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May 24, 2011 By 22 Comments
Tips for Selecting Prom Dresses and Having the Perfect Prom Night
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt that prom night is one of the most special nights in your life, and one that you’ll remember for years to come. Arguably, prom night is even bigger than homecoming or your quinceanera. Here are some tips that will ensure your prom night is memorable – for all the right reasons!
Preparation is Key
There are so many elements to prom night that it’s easy to forget something important. It′s best to start with a list that has everything you need to do, and thing check items off as you go along.
Shopping for Prom Dresses
It’s crucial to start shopping for prom dresses early. Remember that your formal eveningwear can take up to eight weeks to arrive, so start looking for prom fashion well before then. When considering your choices, find a style that fits your body type, is well made, and that has a fabrication and color that flatters your figure and your complexion.
When it comes to prom dresses – or other formal clothing – the fit is rarely perfect. Don’t fret if you have to have your dress altered, but do make sure that you have enough time to do so.
Don’t Forget Accessories
You can have the most beautiful eveningwear in the world, but without the right foundations and accessories, you can easily have a fashion disaster on your hands. Select a bra, hose, or shapewear that fit well and that won’t show under your prom dress. Make sure the shoes you choose are comfortable enough to last the evening. Stilettos might be stylish, but if you have to take them off after ten minutes, the look of your gown will be ruined. Similarly, make sure that your jewelry and purse complement your prom dress, rather than overwhelming it. Remember – less is more.
Set Up Your Appointments
Salons are extremely busy during the prom season, so be sure to make your appointments well ahead of the big day. You should definitely have your hair done professionally, since your hair is an integral part of your prom fashion statement. You may also want to have your makeup professionally done. You can schedule your manicure, pedicure, and tanning appointments for the day before prom, but if you want to have a facial, do so at least a week before the event. Facials are great for your skin, but can prompt breakouts a day or two afterward. You don′t want to suffer a major breakout on prom day! While you′re at it, don’t forget to order your date’s boutonniere.
Prom Parties
Make and finalize your pre- and post-prom plans well in advance of prom night. If you′re going to dinner, make sure that reservations are made. Make sure all of the transportation plans are in place. If you’re going out afterwards, be certain to talk with your friends and understand where you’re going, who will be driving, and what’s going to take place. Having your plans finalized demonstrates good judgment, and will help reassure your parents that you will act responsibly.
Have Fun!
Everything from buying prom dresses to making appointments to planning prom festivities can sometimes obscure the real reason for prom – to have fun! No event ever goes exactly as planned – even with great preparation – so make sure to be flexible. When you are, you’ll have a great time and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Answers to Common Questions About Prom Dresses
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are few occasions that are as nerve-wracking as prom night. This is because, aside from the anxiety provoking what ifs the night of the prom, you have to avoid all of the potential pitfalls leading up to the prom. Whether you’re going with the date of your dreams or you′re planning to attend the prom with a group of girlfriends, there’s no getting around the issue of prom dresses. Finding the right eveningwear such a formal occasion can seem like an impossible challenge. Here, then, are answers to common questions that relate to prom dresses, homecoming dresses, and quinceanera dresses.
1. I′m short and want to look taller for my prom. What should I do?
There are three elements that can help you appear taller on your special night: the right heels, the right prom dress, and the right hairstyle. First, plan on wearing high heels. Whether you add one inch or three with high heels, it’s important that you look for prom dresses that will accommodate the heels. You might want to go with a cocktail length dress, but a floor length dress will add length to your body – and an illusion of height. Look for floor length prom dresses that have side slits for better maneuverability. Finally, take care in selecting your hairstyle. Go with an updo to add height – even if you need to add extensions or a hairpiece.
2. I′m a senior in high school, but I look like an eighth grader. How do I look older for prom?
When it comes to maturity, keep two things in mind: bearing and appearance. Body language is important, in that how you move your body, how you tilt your head, the timber of your voice, and the way you walk all speak volumes about your perceived age. While you definitely don′t want to pretend you’re someone you’re not, this might be a good opportunity to practice skills that will help you evolve into the person you want to be. Practice walking in your prom shoes, watch your facial expressions in the mirror, record your voice to hear how it sounds, and so forth. Make any adjustments (and practice) so that your mannerisms reflect what you feel inside.
When you look for prom dresses, look for those that are more formal. Formal clothing makes women appear older, as do colors that are dark and rich. Depending on your coloring, you might want to go with jewel tones, black, or chocolate brown.
3. How do I know how to have my hair styled for prom?
How you fashion your hair greatly depends upon the style of your prom dress. If your dress has a high collar or a busy neckline, an updo is the only way to go. On the other hand, if your prom dress is sleeveless, strapless, or has spaghetti straps, you can wear your hair long or short, full or sleek. The one caveat is to make sure your hair doesn’t cover up an important feature of your prom dress. That gorgeous keyhole back, for example, will be invisible if you have hair down to your waist!
Makeup and Prom Dresses: Blending for Beauty!
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You have purchased your prom dress, shoes, jewelry, and handbag. You have decided on whether you will style your hair yourself or go to a beautician. Now you need to decide if you will do your own makeup or have it done professionally. With 2007 prom dresses, it’s all about fashion, and makeup is a part of that fashion statement that will make you shine!
If you are one that does not like to wear makeup, you will need to wear a small amount for your prom. Makeup will bring your features out and cover those unwanted blemishes.
If you have decided to do your own makeup, put on your makeup before putting on your prom dress. This is a precaution to protect your prom dress from any drops or spills that may take place while you are applying your makeup.
There are many tips for applying makeup that can bring out your natural beauty.
Foundation and Concealer
The first step in applying makeup is choosing the perfect foundation. This is done by matching the makeup with your skin tone and complexion. Always make sure the makeup is well blended and there are no foundation lines around the neck. For any visible blemishes or dark circles under the eyes, a concealer can be used. Just dab it on lightly and blend it in good with the foundation.
Eye Makeup
Once your foundation is applied, your eyes are the next important step. You do not want your eye shadow to match the color of your prom dress, but you do want it to compliment the dress. In order to highlight your eyes, you will use a lighter shade or the base color from the lash line to the brow. Use a darker shade as a contour along the upper lash line from the center toward the outer corner, then back along crease.
With an eyeliner pencil, draw a single line above upper lash line from inner to outer corner. Then, draw a line under your lower lashes from outer to inner corner.
Mascara adds the finishing touch to your eyes. Hold the brush vertically to stroke your lower lashes. Then, for your upper lashes, wiggle the brush back and forth at the base, and then sweep the brush upward.
Blush
You may want to add a little cheek color just to make people think you have a natural glow. For applying this, you can use a cheek color brush and this will make blending easier.
Lipstick
Your lips can be brought out by lining them with a pencil, then filling them in with a creamy lipstick. This will give definition and shape to your lips. Glossy lipstick can be used for that stunning look.
Powder
Finally, after all your prom makeup has been applied, dust your face with loose powder using light, downward strokes. This can be applied by using a powder brush
Body Makeup
You may want to experiment with the body makeup to highlight your prom dress. This is glitter powder or gel that can be applied to your arms and shoulders and you will look like you are under the stars
Just one tip: Do not use any of your friend’s makeup (especially eye makeup). Bacteria may be in the makeup because it has been opened and used. This can cause eye infection or pink eye. If you are having your makeup done professionally, carry your own lipstick with you.
These makeup tips can also be used for other occasions in which formal dresses, homecoming gowns and Quinceanera gowns are worn. Makeup and prom dresses can blend to bring out your beauty on your special evening!
Dazzling Prom Dresses and Shoes for the Prom Girl
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The right prom shoes can give that perfect finishing touch to prom dresses of all styles. You want to look your best for the prom and dazzle your date and your friends. If you already have a great prom dress, now it’s time to find dazzling prom shoes to go with it. Let′s explore the different styles of prom shoes and how they fare with certain prom dresses.
Make a Fashion Statement with Your Prom Shoes
Prom shoes are not merely shoes! They’re fashion accessories used to complement the color and design of prom dresses. Prom shoes are used to draw more or less attention to your feet. Prom shoes can make your feet look smaller or narrower. And as with any formal wear, they can also complement your legs and toes. So the prom shoes you choose will greatly affect your complete, head-to-toe appearance at the prom. Make your fashion statement count.
Styles of Prom Shoes
There are several styles of prom shoes so you can easily find the right prom shoes for you. Whether your feet are wide or narrow, long or short, plump or skinny, there are prom shoes that can make your feet look beautiful. The popular prom shoe styles include open toe, closed toe, short heel, flat heel, high heel, wide heel and stiletto heel. Prom shoes can come with stay-up ribbon tape in a variety of colors that wraps upward around the ankles and lower calf for a glamorous look. Dye-able prom shoes can be dyed to match the exact colors of prom dresses.
With open toe prom shoes, you can paint your toenails to match your prom gown or eveningwear.
What’s Your Prom Dress Style?
For the asymmetrically hemmed dress, your legs will shine – and so will your feet. So choose glitzy high heels on strap sandals to attract all eyes to your feet and legs. With a long evening gown, wear prom shoes with a stiletto heel. This will make your legs and feet look slender while making you look taller overall.
With a flared dress that′s the length of your leg calves, wear closed toe shoes with a medium heel that straps around the ankle. These also look great with a high-low dress cut. For the long, flowing eveningwear, prom shoes will receive less attention, so you might consider choosing plain, open or closed toe prom shoes that are the same color as your prom dress. You might consider dye-able prom shoes if you′re unable to find the exact color you need.
With princess style prom dresses, the open toe or closed toe sandal will work great. Choose heel height according to your own height and the shape and length of your legs.
No matter what style prom dresses you like, try on several types of prom shoes to find the perfect match. The same rules apply for homecoming gowns, Quinceanera gowns, or any other type of elegant clothing. You can also go online to a prom dress or prom shoe store and browse through hundreds of prom dresses and shoes. You’ll be dancing the night away in your beautiful prom dress and shoes in no time!
Capture Red Carpet Looks with Pageant and Prom Dresses
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The best prom nights are magical and create memories that will last a lifetime. In the midst of coming up with ideas for the prom decorating committee and fretting about whether or not she’ll be asked out by the boy she pines for, one central issue stands apart from the rest: What will she wear? Shopping for prom dresses and deciding from among the best prospects can take weeks, if not months. For that reason, it′s never too soon to start shopping for prom dresses.
Although parents may shake their heads in wonder, prom dresses can make or break the prom experience – even more than her prom date (or lack thereof). This season, girls are looking to re-create the glamour and excitement of the red carpet by wearing dresses just like those seen on celebrities. Dress manufacturers keep a keen eye on the awards ceremonies, where celebs like Beyonce, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Keira Knightly, Salma Hayek, and Charlize Theron glide down the red carpet, nodding to the paparazzi and creating trends in formal wear.
The other inspiration for this season’s prom dresses can be found in pageant dresses, like those worn at the Miss American and Miss USA pageants. Contestants exude a combination of elegance and excitement when wearing their pageant dresses. Dress manufacturers re-create that aura when they design pageant replicas, in the hope that the prom dresses will make girls feel as though the tiara awaits them on their special nights.
Celebrity dresses and pageant dresses are in fashion, but who are the fashionable manufacturers of prom dresses? Jovani, Niteline, Alyce, and Marc Bouwer top the list. The hottest prom dresses of the season have an intoxicating combination: they have some design elements that are revealing, while other design elements have more decorum. For example, the front of a taffeta gown might be deceptively simple, with a sweetheart bodice and a front slit. The back, however, may be bare with only a crisscross of rhinestones. Similarly, a silk sating gown may have a halter top with beaded French netting wrapping the midriff. Circle around, though, and the matching beaded straps cross high on an otherwise bare back.
When it comes to colors this season, the palette is virtually limitless. Pale yellows, peaches, and greens are in as are the bright fuchsias, turquoises, and reds. Prints are even making an appearance, although are generally limited to eye-catching white polka dots against a black background, accented with a bright red taffeta sash.
Prom dresses should allow a girl to make a statement about her personality. In many ways, prom dresses are a girl’s projection of how she sees herself and the image she wants to project to the world. Although parents may be tempted to rein her in, it may be the time to let her shine. When she’s able to choose the dress that speaks to her, she′s well on her way to creating those lifetime memories.
Prom Dresses Guide: Find the Prom Dress that Flatters Your Silhouette
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prom time is almost here and choosing from so many styles and shapes of prom dresses isn’t easy. It takes time and patience to try on all those prom dresses, hoping to find just the right dress for your special evening. You should first find a prom dress that flatters your body type, or silhouette. Use the guide below to find out what type of body shape you have and which prom dress will best complement your shape.
Determining Your Body Shape
It’s important to determine your body shape before you start shopping for prom gowns. Once you know which types of prom dresses will best suit you, you won’t waist time trying on those that won’t.
Are you Thin and Tall?
Here’s a way to tell: Your body is straight and slender, has few or no curves, and your bust is average in size. Your height is 5′ 6 or taller. If you meet these criteria, you’ll want to buy a prom dress style that adds curves, shows off your long legs, flows gracefully to reveal your slim silhouette, and adds fullness to your chest.
Try on dresses with several different neckline styles including v-neck or an open neckline to see which looks best. Also, dare to try a dress with a cutout back. Some prom dress styles to consider are empire, sheath, ball gown, and a-line.
Are you Petite?
If you are 5′ 3 or shorter with a small build and an average sized bust, you’ll want a dress to complement the petite such as an empire, sheath or a-line prom gown. With a slit, you can make your legs appear longer. Or, you can look much taller by wearing a dress with a short hemline. The hemline might be ruffled, handkerchief, hilow, or asymmetrical – whichever best suits you. There are also a-line and empire styles to take emphasis off your waistline if you are short-waisted. Your neckline could be sweetheart, halter, or v-shape.
Do you have an Hourglass, Pear, or Apple Shape?
With an hourglass shape, you are curvy with a medium-to-large sized bust. Your bottom is rounded and you have curvy hips. You can show off the curves with a sheath dress or de-emphasize them somewhat with a ball gown or a-line dress. To place more emphasis on the upper portion of your body, choose a dress with an embellished neckline.
With a pear shape, you are probably bottom-heavy, meaning your hips, thighs, and bottom are larger than the upper portion of your body. Choose prom dresses that flatter the upper half of your body such as a-line, empire, or ball gown dresses with a circular halter neckline. Or, a strapless dress might do the trick.
If your body is apple-shaped, your mid-section is probably heavier or thicker than other parts of your body. Maybe your tummy is larger than you would like. Choose dresses that take the emphasis away from your mid-section. An empire gown might work best with this type of figure. An a-line dress can work well too if you have a bodice with boning to give it a slimming effect.
Are you Athletic? Do you have a Large Build?
If you are muscular, have broad shoulders, or a large bust, choose a prom dress that will give you a feminine shape such as a ball gown or empire style dress. The full skirt will immediately add shape at your waistline. With broad shoulders, you might find that trying to cover them with wide straps or sleeves will make them look even wider. Try on a few strapless prom gowns first. You might be pleasantly surprised!
If you have a large bust, be sure your prom dress offers proper support. Choose v-necks or halters and either an a-line or ball gown. To draw attention away from your chest, wear a prom dress that has eye-catching details at its hemline.
With a full figure, there are more styles today than ever in plus size prom dresses. Don’t feel uncomfortable on your prom night by trying to squeeze into a smaller gown. Find a dress that fits your body size and flatters your figure.
More Accentuating Prom Dress Ideas
There are even more ways you can accentuate certain areas of your body. Prom dresses can also come with stylish features such as beaded panels, a fully beaded bodice, accordion pleating, a jeweled beltline, embroidery designs, sheer overlays, trains, and removable skirts.
Use these tips to get an idea of what style will work best for your body type before you start shopping. Check online to look at various styles and colors. Most online stores carry a variety of dresses including prom dresses, evening dresses, and bridesmaid dresses, so you’ll have no problem finding just the right dress.
Tips for Planning Your Prom: Prom Dresses, Prom Schedule, Hairstyle, and More!
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Make your prom night the enchanted evening you have dreamed of! Spend a little time beforehand to make sure everything is prepared for this special night. You will be much more relaxed and able to enjoy your prom night without anxiety.
One of the most important items for this special night is your dress. It is a good idea to shop early in order to find the dress you like and one you can afford. If you want a designer dress, you can start saving in advance so you’ll be able to buy the one you want. You should spend the largest portion of your budget on your dress, so make a list of everything you need to go with it. Then you can adjust your budget to include everything.
Choosing Prom Dresses
Prom dresses are found in all different colors, styles and price ranges. Look for an exclusive dress that will make you stand out from everyone else. You can find different shoulder styles, long or short lengths, unique bodice and skirt styles. Look through magazines and decide which prom dresses you might like. Be sure to choose one that is flattering to your figure and coloring.
You will also want accessories that complement formal dresses. Choose jewelry, shoes and purses that look stylish with your dress. This is also true when choosing pieces to go with bridesmaid dresses, or other formal gowns. Jewelry can be worn according to your personal taste and the style of your gown. Rhinestones are always attractive and classy. Wear a necklace that goes with the neckline of your dress and earrings that complement your hairstyle.
If you choose to carry a clutch purse, then you′ll have one hand occupied the whole time. So consider an elegant purse with a handle, or check it at the door. You need one large enough to carry your essentials, such as lip gloss, money, tickets, breath mints, cell phone and ID.
Completing Your Outfit
When you have found the perfect dress and shoes, you need to try everything on together beforehand. Be sure to take care of any alterations that are needed in plenty of time. Experiment with jewelry and hairstyles to find the look you want. This is a good idea for planning a wedding too. Have your bridesmaids try on their bridesmaid gowns to coordinate their accessories.
If you want to look stunning in your new prom dress then choose a different hairstyle than you usually wear. This will be sure to make you stand out. If you usually wear it down, then try wearing it up. If you wear your hair pulled up most of the time, let it down in a smooth style or with bouncy curls.
Be Ready Ahead of Time
Don’t forget the little things that need to be done ahead of time. Be sure to order a boutonnire for your date a couple of weeks before the prom. Decide on nail and lip colors and try them out the week before. Make hair or manicuring appointments in advance to avoid disappointment.
Shopping for prom dresses is part of the magic of this special event. By searching diligently, you will be able to find the dress that will make your dreams come true.
Girls – Want to Captivate Your Prom Date? Don’t Forget to Accessorize those Prom Dresses!
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prom night is just around the corner. You want to look your best and amaze your date and friends with a stunning prom dress. You’ve made the appointment with the hair stylist and make-up artist. You’ve planned every aspect of your special night. But wait! Don’t forget one of the most important things – accessorize your prom dress to make it dazzle!
Prom dresses can look plain without at least a few accessories. Even a gorgeous, long prom dress by Jovani can be spruced up with a sparkling necklace and matching earrings. Stunning evening wear by Niteline wouldn’t be complete without a few accents. No matter what style prom dress you choose, accessories will make it dazzle even more! Here are some great prom tips to get your wheels turning.
Prom Dresses with No Straps or Spaghetti Straps
The neckline can look bare when wearing a prom dress that has no straps or spaghetti straps. A plain neckline can easily be brightened with a beautiful, sparkly necklace and matching earrings. The type of necklace you choose should blend well with your dress colors and fabric. With a prom dress that has lots of lace or sequence, a plain gold or silver necklace will do. Or, maybe even a simple strand of pearls. With a simple satin dress, wear a necklace that sparkles with unique design. Add a charming slide as a bonus.
Gloves and Shawls
Strapless prom dresses also look great with satin or lace gloves a shawl. The gloves and shawl should match the color(s) of your prom dress for a simple, but elegant look! Shawls can be worn around the neck or loosely held around the upper arms.
Half-Jackets
If shawls aren’t your style, try a half-jacket instead. These typically come in satin finish to match the color of your prom dress, or in a lacy see-through style. There are even jackets that tie in the front mid-section to cover the tummy! Pick the jacket that looks best with your body type. Try one on with your prom dress to be sure it offers the look you want.
Prom Dress Length and Prom Shoes
Choose your hosiery and prom shoes according to the prom dress length. With long prom dresses, you might choose hose for comfort, not style, since no one will see them anyway. For high-and-low prom dresses or short prom dresses, choose prom shoes and hose that will complement your legs and feet.
Open-toe prom shoes with nude or light-colored hose will look great with slender legs. If your legs are muscular or large in the calves, and you want to de-emphasize the bottom part of your legs, choose closed-toe prom shoes with dark- colored hose if possible. Or, a longer prom dress will do the trick.
Handbags
Carrying a handbag to the prom? Choose one that matches your prom dress. There are handbags of all colors and styles that are designed specifically for prom night. You can find handbags of satin, beads or lace to complement your prom dress. With a prom handbag, you can carry your personal belongings and still be in style!
Other prom dress accessories include hairpieces, anklets, bracelets, rings, belt bags, hats, clutches, pendants, and broaches. When shopping online, you can find thousands of unique accessories as well as many styles of prom dresses such as cocktail style, high-and-low, evening wear, pageant dresses, sheath style, and many others.
Remember – dress for fun! You only get one chance to make this year’s prom dress shine!