A BASIC GUIDE TO PROM DRESSES

Are you lost in the vast sea of prom dresses that surround you everywhere you go? Still have no clue on what to wear and what will look good on you? This is a basic guide you can use to help you get to know the basic prom dress styles, what they emphasize and what they hide, subsequently, making it easier for you to choose your perfect 2010 prom dress.

PROM DRESS STYLES

Ball Gown
Ball gowns are prom dresses that typically have a fitted bodice or a corset connected to a bottom that billows out. Adding layers or a petticoat to the skirt can make it appear fluffy, and cause you to look as if you are floating. Because of the wide bottom, it tends to add more curves to your body, making you appear sexier. This is one of the most popular prom dress styles, especially for girls who are thin and slender.

Princess Dress
The princess dress, also known as the A-line dress, is a kind of prom dress where the skirt flares out to the bottom. It forms the shape of the letter "A", hence the name. This style is very versatile, and is available in a variety of lengths. This style can make your waist look smaller and at the same time, it can hide big legs and thighs. This dress can work with most body types.

Empire Dress
Empire dresses are prom dressed with raised waistlines, typically located just underneath the bust. The rest of the gown usually flows fluidly down to the ground or hugs the curves of your body. The empire dress is perfect for women with small breasts, as this style tends to call attention to the neckline and enhances the chest area. It can also make your upper body look shorter while lengthening your legs. Empire dresses that flow smoothly to the bottom keep your unwanted areas undefined and hidden, such as your belly and legs.

Column Dress
Column dresses, also known as sheath dresses, are prom dresses that run straight down to the hem. This is a simple silhouette, and highly constructed, but can be accentuated by changing the neckline or waistline. This style of prom dress is best worn by petite girls who want to look taller and by women who have lean figures.

Mermaid Dress
The mermaid dress is a fabulous, flirty style. This silhouette follows the curves of your body typically until the knee, and from here, flares out down to the hemline. To create a strong, dramatic effect that will surely keep you in the limelight, go for a trumpet or a flamenco skirt. This is a very sexy style, as it hugs the body in most places. For the sexy, confident woman, this style is definitely for you.

Baby Doll Dress
The baby doll dress is one of the newer styles of prom dresses. It is typically cute and short, with a fitted top and a raised waistline. Most baby doll dresses have a belt or ribbon at the waist, creating a delightfully charming effect.

These are the basic styles of prom dresses. An assortment of designs and looks can be created by altering the neckline, sleeves and hemline of the dress. There are so many choices to select from!

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Style 17

£129.00

This gorgeous, classic blue satin prom dress with a bustier styled bodice will ensure confidence, elegance and style. The floor length dress is diagonally pleated under the bust line, flowing into a layered full skirt. This detail is perfect for enhancing the bust and waist area whilst detracting from any problem areas in the hips and thighs. An A-line dress is well known to be one of the most flattering designs. To add detail the dress is embroidered and beaded on the bust, the embroidery flows down the layer of the skirt and through to the hemline. The dress is completed with matching choker, anyone wearing this will feel and look special.

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Underskirt Petticoat

£30.00

Petticoat with one layer of hopped polyester skirt covered by tulle, suitable for all sizes

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NA01

£139.00

Look fabulous in this cyan sequined prom dress! The fitted bodice with shimmering sequins will definitely help enhance your gorgeous shoulders and collarbones. The strapless style works for most women, especially those who are busty. The intricate and asymmetric placement of the sequins on the bodice gives the impression of more curves. The lace-up back style of the bodice gives it an even sexier look. The full skirt is gathered at the sides, and is decorated with sequins, as well. A blue choker finishes off the ball gown, providing a sophisticated yet youthful look to any woman who wears the dress.
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Style 15

£135.00

This luxury prom dress is designed with the absolute of luxury and class in mind. It is crafted from the best quality satin and the deep purple colour reminds one of royalty. The dress is designed enhanced by the addition of gold embroidery of vines, leaves and pretty sequins. The embroidery theme is carried on through the full skirt design of the dress which falls from a drop v-waist and is ruched in various places throughout the skirt leaving one with the impression of yards of fabric, weigh and the ultimate in extravagance. Although this is a relatively simple dress the understated elegance of it speaks for itself.
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Prom Dress Style 2

£120.00

A formal gown such as this exquisite design in baby pink will make any young girl feel that she is perfectly beautiful, and after all pink has been called the "new black". The exquisitely layered organza of the skirt flowing down and giving the impression of something almost ephemeral; just speaks romance. The bodice of the dress is strapless and made from high quality satin with embroidered sequined detail that is designed to highlight the best features of the wearer, with a ribbon tie at the back, for a perfect fit. This is a dress for young ladies of smaller stature but will make any young woman look spectacular.
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NA08

£129.00

This prom dresses gives a whole new meaning to the word "luxury". Made in black satin, this strapless number is a fantastic way to display your shoulders and back. The white leaves embroidered on the bodice and the skirt provide an elegant contrast to the black fabric. A wide belt highlights the antebellum waist, reducing the width of the waist and helping elongate the torso. The full bustle skirt is ruched all over. For women with medium to large busts, this gown will help you get that perfect hourglass figure. This evening dress is perfect for the most formal occasions.

The dress is also available in purple

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