Dress Prom

We don’t like to think about it, either, but we have to admit that autumn is just around the corner.  Back to school season is in full swing, and it’s time to start thinking about your fall formal dresses.  There are lots of fun trends out there, and Dress Prom is here to keep you on the cutting edge of all things formal (and semi formal, of course).

We know that you like to look pretty all of the time, so we’re going to talk about trends for casual everyday dresses, too.  For casual occasions like this, it’s smart not to go overboard.  Casual dresses can be a little shorter to show off your legs.  Or you could opt for a longer dress with a bigger pattern.  You can pair casual dresses with some subdued accessories.  The key is to look casual and chic— not overdone.

Cocktail dresses are an important part of your semi formal wardrobe.  These dresses bridge the gap between casual and formal, so it’s important to choose a style that fits your body type.  You could try a tight-fitting dress with a simple design.  Avoid too many embellishments, since they might make the dress a little too formal.  Feathers and fur (or faux fur) are hot accessories for this season.

A fall evening formal dress should have a sophisticated design.  Choose darker colors like black, blue, or copper.

As anyone in the pageant world knows, the question and answer period is important.  It’s a chance for the beauties to prove that they have brains, too.  (And that’s more important!)  Let’s recap what the top 5 in this year’s Miss Universe Pageant had to say.

Ultimate winner, Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete, was asked about her “views on what to do about the problem of children using the internet without proper supervision.”  She said that the internet is a necessary tool for children, and that “we must best use [the internet] to teach them the values that we learned as a family.”

An intelligent, poised answer pushed her through to the crown!

The biggest flub of the evening probably came from Miss Philippines, Venus Raj.  She was asked about her “biggest mistake in life, and what she did to fix it.”  She said, “In my 22 years of existence, I can say there is nothing major.”

That didn’t impress the judges.  Why?  Well, we think it’s because they were looking for a little bit of humility.  She didn’t really think on her feet.

So go ahead and learn from these answers.  Be ready for anything, and impress those judges!  Dress Prom wishes you the best of luck.

Dress Prom is here when you need to look your best for a special occasion.  But if we know you (and we think we do), then we’re pretty sure that you want to look your best all the time.  So we’ve found some of the hottest back to school trends, and we’re going to share them with you.

• Jeggings are a cross between jeans and leggings.  You can wear them with tunics or other long shirts.  They are super chic, super cute, and super versatile!

• Building off of that… flowing wraps and cardigans are another big trend.  They look great with jeggings, so we suppose it makes sense.

• Plaid is also really in style this season, so you want to make sure you have a cute plaid top.  Pair it up with a cute tank or cami, and you’re good to go.

• Sweaters are going to be very popular this school season, as well.  Look for classic patterns with stripes and ribs.

• And there’s always room for a funky accessory or two.  Get a neat charm bracelet or cute necklace.  These are also things that you can wear with your homecoming or prom dress when the time comes!

• Ballet flats were in last year, and they’re back again.  A cute and comfortable way to dress up any outfit, you can wear them with a skirt or jeggings.

Best wishes for a safe and productive school year!

A little birdie told us that you might be interested in checking out the clearance prom dresses at DressProm.net!  There’s no reason why you can’t have a beautiful prom or homecoming dress at a discounted price.  After all, dresses aren’t like loaves of bread— they won’t go stale.  And the dresses at Dress Prom are so hot that you’re sure to be the bell of the ball.

Here are some of our faves.

This little zebra print number will appeal to the vixen in you!  A steal at less than $300, you’ll be the talk of the prom when you get out there and show them your wild side.

The Go-Gos would be proud of this cute little multi-colored frock.  You’ll look fresh out of an Austin Powers movie when you deck yourself out in this dress.  It’s perfect for getting out there on the dance floor and shaking your tail feather.  The little disc embellishments will make you look like your own confetti factory!  It’s truly a great party dress.

This beautiful red dress makes us think of old Spanish flamenco dancers.  It’s so dramatic and stunning.  If you feel like making a statement at your prom or homecoming dance, this clearance dress is the way to go!

No matter what your budget is, you’ll be able to find something to make you look absolutely fabulous for your special night.  Dress Prom has just what you need!

Don’t worry… we’re not talking about your face!  We’re talking about your prom, homecoming, and pageant dresses.  You might find yourself in a position where you need to wear one of those dresses again, only to find that it’s all wrinkly.  If you have two proms to go to, and you wear the same dress— it might have gotten wrinkled when you packed it up for an after party.  Or perhaps your closet it just so full of pageant dresses that it’s impossible to keep them all neat and wrinkle-free.  So what do you do?  Don’t worry, Dress Prom has a few tips for getting those wrinkles out.

• Hang the dress up on a plastic hanger and hook it onto something in the bathroom.  The towel bar, the shower curtain rod, the towel bar… whatever you’ve got.  Just make sure the dress isn’t touching the ground.

• Start the shower up using hot water.  (Make sure the curtain is closed if you’ve decided to hang the dress on the shower rod!)  Shut the bathroom door and run the shower for about five minutes.  Let it get steamy.  (If it’s too steamy for you, just leave the room and wait the five minutes outside.)

• Shut the shower off, and let the dress hang in the steam-filled room for about a half hour.  The steam should loosen the wrinkles in the dress.

• Check the dress out.  If you think it’s necessary, repeat the process.

This won’t remove any really deep or set-in wrinkles, but it will certainly give new life to something that’s just a little bit crumpled!

Together with our sister site, Dimitra Designs, we’re located in Greenville, in the very beautiful South Carolina! We’re all about supporting other Greenville and South Carolina businesses, as hey, we’re all in this together, so let’s support each other! Jeweler’s Gallery is a jewelry store located right here in Greenville, at 1020 Woodruff Road.

We’re having a hard time stopping from staring at their Diamond Engagement Rings, which are just so jaw-dropping. They also have so spectacular Fashion Diamond Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, and much more. Meaningful jewelry is such a special gift, whether it’s from a parent or boyfriend for prom night, a beautiful graduation gift, or of course that stunning engagement ring or anniversary jewelry piece. Seeing the happiness on her face after she opens that Jeweler’s Gallery box is worth every penny you spent!

We hope you’ll visit Jeweler’s Gallery, as they’ve been happily serving Greenville with beautiful jewelry for more than 25 years!

Once you have your prom or homecoming dress picked out, you need to make sure you accessorize it properly.  It’s important to note that necklaces aren’t as one-size-fits-all as we think they are.  It’s important to get a necklace that looks good with both your dress and your body type.  Make sure you try necklaces on when you’re shopping.  It’s the only way to know exactly how it looks on you.

Most necklaces will measure one of several standard lengths, but there’s a lot of variation from there.  Just because you and your best friend both have necklaces on a 24” chain doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to worry about being too matchy-matchy.  In fact, if you’re built differently than your friend, the same necklace would look different on both of you, anyway.  If your build is larger or smaller than what’s considered “average,” necklaces will fit you differently.  If you have some necklaces that you really love, let them be the guide for the length of necklaces that you’re buying for your prom or homecoming dress.

A great way to make wearing necklaces easier is to shop for adjustable ones.  Many necklaces have extra links at the end so you can adjust the length.  Oftentimes, these extra links are decorated— so you have a little extra fun in the back, too!

You’ve got the perfect dress, the perfect hairdo, and a great date.  But what’s all that worth if you don’t have the perfect picture to remember the night?  We’ve got a few tips for the different prom poses that photographers like to use.

Facing Each Other

• You and your date should stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
• Your front hand should be on your date’s chest, right below his shoulder.  Your other hand could go around his waist or neck— whichever works for you.
• His hands should be around your waist.
• Tilt your heads slightly toward one another.

Back to Front

• Your feet should be between his feet.  And his feet should be about shoulder-width apart.
• Your back should touch his chest.
• His hands will be on your waist, and your hands can be on top of his.
• Tilt your heads slightly inward toward one another.

However your photographer decides to pose you, you should remember to smile naturally.  You don’t want to look back on your prom pictures and see a strained smile!

If props are available, go ahead and use them!  Boas, sunglasses, hats, etc. make great additions to pictures.   But take a few traditional portraits, too.  You’ll want to have those.

Well, among other things Diamonds and pretty jewelry are just such a delight to wear – don’t you just get a boost of confidence when you wear that special necklace or bracelet? Together with our Bridal Wedding Dresses sister site, DimitraDesigns.com, we see quite a few pretty engagement rings and breathtaking jewelry come through our doors. Hale’s Jewelers, a Greenville Jewelry Store, is a favorite of many of our customers, and we just love them, too!

Hale’s prides itself on offering modern, stylish jewelry that has a timeless elegance to it. Just take a look at their Diamonds, and we know you’ll have to tear your eyes away from the screen! Their Gemstones are just as beautiful, and we love how vivid and dashing they are.

Hale’s Jewelers is one of the finest jewelry stores here in Greenville, and we’re proud to showcase them on our blog today. Take a look around their site, and we know you’ll fall in love!

It’s the middle of the summer, so we’re sort if in the off-season for formal/semi-formal dances.  But that doesn’t mean that you can’t do something good with your prom dress.  You’ve already gotten some joy out of it, but are you going to wear it again?  If the answer is “no,” why don’t you consider donating it?  After all, the prom is a rite of passage for many high school girls.  But not everyone can afford a beautiful piece of formal wear.  There are a number of organizations around the country (probably one near you!) that take prom dress donations.  Here are a few things you should remember before you donate your prom dress.

• Make sure the prom dress that you’re donating is still fairly current.  Ideally, you want the dress to be fewer than five years old.

• Some donation organizations have guidelines.  Some might only accept tea length or full length gowns.  Check that out before you make your donation.

• Make sure the dress is in good condition.  Nobody’s going to want your soda-stained prom gown.

• If you see something wrong with it, take it to the cleaner’s before you donate it.

• See if the donation organization will take other prom items like jewelry, shoes, purses, or wraps.

• Donate the dress well before prom season.  Girls will need time to shop!

• You can get a receipt so you can apply the charitable donation to your taxes.  Win-win.