Look Beautiful in Prom Ball Gowns and Dresses
Shopping for prom dresses and gowns is perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of getting ready for the big night. If you do not know what kind of dress you want, you do know one thing for sure: you want to look absolutely stunning in whatever dress you choose. Here is a basic rundown of different styles of prom dresses and gowns that can give you a little direction as to what to look for in your dream gown.
Which Prom Dress Style Should You Opt For?
What do these style terms mean?
When shopping for prom dresses and gowns, we quickly feel overwhelmed when trying to find out which term describes which style of dress. With the prom season approaching, you surely start wondering what a-line dress for prom or chiffon prom gown mean.
Here's a short guid that will help you better understand those terms and select the prom dress that will meet your needs and show off the best in you.
Different styles of Prom Dresses and Gowns
Each term describes a type of evening gown
A-Line Strapless Floor-Length
Chiffon Dress
Ball gowns (or ballroom gowns or dresses)
Ballroom prom dresses or gowns often feature a narrow waist, narrow top or come with a corset style top while the gown's skirt is very large and floor-length. (Read more about formal ball gowns and dresses).
A-Line prom dresses
A-line dresses and gowns come in the shape of the letter "A" with a tight fitted waist and a quite large skirt. A-line evening dresses are the most popular prom gowns as they fit with almost all types of of body shape. (Read more about a-line prom dresses).
High-low dresses for prom
High-low prom dresses are dresses that come with the front skirt shorter than the back; their skirt is generally opened on the front and entirely layered or lace-covered. These gowns can also feature asymetrical skirts (shorter in some places and longer in others).
Sheath/Column Off-the Shoulder Royal Blue Sleeveless Prom Dress
Column or sheath cut dresses and gowns
The terms "column" and "sheath cut" dresses stand for evening dresses and gowns that don't hide anything of your body shape as are entirely tight fitted. Mostly, designers use column/sheath dress as describing term.
Chiffon gowns for prom
If you think that a Greek or Roman Goddess dress is the type of prom dress that meets your needs, then you fell for chiffon gowns. Chiffon dresses generally come with a high waist (empire style) and they're long and move around your body with each move you do. Along with A-line dresses, chiffon gowns for prom fit almost all body shapes. (Read more about chiffon prom dresses)
Mini or baby doll dresses
Baby doll dresses are adorable and very short evening dresses that have a high waistline and come with a top that fits with your bust and that flow at the bottom. They're generally embellished with a bow.
Halter Prom Dresses and Gowns
Halter prom dresses are gowns of which their tops are backless and can range from high neckline to low cut or plunging neckline on the front. These gowns can be whether short or floor-length and formal, classic or sexy.
Modest Dresses for Prom
Modest prom dresses are evening gowns that cover most of the body while still being elegant. Though you'll find some strapless or one-shoulder modest prom dresses as well.
The different types of sleeves
Empire Halter Backless Royal Blue Sleeveless Sweet-Heart Floor Length Satin Prom Dress
- - As the term one-shoulder prom dress means, those dresses come with only one shoulder; which is generally a strap embellished with rhinestones or other intricate details. These dresses are for most, floor-length but shorter models can be found on the market.
- - The next type of dresses is the sleeveless or strapless gowns that don't have any kind of sleeve at all. Depending on the season, it's recommended to wear such dresses with a jacket or a shawl.
- The sleeves that cover the shoulders till the upper arms are named cap sleeves. - - Then we also can find long sleeves which come in a puffy shape at the shoulder; these are known as Juliet sleeves.
- - Last but not the least, spaghetti straps are very tiny straps that, in some cases, can also often be removed from the dress in order to change it into a strapless one.
Three most popular types of necklines
- - Most common neckline we find on prom dresses is the sweetheart neckline; which top, as its name states, is made in the form of a heart.
- - Originating from the 18th century, the Empire neckline is a neckline that links to a high waistline.
- - A simple neckline that surrounds the neck is known as a jewel neckline.
Prom accessories are as follows:
- Evening or prom bags which are known as small purses or clutches and that you can match with your evening dress
- Shawls and/or wraps that you can put on your shoulders
- Opera gloves that provide your prom attire with style
- Naturally, there are also shoes for prom (generally high heels), corsages or wrist corsages, hair accessories and makeup to put the finishing touches to your prom outfits.
The above details should help you be able to find the perfect dress for your formal occasion - prom or otherwise. There are plenty of gowns available; the secret is to find the one that you feel stunning in.
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