We understand why the most complicated person to dress at your wedding is your mother. Between not wanting to make her look like a bridesmaid and her not wanting to show off her arms, steering clear of super high heels and being afraid to take the limelight off of you, MOB style is something most […]
Category: Eventwear
Ball Gown Season, what will you wear?
Modes event wear store was featured on Seven Sharp as New Zealand’s largest ball wear store. There has been huge controversy about what to wear to a school ball, what is appropriate and where is the line drawn between school rules and students. None the less check out our Store and staff in the link […]
Frank Lyman fall 2016 collection
“The woman wearing my designs is sure of herself, a little bit rebel and wants to be unique. She is charming and audacious. To accentuate her femininity, she wears dresses and whether she wears a tunic and leggings, she’ll always be seductive and exciting.” Frank Lyman The Fall 2016 collection is packed full of pattern, […]
Autumn 2016 collections are arriving …
Beautiful new 2016 autumn winter collections are arriving at Modes. We have new season colours, from icy blues and kelly green to deep red wine in our lastest winter coats, knit wear and fully beaded gowns. Our friendly event-wear staff are specially trained to help you on your search for the perfect garment, let it […]
Finding the Right Mother of the Bride Dress
A wedding is all about the bride and groom, but it’s not just an event for two people. Instead, a wedding celebrates the joining of two families. There is a lot of fun and work involved in planning a wedding with your daughter, and it’s important to find the right dress for your role as […]
What makes a great black tie event fabulous?
Tips for holding black tie events If you are hosting a black tie event, you probably know better than anyone else that the evening can either be a great success or a big flop and it all depends on the planning that you put into it well before the actual date. To help you, here […]
The Fascinating World of Fascinators
So much more than just a head piece of feathers, jewels and all things fabulous, fascinators are the very definition of glamour laced with just the right amount of whimsy. The term fascinator originally referred to a lace shawl worn around the head, but reemerged in modern times to describe headpieces that leaned more toward […]
Where do I find the best selection of cocktail dresses in New Zealand?
“The Cocktail Dress – where decadent or demure merges festivity with sex appeal” Looking for that special cocktail dress? The venue choices are getting more and more limited but fortunately Modes of Broadway are well versed in this area. Like the classic martini, a cocktail dress will never be out of fashion. Cocktail dresses make you […]