Unique and Alternative Prom Dresses

If you’re finishing school or sixth form, or attending a formal event at university, then you’ll no doubt want a prom dress that really looks the part. Your classmates might go to their local designer store for an off-the-shelf ball gown, but what if you’re looking for something a bit different? Something that’s really ‘you’? Something that nobody else is likely to have?

Do you have to make a prom dress on your own, or could you choose something completely different and go against the grain? Here are a few ways to avoid looking like everyone else, whilst still looking your best on prom night:

Mix and Match Your Patterns

A lot of prom dresses are surprisingly plain and simple, and are mono-colour without detailed designs. Buy a patterned prom dress or party dress and you’re sure to stand out. You can either buy a prom dress with a single repeated pattern, or one that mixes a variety of different patterns and designs like the prom dresses and party dresses from Ginger Fizz.

Choose a Shorter Length Dress

Full-length prom dresses have their place, but if you want an alternative prom dress then they’re probably not your style. Knee-length and thigh-length dresses provide you with a lot more options, and a chance to show off your shoes. Want to turn up in a prom dress and a pair of Converse shoes? Nobody’s stopping you! Shorter prom dresses come in a wide range of styles, which means that you’ll have no trouble finding something that flatters your figure.

Go Vintage

Vintage dresses are ideal for parties and proms. If you’re creative enough and brave enough to wear a dress in a style more than three decades old, then you’ll find that you’re flattered by laces, bows and ribbons that add a ‘classic’ look.

Wear Something Dark

Proms aren’t all about pretty pastel colours and sparkling jewels. In fact, there’s nothing wrong with showing up in something darker. How about a gorgeous designer dresses from Worn By, with prints and patterns for that rock star look?

Or Don’t Wear a Dress?

As much as people talk about find their perfect prom dress or party dress, they’re not the only option. In fact, more and more people are finding the confidence to ditch the dress and attend wearing a suit, or something a little more casual. Vila blazers are perfect accompaniments to a skirt or pair of trousers, and with the right accessories you can make any outfit look prom-ready.

Your prom night might be one of the most glamorous nights of your life, but to make an impression you’ll want to stand out from the crowd. Instead of visiting high street stores packed full with every other student fighting over the same dress at the same high price, why not find a party style of your own?

When you look back at your prom photograph, do you really want to blend with everyone else? Make sure that your outfit is one that you’ll love on the night, and you might even find that it becomes a wardrobe staple for other important events.

Sarah Mitchell is a fashion writer and a big fan of the prom dress.

How to Find the Perfect Homecoming Dresses

A school homecoming event is definitely an occasion that is not to be missed. Aside from having the chance to mingle with your friends and classmates to have fun it’s also a time for you to dress up and feel fabulous. Wearing a formal dress with a nice make up and a pretty smile on your face will surely make the night more memorable for you.

However, finding that perfect homecoming dress can be daunting for some girls because no one wants to end up wearing something tacky and the worst to see a girl wearing similar dress as theirs.

Start Early
Make sure to plan ahead, start scouring the stores or boutiques and even online stores to find out the latest trends on homecoming dresses. It’s not fun shopping for a dress only few days before the event for you can end up cramming and not getting the dress that will really suit you.

When you shop early, you have the opportunity to check out the various styles and colors that are still on stocks. In the moment when your gown doesn’t perfectly fit on you, you’ll also have ample time for repair and minor adjustments.

Check Out Numerous Options
Ask a  friend or someone for suggestions and constructive criticisms. There are various places where you can scour for your dress. Don’t limit yourself to only one store as you can find heaps of styles that you might like at various stores, boutique, couturier, designer stores and even online. You can start by checking out DressFirst online for they have wide range of homecoming dresses that will suit your taste and budget.

You can opt for a bustier type, empire cut, one shoulder, a-line cut, halter, cowl neck style dresses just to name a few. There are various homecoming dresses that you can consider to pick depending on the style, fabric,  embellishments and sleeves. Colors are also important factor in choosing your dress, so be sure what you want. Stay classic with black, white or earth tones while you can be daring and unique with those pastels and eye-catching colors like red or turquoise. Your choices depend on your personality and your sense of style.





Have Fun
Just remember to choose a dress that can bring out the confidence and style  in you not forgetting that it should be comfortable as well because you’ll be dancing the night away. Have fun choosing the dress that you like and feel like one fab gal.