Homecoming Dresses

Designer Vera Wang once said, “Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for a night without looking like you are wearing a costume.” This is something to keep in mind when accessorizing with a sequin ensemble. With our 2013 sequin homecoming dresses just in, we want to help you accessorize with these hot dresses.

1. Just like Vera says, you do not want to look like you are wearing a costume. You should portray a flawless glam look. Since sequins can be a tough pattern to accessorize with, here are some tips to help you out:
2. Less is more – Keep jewelry limited. Go for a pair of amazing earrings or perhaps throw on a few bangle bracelets. Just be careful not to over do it. You want to keep everyone’s attention on that stunning dress rather than your abundant accessory choices.
3. Metals vs. Gemstones – Since you are already sparkling, stay away from flashy gemstones and try metals instead. A metal will better compliment the dress and will, again, keep the focus on the dress rather than your glitz accessories.
4. Solid Color Shoes – Go for a solid color shoe, rather than a glitter one. The glitter can clash with the sequins, where with a solid you really can’t go wrong.
5. Solid Color Clutch- Keep the clutch a solid color and try to pair it with the shoes. Pick a color that will make the dress color pop.
6. Keep Hair Simple – While we love glitz hairpins in the hair, this is the time to stay clear of them. A simple updo or relaxed waves is the way to go. You want to make it appear that this look was effortless and you were just born this glamorous!

Following these 5 simple steps, you will be able to rock those sequins like a pro! Always keep in mind that less is more. Keep everyone’s eyes on you with your flawless look; because this isn’t your costume or time to cover up, it is your time to shine. Remember to check out our entire collection of sequin homecoming dresses at DressProm.net!

You’ve been waiting all week for it, now it’s finally time to announce our final three top hairstyles for prom and 2012 one shoulder homecoming dresses

3. The Up Down – Half up, half down. Another way to show off your fun or classy personality. Add some small braids throughout your curls, give the top of your hair some volume, and be sure to not have too much hair down and if so, keep it to the side or off the shoulder that your strap is on.

4. The Bun – Make your bun tight and snug like one of a ballerina or loose with curls and waves throughout to show a more relaxed look.  Perhaps even add a cute headband to match the dress and keep hair in place.

5. The Short Style – If your hair is too short to do any of the above tricks try doing some small curls and add an accent to your hair. A flower, feather, or hairpin to match your shoulder strap will really bring both features out.

We hope this guide can help you to choose the perfect hairstyle to compliment your 2012 one shoulder homecoming dress. Also, share with us your favorite hairstyle in honor of Hairstyle Appreciation Day. We would love to hear your thoughts!

Have you been looking through magazine after magazine, page after page of blogs, and countless other traditional and so-so ideas? Your 2012 homecoming should be a day to enjoy, a day for fun and new possibilities. So what sort of dress style should you be looking at? The one shoulder homecoming dresses selection of course!

• One shoulder isn’t all about a single strap holding your dress up. Many of these stunning styles lend more fashion than support, with slinky one shoulder dress straps sliding across the chest like in this Allure Evenings  cocktail dress.
• Spin the shoulder style in a new direction. These dynamically designed one shoulder dresses also come with sweet decorative embellishments, with single flowers or intricate shoulder long floral straps. The one shoulder accented chiffon black label dress offers just a single sexy shoulder strap that’s more for looks than anything else.
• The one shoulder style can be demure, but there are still many dresses to be found with a thigh high slit as well. Embrace the wild side with a classic one shoulder look with the beaded accent chiffon Alyce Designs dress.

The classical grace and elegance of a one shoulder dress are always a hot choice. Whether it’s the delicate beading, dazzling rhinestones or unique spin on the dress with a short sleeve homecoming dress you’ll definitely make your mark on the homecoming dance floor.

There are many plus size women who don’t think much about fashion, and some don’t even take the latest fashion trends into consideration! It’s time to break out of that mind set and begin shopping all of the latest trends in plus size fashion. Here are some of the biggest plus size fashion trends of 2012, and how you can pull them off and look amazing.

• This season, dazzling divas will be inspired by the past, rocking fashions from the 60s, 80s and even 20s. Some of these age old trends include flapper dresses, and outfits with beading and fringe.
• The New Year brought us trendy pastel colors. Slip into a pastel colored dress and accessories with bracelets, earrings, a necklace and a cute clutch.
• Tailored clothing with colorful prints and patterns is another adorable trend we have to look forward to.
• A knitted dress will accent and highlight your curvy figure in all the right places.
• Whether you wear a skirt, jacket, shirt, or trouser pants, plaid is coming back into style.
• In addition to pastels, we’ll be seeing a lot of purple this season. You can find a wide variety of purple dresses at DressProm.net.

As you dress to impress in the New Year, keep these 2012 plus size fashion trends in mind. You can find many fantastic plus size dresses and fashion trends at DressProm.net.

With a dusting of snow on the ground, and everyone dressed in their formal best, your winter formal can be a magical night. With these helpful fashion tips, you’ll look fabulous and stand out amongst the crowd at this year’s winter formal.

This year’s winter formal fashion trends provide you with a variety of dress choices. From beads to feathers, here are some of the trends you’ll find when shopping for a winter formal dress this year.

• Dresses with pick up hems are the way to go! Pick-up hems are the same style as bubble hems, with some added texture to make the skirt pop.
• Whether you’re swaying across the dance floor or posing for a photo, a dress with an embellished neckline which make you standout from the crowd.
• Create a feminine look with a feathered dress. Just make sure you don’t go overboard with feathers. Look for a dress with a feathered bodice or skirt.
• Embellishments such as beading, glitter, embroidery, etc. make a dress interesting.
• Sparkle on the dance floor with a sequined dress. Opt for a holiday color like a deep blue, a shade of red, silver or white.
• Ruffled dresses can be found in many different styles. You can find a dress with a few ruffles on the sleeves, or take it up a notch and wear a dress with a long ruffled skirt. When it comes to this winter formal dress trend, the possibilities are endless.

You’ll be the belle of the ball when you’re wearing one of these winter formal trends. You can find these and other winter formal dress fashions at DressProm.net

You have the beautiful homecoming dress, now you still need to consider your hair and makeup in preparing for homecoming this fall. Luckily, DressProm.net has some great hair and makeup tips that will complete your homecoming look!

• Make your eyes pop by highlighting them with a shadow that matches your homecoming dress.
• Instead of matching your shadow to your homecoming dress, match it to your nail polish.
• Rather than coating your lips with lipstick, clear lip-gloss will keep your lips smooth, and you won’t have to reapply it constantly.
• Summer may be over, but you can achieve a summery look for homecoming by dusting your cheeks, temple and jaw line with bronzer.
• Pull your hair up into a high messy bun, and use a headband or an elastic headband to decorate the look. Instead of combing all your hair back with the headband, leave a few strands out, falling softly around your head.
• Red lipstick is always in style, and it gives you a classical look.
• Loose curls look fantastic when paired with dangly earrings and soft smoky eye makeup.
• Blushed cheeks can complement anyone. Choose a blush that matches your skin tone, and then give the apples of your cheeks a light dusting.

When looking for your best makeup look for homecoming, choose colors that complement your skin tone and the color of your homecoming dress. If you’re going to try a new hairstyle for homecoming, make sure you practice the hairstyle to make sure it looks good with your makeup and homecoming dress. What are some of your favorite homecoming hairstyle and makeup tips?

Convertible, demi cup, strapless, adhesive and push up, there are many types of bras to choose from and sometimes it’s difficult to find the right bra for your homecoming dress. Here are some ideas to ensure you wear the right type of bra with the right style dress.

Convertible bra:
Convertible bras work well when they’re worn with a homecoming dress that has a racer-back or halter-top design. These multifunctional bras have straps, which can be detached. Convertible bras can usually be worn four different ways – regularly over the shoulder, racer back, halter-top, or you can remove the straps completely for a strapless bra.

Adhesive bra:
Since this type of bra has no straps or bands, we recommend wearing an adhesive bra with a strapless or backless dress. These bras attach to your chest using a strong adhesive. They are commonly made from a silicone or paper material. Please keep in mind that adhesive bras provide little support, so we don’t recommend them for large cup sizes.

Demi cup bra:
Demi cup bras have half-cup styled cups, straps that are set widely apart and a horizontal bust line, which provides cleavage and an extra lift. This style bra is ideal when worn with a plunging neckline dress.

Push-up bra:
Much like a demi cup bra, a push-up bra has cups lined with padding to provide an extra lift for your chest. Wear a push-up bra with a dress that has a plunging neckline.

Strapless bra:
Strapless bras can be worn with any type of homecoming dress, but if you plan to wear a halter-top or strapless homecoming dress, go with a strapless bra.

Do you need advice on what type of bra to wear with your homecoming dress? Leave us a comment describing your dress, and we’ll do our best to guide you towards the right style bra for your dress.

We’ve all watched a movie or show with a prom or homecoming scene, where main characters were shown dancing in extravagant homecoming dresses. Here are some of ways to can style your homecoming dress to match your favorite homecoming or prom movie scene.

• In the 2008 thriller, Prom Night, Brittany Snow looked gorgeous in a tan jeweled dress as she played the part of Donna Keppel. Get Brittany’s Prom Night look by choosing a slim fitting, strapless, jeweled dress. An added feature to look for when dress shopping, is a cluster of jewels at the hip, similar to Brittany’s. Don’t stick to Brittany’s nude color. Explore different colors before making a final decision.
• In the 2004 teen comedy, Mean Girls, Rachel McAdams walked across the stage of North Shore High wearing a light pink dress and sporting a body brace when she played the part of mean girl, Regina George. Get McAdams’ look, minus the body brace, by wearing a delicate knee-length strapless dress in a light color.
• Melissa Joan Hart dazzled in a long, dark blue evening gown, while playing the part of Nicole Maris in the 1999 film, Drive Me Crazy. You can achieve her sparkling beauty with a long dark colored evening gown that has a sweetheart neckline and an A-line skirt.
• In 2004, Hilary Duff played Sam Montgomery in the movie A Cinderella Story. Sam went to her school Halloween masquerade dance wearing a gorgeous white ball gown. You can match her look by wearing a floor length white strapless gown with a full skirt. Top your Hilary homecoming look off with a tiara.
• Vanessa Hudgens mesmerized pre-teens while playing the role of Gabriella Montez in Disney’s 2006 hit movie series, High School Musical. You too can dazzle the dance floor with a dress similar to the one Gabriella wore to her prom. Look for a knee length dress with a v-neck, and a sash hugging your waist.

Dress Prom wants to know, what your favorite prom or homecoming movie scene is and what features and styles would you look for in a homecoming dress?

Finding the perfect homecoming dress isn’t the only difficult part about homecoming. Finding a date can be difficult too. Sometimes girls say yes to the first person who asks them, either because they don’t think they’ll have any other offers or because they don’t know how to say no without offending that person. At DressProm.net we urge girls to make the decision that’s best for them, not the person asking them to be their date. There are ways to turn down homecoming suitors without ripping their heart out and stomping on it.

1. Be honest with that person about how you feel. In the end, it will save you and your prospective suitor unneeded anxiety during the homecoming dance. They’ll be more hurt if you pretend to want to be their homecoming date.
2. If you have a friend that you think would be a great homecoming date for him, tell him that you’re not interested, but you know someone who might be.
3. Tell them that you’re actually planning on going to homecoming stag.
4. Keep your response short. It’s not polite to give a long excuse as to why you’re not interested.
5. Tell them that you appreciate the invitation, but haven’t decided who you’re going with yet.

No matter what the case may be, never turn a prom date down via text message, e-mail or through any type of social media, don’t ever laugh in someone’s face after they’ve asked you to homecoming and never talk badly about a person who has asked you to homecoming. When someone has the courage to ask you to be their date for homecoming you should take it as a compliment. Although you may not like them the same way, they obviously think enough of you to ask you to be their date, and most of the time, that’s something that takes a lot of courage to do.

If you’re on the committee you’re probably already busy planning for your 2011 homecoming – and your theme perfect dress! One of the most important parts of planning a homecoming dance is the dance’s theme. There are many themes to choose from, just keep in mind the decorations you can have for the dance and what kind of dress you’ll be wearing.

Here are some homecoming theme and dress ideas from DressProm.net:

• A Night in Paris – You’ll want to wear a Parisian dress during this homecoming extravaganza.
• Autumn in New York City – When choosing a dress to fit this theme, think fall colors. An orange, yellow, brown or red homecoming dress will work well with this fall theme.
• Carnival – Look for a fun dress with tons of color or a brightly colored dress.
• Dance through Time – Dresses from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and even the 90’s will be a great fit!
• Rock and Roll Fantasy – What type of dress would you wear if you were in a rock and roll band? Look to your favorite artists for inspiration.
• Winter Wonderland – A white homecoming dress is going to be your best bet. If you aren’t a fan of white, choose a pastel colored dress.

There are many more homecoming themes for your schools dance. What are some of your favorite homecoming themes?