Prom Dress: Ideas For Every Silhouette

Although high school prom is very popular in the United States, it actually originated from France. It's quite an important event in the life of teenagers and a good occasion, especially for girls, to put out their best evening dresses! But how to dress for a prom? Which model to choose according to the morphology? It does not matter whether you are tall, petite, round or skinny, each silhouette has a suitable dress cut. The editorial team therefore reveals its tips and models to find the ideal prom dress that will make you the queen of the evening!

Which prom, evening or cocktail dress to choose when you're little?

Everything that's small is cute ! For all the little starlets who are looking for the perfect cocktail dress, fashion seems to be on your side. Just take a quick glance at the e-shops full of various mini models. Bustier, skaters, wallet, bodycon or even 2 pieces… short dresses are your best allies. To structure them, do not hesitate to surround them and accessorize them. Flattering and timeless, the little dress gives the impression that the legs are a little longer, unlike long, fluid and bohemian evening dresses, emphasizing the small sizes even more. No need to give up long models. The only condition? Choose a fitted dress and marry it with your highest heels! Material side: silk, linen, cotton, tulles, sequins,fringes… the choice is yours!

Which ball gown for an O-shape?

For various objective or subjective reasons, not all of us are blessed to have a dream body. However, each figure has its own strengths to highlight. So no more loose and flared dresses! Instead of flattering the female body, they help to enlarge it and to multiply the shapes that we have. In other words, it is necessary to favor the models arriving below the knee with straps and a pretty neckline. The wrap dress thus enhances the round morphology, while following the movements of the curves. The straight, trapeze and long styles also make a great choice for fluctuating ladies.

What about the morphology in A?

How to dress for a prom when you have an A-shape? Widespread and super sexy, the latter is characterized by thin shoulders and rather prominent hips. If your body is reminiscent of Jennifer Lopez or Eva Mendez, the dresses that you should favor are strapless, fluid or even trapeze models, which will put your shapes forward. On the other hand, tight dresses with large prints, generally having a tendency to unbalance the silhouette, are to be banned. To accentuate the slim waist, do not hesitate to adopt a belted model or cut under the bust.

What prom or evening dress when you're slender?

Do you have a model silhouette? Congratulations! Any prom dress will do for you! Long, mini, tight or skater … your length is highlighted without too much effort. However, avoid models that are too straight and loose. Although they are comfortable to wear, on a slim figure, they give the impression of resembling a potato sack. To emphasize the smoothness of the legs, prefer short or slit cocktail dresses. On the other hand, bet on long silk models with a plunging neckline or open back, when you want to enhance the upper body.

Which prom dress to choose when you're muscular?

The piece of clothing that best fits the muscular body is undoubtedly the evening dress! We therefore choose a model combining elegance and relaxation. Bandage-effect bodycon dress, 2-piece dress, long backless dress, mini and airy dress … the world of fashion allows all the daring when you are well sculpted. We still remain cautious. Short models should be avoided when you have overly muscular thighs. Ditto for the shoulders. In this case, the dress with wide straps or sleeves is welcome!

Prom, evening or cocktail dress for a big bust

If you dream of a magical prom evening, you also dream of a made-to-measure dress! But which model to choose to enhance the thin waist and the large breast, or the hourglass body shape? Long or short? A-line or skater cut? Plunging neckline, wrap-over or perhaps bustier? In fact, it all depends on your own desires! If you don't want to emphasize the size of your breasts, swap the plunging neckline for a high neck or a halter top. Forget about embroidery, ruffles and bright hues, usually giving more volume to the chest. As for the thin straps, they offer very little support and are therefore also to be avoided.

What cocktail dress when you're skinny?

The major advantage of being thin is that you can easily find a prom or evening dress in stores. However, there are a few small rules to follow to enhance the skinny silhouette. The first lies in the choice of a slightly larger room. Draped, skater, fringed and velvet dresses are among the most suitable models to become the queen of the prom or the evening. Color side: black or fluorescent shades, it's up to you! As for the models that are not recommended, these are dresses that are too tight, which will accentuate your skinny figure.