I love prom. In fact, I love the run up to prom more than prom itself. There's nothing quite like the rush of trying on hundreds of dresses before the feeling of infatuation when you find the perfect one; choosing the perfect heels and accessories, deciding how to wear your hair and make-up and spending way too much money are all part of becoming a woman and ensuring the perfect prom experience.
Of course, I don't have a prom to go to this year but I couldn't resist putting together a few looks that I would have considered rocking if I did have one to attend.
To me, a classic prom dress is either a floaty maxi or a short poofy number. Zara has some beautiful maxis at the moment; this blue one can be dressed up for prom and then worn with flats on a Summer's evening, because let's be honest if you can get more than one wear out of your prom dress then everyone's winning. This tfnc London dress is pretty swanky and fit for a masked ball; paired with black and gold accessories it would be a perfectly elegant number for prom.
1. Draping Faux Pearl Head Crown - ASOS, £12 // 2. Cut-Out Open Arm Cuff - Topshop, £8.50 // 3. Steve Madden Coral Heeled Sandals - ASOS, £69 // 4. Long Dress With Low Back - Zara, £49.99 // 5. Side Bar Clutch Bag - Topshop, £38 // 6. Peach Melba Nail Polish - Urban Outfitters, £6 // 7. Lips in "Charmed" - Topshop, £8 //
8. Lips in "Trigger" - Topshop, £8 // 9. Sequinned Nail Effect in "Black" - Barry M, £3.99 // 10. 4-Pack Braclets - H&M, £3.99 // 11. 10-Pack Rings - H&M, £2.99 // 12. Heiress Heeled Sandals - ASOS, £45 // 13. Lila Bandeau Prom Dress - tfnc London, £55 // 14. Long Earrings - H&M - £7.99 // 15. Box Minaudiere - Zara, £59.99
If you don't like to follow the crowd and wanted to sport something a little unconventional but equally ladylike this year, try a matching skirt and top or a wide-legged jumpsuit. Topshop always has great co-ords and this orange number is fabulously chic and will certainly make a statement. Jumpsuits are also a great alternative, this one falls just like an empire waisted gown but will ensure you don't have any Marilyn moments; teamed with classic black accessories it's sure to be a hit.
1. Aquarium Nail Effects in "Mediterranean" - Barry M, £3.99 // 2. Lace Trim Ankle Socks - ASOS, £4 // 3. Playback Pointed Heels - ASOS, £30 // 4. Textured Crop Top - Topshop, £32 // 5. Textured Midi Skirt - Topshop, £45 // 6. Clean Tile Stretch Bracelet - Accessorize, £12 // 7. Suede and Chain Wrapped Cord Bangle - Accessorize, £7 // 8. Luxe Riad Stretch Bracelet Pack - Accessorize, £10 // 9. Diamante Box - Zara, £39.99//
10. Cross Back Jumpsuit - Topshop, £40 // 11. Oversized Bow Headband - ASOS, £6 // 12. Cutting Edge Cuff - Forever21, £4.50 // 13. Simple Sophisticate Pendant Necklace - Forever21, £2.40 // 14. Peep Toe Platforms - Forever21, £27.90 // 15. Envelope Purse with Metal Bar - ASOS, £10 // 16. Lip Paint in "Dolly Pink" - Barry M, £4.49
If you're one of those girls that just has to wear pink to prom, then these dresses are a modern twist on a classic "princess" dress. I have fallen in love with this pearl clutch, it's a perfectly glam accessory to any outfit. Nude heels and dainty jewellery help keep the look sophisticated and classy; no one wants to look like a blancmange on prom night!
1. Short Dress - H&M, £9.99 // 2. Doublerow Faux Pearl Choker - ASOS, £6 // 3. Nails in "Adrenalin" - Topshop, £6 // 4. Cheryl Pearl Crystal Clutch - Oasis, £55 // 5. Filigree Cuff Bracelet - ASOS, £6 // 6. Pink Ribbon Trim Ankle Socks - Topshop, £3.50 // 7. Grizzly Studded Court Shoes - Topshop, £30 //
8. Mini Messenger Bag - Zara, £19.99 // 9. Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in "111" - Rimmell, £5.49 // 10. Coral Prom Dress - Miss Selfridge, £55 // 11. Pink Cats Eye Ring - Topshop, £7.50 // 12. White Stone Bracelet - Topshop, £8.50 // 13. Iconic Platform Pumps - Forever21, £24.90
For those who want to stand out from the crowd of pretty dresses, risqué colours and sequins are the way forward. This sequinned Motel piece looks like it would be more at home at a celebrity bash than a prom, but you can bet no one else will have a dress like it. Accessories can be kept to a minimum as the dress speaks for itself. Wearing a canary yellow dress to your prom would be a sure fire way to catch peoples attention, especially when matched with an array of other bold colours. This Accessorize clutch is a great dupe for the floral Burberry clutch. and can be mirrored with some cute floral hair accessories.
1. 10-Pack Rings - H&M, £2.99 // 2.Vintage Style Snake Ring - ASOS, £8 // 3. Gabby Dress by Motel - Topshop, £58 // 4. Patent Satin Trim Hardcase Clutch - Accessorize, £32 // 5. Suedette Open Toe Heels - New Look, £24.99 // 6. Lip-Stix in "Purple Pleasure" - Models Own, £5 //
7. Pack of 8 Carnation Hair Clips - ASOS, £8 // 8. Nails in "War Paint" - Topshop, £5 // 9. Kazumi Suede High Heeled Sandals - MissGuided, £24.99 // 10. Deep V Scuba Skater Dress - Topshop, £45 // 11. Lips in "The Damned" - Topshop, £8 // 12. Semi Precious Circle Doloma Ring - ASOS, £48 // 13. Daisy Cutout Across Body - Accessorize, £19
Don't forget to check out my giveaway, ending next Friday!
KJ xo
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