Prom is an exciting time, but finding the right dress is challenging. Luckily, boutiques have a featured prom section that makes the process easy. You can shop by designer, trending styles, size-including a wide variety of plus sizes-and dress styles.
A sheath dress is great for elongating the body frame without looking too tight. This design works well for girls with thick waists.
Pockets
In a dress that features pockets, you can keep your essentials with you all night long. These handy pockets will hold your phone, an emergency lip balm, and anything else you need to stay feeling glam on prom night. They’re perfect for showing off your style and making you feel even more gorgeous than usual.
A high-low gown is a dress with a shorter hemline in the front, ending just above the knees, but longer in the back. This trending style creates a fun, flirty appearance that will turn heads at prom. This gown is great for girls who want to flaunt their long legs or have an hourglass figure.
Your bust and hip measurements are proportionally equal if you have an hourglass body shape.
Girls with a boxy body shape typically have a larger top half and smaller bottom half, or vice versa. Select a gown that will help balance your proportions and create curves, like Alexandra’s Boutique. This dress also has a sexy side cutout to create a sultry look for prom.
Sheath
Sheath prom gowns are form-fitting in the torso and hang gracefully from the waist to the hem. They accent curves perfectly while showing off long legs and are perfect for any formal event. If you want something super glam, try a long sheath dress with a thigh-high slit to show off your sexy legs. Or, wear a one-shoulder, novelty stretch glitter fabric sheath prom dress to showcase your sophisticated style. Sheath dresses look great in all colors – from pastel shades like mauve and peach to bold, navy blue colors. They’re also flattering for any skin tone, so you can’t go wrong with this silhouette.
Sheath dresses hug you tighter than fit and flare prom dresses but not as tight as bodycon dresses. This clothing style accentuates the hourglass figure, making it an ideal choice for formal occasions where you want to make a statement.
Fit and Flare
Fit and flare dresses are a flattering style for all body types. They fit snugly around the bodice and then flare out at the bottom. This dress silhouette can be found in various eye-catching prints, from laid-back tie-dye to classic florals and country patchwork designs. For a fun nod to the ’80s, you can see fit and flare-prom dresses in massive bows and off-the-shoulder puff sleeves.
Prom dress fabric plays a significant role in the overall look of a dress, as well as how comfortable it is to wear. The most popular fabric types for prom gowns include natural and synthetic fibers. Dresses made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk have a soft and luxurious feel. On the other hand, polyester and rayon are often used to increase the durability of a dress.
Fabric finishes also play a role in the way that a dress looks. Shiny fabrics tend to show off figure flaws, while matte finishes can help disguise them.
A range of decorative fabrics can be found in prom gowns, such as lace and tulle. Lace fabric adds a delicate touch to a dress, while tulle is commonly used to create full skirts with sweeping trains. Mikado fabric is another popular choice for prom dresses, eliciting elegance with its shimmery surface. Another eye-catching fabric feature is godets, which are triangular-shaped gathers along the hem or neckline of a dress.
Embellishments
Many dress features can make your formal gown shine and shimmer for a red-carpet-worthy look. From rhinestone bodices to sequin dresses with all-over sparkle to appliques with small sections of fabric tightly secured for decoration, you can enhance your prom dress in many ways.
Embroidery adds serious glam to prom dresses with a decorative technique that involves stitching one type of fabric onto another. Prom dresses with embroidery typically display intricate designs such as floral patterns. Other prom dress embellishments include flounce tops, which add a flowing second layer of fabric gracing the neckline or waistline. Lace fabrics also add a touch of exquisiteness to prom dress styles. This type of fabric can be embroidered, fashioned into overlays, or used to adorn the sleeves of illusion dresses.
All fabrics start as thread, fiber twisted or spun into strings ranging from very fine to thick. Cotton, silk, and wool are standard natural fibers, while polyester, rayon, and velvet are synthetic fibers.
Find a fabric that feels comfortable and matches your style. Then, choose a color that best compliments your skin tone and hair color. For example, blue is a popular prom dress shade because it works well with various skin tones and can provide a sexy or sophisticated look.
