From short and frilly to long and slimming - whatever your parametres for the perfect New Year's Eve dress, here are Calgary’s best places to find them...
Pink Sugar
Racks of sophisticated (and exclusive) designer gowns.
1414 Kensington Rd. N.W.; 403-283-1161; www.pinksugarboutique.com
Mariah Contemporary Clothing
Several contemporary designs in the season’s hottest hue: purple.
525-1851 Sirocco Dr. S.W.; 403-242-6050; www.mariahclothing.com
(Ed. Note: This store moved in early 2010 to 110-326 Aspen Glen Landing SW; 403-242-6050)
Chichi Couture
Oodles of sexy and fitted cocktail dresses.
Avenida Place; 123-12100 MacLeod Tr. S.E.; 403-278-4455; www.chichicouture.ca
Bonita
Elegant and classic floor-length gowns (with a modern edge).
120-555 Strathcona Blvd. S.W.; 403-242-5565
Kure
Fun, funky and contemporary dresses, and you can shop online!
Mount Royal Village; 111-880 16 Ave S.W; 403-244-4654; www.kureclothing.com