June 8, 2009
How to make that prom dress decision
Still undecided about your prom dress, and prom night approaching fast?. There are so many choices in prom dresses that you do not know where to start. Your friends and family are not much help either. Mother wants you to wear something demure and pretty much like her prom dress and your friends want you to wear a prom dress much to overtly sexy for your taste. When you examine yourself – Bust, Hips, Legs – You are far from that perfect figure There really is a prom dress out there that will suit your less than perfect figure. Its just a matter of playing up to your good points and disguising your not so good.
First, decide the color. Make a short list of two or thre colors, and always include black and blue. You will always be able to wear an elegant black or royal blue prom dress for other formal events later.
Now for the style. Focus on your neck and shoulders if your figure is less than perfect Do you have good skin and nice smooth shoulders with a long neck. Then an off the shoulder prom dress wil work well. No-one will notice your less than perfect rear if you highlight your neck with a stunning necklace.
A long or mid calf dress is favorite if your legs are not too great. For more freedom of movement than you get in a long dress,try that mid flattering calf dress. Don’t choose a dress that is at all tight, since you do want to be able to dance in comfort.Besides the lack of movement, it will show up any imperfactions even those you did not know you had.
Remember, if you have a large bust and you want to disguise this fact, then you should wear necklines which are round. If you are proud of your bustline, then try low cut v-shaped necklines which show cleavage. If you have a smaller bustline, emphasise its beautiful shape with either higher necklines or an uplift bra and lots of cleavage. A low cut strapless prom dress is also an option to consider. Your comfort is always the most important point.
Whatever style you think may suit you, nothing will replace the fact that the more prom dresses you try on, the more likely you are to find one which is perfect for you. Make an occasion of going out with a close friend to try on lots of prom dresses. Always check out those wild cards that at first glance seem totally innappropriate. A pleasant surprise may be coming. Listen to the sales assistants in the shop/boutique. They have loads of experience and meet people like you every year looking for that great prom dress.
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April 28, 2009
Choosing the right Prom Dress Needn’t Be Difficult
Its time to buy your prom dress for what should be the happiest and most important day in your life so far. There will be others – your graduation, your wedding day, the day your children are born etc, however, your prom dress is now of the utmost importance to you and you are in despair because nothing suits you.
Aside from those destined to be models, very few have the perfect figure. The trick when buying a prom dress is to disguise those facets that you are not proud of and enhance those areas you are pleased with.
Other than those with a petite figure there is one style of prom dress that will suit all – and if you have this type of figure you have so much choice in prom dresses that you need no help in choosing the right one for you.
But, it is more difficult for the rest of us. You are generally overweight – not a problem. Your hips are O.K. but your bustline is too large – no problem. Wide hips but good bust -this will work for you.
Whatever your figure, try off-the-shoulder prom dresses. If you are overweight, this will cover that fact by highlighting your shoulders. Your shoulders will stand out in this style, because shoulders generally have nice clear skin. If you are self conscious of showing to much skin, then wear a wrap or a filmy top over the prom dress to cover up. You can cover your arms with long delicate gloves if your arms are not perfect. You will generally look slimmer in deep or dark colors than in very bright or pale colors.Try a royal blue prom dress for that really elegant and sophisticated look There is bound to be a shade to suit you from the many available.
If you have a long graceful neck, then you’ll not need jewellry, though you can accentuate it with a special necklace, wear your hair in an upswept style and earrings will also emphasise this part of your body . If your neck leaves things to be desired, then wear chunky jewelry which will hide the blemishes but don’t create a short and fussy look.Wearing your hair around your shoulders will also help.
You can go for a short off-the-shoulder style if you have long legs. This will draw attention to your legs and away from other parts of you. Wear high heeled shoes, they always enhance the look of legs, but make sure you are comfortable enough in them to dance. Keep the color combination by matching shoes with the dress.
Wear a full skirt and slim fitting top if your hips are large but your bust is good. If, however, you are top heavy,then wear prom dress with a straight skirt which will pull attention away from you bust line. It is always worth searching the web for a plus size formal dress
Don’t forget that you need the right lingerie with this type of dress whatever you finally choose. You don’t want to accidentally show more flesh than intended, and you will need support that doesn’t show.Try on a few of these style of prom dresses, see if you feel at ease in them, accept advice from people who have experience.
Remember that the best prom dresses can make your night magic
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