Prom Dresses
The word prom is spotted in the school books as early as 1930s. But according to historian’s prom existed in 18th century itself. Those days proms were simple affairs and strictly chaperoned. Modern proms have become extravagant and are conducted in expensive hotel ballrooms with live bands, glamorous costumes, delicious dishes, and an array of limousines. Prom is considered to be the first formal event in the life of a teenager and a stepping stone for the adulthood.
Shopping for a prom dress can be a difficult task unless you are familiar with some of the terms and definitions of prom.
An Empire Cut prom dress is a full long skirt with a high waistline beginning beneath the bust and flows straight from the waistline. This type of prom dress is ideal for short or petite figures as it creates an illustration of height by pear shape and thick waist.
A Sheath prom dress is a slim costume with light fabric that embraces the body showing curves and outlines. The sheath prom dress is a perfect choice for beautifully showcasing a tall, thin and well-toned body.
An A-line gown also known as princess-cut-gown has heavy bodices made of form and grows down from the waist to a full skirt. This type of gown is useful for girls with large hips and thighs.
A-tea-length prom dress is a short gown that ends at the shin. This type of dress is perfect for casual appearance at the prom and is most suitable for a tall and thin figure.
A high-low prom gown is hemmed long in the back at the ankles and above the knees in the front. This dress perfectly suits hourglass figures giving a trendy and sexy prom appearance.
A Tulle Skirt or Bouffant prom gown is a puffed-out skirt made from stiffened rayon or silk. This type of prom dress is suitable for figures with disguising heavy bottoms.
A Ball prom gown is a full skirt that starts at the waist and falls to the floor length. The waist is seamed and styled in different designs and shapes. As a ball gown visually cuts the body in half, it is ideal on an average to tall figures
For Pear shaped girls prom dresses with fitted tops and full skits are most suitable.
Slender girls can choose prom dresses that draw attention to their waist such as a wrap dress or one with a belt.
Busty girls can choose prom dresses with a gorgeous neckline; but with fuller coverage in order to gain adequate support. If they want to draw attention away from their chest; a prom dress that attracts the eye to the hem is most suitable.
Petite type girls can show a little leg and go with an irregular hemline or a long fitted solid prom dress to make them appear taller. Ball gowns with floor length increase their frame. A long ruffle also helps them to increase the height.
Hour glass figure are the luckiest girls as they have naturally well proportioned body. They need not disguise any thing. Almost every style prom dress will fit into their figure.
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