A Formal Affair
A Formal Affair - Brisbane’s widest range of Formal Gowns.
1/ 15 Samford Road Alderley Brisbane Australia 4051
Ph: 07 3352 7772
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
Thurs 10am - 5pm
Sat 9am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 2pm
💐 ASHA 💐
Our gorgeous Asha looked so stunning at her brothers wedding ♥️ We are in love with how the look came together, and are OBSESSED with the whole aesthetic 😻 Send in/tag us in your event photos for a chance to be featured! 📧
🌈 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🌈
Somewhere over the rainbow is JVN37456 🤝 We Are OBSESSED with the summery vibes from this dress, with the frills it’s just so much fun! 🫶🏻 Perfect for anyone who can’t decide on just one colour 👀💛
🛍️ Shop the look in-store or online
🍃❤️ JAYDA ❤️🍃
Gorgeous Jayda absolutely blew us away with these breathtaking photos from her Year 12 Formal 🤯 Her gown is undeniably STUNNING and we just know she captured everyone's attention 😻 Don't forget to send in/tag us in your event photos for a chance to be featured 🫶🏻
🫧💙 DRESS OF THE WEEK 💙🫧
Introducing our dress of the week, the GOAT of all formal dresses! 😻 JP127 by Nicoletta will never go out of style, always a popular choice and loved by all customers 🫶🏻 You can’t go wrong for any event wearing JP127, especially considering there’s a plain satin version too 👀
✨ Available colours : Emerald, Steel, Musk, & Light Blue (Ask us about colour changes 👀)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style JP127
✨💚 ABBI 💚✨
Our stunning was absolutely glowing at her Year 12 Formal 🔥 We just know she captured the attention of everybody wearing 'Dayla' by Tania Olsen! Words cannot express how much we are in love with the whole look 😻
🫧🦋 GIAAN 🦋🫧
Our own looked AMAZING at her Year 12 Formal 😻 No crumbs were left behind with our stunning corset gown in the colour 'Vintage Blue' 🫶🏻 Don't forget to send in/tag us in your event photos for a chance to be featured ✨
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✨💙 AVALON 💙✨
Our Avalon ATE this look up for her sweet 16th 😻 We are obsessed with the final look, especially with that fire sunset ☀️🔥 Don't forget to send in/tag us in your event photos for a chance to be featured 🫶🏻
💐🖤 NEW ARRIVAL 🖤💐
Now this is something else 🔥 'Cardamon' by Tania Olsen is not for the faint hearted. The gown features jaw-dropping detail, a sheer bodice to add illusion, and a stunning open back and split to top it all off 😻
✨Available only in Black/Multi
🪩Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO24146 'Cardamon'
❤️ DRESS OF THE WEEK ❤️
Love is always in the air with ‘Devere’ by Tania Olsen 🔥 The drama of this dress is captivating for anyone who sees it, perfect for anyone looking to stand out at their event 🫶🏻 How fun is that skirt full of frills 😻
✨Available in colours: Ruby, Emerald, & Pale Blue
🪩Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO2482 ‘Devere’
🫧🩵 SEINE 🩵🫧
In honour of the upcoming Paris Olympics, we bring to your feed ’Seine’ by Tania Olsen 🫶🏻 The intricate beading cascading along the bodice and into the waist of the gown is unmatched 😻 The A-line skirt is flattering on any body shape, making Seine the perfect gown for anyone 🩵 Who doesn’t love a gown that can do anything? ✨
✨Available in colours: Pale Blue, Emerald, & Ruby
🪩Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️ Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO2490 ‘Seine’
🖤 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🖤
This bodice is a true work of art 😻 ‘Ondine’ by Tania Olsen is a masterpiece, perfect for anybody wanting that figure hugging silhouette with some exquisite detail 🔥
✨Available in colours: Black, Emerald, and Ruby
🪩Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO2444 ‘Ondine’
💕🩵 WINDOW WEDNESDAY 🩵💕
Candy vibes are what we are getting from this weeks window winner! 🫶🏻 Such fun gown, the vibes are immaculate 😻
How did we do this week? Let us know! ⬇️
🌸💜 DRESS OF THE WEEK 💜🌸
Nothing compares to the DRAMA of our latest arrival 😻 Full Princess vibes radiating off of this stunning gown! We can 100% see this gown being twirled around in a field of flowers 🩷
✨Available colours: Baby Blue & Lilac
🍃 NEW ARRIVAL 🍃
Tania Olsen has come to serve with ‘Bonsai’ 💚 This gown is perfect for anyone wanting the fitted silhouette but still that glamorous edge ✨
✨Available colours: Mint & Black
🪩 Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO24144 ’Bonsai’
💜 WINDOW WEDNESDAY 💜
All purple is the vibe for today ☔️ Our brand new ballgowns are bringing this look together 💜 What do you think of our HUGE fluffy Jovani ballgown? Let us know! ⬇️
What are your thoughts on this weeks gowns? 😻
✨🍃 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🍃✨
This weeks favourite is ‘Moss’ by Tania Olsen, a stunning new arrival to A Formal Affair. Already capturing hearts from all our customers, this gown is truly something else 🫶🏻
✨Available colours: Ocean & Cobalt
🪩Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO24145
🍃💜 Window Wednesday 💜🍃
This weeks honour goes to our stunning purple and green window, which just flows so beautifully… 😻 Brought together by our NEW Good Evening Canada ballgown, featuring the eye catching 3D floral details! 🤩
What did you think of this weeks window? Let us know below!👇🫶
🫧🩵 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🩵🫧
Our brand new ‘Belladonna’ gown from Tania Olsen has already captured our hearts 🫶🏻 Who could say no to a corset paired with a split and a cowl neck 😻 Not to mention the stunning delicate detail throughout the bodice that will get everyone’s attention 🩵
✨Available in colours: Pale Blue & Emerald
🪩 Available in sizes 2-40 (AU)
🛍️ Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO24143 ‘Belladonna’
💚 SALE GOWN 💚
Another absolute gem from our sale on is ‘Lima‘ by Tania Olsen 😻 The open back and ruching make for such a stunning shape!
Come see her in-store while stock lasts 🫶🏻
Disclaimer: Sale gowns are EX-SAMPLE gowns from our showroom & are discounted due to damage such as pulls in fabric, missing beads, broken zips/stitches, and/or other faults.
💙 SALE GOWN 💙
Another stunner from our huge sale on, ‘Elm’ by Tania Olsen is the perfect gown for any occasion - at a great price 😻 Come see her in-store while stock lasts 🫶🏻
Disclaimer: Sale gowns are EX-SAMPLE gowns from our showroom & are discounted due to damage such as pulls in fabric, missing beads, broken zips/stitches, and/or other faults.
🧡 SALE GOWN 🧡
Part of our current huge sale, JX5019 is one of the many gowns you can get at an amazing price 🔥 Need something quick and budget friendly for an upcoming event? We can help you out! 🫶🏻
Please note: Sale gowns are EX-SAMPLE gowns from our showroom & are substantially discounted due to damage such as pulls in fabric, missing beads, broken zips/stitches, and/or other faults.
💕🍃 Window Wednesday 🍃💕
We are OBSESSED with the pink and green combination for this week, featuring our stunning Good Evening Canada and Tania Olsen ballgowns in the centres 🔥
Let us know your thoughts below ⬇️🫶🏻
SALE ON AT A FORMAL AFFAIR NOW! UP TO 70% OFF 💕
Keep an eye out for some of our heavily discounted gowns being posted soon 🫶🏻
🖤🎬 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🎬🖤
Less is more with TK551 by Tina Holly 🖤This gown is ready for any event and can be worn over and over again! 🫶🏻
✨Available colours: Black, Burgundy, Emerald Green, & Navy
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style TK551
🪩Available in sizes 2-30 (AU)
🌼💕 Window Wednesday 💕🌼
How perfect is this stunning pink and yellow combo! 🔥 We are loving the summery vibes 🫶🏻
🪩🩵 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🩵🪩
Major princess vibes with Jovani 37438 👑✨ Just imagine twirling those stunning frills at your next event! 🩵
🪩Available in sizes 00-24
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style 37438
Window Wednesday 🩷🩵
Our favourite window of the week is our stunning light blue and pink gowns, brought together by the beautiful Jovani 11092 ballgown 😻 Which of these gowns are you taking? 🫶
✨🩵 DRESS OF THE WEEK 🩵✨
Nothing beats sparkling in golden hour like Briony by Tania Olsen 😻 Everybody loves this gown and for good reason, the detailing and lace-up back make this dress something else 👏
✨Available colours: Light-Blue, Emerald, Wime & Ivory
🪩Available in sizes 2-30 (AU)
🛍️Shop the look in-store or online: Style PO972
Sweet and versatile 🩵✨
NBM1029 can do it all! Bridesmaid, formal, wedding guest, gala, this gown is ready for anything. Also available in so many different colours! Call us for the full list of colours available🩵
🛍️ Shop the look in-store or online: Style NBM1029 by Nicoletta
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A Formal Affair – Brisbane’s widest range of Formal Dresses. Stocking leading designers such as Sherri Hill, Jovani, Tarik Ediz, Mori Lee, Jadore and many more designers – from petite to plus size. You are sure to find your dream dress with us! Our stock ranges from sizes 00-32 to cater for everyone along with taking special orders to colour and size. We are open 7 days with no appointment required!
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15 Samford Road Shop 1
Brisbane, QLD
4051
Opening Hours
Monday | 10am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
Friday | 10am - 5pm |
Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
Sunday | 10am - 2pm |
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