Renella De Fina Couture

Description: Silk Taffeta two-layer ball gown with rouching, strapless lace bodice with taffeta ruffles, hand-beaded with silver beads, pearl buttons, chapel length train, built-in crinoline.
Dress Length: Floor
Neckline: Strapless
Silhouette: Ball Gown

Daring designs by Sully Bonnelly

This charming two-piece pairs a silk-and-duchess satin-embroidered bustier with bows, and a silk-organza ruffled skirt, by Sully Bonnelly, sullybonnelly.com.

Edge of Night by CD Greene

Seductive gowns that meld modern artistry with saucy glamour

Mirrored crystals trip the light fantastic on the sheer tank bodice and layered tulle skirt of this ballet-inspired gown. Top, about $2,875, skirt, about $3,200, both by CD Greene, cdgreene.com.