Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Looking for the Perfect Elegant Prom Dress


The best part about prom night is finding the good dress, getting dolled up and looking like a princess. To look your best on the night, it is important to select a prom dress that is elegant, fashionable and flattering. The essence of making the best choice knows what colors and styles fit you the best. Here are several factors that you ought to keep in mind when looking for the best dress.

Color
A lot of people stick to the classics - black, white and ivory - when choosing a prom dress, as they are timeless and stunning. Almost anyone can get away with wearing black, while white is better suited to darker complexions while ivory matches pale or ruddy skin. If you decide to splash out with a bit of color, knowing what colors suit you will keep you in good stead for selecting the best elegant prom dress.
If you want information on this, check out a formal wear store where you can find the latest clothing designs being displayed on the rolling garment rack and wood garment rack. Selecting the right color dress is also important in terms of accessorizing; it is a good idea to choose a color that is simple to accessorize, to keep your choices open. Moreover, your accessories can make an elegant prom dress look stunning, or just the alternative. Usually, if you wish to go heavy on the bling, it is best to select a prom dress that is elegant but simple. If you select a very bright, shiny or sparkly prom dress, looking stylish is a case of getting under-stated accessories.

Style
Selecting an elegant formal dress is as much about style as it is about color. Unless you have got a really good option of what styles do and do not suit you, it is best to keep an open mind about style until you start trying dresses on, instead of having your heart set on a specific style only to find that it does not look as good as you thought. If you are getting your dress made, get ideas from magazines, the internet and formal wear shops. If you are buying a dress, try various styles before purchasing one.
It’s vital factor for your body shape when choosing a style. As an example, a long, slinky dress may not suit you if you are quite short, while a shorter style may fit your long legs but not if you have a short torso. Other than height, factors you will need to bear in mind include the shape and size of your bust, the width of your hips and shoulders, and the way your body fat is distributed. Ensure that you flaunt your best features, while trying not to draw attention to your body’s imperfections.
Determining the colors and styles that fit you the best is a good starting point for looking for the perfect prom dress. Your search might be narrowed down considerably, making the process of finding the dress so much easier and pleasurable than it may otherwise have been.