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Prom DressesArticle by Amanda Cruz, PromFriend.com High school academic years, though considered by students as the end of an era of mixed experiences and feelings, find completion through the formal dance that’s held at the end. Promenade, or in a rather short form, Prom, is an event, the roots of which lie in the late nineteenth century practice of Promenade Ball, which, together with the end of year Graduation Ball tradition, gave rise to the concept. Unless a prom carries some theme, boys usually dress in black Tuxedos with brightly colored cummerbunds or vests, though any sort of formal wear is allowed to be worn. Matching boutonnieres or extra adornments accompany the tuxedoes, whereas girls take much pleasure in flaunting the traditional, formal gowns and/or dresses that often come adorned with corsages. Being one of the most important occasions in the life of every student, prom dresses need careful choosing; it is said that the perfect prom dresses are just not dresses but a manifestation that blends evenly the feelings of wonder, beauty and being normal and elegant. And that requires a lot of technique, for cash alone can’t deliver the best. If not accompanied by an appropriate make-up, even the most gorgeous dress may appear bland. But the keyword is to look natural and not made-up. Thus, a matte face with smoky, mysterious eyes, and full, glossy, pouted lips is the safest option and goes well with image of the fashionable women in the earlier decades of the 20th century when similar dressing styles ruled the roost. A light pink tint on the cheeks instead of a full-out blush is thus going to complement the overall look and so shall softly powdered eyebrows instead of pencils that impart the harsh look. Lip liners must be avoided unless the harsh look is intended. What remains now is choosing the right dress. Tuxedos do not pose much problem regarding finding the right one, what seems more problematic is the selection of the formal wear for women. The trend for a prom night is to get dressed according to the current trend in formal wear; magazines and/or websites are aplenty to fuel the fire. A few styles are immortal, like the strapless, halter-top and cowl-neck in the form of evening gowns. Colors are usually chosen on the bolder side but since it’s freedom from every confinement; therefore, reds and vibrant blues co-exist peacefully with the subtle tie-dyed and sequined trends. Fun, Fashion, Beauty and Dreams being the keywords, prom dresses can be just about anything that the wearer wants, but care has to be taken that the apparel must suit the respective figure and the physique. For women, it is a rule of thumb to appear feminine, formal…but a bridesmaid style should be kept at bay. And for that, what’s recommended is an intelligent shopping method instead of just finding a good bargain. An ability to differentiate between quality fashions and gaudiness is considered a plus when it comes to choosing the right prom dresses. Workmanship and fabric quality plays a special role, though that doesn’t mean that the most expensive ones are the best. As mentioned before, body-type plays a significant role; therefore, depending emotionally on what magazines and fashion ramps exhibit are going to turn the sweet dreams into worst nightmares. A logical thinking and a keen eye towards the Manufacturing process; the Fabric; and the fit are considered the three Aces that can make you trump your prom night. Recent ArticlesSome of the latest additions to our site: |
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