Prom Theme: Arabian Nights

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With more High Schools opting for specific themes for Prom Night, searching for a theme prom dress can be challenging. Arabian Nights is likely to be a popular theme for Prom 2009. When thinking of looks for an Arabian Nights prom theme, you’ll really want to focus on dresses with shimmery fabrics  that are jewel tone in (golds, ruby reds, sapphire blue, deep purple). Sequins, beading and other adornments on your dress would also work well for an Arabian Nights prom theme.

We’ve found two dresses that would be perfect for an Arabian Nights prom theme – both are dark blue in color.

We selected the first dress from Edressmeprom.com (style # 3093), it comes from the designer Sherri Hill collection and retails for $440.00 It has a fitted strapless corset style top, with a sequin bow accent. With a high front slit that also accents the sequin lining.  Complete this look with gold bangle bracelets, strappy jewel embellished shoes and a sleek updo and you’ll look perfect!

Our next dress is from CBSLimited.com and their Xcite collection (style number 3602). It’s a little less expensive than the previous dress, reasonably priced at $290.00.  Personally, we prefer the Sherri Hill dress more – but if you’re on a budget, this one works as well.  The sweetheart neckline is accented with rhinestones, and the fitted bodice will show off all your curves. A silver strappy heel (with jewel embellishments) is the perfect compliment to this dress.

Tags: Designer Prom Dresses, Prom Themes 2009

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Asian Inspired Prom Theme

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When trying to decide on the perfect prom dress, sometimes the best place to start is with the theme of your look. We’ve already done a Marilyn Monroe inspired prom theme, as well as a goddess prom theme and Jennifer Lopez theme prom ensemble. We wanted to together something that was truly unique with todays installment of an Asian inspired prom theme.

A chenogasm is a body hugging one piece Chinese dress, it’s also known as a qipao – or in English, a Mandarin gown. Chenogasm can be very elegant – perfect for formal occassions, or they can be more casual, perfect for work. We found a beautiful chenogasm that would be the perfect dress for an asian inspired prom theme.  Available at GoodOrient.com, this dress is made of a fine brocade with a wave pattern. It is knee length, backless and sleeveless with a mandarin collar and butterfly collar, two side slits and an invisible zipper in the back.

To take your asian inspired prom theme one sep further – we’d suggesting wearing your hair in a chic bun/updo style and compliment it with an Asian hairclip.  We found this hairpin & earrings set also at GoodOrient.com

Finish this look off with a pair of gold and red strappy sandals and you’re good to go. The wonderful thing about this prom theme potential is that the company is overseas (they do ship to the U.S.), so chances are – NO ONE at your prom will be wearing this dress!

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Animal Print Prom Dresses: Zebra Print

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The animal print trend isn’t all together new to fashion. For the past two years or so, the industry has seen a rise in everything from zebra prints to giraffe prints. It was only a matter of time before this trend made it’s way to prom dress fashions!

Where everyone else may be ‘playing it safe’ by opting for solid colors, you can take a gamble and go for an animal print. We’ve found several options for you, some are solid prints and with others the print is more of an accent piece. Zebra print seems to be the more popular trend for Prom 2009, so we will focus on that.

• Available at Edressmeprom.com
• $338.00
• Strapless Zebra Print Prom Dress
• Sweetheart Neckline with an empire waist
• Mermaid style train with blue accent
• Charmeuse satin

• Available at FrenchNovelty.com
• $329.99
• Zebra print pleated cups on short ballgown with gathered tulle on waist and beaded waistband
• Colors: Black/white black/aqua black/yellow white/red
• Perfect dress for the Junior prom or Homecoming

• Available at FrenchNovelty.com
• $389.00
• Availble in sizes 2-28
• Zebra print bottom with black & hot pink bodice.

• Available at PromGirl.com
• $378.00
• Single strap evening gown
• Zebra print through out with elegant black satin train in the back

Of course these are just a small sampling of whats available to you. We’re going to make animal print prom gowns a weekly feature – so please be sure to check back soon!

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Things to consider when Designing your own Prom Dress

Not including graduation, the senior prom may be the single most memorable event in a teenager high school career. For young women, this is doubly true. She’s spent all year, if not longer planning for this one big day. From the shoes on her feet to the accessories in her hair, every little detail must be extensively planned and thought out.