Dress to impress: prom dress styles for you
Prom dress is one of the most important aspects of any prom. Most girls will agree that you only get one chance (unless you’re lucky enough to be invited to someone else’s prom) to impress. Prom has been the most anticipated day in the life of a high school senior; maybe a close second to prom, so choosing the right dress is very important.
The great thing about prom dress styles is that there are so many styles to choose from. Many of these girls can be inspired by almost any catwalk, movie, magazine or celebrity. Even though this is prom and you will do almost anything to have the most stunning dress at the event, you still need to choose a dress that suits your body type. If you’re petite, a knee-length prom dress can do you justice, while taller, slimmer girls look great in long or short dresses. Fortunately, there are a variety of popular dresses, so most girls find something more than adequate.
Bright colors and patterns are very popular with teens, but many prefer softer pastel shades. Strapless dresses work well with any body type, but a halter neckline can also look pretty. Slits were very stylish in the early 1990s, but today they have fallen out of favor, and this is a style to avoid.
Prom Dress Styles – Hollywood Edition
Great party dress ideas can also be taken from the movies. By looking at a dress from one of your favorite celebrities, you should be able to see if you like the style of the dress or not. Most of the dresses you see on screen can be found in stores, so there’s no need to hire a dressmaker to recreate these designs.
“High School Musical” is one of the most popular movies among teenagers today. Not only does its catchy music make us sing, but the lovable stars of the film have caught our attention. With the theme of “High School Musical 3” based on a prom, the prom dress designs from the movie have inspired many proms and have become one of the most requested prom dress styles. The movie actresses are known for their knee-length dresses in some of the freshest colors out there. They come with or without straps and flare from the waist. Cute and adorable they complement most body types.
Who could forget Kate Hudson in her long yellow satin dress in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” or Rachel Leigh Cook’s prom dress in “She’s All That.” But it’s not always the celebrities in on-screen gowns that make young teens copy their styles. Most prom dress styles and inspirations are taken from what movie stars wear on the red carpet. Since the most popular design on the red carpet is evening gowns, many young women are opting for long, body-hugging satin gowns with rhinestone embellishments or classic flared Cinderella dresses. These dresses have beautiful designs and show maturity and sophistication.
Many high school age girls these days wear prom dresses that are too revealing. Attached to the body with double sided tape and exposing almost every bit of skin on your body it’s a look for our tinsel town daredevils and not really appropriate for a prom. Not only do some of these dresses look tacky, many of them are nearly impossible to keep together. You will most likely spend the night making sure you don’t lose the dress entirely.
From the Catwalk to the Magazines to… You?
Choosing to recreate a dress from the runway for your prom can be very daring. Although you will be sure to have the latest trends, it is not always a good idea. Most runway dresses are very daring and some can look like nothing you’ve ever seen before. When you decide to go this route, make sure you choose something that can be worn and doesn’t get a lot of bad stars. A very simple dress can really bring out your beauty. You want to be remembered for how good you looked, not how ridiculous.
Some designers choose to make a statement and use the catwalk as a platform to be creative. However, there are designers who create dresses that are appropriate for proms and set emerging trends. Just be careful not to get confused between the two.
Magazines are also a great place to get prom dress ideas. Some of the most popular dress styles are taken from fashion magazines like Vogue, Seventeen Magazine, and Elle. They will usually show designs that are hot right now, that will be hot very soon, or possibly retro styles that are still hot. You will also get an idea of what you should not wear. Even supermodels can look bad in some dresses.