Place those bets and play those cards because your luck has just multiplied this prom season.
No need to play a game of roulette to find the perfect prom dress because with these tips and tricks you’ve hit the jackpot. Crank that lever and roll the dice, it's time to play a game of “Dress ‘em up.”
The rules to winning at prom are simple: Dress to impress and don’t worry about the rest. The first move in this game is to pick the right dress for you.
Seems easy enough, but with the maze of silhouettes and styles, fabrics, and colors those who usually opt for informal than formal or denim over silk may get lost. Whatever the case may be, this prom dress checklist will give you a headstart on your prom dress hunt.
One the most important aspects of choosing the right dress is the silhouette. The silhouette of your dress could make or break your prom night. It is the difference between looking like a cupcake or a goddess. No one wants to look back at their old prom pictures and say, “What was I thinking?”
Reading this will prevent you from experiencing the horror of taking a bad prom photo and if you don’t read this, it will haunt you the rest of your life! Just kidding, but seriously the shape of your dress is important.
If you plan on dancing all night long, don’t choose that skintight mermaid dress that you can hardly walk in.
Mermaid dresses accentuate your curves by hugging your upper body and flaring out at your knees or below. These dresses are classy but sassy, but do keep in mind they do run on the tighter side so proceed with caution if you want to whip out those Beyonce-level dance moves at prom.
A short dress or tea length dress would give you more flexibility to flex your moves.
A classic shape to try is the A-line dress in which the skirt’s shape resembles the letter A. This silhouette will cinch your waist and hide your hips giving you a 50s look.
A two-piece dress is perfect for flaunting your midriff and belly-dancing if that’s your thing.
The most dramatic silhouette of them all is the ballgown, ensuring you will be the belle of the ball with a full skirt and small waist. You can borrow from the boys with a luxe pantsuit or to have a prom dress with a twist try a jumpsuit with a train attached.
If you want to show off one certain feature, there are dresses that will do just that. A strapless or an off-the-shoulder dress will flatter your shoulders, a backless dress will have everyone turning their heads, a halter dress will elongate your neck, a slitted dress will show off your long, lean legs, and a v-neck dress will showcase your chest, but hopefully without revealing too much.
Everyone has a different body, so unfortunately what fits well on one person might not flatter another. But don’t let this discourage you.
Out of the millions of dresses, there is bound to be one for you. You might have your poker face on now, but with vibrant colors, stylish fabrics, and glamorous embellishments on your dress, your joy will be noticeable from across the room.
Shopping for prom dresses is like going to a candy store. There are a multitude of colors, shapes, and sizes, and you just want to try them all.
When it comes to the color of your dress, less is more. You don’t want a dress that is so busy and bright that it distracts from what should be the main focus: you.
Bright colors are great, but stick to one or two. For example, you can try a color blocked two piece dress with say a pink top and red bottom. If you are going to have more than one color for your dress, make sure the colors compliment each other.
To fit this year’s theme of Casino Royale, you might want to have a black and white dress or a bold red dress. Embellishments such as sequins and appliques can also add to a little something special to an otherwise simple dress.
For the risk-taker and trend enthusiastic, go for a print, which will make you stand out from a crowd. Sparkly dresses with glitter galore can be found in an array of colors and are sure to make you shine on prom night and would get you into any casino.
Lace is perfect for any romantic prom-goer. For all those who ever wished they were a princess, a tulle dress will make your dream come true, well at least for a night.
No matter what the style, color, or cut, your dress should give you a just-won-the-lottery glow.
That’s the end of this prom dress game and it looks like everyone wins. In the end, looking amazing at prom is not a competition.
You should not strive to look better than someone else or wear something you don’t like because that is what everyone else is wearing. Wear what makes you the best you can be, not the best someone else can be.
Remember the perfect prom dress is not dependent on the cost or intricacy. The only surefire way to look your best is to feel your best and that means you must love your dress.
Comparing yourself to someone else will not you feel any better. Whether your prom outfit is couture or from a department store, it should speak to who you are and what you want and, hey, if you end up hating your dress, rock it anyway.
Confidence is what makes a great outfit, not the outfit itself. Finding a prom dress may be tricky for some and a joy for others, but either way the dress is just one part of prom and your outlook of prom should not be defined by a dress.