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If you find your spring social calendar is heating up, you might just be in need of a great gala dress (or a few!) to mark the occasion. Black-tie affairs have become more and more popular, for everything from traditional functions to grand weddings and even some over-the-top birthday themes. Let us help you get inspired with some gorgeous evening wear styles that will have you begging for a reason to get dressed up. Whether you are on the hunt for a dress to wear to that next grand charity function or a strict dress code fête, look no further than our edit of the best gala dresses that will warrant major head turns and keep you feeling your very best, all evening long.

Vogue’s Guide to the Best Gala Dresses:

• The Voluminous Ballgown: Aje Violette strapless gown, $745
• The Sultry Strapless: Staud Tullio silk strapless gown, $895
• The Minimalist Colorblock: Bernadette colorblock flowy dress with bow, $1,050
• The Print Perfect: Dries Van Noten Deryl orchid embellished column gown, $3,450
• The Sequin Gown: Lapointe abstract sequin gown, $2,150
• The Shimmering Maxi: Sergio Hudson sequined high slit gown, $1,795
• The Red Stunner: Jacquemus Vela Long Sheer Strapless Dress, $1,730
• The Cape Effect: The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Maia Cape-Back Gown, $1,150
• The Luxe Lace: Self-Portrait lace taffeta maxi dress, $725

Wherever you are heading, we found options to suit your every need—at every price point. Slinky slips and satin column dresses are always sure-fire choices when you want to look sophisticated. Evening wear darlings Carolina Herrera and Alejandra Alonso Rojas always excel with these fabrics and silhouettes, so take a peek below for a few of their offerings. If you need something more traditional, an LBD from Solace London or Aje’s full skirted gown have a touch of old-world glamor, while still maintaining modern flair. Floral dresses might not be groundbreaking, but Emilia Wickstead’s mod column brings a little something extra with its unique embellishments, while Colleen Allen’s airy silk and chiffon slip feels like the perfect way to make a grand entrance.

Ahead, shop 34 gala dresses that will ensure you have a great night out, no matter what your grand plans may be.