Monday, December 20, 2010

Tips on Where to Find your Prom Dress

Today, there are many different places where you can shop for prom dresses, but each of those places will have a different selection of prom dresses available. It is important that you find a place that has what you want, and is able to help you find the best prom dresses. You also want to find a place that has stock and can offer all different sorts of dresses like formal dresses, short dresses, long dresses, dresses for cocktail, and strapless dresses. With all the choices available to you, you’ll really be able to do your search and find the perfect prom dress.
• Shopping in the Department Store
Most people that are looking for formal dresses or prom dresses just start at their local department store. These stores generally have a huge selection of pretty standard dresses. You’ll be able to get an idea of what the hottest styles are for the new season and what dresses you want to try on. The only issue with a department store is that you may not be able to find a unique dress if you live in an area where a lot of people are going to shop there. But, it is a great place to start the shopping and see what looks good to you.
• Shopping at a Dress Boutique
Another great place to shop for prom dresses is at the local dress boutique. These places are great because they are unique. Generally, they will have all sorts of different options that you can try on. Usually, they will offer a very limited number of the dresses so that there aren’t duplications. They will be able to tell you what they suggest and if something isn’t in your size, chances are that they will be able to order it for you from the designer or store where they are getting their supply from so that you can have the dress that you want with no hassles. Most stores like this will also do alterations on site.
• Shopping Online for Prom DressesThe internet has created all kinds of great ways for people to shop for dresses online. With all kinds of great internet stores out there, you have so many more options that are at your fingertips. The only thing is you have to make sure that you’ve been measured so that you know that what you are ordering is actually going to fit. Also, be sure that you are familiar with their return policy so that if you need to send it back you can. You don’t want to be stuck with expensive prom dresses that don’t fit.
The search for a prom dress can take you to many different places. Make sure that you have a good idea of where to shop so that you can find all kinds of great options that are out there. Doing all of this will help you determine what is going to match your style and your body shape the best and give you a great fitting dress.

Friday, December 10, 2010

What you need to create your prom dress

Creating your own prom dresses is a very liberating, very fun thing to do. The question is—how exactly do you go about creating your own formal prom dresses? Well, first of all, you need to know a bit about sewing. You can take a class if you don’t know, but if you don’t have time for that, you may want to consider doing something else instead or just buying a dress. Next, pick out a pattern that you like. Loads of companies make patterns for prom dresses, cocktail dresses, short dresses, whatever you need in order to create your ideal prom dress. Keep this in mind as you search for a pattern. You will also need any patterns that you want and you will need any decorations. Get a few books on embellishing formal dresses if needed. There is a lot of information available on line for prom and short dresses 2011. Then, start sewing. You will need to make sure that you have your own measurements written down or anyone else’s if you’re creating it for them. Make sure that the dress fits before you start to sew it by pinning it around you. if it doesn’t, then do what you can in order to make the dress fit, even if that means buying more fabric or cutting fabric off. In the end, hem up your dress and enjoy it!

Monday, December 06, 2010

Prom Dress Tips For Pear Shaped Girls

For pear shaped girls, it can be a bit difficult to decide what kind of prom dresses that you would like. Do you want to look into cocktail dresses? Short dresses? Formal dresses? It can be hard to decide with such a unique shape.

First of all, choose a lower back. While it might seem a bit unusual, it helps to draw the attention to your top half and away from your booty. The neckline should be lower, but not too low. If you can find a few prom dresses that overlap in the bust area or bunches up, or has a bow or some other detail that will draw attention to that area and keep it away from your butt. Shorter skirts also help. Make sure that they aren’t poofy, but a little bit of flaring out wouldn’t hurt either.

In the same mindset, but in reverse, you can also draw attention to that feature. After all, if you can’t beat it, accentuate it! Choose small details—you don’t want to overdo it. This could include small bows or sequins or a clingy skirt. Try to make sure that your top half still gets some attention—again, you don’t want to overdo it. If you can choose a prom dress with a diamond in the front that will help to offset your tummy and everything else accordingly, that’s another choice that you might want to look into.