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.

Greta Sequin Maxi DressEmerald Green

$280.00 AUD

Greta Sequin Maxi DressDeep Red

$280.00 AUD

Save $70.00

Mother of the Bride Sequin A-Line Maxi Dress with V Neckline and Cap Sleeves in Deep Red

Joselyn Sequin Maxi Dress (S & 3XL - Clearance Sale)Wine

$250.00 AUD

$320.00 AUD

CALI One Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Green

$180.00 AUD

Catherine GownShimmer Black

$199.00 AUD

Fresia Lace Up Sequin GownBlack

$220.00 AUD

V Neck Formal Maxi Dress with Gathering Detail, Side Split and Open V Back in Glitter Chocolate Brown Color

Aspen Maxi DressChocolate

$190.00 AUD

Shimmer Navy Deep Blue Maxi Evening Gown with V Neck, Side Split and Lace Up Open Back

Catherine GownShimmer Navy

$199.00 AUD

Shimmer Black maxi dress featuring asymmetrical one shoulder neckline, a bodycon fit with gathering detail at the front and thigh-high leg slit

CALI One Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Black

$180.00 AUD

Shimmer Copper Brown Colored Maxi Evening Gown with V Neck, Side Split and Lace Up Open Back

Catherine GownShimmer Copper

$199.00 AUD

Black glitter maxi dress with off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline and gathering detail

Lawrence Off Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Black

$190.00 AUD

Shimmer red maxi dress featuring asymmetrical one shoulder neckline, a bodycon fit with gathering detail at the front and thigh-high leg slit

CALI One Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Red

$180.00 AUD

V Neck Formal Maxi Dress with Gathering Detail, Side Split and Open V Back in Tea Rose Pink Colour

Aspen Maxi DressTea Rose

$190.00 AUD

Sold out

Save $40.00

Gold glitter maxi dress with off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline and gathering detail

Lawrence Off Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Gold

$150.00 AUD

$190.00 AUD

Navy Flowy Floor-Length A Line Maxi Dress featuring fitted V-Neckline Bodice, and Thigh-High Front Split

CATALINA A-Line Maxi DressNavy

$199.00 AUD

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

Hayden One Shoulder Midi DressNavy

$99.00 AUD

Deep Green Bridesmaids One Shoulder Maxi-Length Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline, Waist Tie, Above Knee High Slit, and a Column Styled Silhouette

ABIGAIL One Shoulder Maxi Column DressDark Green

$180.00 AUD

Navy Bridesmaids One Shoulder Maxi-Length Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline, Waist Tie, Above Knee High Slit, and a Column Styled Silhouette

ABIGAIL One Shoulder Maxi Column DressNavy

$180.00 AUD

Save $80.05

Dusty Pink Bridesmaids One Shoulder Maxi-Length Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline, Waist Tie, Above Knee High Slit, and a Column Styled Silhouette

ABIGAIL One Shoulder Maxi Column Dress (M - Clearance Sale)Dusty Pink

$99.95 AUD

$180.00 AUD

Save $51.00

Black Sequin Fitted Full Length Mermaid Gown with Deep V-Neckline, Spaghetti Straps, Open Back and Sweep Train by Designer Portia & Scarlett

GLISTEN Gown in Black by Portia & Scarlett (XL - Clearance Sale)Black

$399.00 AUD

$450.00 AUD

Emerald Green Full Length Evening Sequin Gown with Deep Green Embroidered Pattern Sequins Over Nude 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 GownEmerald/Nude

$350.00 AUD

Save $140.00

Black sequin full length evening gown featuring vine pattern embroidered sequins, off-the-shoulder neckline, fit & flare mermaid silhouette

Soraya Off Shoulder Sequin Gown (XS & 6XL - Clearance Sale)Black

$250.00 AUD

$390.00 AUD

Emerald Green Embroidered 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 GownEmerald

$350.00 AUD

Rose Gold Embroidered Pattern Sequin with Light Pink Lining 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 GownRose Gold

$350.00 AUD

Gold Embroidered 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 GownGold

$350.00 AUD

Sold out

Save $180.01

Kendra One Shoulder Satin Gown - Sky Blue (S - Clearance Sale)

Kendra One Shoulder Satin Gown (S - Clearance Sale)Sky Blue

$99.99 AUD

$280.00 AUD

Margaret Butterfly-Sleeve Sequin Maxi DressGold

$250.00 AUD

Red Embroidered Pattern Sequin Fitted Floor Length Mermaid Gown with Long Sleeves, Deep V Neck and Sweep Train

Elena Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin GownRed

$399.00 AUD

Emerald Green Embroidered Pattern Sequin with Deep Green Lining Floor Length Evening Dress with Strapless Sweetheart Neckline and Mermaid Skirt

Gianna GownEmerald

$390.00 AUD

Black Off Shoulder Full Length Maxi Dress with V Cut Out Neckline and Collar Detail, and a Belt Detail at Waistline and Slit on the Left Leg

Alyssa Maxi DressBlack

$180.00 AUD

Dark Green Off Shoulder Full Length Maxi Dress with V Cut Out Neckline and Collar Detail, and a Belt Detail at Waistline and Slit on the Left Leg

Alyssa Maxi DressDark Green

$180.00 AUD

Hayden One Shoulder Midi DressBlack

$99.00 AUD

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

Hayden One Shoulder Midi DressWine

$99.00 AUD

Save $120.05

Malani Satin Maxi Dress - Champagne (XS - Clearance Sale)

Malani Satin Maxi Dress (XS - Clearance Sale)Champagne

$99.95 AUD

$220.00 AUD

Emerald Green Flowy Floor-Length A Line Maxi Dress featuring fitted V-Neckline Bodice, and Thigh-High Front Split

CATALINA A-Line Maxi Dress (XS - last item)Emerald

$199.00 AUD

Save $80.05

Dusty Pink Off Shoulder Full Length Bridesmaids Dress with V Cut Out Neckline and Collar Detail, and a Belt Detail at Waistline and Slit on the Left Leg

Alyssa Maxi Dress (XS & M - Clearance Sale)Dusty Pink

$99.95 AUD

$180.00 AUD

Shimmer blue maxi dress featuring asymmetrical one shoulder neckline, a bodycon fit with gathering detail at the front and thigh-high leg slit

CALI One Shoulder Maxi DressShimmer Blue

$180.00 AUD

Deep Teal Green Midi Dress with One Shoulder Neckline, Faux-wrap Front Design and Asymmetrical Skirt with Centre Front Split

Hayden One Shoulder Midi DressDeep Teal

$99.00 AUD

Red Embroidered Pattern Sequin with Red Lining Full Length Evening Gown with Strapless Sweetheart Neckline, Mermaid Silhouette and Sweep Train

Gianna GownRed

$390.00 AUD

Gianna GownGold

$390.00 AUD

Gold Full Length Evening Sequin Gown with Gold Embroidered Pattern Sequins Over Beige 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 GownGold

$350.00 AUD

Mother of The Bride Sequin Fitted Full Length Maxi Dress with Round Neck and Butterfly Sleeves in Burgundy Deep Red

Margaret Butterfly-Sleeve Sequin Maxi DressBurgundy

$250.00 AUD

Mother of The Bride Sequin Fitted Full Length Maxi Dress with Round Neck and Butterfly Sleeves in Emerald Green

Margaret Butterfly-Sleeve Sequin Maxi DressEmerald

$250.00 AUD

Save $180.05

Antonia Gown - Lilac (XXL - Clearance Sale)

Antonia Gown (XXL - Clearance Sale)Lilac

$99.95 AUD

$280.00 AUD

Rose Gold Embroidered Pattern Sequin with Light Pink Lining Floor Length Evening Dress with Strapless Sweetheart Neckline and Mermaid Skirt

Gianna GownRose Gold

$390.00 AUD

Deep Navy Blue One Shoulder Full Length Formal Dress with Asymmetrical One Shoulder Neckline, Ruched Waist, Above Knee Slit, and a Column Styled Silhouette

NELIA One Shoulder Maxi Column DressNavy

$150.00 AUD

Emerald Green Embroidered Pattern Sequin with Nude Lining Floor Length Evening Dress with Strapless Sweetheart Neckline and Mermaid Skirt

Gianna GownEmerald/Nude

$390.00 AUD

Emerald Green Embroidered Pattern Sequin Fitted Floor Length Gown, Long Sleeves, Deep V Neck, Long Mermaid Train

Elena Long-Sleeve Pattern Sequin GownEmerald/Nude

$399.00 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.