Prom Dress Trends for 2012

Prom Dress Trends-What's hot for Prom 2012?

Who said you need to be a size 2 to look fabulous? Prom girls everywhere are embracing their curves. And so are their significant others! 

Check out these top 10 dress trends by world famous Sydney's Closet, formal wear for real women.

One: Glisten Up! Look for sequins to shine in every color of the rainbow on the dance floor. 

Two: Net Effect! Tulle takes over for the must-have look on any Cinderella ball gown.

Three: Ice Scream! Yummy shades of color in your favorite ice cream flavors from blueberry to mandarin

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Four: Cut it Short! No need to go to great lengths to be trendy. Wear a Prom dress above the knee! 

Five: Mirror, Mirror! Chunky glass stones and gems for a powerful reflection

Six: Jungle Fever! Animal prints go wild in colorful combinations sure to get you spotted 

Seven: Dangerous Curves! Show off your figure in a body-hugging design that flares below the knee. 

Eight: Make Waves! Ruffles add an oh-so now detail to the straps or skirt of any Prom dress.

Nine: White On! Why wait until you down the aisle to wear a white gown. 

Ten: Spotted! Large polka dots that burst with color and design in eye-catching hues.

Not sure which trend works best for your figure type. Check out Sydney's fit and flatter tips. 

Still not sure? Just ask!...the expert stylists at Sydney's Closet can help you find the gown that fits your personality and flatters your curves. Remember, it is best to always plan on alterations to get a perfect fit. Almost everyone needs a pinch or tuck on their Prom dress! The secret to looking slim starts with the shape wear.

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Prom Dress Trends for 2012

Blush Gown by Marchesa

Now that the Fashion Week is behind us, we can't wait to see what is in store for us when we head off to shop for our prom dress for the 2012 season. From the looks of it, my guess is we're going to be heading back to a more sophisticated look, dresses that take us back to the glamorous days of early Hollywood, where the men wore suits and the women wore gowns even during the day! That was glamour!



Nowadays, prom girls are lucky. No longer do they have to wait out for entire seasons to lapse before they start to see the up-to-the-minute trends for formal wear ranging from cocktail dresses to wedding gowns and everything in between, especially prom dresses! 

These days, with the universal use of newsfeeds, blogs and streaming videos, the savvy shopper learns of trends in an instant and doesn't want to wait until it reaches her price range. And retailers are quick to respond to the demand, by the time the runway collections are rolling out, the inspired-by ready to wear versions are also available, sometimes the same day!

So the fortunate prom girl can now purchase a runway style prom dress while it is still at the top of its game, not some months later as it was just a few short years ago when I was buying my first prom dress!

Here are some of the trends we look forward to trying out come prom season 2012.

The Peplum 

Taupe Peplum Gown by Badgley Mischka

Sometimes attributed to Victoria Beckham, the peplum is a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc. It was widely used in lace Victorian blouses with the waistline cinched tightly. 

The peplum style is a great prom dress style for girls who want to disguise a pouch, accentuate their hips and make their waistline look smaller.

Ball Gown by Jason Wu Spring 2012

The Ballgown
The ballgown is  back with a flourish. And that makes our day, since we never really felt quite grown up enough (or warm enough) in the short poufy baby dolly dresses of last year. We so enjoy all the luscious layers of fabric, I mean, if you like a little you are going to love a lot of this bubblegum pink color.

We love this version of the high-low trend that came into its own in 2010. It gives the wearer a flirty walk while keeping it formal. This style is great for women who want to show off their legs. 

Lace

Pink Gown with white lace by Oscar de la Renta

Pink charmeuse slip. White crochet lace. Expect to see lot of lacy overlays this spring!

Flowering Slip Dress by Betsey Johnson

Flowers

Not your mom's kitchen curtains, by far. Betsey Johnson has already brought us the cutesy bouquets from all your favorite crazy quilts, but this year she ups the ante with watercolor splashes of neon tones that say bold and confident, just like us!

Fairy Glitter my Monique L'huillier

Sequins

Oh how we love em. And this year we will have more choices than ever, don't be surprised when you find them on collars, belts, shoulders trim, hemlines. Sparkles will rule the dance floor this year!

Prom Dress 2012 by Sherri Hill

Prints

Patterns added to the fabric in production will add texture and vibrance to prom dresses this spring.

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