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Formal

Your school formal is one of the most memorable nights of your life, and finding the perfect dress should feel just as special. At Shortandsweethire, we’ve curated a collection of designer school formal dresses to help you feel confident, elegant, and completely yourself on your big night.

From sleek satin gowns and timeless floor-length silhouettes to modern, statement styles and soft, feminine designs, our collection is carefully selected from Australia’s most-loved designers, including Arcina Ori, Bec + Bridge, Rat & Boa, and more. Whether you’re looking for something minimal and sophisticated or bold and eye-catching, you’ll find a dress that suits your style and personality.

Hiring your school formal dress is a simple way to wear a luxury designer piece for a fraction of the retail price, without compromising on style or impact. Every dress is professionally cleaned and prepared, so it arrives ready for your special night.

We offer Australia-wide dress hire, making it easy to find your dream formal dress no matter where you are. Browse our School Formal collection and find the perfect look for a night you’ll never forget.

Fenity Fashion Faye Gown Pink

Fenity Fashion Faye Gown Pink

from $150.00
from $150.00
Manning Cartell Double Time Pleat Maxi Black shortandsweethire

Manning Cartell Double Time Pleat Maxi Black

$170.00
$170.00
Arcina Ori Paloma Gown Stone shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Paloma Gown Stone

from $190.00
from $190.00
Natalie Rolt Fabienne Gown Black shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Fabienne Gown Black

from $150.00
from $150.00
Arcina Ori Paloma Gown Black shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Paloma Gown Black

$180.00
$180.00
MISHA Sapphire Sequin Maxi Ivory shortandsweethire

MISHA Sapphire Sequin Maxi Ivory

$160.00
$160.00
Arcina Ori Ramona Maxi Cacao shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Ramona Maxi Cacao

$170.00
$170.00
Arcina Ori Monique Maxi Gown Arcina Ori

Arcina Ori Monique Maxi Gown

$140.00
$140.00
MISHA Sisal Mesh Gown Chilli Red shortandsweethire

MISHA Sisal Mesh Gown Chilli Red

$100.00
$100.00
Arcina Ori Ramona Gown Champagne shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Ramona Gown Champagne

$170.00
$170.00
Natalie Rolt Delilah Gown/Maxi Natalie Rolt

Natalie Rolt Delilah Gown/Maxi

from $170.00
from $170.00
Aje Flora Gown Prismatic Floral Red shortandsweethire

Aje Flora Gown Prismatic Floral Red

$220.00
$220.00
Fenity Fashion Gaia Dress Green shortandsweethire

Fenity Fashion Gaia Dress Green

$150.00
$150.00
House of CB Persephone Gown Red shortandsweethire

House of CB Persephone Gown Red

$130.00
$130.00
Retrofete Josie Maxi Gown shortandsweethire

Retrofete Josie Maxi Gown

$200.00
$200.00
Natalie Rolt Allora Gown shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Allora Gown

from $150.00
from $150.00
Fenity Fashion Faye Gown Green

Fenity Fashion Faye Gown Green

from $150.00
from $150.00
MISHA Sapphire Sequin Gown Black shortandsweethire

MISHA Sapphire Sequin Gown Black

$160.00
$160.00
Hansen & Gretel Stephanie Maxi Gown Cedar shortandsweethire

Hansen & Gretel Stephanie Maxi Gown Cedar

$200.00
$200.00
Arcina Ori Gaia Gown Plum shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Gaia Gown Plum

$130.00
$130.00
Natalie Rolt Miranda Gown Butter Yellow shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Miranda Gown Butter Yellow

$150.00
$150.00
Natalie Rolt Cadence Gown White shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Cadence Gown White

$200.00
$200.00
Vanina Kirsten Gown/Maxi Vanina Kirsten

Vanina Kirsten Gown/Maxi

$180.00
$180.00
Misha Jennifer Cupro Maxi Lilac shortandsweethire

Misha Jennifer Cupro Maxi Lilac

from $110.00
from $110.00
Natalie Rolt Miranda Gown Black shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Miranda Gown Black

from $150.00
from $150.00
Arcina Ori Monique Gown Rust shortandsweethire

Arcina Ori Monique Gown Rust

$140.00
$140.00
Effie Kats Havilland Gown Black shortandsweethire

Effie Kats Havilland Gown Black

from $100.00
from $100.00
Aje Violette Bubble Hem Maxi Gown Pearl Blue shortandsweethire

Aje Violette Bubble Hem Maxi Gown Pearl Blue

$185.00
$185.00
MISHA Vanessa Gown Cherry Red shortandsweethire

MISHA Vanessa Gown Cherry Red

$110.00
$110.00
Fenity Fashion Gaia Dress Blue shortandsweethire

Fenity Fashion Gaia Dress Blue

$150.00
$150.00
Fenity Fashion Monique Gown Black

Fenity Fashion Monique Gown Black

$140.00
$140.00
Effie Kats Monroe Gown Cherry Red shortandsweethire

Effie Kats Monroe Gown Cherry Red

from $100.00
from $100.00
Natalie Rolt Bettina Gown Blossom Pink shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Bettina Gown Blossom Pink

from $150.00
from $150.00
Ance Gria Gaia Gown Silver Grey shortandsweethire

Ance Gria Gaia Gown Silver Grey

$140.00
$140.00
Ance Gria Adele Gown Wine shortandsweethire

Ance Gria Adele Gown Wine

$140.00
$140.00
Aje Sunbeam + Bubble Skirt Set Navy shortandsweethire

Aje Sunbeam + Bubble Skirt Set Navy

from $200.00
from $200.00
Natalie Rolt Gabi Gown Hot Pink shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Gabi Gown Hot Pink

$180.00
$180.00
Calia Collection Antonia Gown Sky Blue shortandsweethire

Calia Collection Antonia Gown Sky Blue

$100.00
$100.00
Natalie Rolt Cadence Gown Espresso shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Cadence Gown Espresso

$180.00
$180.00
Natalie Rolt Verity Bustier + Evelyn Skirt Espresso shortandsweethire

Natalie Rolt Verity Bustier + Evelyn Skirt Espresso

$200.00
$200.00

STAFF PICKS

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Natalie Rolt Winona Gown Espresso shortandsweethire

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Natalie Rolt Winona Gown Baby Pink shortandsweethire
Aje Gracie Gown Wildflowers shortandsweethire