Hottest Colors for Prom Dresses 2009

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According to the Pantone Color Institute – “Palace Blue” is THE hot color of the Spring Season. So for all of you ladies who still haven’t decided on a color theme for this year’s prom – you may want to take the advice of the experts and check out shades of blue! Picking out the perfect blue can be difficult. If you go too far to the pastel side, you risk looking like a cheesy bridesmaid circa 1980 and if you go too far on the dark blue side, it may not photograph well, or may look more like a shade of black or dark purple.  When you’re bold enough to wear the color blue, you want everyone to know it ! So we’ve scoured some of our favorite designers to find the perfect blue prom dresses just for you! The designer prom gowns featured here are from Tony Bowls,  Jovani, and Sherri Hill – three of our FAVORITE designers of formal, prom, and quince gowns!

10 Tips for Plus Size Prom and Formal Dresses

Shopping for plus size prom and formal gowns are no longer a daunting task thanks to the internet. Online retailers and designers recognize that they must change their way of thinking and designing in order to accommodate the growing diverse needs of women. We’ve put together more tips on choosing the right plus size gown or prom dress.

 

Tip # 1
Dark, solid colors are slimming. Any plus size gal will recognize that black is the ultimate color to help in minimizing those curves. In addition to classic black, navy blue can also help to instantly provide the look of a slimmer physique.

Tip # 2
Princess seams. These are ideal for plus size wear because of their slimming design. Princess seams are those that curve in, on both sides, to form a very lazy ‘C’ stitch.

Tip # 3
Long sleeves help to minimize the appearance of full-figured arms or wrists. It happens to all of us. One day we wake up and our arms are no longer the tight shape that they once were, but that is what long sleeves are for. The length will minimize a plus size wrist or forearm and draw attention to any unwanted thickness in either area.

Tip # 4
Shorter dresses may show off plus size thighs or leg, so if you are self-conscious about your legs – keep this in mind.  But 3/4 length (also known as tea length) dresses coupled with the perfect shoes will draw the eye to the ankle and will decrease any signs of a plus size presence.

Tip # 5
Most plus size ladies want to wear baggy clothes, but this doesn’t hide anything. Always go for a more figure flattering approach. This doesn’t mean to wear tight clothes, but it does mean to wear something that accentuates the figure in good taste.

Tip # 6
If you have love handles, don’t wear extremely a snug prom or formal dress as this may make the bulge a little more obvious. Instead look for figure flattering cuts. This will hide any problem areas and maximize your sense of style.

Tip # 7
Do not wear clothes that are overly tight. This is simply bad taste. Enough said.

Tip # 8
A monochromatic look, meaning clothing that is all one color, can give the wearer a taller and more slim appearance. And, after all, what woman wouldn’t want either of those characteristics in an outfit? Consider a black figure flattering top with a black pant in soft material. For a special touch, add a trendy belt, but take a look at the new you with an instantly slimmer look.
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Tip # 9
A suntan will give a healthier and possibly even a slimming glow. A tan looks healthy and health is beautiful. Avoid the sun or a tanning bed, but check out a high quality self-tanning lotion instead.

Tip # 10
Control top pantyhose or a tummy control panty can help to eliminate belly bulge. Any woman, whether plus size or not, has a stomach. If you want to slim up your tummy area, either of these will help to minimize any bulge

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