Saturday, February 26, 2011

Modest Prom Dresses

When it comes to prom dresses, a parent's worst nightmare is that their child will show up to prom or come home with a prom dress that looks like it was ripped out of a magazine, cut up, pasted on, and has less fabric than a doll's dress. However, there is another option that you may want to consider instead.

Modest prom dresses- like many ballgowns, are a great option for those who aren't comfortable in flashy, showy dresses, those who want to look like a princess for a day, or parents who are afraid of the above scenario. As a matter of fact, they're just as pretty as regular prom dresses, just not quite as worrisome as far as appropriateness goes. Since they are so comfy, they are also great for everyday dress instead of just formal dresses.

You can find modest formal dresses online on many, many websites. The only downside is the credibility of the websites will need to be checked before you decide to use them—you never know when you might run into a scam artist. Just because they're selling wholesome, appropriate dresses doesn't mean that they aren't secretly out to get your money. However, once you determine that they are good companies that are reputable, you may find their products invaluable!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

How to Get Strapless Prom Dresses to Stick

So you've gone out of your way to buy strapless prom dresses, like many of the dresses by Jovani . You're super excited because you get to go free and end enjoy not being encumbered by straps. The question is, how on earth can you get a strapless dress to stick? Well, the answer is—a lot easier than you might think!

First of all, you need to understand that prom dresses are normally made of expensive fabric and you really don't want to put a bunch of adhesive and other junk on your dress that might cause it to somehow end up sticky or maybe cause clumping or somehow damage your formal dresses. But you want to keep your dress looking its absolute best. The question is—how exactly do you go about making your strapless prom dress stick?

As a matter of fact, it's actually loads easier to make prom dresses that are strapless stick and as a matter of fact, you can do so simply by grabbing some handy, dandy hair spray! You should not use the hairspray that contains aerosol—it won't do you any good. Instead, you should get the kind that squirts out. Your first step is to take the hairspray and spray it all over your tummy and the bra you will be wearing (while wearing it of course!). Then proceed to pull the dress up and rub it against your body so that it molds to it for several minutes until the hairspray is dry. Then, enjoy your prom!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Geometric Prom Dresses

Geometric prom dresses are an interesting, fun choice when you're tired of plain dresses and want to spice it up. Instead of regular old formal dresses, geometric dresses provide you with something innovative. You can choose from neutral dresses to bright and colorful dresses and everywhere in between. It's simply up to you and what you want out of your dress.

Firstly, decide what you would like your dress to look like. For example, if you're really, really fond of bright colors, then choose a bright, bold pattern. Squares are a nice, bright one as are triangles and octagons and things of that nature. If you're looking for something that is neutral instead of really bright, then you should choose pastels and tans and brown colored dresses

and shapes that are small, including circles and bubbles and other shapes that are normally not considered way out there.

You then have the choice between small shapes and large shapes. If you're a little bit heavier, then smaller shapes are the best choice for you. They not only look classy and pretty, but they also add a nice, delicate touch to your prom dresses. If you're really, really skinny, then you should look into larger geometrical shapes instead so that your formal dresses leave a bigger impression on those whom are going to be at prom!

Friday, February 04, 2011

Finding Your Goth Prom Dress

So you're searching for goth prom dresses and you aren't entirely sure what you should choose. After all, it can be difficult to decide what you want your dress to look like and also what accessories that you should choose to go with your prom dress.

First of all, you need to understand that the gothic subculture is not only about expressing yourself, but it is also characterized by dark colors mixed with deep, bright hues. Red and black is a very popular combination but you could also choose black and blue and black and green. Black and yellow is not a very common combination, but if you like it, then go for it! It's up to you what you want your prom dresses to look like!

Short dresses are not very common as far as prom dresses go, but you can also choose between romantic, Victorian style dresses, or you can choose dresses that are very grungy, shredded and dark. It's up to you what you would prefer. Keep in mind that some things may not be allowed. For example, you probably don't want to have a dress that is completely ripped up. However, you could consider choosing a dress that is ripped up and then putting a whole one underneath. You might want to add a studded belt or a sash or something else that you feel will complement the dress. It's up to you what this is.

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Why You Should Take Your Prom Dress to a Seamstress

So you have your prom dresses all picked out and you and your friends find that you need to alter them. You can sew at all and the only person who can doesn’t have any idea how to take a dress in. So the question is—how exactly do you go about taking in your dress when you aren’t sure what you should do? How do you add that pretty lace border when you aren't sure where to start? With all of these questions floating around your mind, it can be extremely difficult to realize just how much that you use a seamstress when it comes to prom dresses.

First of all, find a seamstress that you trust. See if you can examine some of her work, especially any work that may have been done on cocktail dresses and see if it fits your needs. If it does not, search for another seamstress instead. This may take some time, but in the end it is worth it. Most seamstresses are able to work not only on long dresses but also on short dresses. Try to make an assessment based on what you feel will best suit you.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Buying a Prom Dress vs Renting One

So you're wondering—should you look at prom dresses to buy or should you look at prom dresses to rent? This is a very important question and it all depends on what you want out of your prom dress.

First of all, if you want to rent a prom dress, you need to consider both the pros and the cons. Firstly, you don't have to take care of the dress the same way that you do when you buy prom dresses. You care for it carefully for one night and then you return it. You also don't have to worry about the fact that you already have a prom dress or formal dress if you rent one. Instead, you can simply pick another one for your next dance and so on. Not to mention the frequent cleanings. You may find that some formal dresses have to be dry cleaned and that may not be an option for you.

On the other hand, when you buy prom dresses, they are yours. You don't have to worry about paying more for a dress if you accidentally spill punch on it or you trip and accidentally rip the dress. You simply take it home and see what you can do, instead of paying not only for the dress, but also it's cleaning or perhaps even a fee of some sort.