Dressing for Prom Night

It’s that time of the year again when students start preparing for one of the most exciting time of their lives: the prom night. It’s the perfect opportunity to dress up and spend one day looking and feeling like royalty!

But although prom nights are typically associated with glamour and fun, finding the right dress for your big night isn’t always that easy. To help you dress up for prom night, here are some lifesaving tips to keep in mind and beautiful ideas for making the most of your style!

Finding the right dress for your body type

You should definitely start your search for the perfect dress by analyzing your body shape. All figures are beautiful, with specific dress styles to complement your specific features.

• Pear shaped body – you should pick a beautiful dress with a fitted top to give a bit more oomph to the top as well. Go for A-line skirts to soften the look or if you want to highlight your best asset – the bottom! – then go for a fitted dress.
• Slender body – if you have a slim figure, then you want to draw attention to your bust line and waist. Go for fitted dresses, dresses with quirky belt on the waist or even a wrap dress.
• Petite body – when you don’t have that much legs to show, you should definitely highlight your beautiful body shape with asymmetrical dresses. Fitted short dresses are a great pick, with long ruffles adding a bit more height to your look.
• Busty body – make the most of your assets by picking a dress with a beautiful, feature neckline. If you don’t want to draw too much attention to the bust, then go for dresses with a decorative hemline.
• Hourglass body – you are a lucky girl with an hourglass body share, then you can select pretty much any dress and it’ll suit your body shape. Dresses with open back can look great and long evening gowns look pretty on you.
• Apple shaped body – empire waist dresses are a great pick for you, as they draw the attention to the middle part of your body. If you have toned legs, then don’t shy away from a short dress.

Picking the right color for your dress

You also need to think about the color of the dress. It’s important to carefully consider the color, as picking the right shades can add that extra bit of beauty to your prom look.

Try different colors next to your face and look what brings out the best in you. If you have a fair complexion, you typically want to stay away from bright shades. Softer colors like lilac, white, and ocean blue are among the colors that suit a fair complexion. For darker complexion, bright colors are often a more suited match. Orange, ruby red and emerald green can give you a beautiful vivacious look!

Don’t just consider your own personal preference; you also want to think what the theme of your prom night is (if you have any!). For example, a vintage theme would require a pastel or a classic colored dress, whereas an 80s-themed party is more suited for bright, almost neon-type colors.

You should also consider talking to your date about the color. You don’t need to wear the exact same color, but your colors should match and not compete with each other.

Accessorizing your dress

It isn’t just the dress you need to think about – you also have to find the right accessories to accompany your look. If you have a favorite piece of jewellery or shoes that you definitely want to wear, then use them as your color guide for picking the dress.

If your dress is very simple and doesn’t have much decorative elements, you can play with your accessories more. Go for bold statement jewellery or brightly colored shoes and bags to add some fun elements to your look. On the other hand, if your dress is very decorative or multi-colored, you might want to pick simple, classic accessories.

For short-haired prom goers, headbands are a popular and fashionable choice. It means you don’t need to worry about your hair too much and you’ll add a bit of bling to your look. Headbands aren’t, of course, just for short hairstyles – you can even go for the look if you have longer hair.

Money savvy tips

You don’t want to break your – or your parents’ – budget for the prom night. Although it is a big occasion and you want to look your best, it doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune.

Try checking out second-hand stores and even your family members’ attics for cool jewellery or handbag ideas! Check online shops for dresses and don’t forget to use voucher codes.

With the above tips you’ll look like the queen of the night on your prom night!