Prom Dresses for Wedding Party

It looks like Taylor Swift has it all going for her, even her awards ceremony gowns. This southern belle has seen her wardrobe get as big as her career as she has been on the best dressed list ever since her first nomination. Her style is completely girl-next-door when she goes around town, simply classic for more formal events, and stunningly girly for those occasions where she needs to really dress up. In fact, she’s like the prom queen of awards shows.

For her appearance in The Late Show with David Letterman, Taylor wore this bright, sunny yellow dress with red Mary Janes.

Envious of her style, are you? Well, you can recreate this look that would be perfect for an afternoon or morning wedding party in the garden or at the beach. A yellow sundress with a full skirt would do you good and bring a little sunshine into your look. Try ones that look like the image below.

As for the shoes, you could look for red pumps like this one.

They stark contrast of colors between red and yellow actually doesn’t clash. In fact, the color combination is just perfect for day weddings outdoors. Matched with red lipstick, this ensemble will make you look as cute as a prom queen.

One thing you should know when considering your options for dresses is the purpose they are designed for. Different lengths and different colors are suitable for specific occasions. For example, pastel colored short or cocktail dresses are best for informal day events. Longer dresses of this range colors are for informal evening gatherings. On the other hand, darker cocktail dresses are for semi-formal evening events while gowns of the darker hue are for formal and black tie social gatherings.

Weddings that are held in the evening can be compared to prom nights and galas. Dresses that resemble prom dresses can actually be used for weddings. If you are a teenager, then you could attend a wedding with just as much glamour as a sophisticated woman in her twenties. Some prom dresses are even prettier than their more mature counterparts.

What distinguishes prom dresses from women’s dresses are the fun yet elegant character of the design. There are plenty of colors, jewels, textures, and designs to choose from. Furthermore, the quirky designs bring out the youthfulness of the wearer. They are stunningly eclectic and full of youthful exuberance.

If you’re a mature lady that wants to give prom dresses a try, then go for it! Bring back your youth, and look like a prom queen at a wedding party.

What could be more stunning than jewels? Why of course, jewel toned dresses! In fact, when you turn to red carpets, you will never run out of jewel toned dresses that will definitely be an inspiration for prom night, but enough of prom. You’re too old to be in one anyway. These days, you’re into weddings, so to hell with prom night. Bring your prom dress to a wedding. We assure you that you will be attending more weddings than proms in one lifetime, so wear your best for weddings.

One thing we suggest is channeling the prom queen in you for a friend’s wedding. No, you do not need to solicit for everyone’s vote for this. What you have to do is bring a little bit of youth to your dress. Heck, you can even wear a prom dress to the event. One way to bring that color of youth back to your life is through jewel toned dresses. You see it in the runway, you see it in the red carpet, and by all means, you will see it in prom pictures. It will always be there. It’s a classic range of colors that will make your daughters proud of what you wear. So take your cues from the red carpet. Try jewel toned dresses this year.

Mermaid dresses are long gowns characterized by a snug fit from the shoulders to the thigh. The rest of the gown flares down to the floor to emphasize the hourglass silhouette it creates. These dresses are normally floor length to maximize the visual illusion that the proportions provide, although there are some designers and clothing lines that use it for shorter dresses.

What makes this cut distinct is the flare at the bottom which resembles a mermaid’s tail. If you look at the the shape closely, you will see a silhouette resembling a mermaid’s torso and tail. Pretty sultry, right?

These dresses came into fashion in the 1960′s and were typically worn with long gloves during prom. So if you want to bring that retro vibe into your wedding party dress, choose one in a vibrant color. Further, this cut looks better when it shows off the chest, shoulders, and arms. Thus, strapless and sweetheart necklines work best with it. You can also accentuate the tiny waist it gives you by adding a striking detail such as a lace or stone belt or sequin embroidery like the one below.

This type of gown is suitable for ultra formal evening weddings, so don’t make the mistake of wearing it for afternoon or day weddings or weddings with a semi-formal dress code unless you want to outshine the bride.