Dear Fashion Girl,
Our prom theme is the 20s - how can I go to Prom without dressing as if I had a costume???
Before the theme I wanted to wear a blue-green dress. HELP!!
-Ana
Dear Ana,
The 1920s was a very glamorous era! The economy was booming (this was right before the stock market crash that launched the Great Depression) and people were generally happy, so the fashions of the time reflected that.
You can definitely look stylish without looking like you rented a costume, especially since so many designers draw inspiration from the 20s. Look for dropped waists, beading, tiers and layers, and fringe. Skip anything voluminous - eveningwear in the 20s fell straight, lightly skimming over the body but not clinging too tightly to curves, like the dress Natalie Portman is wearing here. For accessories, T-strap heels are a must. And don't forget to add long strands of pearls around your neck! Have a great Prom and don't forget to send us pics! --Angel
Here are a few dress examples to inspire you:
Jessica McClintock Dress ($78): Rosettes were huge in the 20s and lots of women pinned them on the shoulders or at their waist.
Sean Collection Sequin Corkscrew Hem Cocktail Dress ($266): The beading is so 20s and the corkscrew hem is a gorgeous interpretation of 1920s fringe.
Mary L Couture Shirred Charmeuse Gown ($278): This dress has everything you need to look like a 1920s socialite - a dropped waist, jewels and beading, and a drapey V-neck.
What Goes Around Comes Around 'Celeste' Dress ($488): 20s art deco is a major inspiration for fashion and this dress has it! Plus fringe at the bottom and the requisite beading!
Got a style dilemma? Fashion Girl can rescue you - just email her at FashionGirl@fidm.com!
Our prom theme is asian and colors red gold and black wat type of dress should i wear?
Posted by: Lakydrian | March 26, 2008 at 05:50 PM
I have almost a little less than a month for prom and I'm not sure if i want to go because I'm pregnant if i decide to go what dress would be my best option to wear?
Posted by: Alicia | April 06, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Hi Alicia -
The dress you choose will really depend on your body, but I would suggest a babydoll style or an empire waist. If you're further along in your pregnancy, you may want to look for a plus size dress. Check out what I found for you:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=300010&CategoryID=35707&LinkType=EverGreen
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2976180/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1
What matters most is that you're comfortable, so you may have to try several dresses on to get the fit that's just right.
Have a wonderful Prom and good luck!
Posted by: Miss Angel | April 16, 2008 at 11:49 AM
They won't help you when you're down
Love's on your list of things to do
To bring your good luck back to you
And if you think that everything's unfair
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