Ask Fashion Girl - Prom Edition

Dear Fashion Girl,

Our Prom theme is Moulin Rouge.  What kind of style should I wear?

-Ileana

Dear Ileana,

You are going to have so much fun - that theme is awesome!  It's best to understand a little bit about the Moulin Rouge to know what you'll need to wear. The Moulin Rouge is a centuries-old, traditional French cabaret theater where tourists can catch a music/dance entertainment show when visiting Montmarte, a district in Paris.  The decor is turn-of-the-century French romance - lots of red, black, and other rich colors. V. dramatic! Think full skirts, bold colors, long dresses, tiers of ruffles, and long black gloves. Basically, you want a showstopping dress that'll get you noticed! 

To get inspired, you should absolutely check out the FIDM Debut 2008 Fashion Show, which had a can can theme this year!  Click here to watch. And here are some dress styles to inspire you:

Here's a very can can-influenced look from Windsor.  It's very dramatic with a corset-like top, a jaw-dropping slit, and a beaded bodice.
London Dress, Windsor, $400

This dress from Jessica McClintock screams French romance!  The lacy, black bodice is such an expressive contrast to the silky tiers of pale blue ruffles.
Style # 53136, Jessica McClintock, $300

This dress is heavily-influenced by the cabaret - it's got a rich, vibrant red hue and tons of cascading ruffles that are shorter in the front and exquisitely long in the back.
Style # T-12597, Anna Scott, $358

I hope you find what you're looking for!  Have an amazing Prom and don't forget to send us pictures!  --Angel

Comments

[Jen]

I have short hair (i sent a picture so you have an idea) I don't know how to do my hair for prom (my b/f's prom actually), my mom suggested hair extentions but i don't think that's very.. ME. I want to make it look very cool, something weird but nice? or just cute.. well i guess i don't know... but i do want it to look nice (and crazy xD)! please help me!!!
Also, what are your thoughts on hair extentions?

thank you!
I love the site, i got my prom shoes last year after i saw them on this website, the purple t-strap heels from chinesse laundry.

[Miss Angel]

Hey Jen -

We did an "Ask Fashion Girl" post especially for girls like you with short hair! Click here to check it out:
http://www.promadvice.com/my_weblog/2008/04/ask-fashion-gir.html

Thanks for writing!

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