Diamond white or natural white

Prom Dresses For Aspiring Fashion Plates

Every young woman wants to present a fashionable appearance when she steps into the room at the prom. Fortunately, there is a style that suits every aspiring fashion plate, so shop online and find the dress that best suits you this year.

Begin with an updated version of the princess dress. The Beaded Strapless Ball Gown with Full Tulle Skirt features a sweetheart bodice that is covered with beaded sequins. That high glamour in either the sky blue / silver version or the white version. The waist is ruched with blue satin while the full tulle skirt floats down to the floor. This lovely dress is fully lined and fully beautiful.

Another strapless confection that will reveal your fashion sense is the Beaded Ball Gown with Tulle Skirt in champagne tulle and polyester. The sweetheart bodice features a beaded neckline and a ruched waistband that flatters any figure. This skirt, too, floats down to the floor in volumes of feather-light fabric.

If youe looking for truly high glamour, take a look at the One Shoulder Jersey Dress with Sequin Detail.It comes in black, which is always sophisticated, and the style is sheer glamour. The bodice features one shoulder with sequins gathering the waistline into a slimming, ruched form. More sequins adorn the shoulder that plunges across the back in a pair of thin straps. The jersey fabric is comfortable and light weight. The skirt is full length with a side slit that rises to just above the knee. This is a dress that was made for dancing on prom night.

Look like a goddess when you wear the green Split Front Chiffon Gown with Beaded Neckline. This dress is all-woman, featuring a horseshoe neckline studded with beads and a split-front chiffon skirt that falls to the floor in a slender silhouette. The back of this dress is an open diamond-shape that is flattering and fun. Youl look sumptuously regal when you glide across the floor in this lovely prom dress.

Another ethereal gown that will make any young woman look beautiful is the Beaded One Shoulder Mesh Gown with Side Drape. This turquoise dress features a unique one-shoulder bodice with an empire waist. Silver beads sparkle across the top of the bodice and a side drape adds just a touch of drama to this elegant gown.

Reveal just a little skin when you wear the One Shoulder Jersey Dress with Side Gold Chain. This black dress is unique, with a gold chain surrounding an opening that appears just above and below the waist on one side. The bodice has one shoulder with ruching detail. This full-length prom dress is fashioned in comfortable long dresses with sleeves jersey fabric for perfect fit and flow.

A pretty little black dress is the knee-length Strapless Tiered Lace Dress. Lace covers this beauty from its strapless, fitted bodice to the hem of its slightly full skirt. Ruched satin forms the waistband to provide a little contrast to the lace. It a flirty, flouncy little dress that will look beautiful on any young lady going to the prom.

The Short Charmeuse Print Dress with Pick Up Skirt is a unique little stunner that will turn heads all over the dance floor. The bodice is solid black and strapless above a fuchsia waistband. The pick-up skirt is white with black geometric lines. It a flouncy little outfit that ends high above the knee to give you that lean and long-legged look.

The Strapless Two Tone Tulle Ball Gown brings the traditional prom dress into the new century. This dress is made from chiffon, but it isn your grandmother prom dress. The strapless bodice is fashioned in a colorful print and the back features a sexy lace-up closure. A 3D tulle flower sits on the left hip, where yards and yards of yellow chiffon cascade down over a purple underskirt. It a stunning creation that will have you feeling pretty and fun.

If something a little simpler is more your style, then take a look at the One Shoulder Mesh with Silky Top. This dress is fashioned out of a rich magenta fabric that has a silky feel and a subtle shine. The bodice features one shoulder and a high waistline, then the skirt skims down the waist and the hips to mid-thigh for a youthful, yet elegantly simple look.

Youl glow when you enter the prom in the Strapless Drop Waist Iridescent Taffeta Ball Gown. This stunning sapphire gown is made of iridescent taffeta with black beading accents at the bust and the drop waist. The fabric of the skirt is gathered to give this dress the look of a true ball gown with a modern flair that will have all the other young ladies watching you with envy in their eyes.

Aspiring fashionistas will find the perfect dress to showcase their sense of style this year, and you can be one of them. Have fun choosing the perfect prom dress and then have a blast at the prom.

Choosing Your Wedding Dress

Every girl dreams of finding the perfect dress for their wedding day and many have a vision in their mind of what they picture the dress to be like.

Before going shopping be sure to determine your budget so that you stick with the gowns that you know are in a realistic price range for you and also keep in mind the season and time of year that you are getting married in. You dont want a big heavy gown if youre getting married in the hottest part of the summer.

The most important peice of advice that a bride to be can be given before she sets out to shop for her dress is to be open minded about trying on many different styles of dresses! As it is common that the dresses that many brides to be have pictured in their minds is very different then the actual wedding dress they end up wearing on the day!

When you start looking at wedding gowns, have a chat to the attendants in the bridal dress shops and query them as to which style and colour of wedding dress they would reccommend. These people generally have an idea of what dress styles suit particular body shapes and which shades of white suit particular skin tones.

Many brdes to be go looking for their perfect white wedding dress, when in fact, an ivory or latte dress is more suited to their hair and skin colour. Below is a quick guide to the different shades of white and what skin and hair colours they are best suited to;

Champagne or oyster

This wedding dress white is an off-white with pink undertones and will flatter olive or darker skinned brides with dark hair.

Diamond white or natural white

This is a soft wedding dress white, common in the more expensive fabrics such as silk. This tone of white is well suited to fairer brides.

Latte

This shade of wedding dress white is slightly darker than the champagne and oyster shades. Latte is a popular choice today with brides and the tone is perfect for tanned or darker skinned brides.

Ivory

Wedding dresses in this shade of white have golden or yellow undertones. This shade of white suits fairer brides with honey coloured hair.

Stark white

Not suited to blonde or fair skinned girls. This shade of white is most unflattering if you are fair however looks amazing on dark skinned brides particularly hispanic brides.

Before you go shopping, get ideas from websites, magazines, and any other source that allows you to preview the various types of styles, lengths, and designs out there. Be sure to consider your body type as you make your selection for a wedding gown. You certainly want to go with a style that flatters your body type and doesnt make you feel self conscious.

Below is a guide to which styles of wedding dresses will suit different body shapes;

Hourglass

Choose a wedding dress that accentuates your waist. Gowns with a full skirt and corseted bodices that flatter the bust line are great for this shape.

Pear shaped

A-line princess dresses which balance out the bottom half to the top half and disguise fuller hips and thighs suit the pear shape best.

Petite

Simpler desses without too much fabric will make the more petite bride appear taller. Big Ball gowns, gowns that are broken up, mermaid wedding dress shapes can overwhelm someone with a smaller figure.

Tall

Ball gowns, princess line and A- line wedding dresses suit this bride. Most can carry off straight bridal dresses and mermaid dresses also. Avoid empire line dresses.

Fuller Waisted

Princess-line and drop waist wedding dresses are most flattering.

Broader Shoulder

Broader shouldered brides should avoid halter and off-the-shoulder necklines which bring attention to the shoulders, and strapless prom dress instead try strapless and scoop necklines.

Fuller Busted

Bridal corsets will provide shape and support for this body type. Scoop neck dresses and dresses with square necklines enhance bust lines.

Fuller Arms

Off the shoulder straps or sheer fabric is flattering to the arms. Three-quarter or long sleeve are also flattering on this shape and work to elongate the arm.

Shop around and try on a variety of different gowns so you will be satisfied that when you find "the one" you have considered many different alternatives and you can be happy you have not just settled on the first dress you tried on.

Finally, enjoy the process because trying on wedding gowns can be just as much fun as wearing it for your special day. Savor the journey and be sure to remember it by taking pictures of you in the various gowns you try on along the way.