Some important terms to know before purchasing prom dress

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Do you feel confused while shopping for prom dresses? With the variety of dresses and formal gowns, there are many associated terms like style, neckline, length and design. 

Prom dress style

Some of the common prom dress styles are A-line, lace-covered, chiffon, sheath, high-low, empire, modest, halter, baby doll, one-shoulder and golden glamour.

• A ball room gown has a large skirt from waist till the ankles.
• A-line or princess prom dress is narrow near the waist and forms “a” shape that fits on the body.
• The high-low gown is short in front and long at the back.
• The sheath dress is attached tightly to the body.
• The lace covered dress is made up of satin. Chiffon dress is similar to fancy night robe.
• High empire waist is a long dress that flows from hips down to the ankles.
• Baby doll prom dress is small and cute. It has a high waistline between the top and the bottom. They usually have belt or ribbon round the stomach that gives it a look of a baby.
• One shoulder dress has strap on only one shoulder. It is elegant long gown. There are some formal gowns that can be worn with or without jacket.
• The halter dress is like a halter top at the sleeves. It is no longer than the knees.
• The golden glamour dress is shiny with golden appearance like the Hollywood style.
• The modest dress is simple and beautiful.

Types of sleeves

This term is closely related to prom dresses. Some of the common types of sleeves are:-

• Juliet sleeves- puffy at the shoulder and tapers all the way tot the wrist
• Cap sleeves- short sleeves that cover only the shoulder and upper arm.
• Some sleeves just hang on the shoulders
• Spaghetti straps- thin straps with no sleeves

Variety of Necklines

Necklines also add up to the design and give an attractive look to prom dresses. Some of the good neckline designs are as follows:-

• Empire neckline- first scoops out and then connect with a waist line.
• Jewel neckline- simple round, located around the collarbone.
• Sweetheart neckline- looks like a heart.
• Boat neckline- it is similar to sailor suit. It comes around each collarbone.

Some other terms

There are various accessories that might be required with the prom dresses. Handbags, clutches, small purses, shawls and wraps, etc… are small important thing that augment the attraction. A tiara is hair-piece that helps to tie the hairs. Elbow and wrist gloves continue the list. 

All these accessories along with prom dresses can be purchased from online designers like Jovani, Mori Lee, and Faviana etc…  

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