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Prom dress and bridesmaid fashion have become interchangeable over recent years, with a beautiful selection of gowns that can be used for either occasion. For this reason, many brides are looking at prom dress collections for their bridesmaids, and similarly girls can now explore their local bridal stores to find just the right prom gown. The best thing about this merging of styles is that this gives you double the selection to choose from!
Here are some top picks for gowns that could serve as either bridesmaid dresses or prom dresses:
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 Bridesmaid style prom dresses The soft draping folds of this gown cover a multitude of sins, making it ideal for anyone who is a bit self-conscious about their figure. The crossover bustline with embroidered detailing is both stylish and flattering. Great for a spring wedding, or for someone who wants a more sophisticated look for prom. Long dresses such as this one have a more formal look, and work well for evening weddings. The strapless style shows off your neckline and shoulders without being too revealing.
Tea length gowns are great for lengthening legs and creating a more slender silhouette. The simplicity of this gown means that it could be worn at just about any occasion Pair it with a pashmina or bolero jacket in a contrasting color for warmth and a different look. This dress offers complete freedom of movement, whether it is down the aisle or on the dance floor, with no risk of tripping on the hem.
This slinky, sexy gown is great for anyone who wants to stand out at a special event. The close-fitting bodice with dazzling beaded detail will draw all eyes and make you the center of attention. The chiffon wrap is ideal for covering up and adds to the air of elegance of the outfit.
The shimmering oyster color of this gown works beautifully with dark skin tones. With a halter neck strap, the neckline is modest yet attractive, and great for women with a larger bust. The A line skirt and satin fabric give the dress a formal look without being too over the top, and is a nice choice for prom and weddings alike.
Whether you are looking for a dress for a bridesmaid, or a prom dress, be sure to turn to online stores to browse the huge selection available. Offering a made to measure service and a choice of colors, these sites often offer a more extensive and customizable range, at better prices than other stores.
Choosing a prom dress is a daunting task for any girl, but if you don´t fit the skinny mold cast by super-thin celebrities and models then the process can be downright miserable. Too few stores carry a good selection of plus sized prom dresses, and many only have a limited stock of old fashioned designs that look more like hideous bridesmaids dresses from the eighties than stylish gowns for a modern girl. Even worse, some stores charge a higher price for larger sizes!
The advantage of buying your prom dress for 2010 online is that you can choose from the entire range of beautiful prom dress designs and then have the dress custom made to fit your body perfectly, regardless of your size, so that you can feel comfortable and sexy in your choice. Here are some of our top tips for choosing a great plus size prom dress for 2010.
A prom dress with a structured bust section can help to sculpt your figure and create a beautiful hourglass. Not only does this plus size prom dress have a corseted bust area but also manages to create a sleeveless, strapless look while still offering support and modesty with a sheer, lacy halterneck panel. The fitted mermaid style skirt has just the right amount of tailoring to accentuate your curves without being restrictive. The appearance of being a two-piece means that this dress is especially forgiving around the waist and hip area. The soft olive green color will also suit most skin types.
If you prefer something a little more flowing, then this Grecian inspired prom dress is perfect. The light, sheer fabric cascades down your figure, discreetly hiding any problem areas while the scalloped bust area highlights your natural shape, and offers support and tailoring for larger busts. The detailing is simple and unfussy, keeping your overall look clean and classic. Just a few sparkling diamante at the bust line draw the eye towards your decolletage.
If you are uncomfortable with your arms, this gorgeous prom dress is accompanied by a matching shawl, letting you cover up any areas that you don´t want to show off. The dress has several slimming design features, such as a subtle A line skirt, long ruched waist panel, and gathered V neck bust line, all of which combine to a create a lengthening effect.
One of the most common concerns for plus size prom dresses is how to combine bust support while still giving a sexy and stylish look. Luckily there are many prom dresses with sexy straps. Halterneck straps are ideal for providing maximum support while allowing you to show off your shoulders and back. This prom dress also features a wrap over bust area, which provides a modest, but attractive neckline for larger busts. Another options is this slinky, sexy prom dress in fire engine red is bound to get you noticed! With the same flattering wrap over bust area, it has a higher back and thicker straps. A third option is this beautiful tea length prom dress which offers complete modesty with a square neck and straps. The silk bow at the waist also draws focus to this area, and away from your bust if you are prone to feeling self conscious.
Whatever prom dress you choose, you can be sure that you will feel comfortable and confident.
Ruffles have been sitting quietly but stubbornly on the fashion scene for the last couple of years, particularly in the wedding gowns of designers such as Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta, but Summer 2010 is when they look set to really storm the catwalks! From subtle pleated detailing at seams to extravagant froths of fabric at the hem, ruffles add a certain flair to any dress. Make a bold statement with some of our top ruffled picks from our 2010 prom dress collection.
Ruffles are a great way to draw attention away from any parts of your body that you are not one hundred percent happy with. They flamboyant nature and structured shape can also help to sculpt your overall silhouette, boosting your bust, minimizing your hips or lengthening your legs, with clever placement.
Pick a dress that pairs a structured corset and dropped waist with a skirt that cascades into a waterfall of ruffles to minimize a large chest, and forgive a curvier derrier and hip area. As with all dresses that feature a large amount of ruffle detailing, you should keep other accessories to a minimum, and opt for a simple hair style to prevent your overall look from becoming too busy. Choose subtle and simple jewellery, and avoid lavish tiaras which can be distracting and draw eyes away from your face.
Dresses with asymmetrical ruffles running from bust to hip, or encircling the entire gown, can help to create an hourglass figure – ideal for creating more curves on a slender or athletic frame. The key for this type of dress is to make sure the gown fits you perfectly, and that the ruffles add a feeling of femininity rather than wrapping. If you are small, particularly, don’t choose a dress with broad, bright ruffles, as these will only serve to make you look shorter. Narrow ruffles in a sheer fabric are softer, and more flattering than bolder styles.
Even small, neat pleated ruffle details can have a strong impact, for example when decorating a strapless bust line, or nipping in at the waist. Perhaps the boldest location for ruffles, however, is the hemline. Ruffled hemlines are reminiscent of flamenco dancers and brides, and evoke a real sense of passion! Add petticoats for extra volume, and enjoy the way your dress swirls as you dance.
Even more dramatic is to choose a dress that feature ruffled elements in a contrasting color to the rest of the gown. Two-tone prom gowns are far more striking than dresses in a solid color, and all eyes are bound to be on you as you make an entrance in a cutting edge gown with striking ruffle trims.
Wearing a dress with ruffles makes a statement that you have a sense of fun as well as fashion, but if you aren’t keen on striking out with this new trend, then try a more timeless look with draped, folded, gathered or ruched fabric. These design elements add the same feminine appeal to a prom gown, but in a more subtle way.
For many teenage girls, the thought of trying on prom dresses in a busy changing room area is more than a little daunting. The lighting is terrible, the cubicles are cramped, and you have to spend ages sifting through the rails to try and find the right size, in the right color, of the right gown. It can all get a little frustrating.
So why not take the angst out of shopping for your prom dress by ordering it online? Get together with your girlfriends for a few hours and browse through hundreds of prom dress styles and colors online. The best part is that once you have found your ideal dress, you are guaranteed that it will be available in your size, because it can be made to measure!
However, with an average of 80% of women wearing the wrong size bra, getting your own measurements correct may be a little tricky. To start with, follow the instructions on how to measure for bust, waist and hip measurements to get a clear idea of your general size. To get the most accurate measurement, you may want to get a friend to help measure you.
Bust
The standard bust measurement should be taken around the fullest part of your bust. Make sure the tape runs straight across your back and does not dip down, as this will give you a measurement that is too large.
Waist
While it is tempting to breathe in while taking this measurement, don’t! You want to be comfortable in your gown, so take the measurement from around the smallest part of your waist just below your ribcage, while you are relaxed and holding your stomach naturally.
Hips
Take this measurement at the widest part of your hips. For most women this will be on or just below your hip bones. Make sure the tape is resting lightly on your body, and not pulled too tight.
Next, check your measurements against the standard size chart. If your measurements are very different from any of the sizes listed, you will need to order your gown as made-to-measure. This is a free service from PromDress4Less, and ensures that your prom dress will fit you nicely, no matter how unique your figure is.
To make sure your prom dress fits perfectly, you will need to go ahead and take the rest of the measurements listed in the chart. Pay particular attention on where to place the measuring tape for each measurement, following the diagrams carefully. Alterations are also available at no charge, but can take up to two weeks, so it is better to make sure you get your measurements right first time.
You should also try to take your measurements while wearing shoes of the same height as you intend to wear to prom, as this will mean that your posture and height will be the same as the big night, and will help to make sure that the dress drapes the way that it should.
So if you are frustrated by trying on dresses that would fit “if only it was just a little looser here, or a little larger there”, then grab your measuring tape and start browsing our site!
Your prom dress is probably one of the most important gowns that you will buy in your lifetime, but if the credit crunch has shrunk your prom dress budget, you may be worried about how you can find cheap prom dresses that look like amazing designer gowns. Every teen girl knows how important it is to you look your best at prom, and express your own personal sense of style. After all, not only is looking great on the night itself crucial, but prom photos are likely to reappear at milestone events throughout your life, so you want to feel good about your gown, and not be haunted by regrets at your choice. But if you are thinking that you can’t afford the beautiful prom dresses of your dreams, then think again!
Shopping online has revolutionized the way that we look for, and purchase all kinds of items, from clothing to music, movies to furniture. There are few people who have not made some kind of purchase online, and there are some good reasons for this. The low overheads of an online company tend to mean lower prices, while the almost infinite space of a website allows for a huge range of information to help you make your choice. Photos, product details and reviews are all available to help you make your choice, not to mention the fact that companies can present a much larger range of choices than might be possible in a physical store. For example, you might find a style of prom dress that you like, but want it in a different color. While this might not be an option in a mall, where stores are dependant on storage and display space, online stores only need to carry a limited amount of stock and can special order or even create the prom dress of your dreams as soon as you have ordered it.
When shopping for a cheap prom dress, beware of poor quality gowns. Some discount retail stores may offer cut-price prom dresses, but there is usually a reason for them being in an outlet store, such as poor stitching, uneven cut, or low quality materials. All prom gowns at PromDress4Less are made to the highest standards, using top quality fabrics and embellishments, to ensure that each dress looks and feels beautiful, and will stand up to a long night of dancing and enjoyment!
When money is tight, making sure each purchase is a wise investment become even more important. For this reasons, no matter what your ideal prom dress choice costs you need to make sure that you are protected by a good return or exchange policy. Your bargain dress won’t be such a great deal if a seam rips just hours before your prom, and you can’t return to the store for a replacement! PromDress4Lessoffers risk free buying with a full exchange and return policy. You can also have your dress altered at no additional cost if it does not fit correctly in any area – guaranteeing that it will fit perfectly for prom.
Don’t risk buying a cheap prom dress in a discount store! Shop online to find an affordable prom dress within your budget and enjoy the peace of mind that it will be money well spent.
Each year fashions change, sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. Thankfully, the trends of 2010 are all about Hollywood glamour, sophistication and sexy shapes. Gone are the mini skirts and plummeting cleavages of the dresses of the past few years! Gone are the garish neon colors and boring black! Instead, designers have given us a beautiful range of sumptuous silhouettes, silky fabrics and breathtaking color palettes to flatter every figure and skin tone. Here are some of our favorite looks for the 2010 season of prom dresses
Hollywood Siren
If you love the sleek look of Hollywood starlets as they glide down the red carpet, then these dresses are for you. Sweetheart necklines accentuate any size of bust, while spaghetti straps offer support. The top half of these dresses are often corseted or fitted, offering structure and accentuating curves. The skirts are long and floor-skimming, and both forgiving A line and sexier mermaid shaped skirts feature strongly in this year’s collection of gowns. Choose from shades such as olive, burgundy or teal. Be sure to break out your highest heels for these gowns to show off your shape, and practice that catwalk strut!
Greek Goddess
If the figure-hugging dresses above make you a little uncomfortable, then perhaps the floatier fit of these Grecian inspired gowns is more your taste. While last year these gowns feature empire waistline and straight cut bodices, this year the look is a lot more flattering. V shaped necklines and diamante decorations bring this ancient look right up to date, adding modern dazzle to simple styles. The light chiffon and silk fabrics are feminine and forgiving, and the layering and clever gathering of the fabric at the bust and navel will flatter any figure.
Elegant Bride
White is a brave but beautiful choice for prom, and if your coloring suits it there is no reason why you can’t pull off a dress fit for a wedding. Choose between floaty creations with elegantly draped folds of fabric, or more formal, structured gowns with fuller skirts and ruched fabric details. Add long gloves and an up-do for a classic prom look. For a splash of color, wear some brightly colored diamante jewellery, or pin a colorful corsage to your bust or hip.
Daring Diva
Want something a little out of the ordinary? Pick a gown in an unusual shade such as burnt orange, or dare to wear the season’s hottest sensation: ruffles! There are still plenty of elaborate gowns to choose from, and you can take your pick from full ballgown skirts, to two-tone contrasting overlays, to bubble hems and metallic fabrics. If you like to think outside the box, spend some time browsing the selection of prom dresses online to find a gown that best expresses your personality.
Whatever gown your choose for you 2010 prom, make sure that it suits your own personal sense of style, and ignore what anyone else thinks. Your own opinion is the only one that matters.
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