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White Prom Dresses

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Prom Dresses Photo

You have to be a bit daring to wear a white prom dress mainly because you have to work really hard at making it not look like a wedding dress. White dresses for prom need to be simple without a great deal of embellishment. Some beading or clear crystals and sequins look nice on a white dress and it does not come off as being too much.

Girls that are very fair should probably stay away from white dresses because it will wash out their features and make them look dull. If you are fair and still want to wear white it is suggested that you go get a tan. Girls with a tan look fantastic with white dresses.

You can add a little color to the dress by taking some material and making a sash that will tie around the waste or just above if there is an empire waist. Use silver or gold to stay in the neutral range but give yourself a little glitter.

Black is a great color to add along with some black shoes. Red is another color that is bold and you can also wear red shoes. You can actually make your sash any color you wish. Pastels work very well as do the bolder and darker colors.

Picking out shoes for a white dress is easy. If you are not going to add any color to the dress itself you should pick white shoes. Wear satiny pumps, white sandals, patent leather heals or ballet slippers, just make sure they are white. They can have gold or silver accents. If you want to be a little more daring you can wear either gold or silver shoes.

Wearing a white prom dress is in itself a statement that most people associate with bridal gowns so when you decide to go with white, remember you’ve already got people’s attention and heads will turn admiring how great you look.

By James Quick

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Prom Dresses 2009

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Prom Dresses Photo

Cinderella prom dresses are not just dresses made up from layer and layer of fabric and netting. They can also be bustled and have pick up skirts. These Victorian style Cinderella prom dresses are becoming more and more trendier every day with a lot of young girls choosing these over the fairytale fluffy Cinderella style prom dresses.

The new trend for this style Cinderella prom dresses has opened up a whole new range of simply stylish gowns. The styles to look out for this season are including the return of the polka dot, wide sashes in clashing colours and balloon style hemlines. Compared to last year’s collection this year’s designs have really taken on a whole new life.

Metallic’s are still very popular as well and the design company Alyce Designs have really carried the look to new heights with a range of Cinderella prom dresses cut from the high gloss finish lame. These Cinderella prom dresses have been sort after by the fashion savvy and are continuing to be the number one trend.

As mentioned before polka dot has made a revival and one design company has really used this pattern to their advantage. Xcite has produced two beautiful Cinderella prom dresses this season that stick to the polka dot theme perfectly. The first is a black and white net Cinderella prom dress with 8 inch plus, diameter circles stitched in random positions on the bodice and skirt and reminds me of a Miney Mouse dress. This dress is perfect for the girl who wants to look cute and Disney on prom night. Secondly our all time favourite must be the blue and black polka dot pick up skirt. As far as Cinderella prom dresses go this is got to be the best design to come out of the 2009 collections.

Balloon hems have also seen centre stage this year and Xcite have done it again with the Balloon hem hi low. This stunning design really cannot be described it is truly a Cinderella prom dress that needs to be seen. Imagine Cinderella prom dresses that show your legs off at the front and end in a train at the back. Cool and stylish trends like these are moulding the UK prom scene into a fashion catwalk.

Proms have been held in the UK for the past five years and their popularity is spreading all over the country with every school under the pressure to hold the event for their school leavers. So get ahead of the prom fashion and be the Belle of the ball for 2009.

By Heather K Denton

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Prom Dresses And Gowns

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Prom Dresses

Here is a description of some materials used to manufacture prom dresses, formal dresses and homecoming dresses. The list is not complete, however it will give you a basic understanding of these materials.

Silk charmeuse is made with a satin weave, which is soft, yet, supple and drapes beautifully. Fabric is woven with a satin weave, where the warp threads cross over three or more of the backing threads. The front side of the fabric has a satin finish, lustrous and reflective, and the back has a dull finish. Silk charmeuse is most often used for loose-fitting, bridal gowns and slinky eveningwear. Charmeuse is somewhat difficult to sew because it is so slippery. Pins and needles leave marks, so pin only at the edges. It does not unravel much, however.

Chiffon is elegant and sheer, with a very slightly rough feel to it. Chiffon is lightweight, but strong. It is softer and thinner than Georgette, sometimes called ‘Crepe Chiffon’. Chiffon is most often used for loose, full, flowing garments and is popular for prom dresses, scarves and nightgowns. It is hard to cut out and sew because it is so flimsy and slippery. Very importantly, it does not show pin holes.

Georgette is made like chiffon, but a two or three-ply yarn is used.

Silk Organza is a sheer, thin open weave fabric that is heavier and crisper than silk gauze. It has a smooth, flat finish, is strong and durable, and gets its stiffness from tightly twisted yarns. Often used as the base fabrics for embellished fabrics. Organza is a very lightweight and sheer material, but a bit stiff, and can be gathered for bouffant uses, used alone or over other fabrics for fitted to loosely fitted blouses, dresses and evening wear. Also useful for facings, interfacing or lining. Silk organza can be used as an underlining to add crispness to parts of a garment. It sews easily and does not show pin holes. It holds creases well.

By Sorin Adrian

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