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24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Asos Dresses You'll Want To Wear To Every Event You Have Coming Up
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. You'll wear them for years to come, too. Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's. 1. A halter dress with a ruffle rim so that you can live out your dreams of becoming the "💃" emoji. Since this dress is a solid color, you can *definitely* max it out with your favorite statement jewelry. Asos 2. A draped satin dress with a chiffon skirt because the easiest way to add a fun twist to your look is by wearing several textures! This dress has it all in one, plus a gorgeous cowl neckline that I'll be dreaming about for weeks to come. 3. A tulle mini dress so that you can look cute as a button wherever you go, whether to the ballet or to your bestie's fancy schmancy birthday party. 4. A floral number with ruffle sleeves because you deserve to emulate your favorite Bridgerton vibes, whether you're off to a garden party or a rooftop cocktail party. This dress does most of the accessorizing for you (hi, gorgeous florals and a delicate ruffle waist detail), so it's perfect for those times where you have zero time to get ready before heading out. 5. A ruffle cami maxi dress so that you can bring some bright floral vibes to your otherwise dark-leaning wardrobe. This dress comes in a beautiful espresso brown, which can be a cool step into color if you typically only wear black pieces to events. Asos Price: $119 (available in two colors and sizes 0–14) 6. A mini halter dress because it's the type of dress that you can wear both to a bridal shower *or* a picnic with your boo. To dress it up, try chunky earrings and strappy sandals — to dress it down, pair it with your fave low-top sneakers and a demin jacket! We love versatility!!! Asos 7. A frilly, textured dress that will move with you as you breeze through the dance floor. This is an all season's dress thanks to its neutral hue and lightweight sleeves. 8. A satin midi dress with a gorge chiffon neckline that adds just a touch of detail to complement your minimalist vibe. Asos 9. A gorgeous embellished floral dress that will make you look like you've just stepped off the red carpet. This is one of those dresses that'll be in your closet for years, making an appearance time after time for all your formal events. 10. A twist-front polka-dot dress since polka dots are back, y'all (as if they ever left). This dress screams Italian seaside wedding guest, but you can totally wear it to a downtown soirée to turn heads. Asos 11. A pleated twist-front maxi dress that's seriously giving Florence & the Machine vibes. Ya know, if Florence Welch were off to a cute Sunday shower party. 12. A sweetheart dress with a ruffle hem here to answer your quest for le perfect coquettish dress. Pair this with a bow in your hair and a dainty necklace to look like an IRL princess. 13. An embroidered floral lace maxi because it's the type of dress that you can wear for both daytime and nighttime events! So, yes, go forth and wear it to that Sunday brunch at the country club OR your best friend's wedding. 14. A high-low flutter sleeve dress to bring a cute and subtle design to your next outdoor party. This dress will go well with cozy sandals or fancy heels — you'll look fab either way, so it's totally your call. 15. A ruffle bandeau corset dress because going to a family wedding in your hometown doesn't mean you have to give up your avant-garde city style. This has just enough texture to make you stand out against the crowd without outshining the newlyweds. 16. A drop-waist ruched dress to add a romantic touch to your evening look without shying away from your minimalist, colorblocking vibe. 17. A knitted racer-cut dress that feels as comfy as a sweater while looking like you just stepped off a runway. 18. A flutter sleeve dress with a cowl back because it's the bridesmaid's dress you'll actually want to wear again (and again). Its dusty blue color is having a moment right now — pair it with your fave silver jewelry to take it over the edge. 19. A strapless linen dress if you don't want to wear a full-length dress, but still want the luxe vibes of one. You can wear this dress to any event on your docket — but you can also pack it for vacay thanks to it's breezy linen fabric! 20. A high-neck ruched dress so that you can finally live out your Pretty in Pink dreams this season. 21. A strapless flare dress with a gorgeous vintage A-line cut, just in case you're always on the lookout of '50s-style dresses. With a straight-across strapless neckline and literal pockets, it's the perfect way to bring that old-school style into 2025. Asos 22. A satin fallen-shoulder dress just in case you're looking for a piece that is simple enough to go with pretty much every single belt, bag, or piece of jewelry you own, but still bold enough to wear accessory-free. 23. A high-low ruffle dress because layered ruffles, while they are SO CUTE, can feel a bit stuffy during warmer events. This dress's high-low hem line will let the breeze flow through to keep things ~cool~. 24. A slinky one-shoulder dress with a very cool seashell detail in the back. Who said you couldn't bring nautical vibes to a black tie party? Asos 25. An embroidered tube dress because you deserve to look like a garden fairy while you're out here catching bouquets. This is a showstopper for weddings, galas, and even cocktail parties. 26. A cowl-neck satin dress perfect if your entire wardrobe has been basically taken over by the cutesy Pilates Princess aesthetic. This dress is the formal version of the bubblegum pink gear you reach for whenever you're headed off to a Reformer class. 27. And a pleated chevron midi number because wedding season is approaching, and you'll need to have a dress that can work for either daytime or nighttime festivities. Plus! You can totally dress this down and wear it to the office — the possibilities are endless with this one.
CBC
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
5 takeaways from the Weeknd's new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow
Social Sharing The Weeknd's new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, has finally arrived, marking an end to his current After Hours and Dawn FM album trilogy and, potentially, his stage name. Featuring an array of collaborations with singers and producers including Belly, Metro Boomin, Lana Del Rey, Justice, Florence & the Machine, Travis Scott, Future and more, the project explores themes of heartbreak, fame, faith, isolation and loss. Fans will be able hear the songs live on the recently announced 2025 After Hours Til Dawn tour, which kicks off in May. CBC Music has gone through the 22-song album to find some of its most noteworthy moments. From a David Lynch credit to a House of Balloons connection, learn more about the record's influences and Easter eggs below. 1. He pays homage to Michael Jackson The album's opening track, "Wake Me Up," seemingly interpolates Michael Jackson's "Thriller," a nod to how Jackson has long served as an inspiration for the Weeknd. He has spoken about Jackson's influence on his artistry in various interviews: "I want to make it very clear that I'm not trying to be Michael. He's everything to me, so you're going to hear it in my music," he told the Los Angeles Times in 2016. " Off the Wall was the album that inspired me to sing." In 2023, when the Weeknd broke Jackson's record for the highest-grossing tour by a Black artist, he paid tribute to his idol. 2. He spotlights the influence of Giorgio Moroder and classic film scores The very first thing you hear on "Wake Me Up" is a sample of the main theme from Scarface by legendary composer Giorgio Moroder. Those haunting synths are actually a remix of the piece that Moroder did for the Weeknd back in 2017. The Weeknd has always been a longtime admirer of Moroder, who's considered to be the godfather of modern dance music, and you can hear that influence clearly on Weeknd tracks such as "Blinding Lights" and "Take My Breath." On Hurry Up Tomorrow, the two finally officially collaborate on not one, but three tracks, with Moroder also co-producing "Big Sleep," which features an extrapolation of the theme from his Midnight Express score, as well as "Without a Warning." "I'm thrilled to continue bridging the gap with Abel between the past and the future, creating something timeless yet innovative," Moroder told Variety of working with the Weeknd, a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye. In another nod to classic film scores, the Weeknd also interpolates the late David Lynch's " In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)" from the film Eraserhead on the title track. Lynch has long been a big influence on the Weeknd's music, with the singer referencing Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks in his work (Laura Palmer's scream in " The Hills" is one of the most notable examples). When Lynch died on Jan. 15, the Weeknd posted a tribute to the director on Instagram with the caption, "everything is fine…," directly nodding to the song that's interpolated in "Hurry Up Tomorrow." 3. He reflects on a scary, real-life moment behind 'I Can't F--king Sing' The 12-second track/skit "I Can't F--king Sing" highlights a 2022 low point for the Weeknd: the superstar lost his voice and ended his L.A. concert at SoFi Stadium early after he was unable to continue singing. Over anxiety-inducing instrumentals, the Weeknd sounds panicked as he states, "No, it's my f--king voice, OK?" Earlier this year, he told Variety that he was "defeated on the world stage" when it happened. "My body, and specifically my voice, had never failed me before," he said. In an interview with W, he revealed that playing Tedros, the creepy character on his since-cancelled show, The Idol, could have contributed to the temporary voice loss. "My theory is that I forgot how to sing because I was playing Tedros, a character who doesn't know how to sing," he explained. "I may be looking too deeply into this, but it was terrifying," he continued. "As the Weeknd, I've never skipped a concert. I've performed with the flu. I'll die on that stage. But there was something very complicated going on with my mind at that moment." He eventually rescheduled the SoFi shows, and went on to record them for his first live album, Live at SoFi Stadium, which was released in 2023. An accompanying concert film was also released, and received two prime-time Emmy nominations: one for outstanding lighting design/lighting direction for a variety special and another for outstanding technical direction and camerawork for a special. 4. 'Take Me Back to LA' has a charitable connection In the wake of the L.A. wildfires, the Weeknd pushed back the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow and cancelled his concert at Hollywood's Rose Bowl. "This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time," he shared on X. "In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st. My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild." He donated $1 million to fire relief efforts, and the album's track "Take Me Back to LA" continues this charitable thread: proceeds from the song will support the L.A. Regional Food Bank, which is providing food to victims of the wildfires. 5. There's a full-circle closing moment In a nice Easter egg to Day 1 fans, the closing notes of the album perfectly sync up to "High For This," the first track on the Weeknd's first mixtape, House of Balloons. The full-circle moment is a touching way to close out what Tesfaye has said could be his final album under the Weeknd name.
