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The Prom Problem: Dress Styles 2014!

Previously on The Prom Problem: I included links to last years episodes
Today on The Prom Problem: I am going to talk dress styles and where to purchase a killer dress.

Hey guys! Styles in the last year have changed dramatically. Women and men are both finally parting with their skinny jeans, and the ribbed tank, booty shorts, mini skirt days of the 2000's have passed. Heading into the middle of this decade (the teens?) styles are heading more toward the eighties (who would have thought?). With the change in every day styles comes a change in Prom Dresses! Last year featured a firm, sweetheart top with a straight skirt and some glitzy detailing on the top. This year, we are looking at a slightly different aesthetic.

Neckline and Straps:
Like I said, last season was the season of sweetheart. Although they are still popular, this years dresses favor a fuller neckline. Straps are back in style as are halters. Many of the dresses that I have seen for the season feature two medium to thickish in with, that donor cross in the back. Both the scoop neck and the deep V are usually in conjunction with that strapping. I have also seen lots of halter styles that are Baggie in the chest area and tie around the neck.

Colors:
Last years dresses were a sea of blue and an array of pastels. Blue is certainly making a comeback this year. However, I am seeing a bit less of the minty greenish blue color that was oh so in vogue last year. Pastel pink was a favorite last season that I am not seeing as much of. Interestingly, darker jewel tones are very popular this year. Black, maroon and plum purple seem to be the cult favorite. If you already have your dress, leave a comment below and tell me what cor it is!

Skirts:
Last season, the skirts were decently straight. This season, we are seeing a bit fuller of a skirt (although princess dresses are not a thing).  This is a direct reflection of the ever popular circle or skater skirt that everyone has been wearing. Even cocktail and sun dresses are cut fuller this spring, so it is not surprising that prom dresses are as well. This style is tricky for some body types because it creates a waist and uses more fabric. I caution all short girls and girls who do not have a waist with these fuller skirts in general. Skirts this year also seem to take on a more flowy appearance which goes along with the fullness.

Where to purchase my dress?:
I thought I would include a bit about this in this section.  For this season, I purchased my Holstein dress from Nemin Marcus. My dress was in sale and if you are looking at a pricey dress like I was, I recommend looking Nemin Marcus' sales. They always have good ones and designer dresses are stunning. Nordstrom is also a good option. I personally like to stay away form the prom shop type places just because they are local and it is very easy to find your friends dress from last year in there. It's your prom, you don't want to see yourself coming and going. As far as designers go, if you have a little extra money to spend, check out the Joshua McKinley with Johnathan Kayne collection. The dresses are stunning and very unique.

I hope this was helpful and that you all find beautiful dresses for this prom season! I will show you mine in a few weeks once it is altered. I think I will be doing a separate post about altering dresses so stay tuned for that!
Xoxo

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