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To Bare or Not to Bare…Those Shoulders

When it comes to prom gowns, or any formal occasional outfit for the matter, every little detail counts. You will want to look your best during the fancy event. You do not want to stick out like a sore thumb, looking underdressed or overdressed. The worst case scenario is that you come out of your car wearing the ultimate fashion faux pas, and this is something we all want to avoid.

For the past decade, strapless gowns have become the foremost style of prom fashion. Once deemed as scandalous and inappropriate because it bared the entire neckline, arm and shoulder area. Tube-top gowns or varying designs have become the norm, to the point that the addition of straps and sleeves is now classified as edgy, perhaps even unconventional. Wearing a wide-strapped gown to your prom can be a hit or a miss depending on how you wear it. Here are a few tips to make sure you get a more positive turnout.

Looking good has to do with dressing in an outfit that fits your body type perfectly. The reason why strapless prom gowns have become so popular is because they look good no matter what shape your body is. Depending on the cut and style of the entire dress, a bare-necked ensemble can flatter the athletic builds, the full-figured, the petite and the statuesque. The same cannot be said for prom dresses that offer more ’support.’

The trick is to look well-proportioned. Halter tops work well with women that have broad shoulders as the V-shape of the front draws attention away from the shoulders and more toward the center of the body. Spaghetti straps, on the other hand, flatter those with narrow shoulders as they bring attention to the area just below the neck. Off shoulder prom gowns accentuate the collarbone and makes the bare shoulders look soft and delicate. Asymmetric necklines or prom dresses with one elegant strap are edgy looks that are best pulled off by those with lean or toned builds.

Glittering embellishments such as beads, crystals and rhinestones can steer attention right to the parts that you want people to see. Elaborate designs on the bust area of your single-strapped prom gown or a chunky rhinestone inset at the center of your halter dress can work to make this design idea happen.

Tony Bowls provides a wide selection of prom gowns in varying degrees of shoulder baring. Look around at TonyBowls.com and find the perfect dress to wear to your prom.

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Spice Up The Dance Floor With Frills And Layers

Are you looking to stand out at your prom? Long textured gowns with fabric frills or layers are the perfect style for girls who want to make a statement. Fun, flirty and effortlessly quirky, textured prom dresses are poised to be the avant-garde hit for this year’s prom season.

You can rock the dance floor in a flamenco dress-inspired gown. A long formal gown with a slinky, form-fitting bodice and several folded layers trailing down the bottom is the perfect formula for creating a stunning silhouette. The cut and style flatters girls with boyishly slender or athletic builds, providing fuller curves and making them look more feminine. A belt accent cinches the waist, making the body look even more alluring.

If you are on the petite side, you may want to choose more carefully when it comes to textured gowns. Too many frills and long, layered skirt areas can overpower your pretty pixie build and make you look smaller. If you wish to wear a textured prom dress, opt for a cocktail dress with an empire cut, where the fabric below runs in vertical rather than horizontal folds. Not only will the dress elongate your body; the cut also allows the fabric to move freely as you dance. Petite girls can still dress up in horizontally layered prom dresses, so long as the outfit is short and the folds are closely layered on top of each other.

Prints and patterns are this year’s prevailing prom trend. Even textured gowns are not exempt from this vogue. Long, layered prom gowns made from a shimmery line print gives off a cool, punk-inspired vibe, perfect for those with a flair for going against the grain of the teen status quo. Body hugging bandage gowns that show off glittering silver beading around the bodice, on the other hand, ooze with sex appeal. You are bound to make a few jaws drop as you slink across the dance hall in a beautifully designed textured gown.

Esteemed fashion designer Tony Bowls presents a number of frilly designs in his collection. Tony Bowls Le Gala is composed of prom gowns in vividly colored, gorgeous formal sheaths. Tony Bowls Shorts also provides a few fun, flirty layered outfits for girls who want to shake up the dance floor. Visit TonyBowls.com for the complete Tony Bowls prom dress collection and for information on where to find your chosen prom dress design.

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