Some more colorful insights from my favorite fashionista-Heidiluxe.
Chances are, if you are a teenage girl, you’ve been thinking about prom for the last few months, possibly even years. If you are a teenage boy, your most recent thought was about cheese puffs. Even if the boys aren’t thinking about it, it’s never too early to start planning for a spectacular dress.
When I was sixteen and shopping for a prom dress with friends, I overheard a conversation between a daughter and her mother, who were also formal dress shopping. The daughter had been trying on several dresses, mostly of the same style. Then she tried on a dress that was vastly different from the others. It was bright blue dress that had so much personality. In the other dresses she had looked cute, or pretty, but nothing special. With the final dress she looked like a knockout. She stood out in a sea of sameness. But after we all oohed and aahhed, the girl told us how she felt. She wanted to pick one of the other dresses. Her quote was, “but I want to look like everyone else.” My friends and I left in shock. Why would she want to be just one of the crowd instead of standing out as her own person, especially since dressing like in a bold gown was stunning, and dressing in sameness was so ho hum?
By choosing to dress modestly, you are already choosing to stand out. Don’t be afraid to stand out in your style too! Wearing sleeves on your gown doesn’t mean you must forego being fashionable and modern. There are so many components of style for you to consider. From the color, to the embellishment (or lack thereof), the dress length, to your choice of accessories, you have a lot of ways to display your individuality.
Be inspired by a cotillion ball. A white ballgown can have a timeless debutante feel. Choose simple accessories and white gloves and white flowers.
A dress with a print is growing in popularity and can make quite an impact. Polka dots add whimsy while maintaining a classic feel. Florals are perfect for a springtime event. Beachy waves and gladiator sandals can make it fresh and current.
Play with different hemlines. A full length gown isn’t the only acceptable length. Show of your fantastic shoes with a tea length or ballerina style skirt.
Choose a bright hued gown for maximum impact. Who can feel anything but festive in cerulean blue, honeysuckle pink, chiffon yellow, or peacock green? If all over color is more than you would like to sport, many black, white or neutral dresses can be styled with a bright sash, handbag or shoes.
And if a bold dress simply isn’t your cup of tea, consider the selecting something simple and chic and think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. There is nothing basic about a black gown with a healthy drenching of jewels and a bouffant hairstyle. A pair of Ray-ban wayfarers can be the piece de resistance.
Whatever you choose, prom is the perfect chance to just go for it!
