Before purchasing that prom dress displayed in some store window, better check with the fashion experts on what styles are in and which ones are last season's. You wouldn't want to make the same fashion disasters that countless of celebrities have made on the red carpet on your prom night, would you? You can express yourself, be unique and stylish on your prom night without committing these fashion blunders. The secret is to know your figure and pick a dress style that complements your body shape and size. Also, you can never go wrong with timeless pieces. Below are the top 10 dress styles and designs that have stood the test of time and evaded the austere criticisms of the red carpet fashion police.

Halter Gowns

Halter dresses are a favourite among women of all ages as well as celebrities. What's great about halter dresses is that they draw attention to the upper half of your body especially the neck, shoulders, and bust. Women with small bosoms often opt for low neckline halter dresses, often shirred, to create the illusion of a big bust by highlighting the cleavage area. See the olive-green halter dress we have to offer. It's a sexy sleeveless dress that is held up by the dress's cloth or a string knotted at the back of the neck. There are variations in style. Some halter dresses come in thick flat straps, others round, and others thin.
Whichever style you choose, halter dresses are very classy and will fit just about any figure. Moreover, you need not wear a necklace with a halter dress just some pair of dangling earrings will do the job.

Cocktail Dresses

If you want to keep everything simple and comfortable and don't want to wear a floor-length gown to prom night, try on a knee-length cocktail dress. Cocktail dresses are fun to wear. They can be worn on formal occasions but they're light, sophisticated, and very comfortable to wear. What's more is that you can play around with accessories. Mix and match your jewelry with a simple knee-length cocktail dress. Pearls and diamonds work well with classic black and white cocktail dresses. Metallic colors are also becoming a hit these days. They add brilliance and at the same time enough shadow to cover problem areas such as the hips and waist.
Short-length cocktail dresses are great for showing off nice slim legs too. Try on our cerulean blue cocktail dress. It's light, fun, and definitely sexy.

Corset "tube" dresses

A popular ladies' piece in the Renaissance, corsets are making a comeback in the fashion scene with a little twist. Corset "tube" dresses are as much a favourite among glamorous stars such as Keira Knightley, Renee Zellweger, and Nicole Kidman as halter dresses are. Strapless, these highlight the curves of the shoulder and elongate the neck. The simple lacework at the back of the bodice is also eye-catching and brings out the sexy allure of a partially exposed back. We have a lot of it in our collection and in different colors such as the baby-pink ballerina tube dress, cherry red ball gown, and the variations of the shimmer party dress.
Because you can adjust the ribbons of a corset "tube" dress at the back, these dresses fit very well. Dresses like these will work well for both muscular and slightly full-figured ladies. Athletic ladies look more soft and slender with these dresses especially light colored ones. Chubbier ladies, on the other hand, will look slimmer in darker corset tube gowns.
These dresses may come as one piece or as a separate bodice and skirt. The former is preferred by most ladies more.

Off-shoulder gowns

Flaunt that slender neck, shoulder, and that sexy clavicle with classic off-shoulder gowns. Off shoulder gowns will help you achieve that sexy sophistication that glamorous icons such as Julie Andrews and Angelina Jolie have without exposing too much of your cleavage and back. Also, skinny women can achieve a wider and more full-figured look with off-shoulder prom dresses, evening gowns, and cocktail dresses. By highlighting the expanse of the shoulder area, you are able to create the illusion of a wider torso and a narrower waist. You can accentuate beautiful shoulders with a light necklace whose stone falls snugly between your collar bones or a nice round brooch.

The Classic Black and White

Do you remember Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's? Her look is being revived in the fashion scene and the runway by countless talented designers. The classic black and white has 'sophistication' and 'elegance' written all over it. Whether it is a floor-length gown or a short cocktail dress, you cannot go wrong with the black and white classic. We've modified the classic black and white dress and added on some floral patterns in contrasting colors. (See prom dress # 1007).

Asymmetrical dresses with layered skirts

Look your chicest with gowns and dresses with asymmetrical cuts: a diagonal embroidery and one-strap dress like that of our classic black and white prom dress, a dress with its skirts' hems that are cut unevenly and more. The imbalance in the cuts creates a dramatic look. Coupled with uneven layers in the skirt, you get to achieve volume and depth as well that contributes to the dramatic effect.

The Empire Cut

Young girls often complain about an unattractive small bust. This can be remedied with an empire cut dress that draws attention to the breast area and creates the illusion of fuller and rounder breasts. Try checking out our variations on the shimmer party dress to have a better idea of how this style looks like. Empire cut gowns are highly recommended for skinny women who want to achieve a more full-figured look.

The Monochrome and the two-toned

Stylish and alluring, monochrome dresses are also very popular in the runway and red carpet and often make great wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and prom dresses. A variation of the monochrome is the two-toned gown/dress which makes use of two shades of the same color either in an alternating design or one on top of the other such as a light organza wraparound over the gown's skirt which is of a darker shade.

These are just some general descriptions of the trends in prom, evening, and wedding gowns that have stood the test of time. You can be safe by sticking to these prescribed styles and designs but you can also be creative and come up with an ingenious design of your own from a combination of the ones mentioned above. Just always remember that the important thing is that the dress you choose should fit you well.