Short Prom Dress

Short prom dresses project a sweet and innocent for young women who prefer a more casual experience. The most popular among young sophisticates is the little black dress, but also being seen more often are the sequined asymmetrical hemline, the pretty-in-pink baby doll look, the sexy ruffled and flounce salsa dress and finally, the ballerina. Some may prefer a vintage prom dress of satin, ruffles and lace.

Sought after designers include Flirt by Maggie Sottero, Niteline, La Femme, Mori Lee, Tiffany Designs, Alyce Designs, Night Moves, Faviana, Jessica McClintock, Anna Scott and Riva Designs. 

 

For more diversity, look for Aurora Plus Size, Beyond by Jovani, Cassandra Stone, Jasz Couture, Joli Prom, Jovani, Landa Designs, Le Gala, Mystique, Panoply and the dependable Party Time Formals, among others. Of course dresses are available in all sizes from petite to plus and can be custom designed or altered to fit and flatter your body type.

Before you shop for your prom dress, be sure to have you measurements-bust, hips and waist-handy since not all designers' size charts are the same. And know your body: Are you an H (not so curvy), an A (smaller on top), or an hourglass (curvy)? Then try on different styles to find the dress that will flatter your figure. Pay attention to the length, color, the material, neck line, sleeves and the way the dress falls on your body-you want to be comfortable, too.

Information about short prom dresses is available in special magazines like Your Prom, Prom Magazine and Seventeen. There are several online stores that provide a wide range of short prom dresses that can not only be ordered but also designed online.

Online stores are a great way to shop since they have various options that may not be there at the local stores. However, make sure that there is sufficient time while ordering dresses online. 

 

Also check with the return options since most suppliers do not take back the dresses once ordered. These websites also offer advice on choosing the right kind of short prom dress to make the prom night a most memorable affair.  Kent Pinkerton

Cocktail Dresses - What They are, and When to Wear Them

Cocktail dresses, also referred to as a cocktail gown, are a woman's garment that usually displays a shorter length and worn when one has been invited to a cocktail party. Cocktail dresses are suitable for wearing to events such as a semi-formal, prom, or other formal occasion. Cocktail dresses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and lengths, but one of the most popular choices is the well-known "little black dress."

When choosing from the many available cocktail dresses, you should familiarize yourself with some of the lengths that you may encounter. Depending on the current fashion trends of the year or wardrobe acceptability, the length of a cocktail dress varies. Some cocktail dresses stop just above the knee, while other selections end around two inches from above the ankle, known as a tea length cocktail dress. When a cocktail dress touches the ankle, it is "ballerina length" - this is commonly associated with being an evening gown, with the differences between the two hard to tell.

Today, cocktail dresses come in an array of beautiful materials, with silk, satin, and chiffon these being the most popular choice.

Some people receive an invitation to an event or party and have no clue what to wear. The fear of over or under dressing for the occasion begins to set in. There are some clues to follow when you are puzzled on what to wear to an event. When using the invitation as a clue, you are more likely to casually dress if the invitation arrives through email or by telephone. If the invitation arrives through the mail, chances are you may be in need of a cocktail dress.

When invited to attend a benefit or event held by a charity or other association, a cocktail dress is probably the attire you should be thinking of. Sometimes deciphering what sort of wardrobe to raid is as simple as reading the entire invite. More than likely, you will find phrases, such as "casual dress," "semi-formal attire" or "formalwear required" on the invitation. Moreover, the last resort if you are unsure is to call the phone number that is included on the invite and ask to make sure.

When attending a cocktail party, you shouldn't wear a sequined gown - they are for a more formal occasion, such as a wedding or anniversary party. Cocktail dress lengths can range from a mini length to something that stops above the ankles. The type of material sends a message - satin and silk are popular choices, accompanied by flattering jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. The shoes that you select can also set off a cocktail dress - especially if you are sporting a shorter length and the shoes become an important focal point.

When choosing the color of your cocktail dress, you should keep in mind that during the summer season, floral prints, light pink, sky blue, pale green and yellow, as well as other pastels look good during this time. For a winter get-together, gray, crimson, black, dark brown and dark blue cocktail dresses are quite flattering. And for one of the number one tips regarding cocktail dresses: do not try to fit into a dress that is cut too low or is too tight; the results could be disastrous.  Stephen Todd