Dresses for prom and homecoming

Prom dresses and homecoming gowns news and articles

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Choosing a Fabric for Your Prom Dress

When it comes to choosing a fabric for your prom dresses, you may find that it's not the easiest task. However, you need to keep in mind that if you plan on making your very own fabulous prom dress that you should make sure that you have an equally fabulous fabric for your prom dress. Here are a few tips that will help you to pick out the best fabric that you possibly can.

If you plan on making prom dresses that have a patterned fabric like the popular camouflage patterned dresses, buy a similar or darker shade that is plain as an accent color. The reason for this is that it allows you to use your pretty patterned fabric, but it also give the dress a new edge and makes it look a bit more delicate. You may need two or more patterns in order to create your dress the way that you like, but it's worth it in the end. You also need to make sure that if choose a plain fabric that is is a color that you really, really like.

When it comes to choosing your fabric for your formal dresses, you will also need to take the time to find out how much fabric that you will need. You don't want to end up making the mistake of having too little fabric.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Making Your Own Sash for Your Prom Dress

When you try to choose a prom dress, you may want to choose a sash also. However, when it comes to prom dresses, you need to remember that not all of them come with sashes and that you may want to consider creating your own if you do not have one that you can buy.

When you make your own sashes, you take the time to create something that is totally and completely yours. Not only do you have the option of creating a sash that makes your dress look fabulous, but you are also given the wonderful knowledge that you did it yourself. Not to mention that it is loads more eco friendly than buying a sash that is created in a factory. First of all, you need to try and find a pattern for a sash. You don't want to accidentally mess it up. Make sure that you also find a type of fabric that you feel will go well with your dress and that will complement it. If possible, try to choose a fabric that is the same as your prom dress.

Lastly, enjoy! Creating your own sash—or really anything to do with prom dresses or other things, is a big, important task and it's also a sign of how awesome that you are! Make sure that if you do take the time to create your own sash that you do so as neatly as you possibly can.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Cut Out and Prom Dresses

When it comes to prom dresses and cut outs, lots of people go overboard. You do not want to make the mistake of going overboard with cut outs and your prom dresses for several reasons. One reason is that—first and foremost—most people are not permitted to have a lot of cut outs and if they do, they'll end up getting kicked out of prom.

Make sure that you only have a maximum of two cut outs and that they are already checked and approved by your sponsors. If they are not, then you need to make sure that you wear a light dress or slip underneath of your dress so that you don't get in trouble. Or, if you have not already bought your dress, you need to find an alternative that is similar without the cut outs.

As for cut outs, keep them limited to the waist. If not, then you may find that it is not appropriate. If you have cut outs, try to make sure that they are smaller. If you want a cut out dress but aren't comfortable with showing skin, then you should check into dresses that have cut outs that are covered by fabric. This is one of the best ways to incorporate formal dresses and cut outs without them being considered inappropriate.

Friday, February 04, 2011

The Differant Styles of Prom Dresses

So you've never gone shopping for prom dresses before. You're a tiny bit confused as to what you should do—after all, you want to find a few formal dresses that look good on you, but you aren't sure what exactly you should be looking for. First of all, you need to make sure that you choose a prom dress that matches your personality. This means to make sure that it's a color that you like and that it's also a shape that you like. For example, if you really, really like tank tops or strapless shirts, then you should look for a prom dress like that.

First of all, you need to understand that there are several types of tops. For example, you have halter tops, which are good for accentuating your shoulders. You also have strapped dresses and you also have sleeved dresses which are more conservative and also strapless dresses which are good for when you would rather not worry about straps and the like.

You also have several types of skirts. You have long skirts, short skirted prom dresses, and also skirts that are bunched up and those that are straight, regular skirts. If you want, you can choose between a-line skirts or skirts that are ruffled or pleated. It's up to you what type of skirt that you would prefer.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Creating a Perfect Prom Dress Ensemble

It's that time of year again and you're frantically scrambling to make a perfect prom ensemble. You've searched through all of the prom dresses you can stand, have tried your best to find dresses that fit you comfortably and also make you look good and you now have the task of putting everything together. The question is—how do you go about creating your perfect prom dress ensemble.

First of all, you need to make sure that you have all the prom accessories that you need/want. For example, if you want to wear a necklace with your prom dress, you need to make sure that you have it and that it looks the way that you would like. For example, if you want green beads, make sure that they are the shade that you want. The same goes for earrings and shawls and the like. Make sure that they are all match your prom dresses the way that you would like them too.

When it comes to formal dresses and accessories, make sure that your accessories do not overpower your dress. They can either take a simple dress up a notch or they can completely overpower the dress and you'll end up looking tacky instead. Make sure that you also have a shawl or jacket ready that matches your formal dresses. The same also goes for your shoes.