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What to Wear to Dallas Fashion Week

For the woman in the front row

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Quick Answer

Wear one bold, original print that photographs well. A goddess kaftan or a print dress reads across a room and on camera far better than a solid color. Keep shoes, bag, and jewelry simple so the print is the story.

What to Wear to Dallas Fashion Week is not the moment to blend in. The room is full of women who dressed with intention, and the one they remember is the one who arrived in something unmistakably her own.

Wear a bold, original print that photographs well. A goddess kaftan or a print dress does the job better than anything quiet or plain. It reads across a room, it holds up on camera, and it is the kind of piece people stop you to ask about.

The rest of this guide breaks it down by the kind of event you are walking into, because a runway show, a trunk show, a designer dinner, and the street outside all ask for something a little different.

At a Glance
โœ“Best for: front row, presentations, designer dinners, street style
โœ“Signature piece: Sandra Goddess Kaftan
โœ“Designer featured by the CFDA in 2021
โœ“Made in Dallas, ships in 24 to 48 hours
The Sandra print
The Kaftan Behind This Page

The Sandra

The Sandra Goddess Kaftan moves when you move, reads from across the room, and photographs beautifully under hard light โ€” built for the front row.

A Runway Show
The Front Row

A Runway Show

The front row is where you get photographed the most. A solid color disappears here. A strong, original print gives the camera something to hold onto and gives the woman next to you a reason to ask where it is from.

Keep your shoes and bag simple so the print stays the story.

Shop it: Goddess Kaftans

Our pick: The Sandra Goddess Kaftan.

A Presentation or Trunk Show
On Your Feet

A Presentation or Trunk Show

A presentation or trunk show is more relaxed than a runway show. This is a great moment for a shirt dress โ€” easy to wear, easy to move in, and still makes a statement when the print is right.

Shop it: Shirt Dresses

Our pick: The Riviera Shirt Dress.

A Designer Dinner or After-Party
After Dark

A Designer Dinner or After-Party

The lighting is lower, the mood is warmer, and this is the moment for your boldest piece. A goddess kaftan flatters, flows, and gives you that unforgettable entrance the second you walk in.

Shop it: Goddess Kaftans

Our pick: The Karmyn Goddess Kaftan.

โ€œSai Sankoh is a Dallas designer whose work was featured by the CFDA in 2021.โ€

Dressing for the Street-Style Photos

โ€”Some of the best photos happen outside, on the sidewalk, before you even walk in.
โ€”In a sea of black and beige, a vibrant kaftan or a bold print dress is the shot the photographer wants.
โ€”Wear something with real color and real movement, keep the rest of the look clean, and let the print carry it.

A Note on Shopping Local

โ€”Sai Sankoh is based right here in Dallas โ€” come to the showroom, see the prints in person, feel the fabric, and try pieces on before the big night.
โ€”Booking a styling appointment means you get help choosing the piece that fits your event, your body, and the look you want.
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โ€œI got stopped by at least 20 people commenting how stunning the outfit was. It was a show stopper for sure. I felt like all eyes were on me.โ€

โ€” Anne M., verified customer

Founder Insight

There is a difference between showing up to a fashion event and looking like you belong there. The difference is not the price of what you are wearing. It is the confidence, and confidence comes from wearing something that fits you well and feels like you. Sai Sankoh is a Dallas designer whose work was featured by the CFDA in 2021, and the pieces are built around one idea: help a woman feel seen. Our goddess kaftans are one size, designed to fit 0 to 24, so the fit works with you instead of against you.

Visit the Showroom

Sai Sankoh Dallas Showroom

4755 Algiers St, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75207
571-926-5813 ยท @shopsaisankoh

Book an Appointment

Plan your visit

Sai Sankoh Dallas Showroom

4755 Algiers St, Suite 110

Dallas, TX 75207

Phone: 571-926-5813

Book a styling appointment: https://calendly.com/saisankoh

See the full showroom details before you come, and browse the occasion style guides if you want more ideas for the events on your calendar. Our Goddess Kaftans are one size, made to fit 0 to 24. Free US shipping over $500.

Ready for your event?

Book a styling appointment and let us help you find the piece that gets you noticed: https://calendly.com/saisankoh

Or start browsing now: best sellers, new arrivals, goddess kaftans, and dresses. Want to see who wears Sai Sankoh? Take a look at the celebrities and the FAQ for anything else you need before the big night.

Free US shipping over $500.

Frequently Asked

What should I wear to a fashion show?โˆ’

Wear one bold, original print that photographs well. A goddess kaftan or a print dress reads across a room and on camera far better than a solid color.

What do you wear to the front row?โˆ’

The front row gets photographed the most, so lean into color and print. A goddess kaftan or a bold print dress is the safe, memorable choice.

What should I wear to a Dallas Fashion Week party?โˆ’

For a dinner or after-party, wear your boldest, most colorful piece. This is the moment for a head-turning goddess kaftan and one strong piece of jewelry.

How dressy should I be?โˆ’

Dressier than you think, but comfortable enough to enjoy it. When in doubt, pick color and print over plain, and pick a fit that flatters.

What size range does Sai Sankoh offer?โˆ’

Our goddess kaftans are one size, designed to fit 0 to 24, so the fit works with you instead of against you.

Where can I see the pieces in person in Dallas?โˆ’

Visit the Sai Sankoh showroom in the Dallas Design District by appointment to see the prints in real light, feel the fabric, and try the fit.

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