Dear Prom Queen,
It's me again with your guide on buying a prom dress.Last time we looked at the short prom dress and today we are going to discuss the long prom dress.
The long prom dress can be extremely flattering and versatile as
it exhibits grown up glamour which most year 11 and 13 girls love. With the ever-increasing
range of slim flowing ball gowns as well as full Cinderella style ball gowns,
you will be spoilt for choice.
Top on the list is the ultra flattering halter neck dress. This
dress style is ideal for a girl who doesn't mind showing just a bit of
cleavage. It has a neck lengthening effect and requires very little accessorising.
All you would need is a strapless bra and perhaps a matching set
of a cocktail ring and a bracelet and you'll be done with accessorising. If you
plan on wearing this style of dress, bear in mind that most halter necks will
expose your shoulder blades so it might be time to start some exfoliation:-) on your back to ensure a glowing skin is on
display.
Halter neck dresses are very flattering on most body shapes as
they generally have an empire waistline, which gives a slim waist illusion, and
the flowing skirt finishes off the hourglass figure.
If you have a pear shaped body, you may want to avoid this style
as it only makes your hips look wider and hence you look about two sizes
bigger than you really are.
Most halter neck dresses will have some embellishments on the
waistline to give it the glamorous party look and it's important to match the
accessories to the embellishment in terms of colour and texture.
When thinking of a hairstyle it would be great to sweep the hair
away from the face so that the halter neck detail of the dress can be seen, as
it's the "heart" of the dress.
Then we have the V-neck long prom dresses. These are the
dresses with a plunging neckline but have straps, which could either be thin or
wide. This is an excellent dress choice for an apple shape body. This dress
shows abit of cleavage and then nips in at the waist creating an illusion of
the hourglass figure. The drape of the dress is extremely important and clingy
fabrics should be avoided.
You can accessorise this style of dress with some nice silver or gold
toned costume jewellery for the party look effect.
The one shoulder long prom dress is another
popular and trendy style. This is super flattering and also the perfect dress
for a pear shaped body as it draws attention to the top part of the body and
away from the widest part of the body, which is the hip. It's not very
appropriate if you are top heavy or apple shaped as makes your top look wider.
Depending on the shape of the dress, you may not need a necklace
especially if the waistline has diamanté detail but if the dress is plain you
can opt for a simple choker to add some sparkle.
When thinking of a hairstyle, ensure that the hair is swept away
from the bare shoulder. Make sure you invest in a good quality bra. Avoid the
temptation to get a bra with straps that match the dress, it really looks
awful. If you must wear a bra with straps then avoid the one shoulder dress.
The drape of the dress in a chiffon fabric is amazing.
The boobtube or bandeau long prom dress is another popular
style. This is the dress that is strapless and is ideal when you want to show
off your slender shoulders. These dresses come in different necklines. You can
have a sweetheart neckline, which is flirty and playful, the boat neck for the
demure conservative look or the sensual cowl neck.
As usual we recommend that before you buy a dress you should
walk into a boutique and try on different styles before you finally decide on
what you will wear on that all-important day.For a variety of Prom dresses, all available in UK and at less than £99, please click here.
Remember it's not just about the style of dress but also body shape and skin
tone. Make sure you feel happy and relaxed in the dress.
See you next week as we discuss assymetric styles. If you missed part one of the blog click here and for part two here. As usual do
leave us a comment below if you have a question or if we have left out a
particular style.
Look forward to hearing from you
Xoxo
