luni, 29 noiembrie 2010

Choosing Formal Dresses And Short Prom Dresses: A Simple Guide

By Daniela Farkash


While prom is usually considered to be the most important event on a high school student's social calendar, other formal dances should not be forgotten. Homecomings, sweetheart dances, and Sadie Hawkins dances call for formal dresses that are just a little less formal than your all-out, floor-length prom dress. Want to know more? Here's your guide to choosing formal dresses and short prom dresses.

When choosing your dress, it is essential that you take into account the event for which you'll be wearing it. Obviously, a more formal dance requires a more formal dress. This means that the most formal dances usually call for floor-length dresses, but if you want a shorter dress, you can make up for the more casual length with as many accents or embellishments as you like. You can opt for understated glamor in a sleek, unfussy number, or wear something full and covered in gemstones. Homecoming dresses, on the other hand, are usually simpler than prom dresses.

It's also important to keep in mind the season in which you'll be wearing the dress. A formal that takes place during a cooler season calls for not only a heavier fabric, but also a deeper, richer color. Jewel tones look great for winter formals, but so does black. Actually, the timelessness of the little black dress lends itself well to any formal, in any season.

For dances occurring around Valentine's Day, like the classic sweetheart formal, a deep red or pink dress might be exactly what you're looking for. Springtime formals, like prom, are a perfect occasion to take advantage of all the bright colors found in nature, especially florals. Bold colors and prints are especially perfect on short dresses because the length of the dress guarantees that the intense hue or print won't be too overwhelming.

There are still a variety of other options to consider, including your body type. Choosing a style that flatters you is essential. You can play up your toned arms or great shape, and draw attention away from features you don't like. It's also important to remember that even the most gorgeous dress will look wrong if it doesn't fit well.

Accents are another great way to stand out. A few options are ruching, pleating, cut-outs, tulle, rhinestones, and sequins. You can also insure that your dress expresses you by choosing one in a bold hue or even something patterned.

Short dresses are the perfect option for homecoming dances, school formals, and anyone looking for a less-traditional prom dress. Because there are plenty of options, you're sure to find something perfect. Just keep the occasion in mind and choose a dress in which you feel comfortable, and you should have no problem.




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