| bewildered when it comes to shopping for prom | | | | Halter, Golden Glamour, and Modest Prom Dresses |
| dresses? With all the types of formal gowns and | | | | The halter prom dress looks similar to a halter top at |
| dresses available, there are also many terms that | | | | the sleeves and then flows toward the knees. It is |
| describe the length, design, neckline, and style of a | | | | usually no longer than just below the knees and may |
| prom dress. You might feel overwhelmed when | | | | look similar to a high-low dress at the hemline. The |
| speaking with a sales clerk at a formal wear shop or | | | | golden glamour dress is usually shiny gold to appear |
| even while shopping online for prom dresses. Below | | | | like "Hollywood" style apparel. The modest prom |
| we've put together some helpful terms and | | | | dress is beautiful, simple, and modest. It covers |
| definitions to help you be an informed shopper for | | | | everything while still giving the wearer a touch of |
| prom dresses and other prom-related items of | | | | glamour and elegance. |
| women's interests. | | | | Types of Sleeves |
| Prom Dress Styles | | | | Cap sleeves are short and cover only the upper arms |
| Some of the prom dress styles you might see include | | | | and shoulders. Juliet sleeves are puffy at the |
| the ball gown, A-line (princess), sheath, lace-covered, | | | | shoulders and taper all the way to the wrist. Some |
| high-low, baby doll, chiffon, one-shoulder, empire, | | | | sleeves start below the shoulders or appear to "hang |
| golden glamour, modest, and halter. | | | | off" the shoulders. Also, spaghetti straps are thin |
| Ballroom Gowns and A-Line Prom Dresses | | | | straps with no sleeves. |
| A ballroom gown has a very large skirt that billows | | | | Necklines |
| out from the waist to the mid-calf or ankles. It might | | | | Necklines are also important when choosing a prom |
| have a fitted waist and top or a corset type top. | | | | dress. The empire neckline scoops out and then |
| The A-line or princess dress flares out to the hemline | | | | connects with a very high waistline. A sweetheart |
| and is narrow near the waist. It forms an "a" shape | | | | neckline looks like the top of a heart. A jewel |
| as it fits to your body from top to bottom. | | | | neckline is simple and round, located just above the |
| High-Low, Lace-Covered, and Chiffon Prom Dresses | | | | collarbone. The boat neckline (Bandeau) comes |
| The high-low dress zigzags vertically at the hemline | | | | around to each collarbone, similar to a sailor's suit. |
| so it is short in some spots and long in others. The | | | | Other Prom Terms to Know |
| sheath prom dress is one that clings to the body and | | | | There are also handbags, or small purses, and |
| hides nothing concerning your figure. The | | | | clutches that can match your prom dress. Clutches |
| lace-covered dress can be a satin or satin-like material | | | | are small hand-held bags with no straps. Shawls and |
| underneath with lace as a top layer. Chiffon dresses | | | | wraps are not jackets but fit around your shoulders |
| look similar to a fancy night robe worn by the | | | | loosely. You can wear them when outdoors during |
| women of Rome or Greece. With a high empire | | | | cold weather and easily remove them for dancing. A |
| waist, the dress is long and flows from the hips | | | | tiara is a princess-type hairpiece than can be worn |
| down to the ankles. It is great for almost any figure. | | | | with your hair up or down. There are elbow gloves |
| Baby Doll, One-Shoulder, and Sleeveless Gowns | | | | and wrist gloves. Elbow gloves reach to your elbow, |
| The baby doll prom dress is typically very short and | | | | covering the bottom part of your arm while wrist |
| cute. It usually fits at the top and flows at the | | | | gloves only cover the hands. |
| bottom with a high waistline in between. Baby doll | | | | Before shopping for a prom dress, know what styles |
| dresses usually come with a tied ribbon or belt | | | | and accessories you are looking for so you can save |
| around the stomach area to give the "baby dress" | | | | time. Also, go online to view all the different styles |
| look. One-shoulder prom dresses have only one | | | | available. You can even find great deals online on |
| shoulder strap, of course, with the other side being | | | | prom dresses by designers such as Mori Lee, Jovani, |
| sleeveless. These are usually long and elegant gowns. | | | | Clarisse, Niteline, Dave and Johny, Paris, Riva and |
| There are also completely strapless formal gowns | | | | Alyce Designs. There are often beautiful dresses |
| and prom dresses. These can be worn with or | | | | online for the prom, homecoming, and other formal |
| without a jacket or wrap. | | | | events that a local formal wear shop might not offer. |