Have a prom coming up this year? If so, you’re in luck. 2014’s top trends are feminine, fun, and flattering to every figure.
Trend #1: Lace – You’ll find several styles of lace-covered dresses from every designer this year. Why? Lace imbues every gown with femininity. An added bonus? Lace can conceal any not-so-great areas while showing off assets, as this elegant floral-lace gown shows:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-11127
Today’s lace isn’t fussy or old fashioned. In fact, sometimes it’s downright dramatic, like this mermaid style with its gorgeous bodice of beaded lace overlay covered in crystals, sequins, and colored stones:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/black-and-white-mac-duggal-dress-81901
And lace can be beautiful all on its own. Just look at the delicate leaves and flowers of the lace on this strapless gown. The silver sequins underlay makes the lace, the dress and the lucky wearer softly shimmer:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-1112
Stunning beadwork adorns many lace dresses, while others incorporate the next hot trend…
Trend #2: Cut-outs – Fun and funky cut-outs rock the runways, and will do the same on the dance floor. Their secret? Showing just enough skin to be alluring. Many cut-out dresses are made of jersey, which skims your curves and moves with you while dancing. Cut-outs can be edgy, elegant or daring, as you can see from these three wildly different gowns.
The strategically placed geometric cut-outs on this artsy dress emphasize all the right curves:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-4313
This stunner’s diagonal cut-outs emphasize a small waist (or create the illusion of one). Sequins ensure sparkle, and the open back gives it a bit of daring:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/faviana-dress-7331
Who says you need to stick with just one trend? The lace on this jersey gown gives it a feminine touch, cut-outs make it modern, and the strapless bustier look will never go out of style:
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/faviana-dress-7331
Trend #3: Flowing Chiffon – Everyone looks beautiful in chiffon. Floaty, flowing skirts flatter every body type, and the gowns often come in a rainbow of colors to highlight every complexion. Beautifully beaded bodices and empire waists are a popular and romantic look, as are strapless styles like this pretty, feminine dress with sweetheart neckline, beaded belt and diagonal accents (hint: diagonal lines are super slimming!).
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-1923
Another strapless style, this gown has it all: a stone-encrusted bodice that gleams under the lights, a full swishy chiffon skirt, and saturated colors that really pop (and there are 16 colors to choose from!)
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-1539
Ivory chiffon is shirred across the bodice of this elegant gown, the better to show off the emerald and turquoise beaded collar and belt. A true princess look!
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-21272
The flowing white chiffon, deep keyhole neckline, and classic style of the beadwork makes this gown suitable for a “Greek goddess” (or anyone who wants to look like one)
Link:http://www.terrycosta.com/sherri-hill-dress-11086
Yes, you can channel your inner goddess or princess in a chiffon gown, rock the house with cut-outs, make any dress more feminine with lace, or combine one or more trends to truly express your personality. And lucky you, because whichever top trend of 2014 you choose, you’re sure to find a gown that will make you feel beautiful at this year’s prom.
By: Terry Costa
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