Chic Prom Dresses

Prom dresses are extremely stylish however, for all these to work, they need to have the right accents and go with your physical stature. Having a cocktail dress is totally essential in a wardrobe complete of prom dresses for just about any trendy woman. Nonetheless, classy cocktail prom dresses aren't inexpensive. Maybe you may not utilize them for more than a single. Because of this, most women ought to spend money on 1 ideal cocktail dress that can be used on a number of different important and exclusive occasions.

There is not perfect backdrop for ladies. If they're noticed, it is easy to show numerous kinds of jewels and accessories. Utilizing the correct measurements, colors and styles of jewels can lead a cocktail dress from a demure company party outfit to a sassy number fit for almost any dance party. You may also add a a little color with a wrap or scarf or coat, each one of them can make the gown appropriate in both warm and cold months.

That's even more, color even can do almost everything. For example, the dim color can help conceal any stains and depending about the fabric, can help hide lines and wrinkles and creases, also. This makes the little cocktail prom dresses suitable for long-term wear and great to pack for travels. Aside from that, the dark color is slimming, which can be an actual confidence booster and not only does the little black dress work for many various designs, but additionally for numerous various shapes, that means whatever your size, style or personality is, there exists a cocktail prom dress that is just ideal for you. Well, choose a cocktail dress with color; only keep to basic shades that could match up well with everything. Brown, white, purple, blue, green and also red all work truly nicely, whilst orange, yellow and pastels can be difficult to pair with accessories and metallic tones rely entirely on the style and exact hue. So just think about your color.

If you consider yourself to be a fun-loving and daring person, you might discover that a short and sassy cocktail dress best communicates your unique style. This style is focused on having a great time, and many times, these kinds of dresses are coated in fun sequins or made out of unique cuts of fabric. While short, sassy dresses are not for everyone, people who adore these types of dresses are sure to make each dress a reflection of their style.

Prom dresses look wonderful when used properly. An excellent way to show your personal style is with the versatile wrap dress. These dresses are extremely common at this time, and you can find just about any shade and pattern to suite your tastes. Wrap dresses vary in length as well, which means you aren't compelled to go either too long or too short with this flattering style. Also, the accent choices are limitless with these dresses - you can be noticeable or blend in, depending on your choices. Belts, shoes, sandals, hats, jewelry and bags are all famous options for accessorizing wrap dresses.

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New Year Eve Dresses For Your Body Shape!

The first and the foremost thing to do is determining your body shape, howsoever embarrassing it might be.

Apple Shape: if you have upper body larger than your lower body and weight gain tends to happen around the waistline, emphasize lesser on waist and broad shoulders. Go for dresses that are shaped but not tight. V-neck will give you more elongated look. Cinched waists or wrap tops and belted or nipped waist jackets will give illusion of a smaller waist. Empire style dresses with raised waist can camouflage the tummy. Skirts, fitted at the top and flaring at the hemline will balance the top and the bottom. Don't wear boxy blazers that make waist and rest of the body appear bigger. Instead, wear single-breasted fitted blazer after ensuring that it defines the waist but is loose enough in the chest to make you comfortable.

Pear Shape: if you have a smaller upper body and weighty hips, thighs, and legs, bring attention to the upper half of your body. Go for wider necklines like bateau, squared, or cowl necks. Jackets that fall just above the hip are better than longer ones. Vertical patterns on the lower half will give slim appearance. Wear dark colors, that don't shine, on the bottom half and lighter colors on top. A full skirt with defined waist or a full, pleated knee-length skirt will conceal a wide hip and if paired with strapless cut dress, it will highlight your smaller upper half. A funnel shaped coat with buttons on the top half or with a belt will bring attention to the waist.

Don't wear clingy skirts that highlight hips, or empire waist dresses which hides the waistline. Instead go for A-line skirt or wrap dress that will accentuate your upper half.

Hourglass Shape: if you have a defined waist and curvy upper and lower body, try to draw attention to your narrow waist, or de-emphasize breasts and hips to give impression of a longer, leaner look. Waist-defining belted garments or wrap dresses, apparels with cinched waists, high raised pants and skirts, fitted skirts and dresses, all will bring out your curves. For elongated look, go for v-necks, monochromatic colors, thin & lightweight fabrics, single buttoned jackets, or empire-waist dresses.

Don't wear tight, wide-cut pants that make the bottom appear wider. Instead wear wide legged trouser which is full but not flared.

Rectangle Shape: if you have fewer defined curves and your waist, hips & breast measurements are similar to each other, try to create illusion of curves. Scoop or v-neck tops, jackets having defined waists or flaring out from the waist, tops and blouses having details around the chest area for giving shape, draping dresses having patterns on them, halter tops, gathering and pleating on sleeves and waist, Skinny jeans hugging the hips, all will help you in creating curves. Trims such as lace, beads and waist-defining belts over shirts, cardigans, coats, etc. will also help you in your task.

Don't wear bright metallic tops to avoid attention on large chest. Don't go for white belt, instead wear dark brown one and avoid horizontal stripes that tend to make anything look wider. Try monochromatic tops and bottoms that give taller and leaner look.

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How to Find The Perfect Wedding Dress

You want the perfect wedding dress, so you have made it a major focus of your pre wedding planning. There are some things you need to find from the bridal shop, before you even look at your first gown. Do you need to make an appointment to visit the shop? Does the store carry dresses you can afford Can you browse the whole collection, or do you only get to see the dresses the sales person chooses for you? If this shop doesn't carry the dress you love, can it be ordered?

Once these questions have been answered and you find a dress or two that you like, there are still more questions you need to ask. Can a particular dress be ordered with different sleeves, or neckline? What alterations can be done and what will that cost? Can you get a written estimate on the alterations? If we order the bridesmaids dresses here, can we get a discount or free alterations? Do you have headpieces and or veils that will go with my dress? How much is the deposit and when is the balance due? What are the cancellation and refund policies? Can we get a Rush on this dress if necessary? These are the most important questions to ask, but you will probably have some of your own. Beware of any shop that won't give you straight answers or written estimates. When you think you have found just the right dress, ask if they can hold it for a day or two, then go home wait at least 34 hours and go back for another look. If you still love it, then go right ahead and buy it.

On the other hand, if your mother, maid of honor, sales clerk or friend thinks a dress is perfect and you are not sure, use the same strategy. Wait a day; go back for a second look before you reject it. If a dress just doesn't feel right or you just don't like it do not yield to pressure from the store staff, friends or even Mom. It is your dress, your day, you decide.

After you have chosen your wedding dress, the clerk or the shop's seamstress will take measurements of your bust, waist and hips, and determine if the dress needs to be taken up. Just about every wedding dress needs some alterations. You will also need to go in for fittings, usually at least three times. Make sure, if your alterations are not free, that you get a written estimate. Find out if you will be able to "borrow" your dress for a portrait sitting, and return it for pressing afterwards. Pay with a credit card so that if anything goes wrong, you can dispute the payment.

You have another big decision to make. What about your headpiece and veil? The sales staff should be able to assist you in choosing a headpiece that goes with your dress. Veils come in several lengths and styles, and again the staff can help you decide which is best for you.

The veil you choose for your wedding depends on the dress you have chosen. If you are wearing a street length casual style dress you wouldn't choose a cathedral or chapel veil, both of which trail the floor. By the same token you wouldn't wear a flyaway veil, which barely brushes the shoulders, with a formal dress with a train.

Don't forget you need to get the right lingerie, shoes and jewelry, to go with your beautiful wedding dress.

Before we leave the bridal salon, there is one more detail to attend to, your bridesmaids dresses. When choosing these dresses, you need to take into consideration the ages, complexions, and body types of your attendants. Fortunately today's bridesmaid's gowns are no longer the cookie cutter dresses all in the same color, that nobody would ever wear again.

Some options for bridesmaid's dresses are to choose a color and fabric suitable for all of the women and let each of them pick a style that she is comfortable with. Or you can choose a simple a-line or empire waist dress that flatters all figures, and let the girls choose the from a color family, say purple, the options could be lilac, lavender, plum, mauve and orchid. If you do choose to have all attendants wear the same dress, they can personalize the look with small beaded purses, scarves, jewelry or shawls.

Also, be aware that the colors and your bridesmaid's wear have to complement
The color scheme of your reception, you don't want a red plan for your reception in red if your maids are wearing green, unless you are going for a Christmas look.

The wedding is over, now you have to decide what to do with that beautiful, expensive dress. You can put it on a hangar in the back of your closet, where any stains will set and be very difficult to remove at a later time. You need to ask your bridal shop or wedding consultant in advance for the name of a gown preservationist. Many dry cleaners claim to clean wedding gowns, but most are not experts in preservation.

There are two cleaning methods used by preservationists. Some use the wet cleaning method, this entails washing the dress by hand with a mild cleanser, that removes visible and invisible stains (champagne and sugar) Other companies use the dry cleaning method, where stains are pre-treated and then put in a dry cleaning machine. Once the dress is cleaned, it is wrapped in white acid free tissue paper or unbleached muslin. Ordinary tissue paper has acids that can stain and eventually eat holes in your dress. Then the wrapped dress is in is placed in an acid free or paperboard box. Sometimes the box has a viewing window of acetate. Store the box in out of direct light to keep the dress from becoming yellow.

Having your gown cleaned and packaged by a reputable preservationist can cost between $200- $400 depending on where you live. Before sending your dress off to be done, ask if the work is done on site. Also find out if you have to sign a disclaimer and sometimes say that the company is not responsible for damage done during the preservation processes, You should seek out a preservationist who will guarantee her or his work.

To help preserve your dress never wrap it in plastic, don't hang it on an ordinary wood or wire hangar, because the dress could stretch and distort from its own weight. Don't try to clean stains, this could cause them to set.

If you are all tapped out after the wedding you can do things to prolong the life of the dress. Wrap the dress in unbleached muslin, or a white sheet, and store in a sturdy box under your bed. Then as soon as you possibly can take the gown to a professional preservationist. Some day your daughter may want to wear it on her wedding day.

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Towel Wraps - Finding the Perfect Towel Wrap For Any Occasion

If you are looking for the perfect towel wrap that you can wear not only in your bathroom, but also during a trip to a spa or even on holiday, you will find lots of different styles and colours available.

These days you do not have to buy the plain white terry towel shower wraps because now you can find them in all sorts of funky colours to suit your own personality.

Towel wraps are on offer for men, women and children and can be bought with velcro fastenings or buttons.

The biggest benefit of a towel wrap is that you can easily put one on while you are drying your hair without worrying that it will come loose and fall to the ground.

On the beach, this handy little number gives you the privacy you need if you are wanting to change into or out of your swimsuit and there is no changing room in the nearby vicinity that is available for you to use. This could spell the end of having to ask family and friends to hold a towel around you while you change in order to spare your blushes. You can now do it on your own without any fuss or bother.

As these wraps are made from the same material as towels, you can simply throw them in the washing machine in exactly the same way as you would your towels.

If you take a look at what is available to buy you are sure to find the right type of towel wrap to suit any occasion. They can also be customised so you can have your name monogrammed on your clothing or think about getting this a gift for a loved one.

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Designer Maternity Clothes and Dresses for Trendy Expecting Moms

Maternity clothes start to become major must have around the time a women starts her second trimester. Up until then the belly is usually small enough that most women continue to wear their pre-pregnancy clothes so they are able to keep their current style as long as possible.

As the pregnant baby belly starts to grow, the question is "now what can I fit into" and "how can I still stay fashionable through the next 9 months"? Thankfully, there are now many hip maternity styles now on the market that can satisfy the high style, fashionista expecting mom.

The key is to find maternity clothes - dresses, tops and tees that would be something you would love to wear after pregnancy as well. Most of the maternity designers that we researched make high end clothing versatile enough that most moms can wear throughout pregnancy and after pregnancy, while the body is recovering and going back to its pre-pregnancy shape.

Maternity designers know that high-style is a must for many expectant mother's but they also know some budgets can make it difficult to wear your current style through pregnancy without breaking the bank. With this in mind, designers have created many pieces so classic, stylish and high quality that many women can wear these pieces throughout multiple pregnancies.

The maternity styles that we recommend are wrap maternity tops and dresses. We have found that many women love these styles for pregnancy and easy nursing after pregnancy. In addition, wrap dresses can be custom wrapped to your growing body so you can essentially make one dress into 3 or more sizes by wrapping the maternity tops and dresses tighter or looser. These are great practical and versatile maternity items we think you can't go wrong with for your pregnancy.

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Tasteful Mother of the Bride Dresses for Upscale Weddings

As mother of the bride, this is the day you watch your beautiful daughter walk down the aisle to meet the man she loves. While your daughter is the main attraction in the celebration, you need a dress that fits this formal occasion and your role in the festivities. For upscale weddings, there are many tasteful options that suit mothers of all ages and sizes in styles that work for whatever type of wedding is held.

For daytime or more casual evening weddings, shorter dresses are a popular option. Mothers who want a fun dress with a younger style can check out the Hammered Shimmer Jacket Dress with Tiered Skirt. Made of hammered platinum satin, this tank dress has an empire waist that is embellished with sequins and jewels. The skirt is tiered to a flattering knee length and it comes with a three quarter sleeve jacket for extra coverage. This dress has a back zip and is fully lined.

Moms who want a sexier short dress can take a look at the Off-the-Shoulder Ruched Stretch Taffeta Dress. This sleek little number is made of imported polyester stretch taffeta fabric, making it a form-fitting, yet comfortable design. The dress has an off-the-shoulder bodice with a center brooch that adds a bit of bling. The dress comes in Plumberry or Steel and is fully lined with a back zip. It is dry clean only.

One of the more clean cut short dress options is the Short Sleeve Dress with Jeweled Button Detail. Reminiscent of a June Cleaver-ish 1950's style, this dress is slightly conservative but still has a swingy kick to it. Made of rich satin fabric that shimmers in Foxy Gold, this dress features a short sleeved bodice with a portrait collar. The waist has a jeweled button detail and a tie bow. Made of an imported polyester and nylon blend and fully lined with a back zip, this style is also dry clean only.

Another of the more conservative short dress styles is the Two Piece Floral Jacquard Suit with Rosette Detail. Perfect for daytime weddings, this classically styled suit gets a formal twist through its unique jacquard floral print material. The jacket on this suit has three quarter length sleeves and a classic portrait collar. The jacket's button has a rosette detail. To show off your curves is a slim knee length skirt. Fully lined and made of imported silver polyester, is dry clean only.

While these short styles are definitely sweet, mothers of bride attending more formal evening weddings will want a full-length gown for their child's big day. One style that is an excellent, elegant choice for any mother is the Taffeta Mock Two-Piece with three quarter sleeves. This dress features a side-ruched top with a gorgeous brooch at the waist. The bodice resembles a wrap dress and has a portrait collar and three quarter length sleeves. Adding to its sophistication is a long flowing skirt. Available in sapphire, pewter or magenta, this gown has a back zip and is half lined. Made of a polyester, nylon and spandex blend, it is dry-clean only.

For a more romantically styled gown the Lace and Charmeuse Bolero Jacket Dress is a stunning choice. The gown is a one-piece with a lace bodice and a charmeuse ruched empire waist. It has spaghetti straps and a full skirt. The bolero jacket is also made of matching lace with scalloped edges and three quarter length sleeves. It is available in gold.

Mothers who want an elegant ball gown that shows a bit of skin will love the Iridescent Taffeta Sleeveless Dress with Wrap. This ink colored one-piece blue dress wraps to the side and has a fabric flower at the waist. The skirt is a full ball gown. It comes with a double-sided iridescent taffeta wrap for optional coverage.

Moms who want to show off their hard work at the gym in a more form fitting dress can still exude elegance with the One-Shoulder Sueded Charmeuse Side Drape Dress. This modern yet sophisticated style features a one-shoulder neckline and a side drape for a slimming silhouette. Made of soft sueded charmeuse, this dress hugs curves just where they are supposed to be hugged. Fully lined and made of imported polyester, the dress is available in gold. It is dry clean only.

No matter what your age or the type of wedding your daughter is having, mothers-of-bride have a wide range of dress styles to choose from for this special occasion. From shorter styles like elegant suits to long flowing ball gowns, moms can be confident they will find a tasteful style to suit even the most upscale wedding. On a day where you watch your little girl walk down the aisle and become a woman, you know you'll look just as good as the example you have set for her all of these years.

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How to Wear Bridesmaid Dresses Again (Really!)

If there is one part of being in a wedding that is most dreaded, it is shelling out big bucks for a bridesmaid dress that you will never wear again. Yet nearly every bride assures her attendants that she has found a great dress at a great price and "you can wear it again". Fat chance, you think! Ah, but with a bit of tweaking, the bridesmaid dress can in fact have a second life. So pull all those dresses from weddings past from the back of your closet, and learn how to wear bridesmaid dresses again.

One of the keys to re-purposing a bridesmaid dress is to accessorize it in a way that does not scream "wedding". For instance, let's say that you wore a cranberry silk dupioni floor length dress in your cousin's wedding. With a matching wrap, custom bridesmaid jewelry in the wedding colors, and possibly even matching shoes, it is definitely a very traditional look for a member of the bridal party. However, taking that same dress as the base, wear your hair down and wavy, add a black fur wrap (real or faux), pop on same black crystal chandelier earrings, and wear a hot pair of black silk heels, and you will be ready to make a splash at a formal holiday party. Ta-da! It is a second life for that old bridesmaid dress!

For many women, long dresses are simply too formal to wear outside of a wedding processional. So another way to breathe new life into a dress from a past wedding is to have it shortened to knee length. That Grecian goddess chiffon dress you wore in a beach wedding last summer can become the most fabulous frock in your closet. In a shorter length, the altered dress will be much more versatile. Wear it to a cocktail party with a pair of strappy silk kitten heel shoes. Slip on a pair of beaded flats and a cropped cardigan for a first date. You could even wear it as a guest to another summer marriage.

Tailored styles have the potential to be worn for daytime, especially if the colors are fairly classic. A navy or black faille strapless dress to the knee can be worn with a little jacket and a pair of slingbacks to an office with a fairly traditional dress code. If your workplace is more relaxed, the same dress would look super cute and chic with a brightly colored cashmere cardigan and a pair of ballet flats with a print on them. Gold or silver jewelry will enhance the daytime look, especially chunkier pieces like silver or gold charm bracelets. Hoop earrings are also a great way to transition the former bridesmaid dress to a more everyday style, as opposed to the more formal crystal or pearl bridesmaid jewelry you wore the first time around.

If you are really lucky, you may even be able to talk a bride into choosing convertible wrap dresses for her bridesmaids. This is a great new trend: dresses which can be wrapped in numerous ways to create entirely different looks. Usually made in a versatile fabric like matte jersey, this is the ultimate in a bridesmaid dress that can be worn again. Tie it as a halter to go out to dinner while on a beach vacation. Wear it as a chic one shoulder style to a gallery opening. With wide straps over the shoulders and a pretty hat, it would be darling for a bridal shower in a garden. Whoever thought of this dress design is a genius!

Then there are those bridesmaid dresses which are beyond hope. They are the ones in hideous colors, cheap shiny fabrics, or dreadfully outdated cuts. There is, however, one way to find a new use for the worst examples of wedding fashion: costume party. Just be sure that the bride who picked the dog of a dress will not be attending the same party!

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