses.

Our colour selection includes classic black, navy blue, burgundy, emerald green, red and soft pastel shades.

Whether you’re looking for a timeless black formal dress or a bold colour that stands out, discover a gown that reflects your personality.

Affordable Formal Dresses Without Compromising on Style

Looking beautiful for your formal shouldn’t mean exceeding your budget.

At Noodz Boutique, we believe glamorous occasionwear should be accessible. Our collection includes affordable formal dresses in a variety of styles and price ranges, including selected formal dresses under $200.

Discover elegant satin gowns, flattering silhouettes and statement designs that deliver a luxurious look at an accessible price.

Shop Formal Dresses in Sydney or Online Australia-Wide

Want to try on your favourite dresses before purchasing?

Visit our Erskineville showroom in Sydney, where you can explore selected styles in person and receive assistance finding your ideal fit.

Prefer shopping online? Browse our formal dress collection from anywhere in Australia, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and beyond, with shipping options available at checkout.

Black Velvet Sequin Fitted Evening Gown with Halter Neck Design and Side Slit

KENDALL Halter Neck Velvet Sequin GownBlack

$350.00 AUD

Royal Blue Velvet Sequin Fitted Evening Gown with Halter Neck Design and Side Slit

KENDALL Halter Neck Velvet Sequin GownRoyal Blue

$350.00 AUD

Turquoise Aqua Embellished Beaded Sequin Evening Gown with Plunging V Halter Neck and Form-Fitting Column Silhouette

Arabella Embellished GownTurquoise

$350.00 AUD

Black Stretch Satin Fitted Evening Gown with Sweetheart Bustier Neckline, Beading Detail on Floral Lace Appliques, Corset Bodice, Thin Shoulder Straps and High Side Slit

YESENIA Beaded Corset GownBlack

$399.00 AUD

Red Full Length Evening Sequin Gown with Deep Red Embroidered Pattern Sequins Over Red Underlay, V neckline, Criss-cross Straps on Open Back, Thigh-high Side Slit, Fit and Flare Silhouette and Sweep Train

Ariella Side Slit Pattern Sequin GownRed

$350.00 AUD

Save $90.05

Black Shimmer Fitted Maxi Dress with Thin Shoulder Straps, Gathered Detail at Waist and Leg Slit

Lucia Maxi Dress (XS - Clearance Sale)Shimmer Black

$99.95 AUD

$190.00 AUD

Emerald Green Satin Evening Gown with Bustier Strapless Neckline, Draped Detail, Thigh High Slit, and Sweep Court Train

TYRA Satin GownEmerald

$340.00 AUD

Deep Red Vintage Pattern Sequin Floor Length Evening Gown with V Neckline, Lace Up Open Back, Fit & Flare Mermaid Skirt and Floor Sweeping Train

AMIYA Lace Up Back Pattern Sequin GownWine

$350.00 AUD

Ivory White Floor Length Evening Gown with Sweetheart Neckline, Off-Shoulder Straps, Draped Detail and Thigh High Side Slit

KALINA Gown With Or Without SplitIvory

$420.00 AUD

Purple Fitted Stretch Satin Full Length Evening Gown with Strapless Neckline and Side Slit

Martina GownPurple

$350.00 AUD

Hot Pink Fitted Stretch Satin Full Length Evening Gown with Strapless Neckline and Side Slit

Martina GownHot Pink

$350.00 AUD

Purple Velvet Sequin Full Length Evening Gown with V Neckline, Thin Shoulder Straps, Thigh High Side Split and Lace Up Open Back

Zelda Side Slit Velvet Sequin GownLight Purple

$350.00 AUD

Emerald Green Fitted Stretch Satin Full Length Evening Gown with Strapless Neckline and Side Slit

Martina GownEmerald

$350.00 AUD

Close Up Image of Light Blue Satin Maxi Dress with Strapless Draped Detail Neckline, Fitted Pencil Skirt and Thigh High Side Split

Palma Strapless Satin Maxi DressBaby Blue

$240.00 AUD

Light Blue Bridesmaid One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist and Leg Slit

SELENE One Shoulder Satin Maxi DressIce Blue

$190.00 AUD

Bridesmaids wearing Dusty Pink One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist and Leg Slit

SELENE One Shoulder Satin Maxi DressDusty Pink

$190.00 AUD

Peach Orange Coloured Bridesmaid Satin Maxi Dress with V Neckline and Front Split

BELINDA Satin Maxi DressPeach

$160.00 AUD

Satin Maxi Dress with V Neckline and Front Split in Teal Green

BELINDA Satin Maxi DressTeal Green

$160.00 AUD

Sage Green Coloured Satin A-line Maxi Dress with V Neckline, Gathered Detail and V Open Back

ISABEL A-Line Satin Maxi DressSage Green

$190.00 AUD

Light Pink Satin A-line Maxi Dress with V Neckline, Gathered Detail and V Open Back

ISABEL A-Line Satin Maxi DressPink

$190.00 AUD

Burnt Orange Midi Dress with One Shoulder Neckline, Faux-wrap Front Design and Asymmetrical Skirt with Centre Front Split

Hayden One Shoulder Midi DressBurnt Orange

$99.00 AUD

Bronze Gold Colored Velvet Sequin Full Length Evening Gown with V Neckline, Thin Shoulder Straps, Thigh High Side Split and Lace Up Open Back

Zelda Side Slit Velvet Sequin GownBronze Gold

$350.00 AUD

Save $160.05

Sky Blue Satin Full Length Evening Gown with V Neckline, Front Left Leg Split and Fit & Flare Silhouette

Caterina Front Slit Satin Gown (XS - Clearance Sale)Sky Blue

$99.95 AUD

$260.00 AUD

Light Blue Velvet Sequin Full Length Evening Gown with V Neckline, Thin Shoulder Straps, Thigh High Side Split and Lace Up Open Back

Zelda Side Slit Velvet Sequin GownLight Blue

$350.00 AUD

Save $90.05

Electric Blue Floor Length Fitted Evening Dress with Deep V Neckline and Half Open Back

Clara Gown in Electric Blue (XS - Clearance Sale)Blue, Royal Blue, Sky Blue

$99.95 AUD

$190.00 AUD

Emerald Green Pattern Sequinned Floor Length Formal Gown V Neckline and V Open Back Design

Seraphine Sequin GownEmerald

$290.00 AUD

Shimmer Navy Blue Fitted Full Length Evening Gown with Cowl Neckline, Thin Shoulder Straps and Side Split

Elora GownShimmer Navy

$220.00 AUD

NADINE Maxi DressDusty Pink

$190.00 AUD

Save $120.05

Shimmer Deep Red Floor Length Fitted Evening Gown with V Neckline

Thalia Gown (L - Clearance Sale)Shimmer Wine

$99.95 AUD

$220.00 AUD

Black Long Sleeve Pattern Sequin Floor Length Evening Gown with Round Neck and Fit & Flare Silhouette

AMANI Long Sleeve Sequin GownBlack

$350.00 AUD

Deep Red Long Sleeve Pattern Sequin Floor Length Evening Gown with Round Neck and Fit & Flare Silhouette

AMANI Long Sleeve Sequin GownWine

$350.00 AUD

Black Sequin Floor Length Evening Gown with Long Sleeves, V Neckline and Fit & Flare Silhouette

Elena Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin Gown (NO Train) - BlackBlack

$350.00 AUD

Royal Blue Pattern Sequinned Floor Length Fitted Formal Gown with V Neckline

Seraphine Sequin GownRoyal Blue

$290.00 AUD

Black Pattern Sequinned Floor Length Formal Gown V Neckline and V Open Back Design

Seraphine Sequin GownBlack

$290.00 AUD

Deep Blue Long Sleeve Pattern Sequin Floor Length Evening Gown with Round Neck and Fit & Flare Silhouette

AMANI Long Sleeve Sequin GownNavy

$350.00 AUD

2 Bridesmaids wearing Form Fitting Satin Maxi Dress with One Shoulder Neckline, Gathering Detail at Waist and Frill Hemline in Navy Blue Color

Shay One Shoulder Maxi DressNavy

$190.00 AUD

Deep Blue Pattern Sequin Fitted Evening Gown with Long Sleeves and V Neckline

Amelia Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin GownNavy

$299.00 AUD

Aspen Maxi DressNavy

$190.00 AUD

Form Fitting Satin Maxi Dress with One Shoulder Neckline, Gathering Detail at Waist and Frill Hemline in Deep Green Color

Shay One Shoulder Maxi DressEmerald

$190.00 AUD

Form Fitting Satin Maxi Dress with One Shoulder Neckline, Gathering Detail at Waist and Frill Hemline in Burnt Orange Color

Shay One Shoulder Maxi DressBurnt Orange

$190.00 AUD

Deep Green Pattern Sequin Fitted Evening Gown with Long Sleeves and V Neckline

Amelia Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin GownEmerald

$299.00 AUD

Style PS21208 in Black by Portia & Scarlett (L - last item)

$599.00 AUD

Black Winter Evening Formal Long Sleeve Sequinned Velvet Gown with V Neckline and Fit & Flare Mermaid Silhouette

Petra Long Sleeve Gown in BlackBlack

$350.00 AUD

Elena Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin GownEmerald

$399.00 AUD

Save $90.00

Mature woman sequin maxi dress with V neckline, butterfly sleeves in navy

Martha Butterfly-Sleeve Sequin Maxi Dress (S - Clearance Sale)Navy

$150.00 AUD

$240.00 AUD

Save $90.00

Mature woman sequin maxi dress with V neckline, butterfly sleeves in emerald green

Martha Butterfly-Sleeve Sequin Maxi Dress (S - Clearance Sale)Emerald Green

$150.00 AUD

$240.00 AUD

Save $90.05

Lawrence Off Shoulder Maxi Dress - Shimmer Grey (S - Clearance Sale)

Lawrence Off Shoulder Maxi Dress (S - Clearance Sale)Shimmer Grey

$99.95 AUD

$190.00 AUD

Greta Sequin Maxi DressNavy

$280.00 AUD

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Frequently asked questions

Before you choose

What should I wear to a Year 10 or Year 12 formal?

For a Year 10 formal, consider an elegant satin maxi dress, a flattering A-line gown or a contemporary fitted silhouette. For Year 12, you might prefer a more dramatic look featuring a corset bodice, embellishments, draping or a statement neckline. The best choice is one that suits your personal style and makes you feel confident.

Do you have affordable formal dresses under $200?

Yes. Noodz Boutique offers a selection of affordable formal dresses under $200, including stylish gowns suitable for school formals, university balls and other special occasions.

Can I try on formal dresses in Sydney?

Yes. Our Sydney showroom is located in Erskineville and welcomes customers by appointment. You can explore selected formal dresses in person before deciding on your favourite style.

What formal dress styles are most flattering?

The most flattering style depends on your preferences and the fit you’re looking for. Corset gowns offer a structured silhouette, A-line dresses create a softer shape, and fitted stretch satin gowns follow your natural curves. Details such as draping, adjustable lace-up backs and different necklines can also help you find a comfortable, flattering fit.