Heavy metal at prom? Headbanging to some Slayer or Anthrax? I don't know what they listen to at prom these days but anything is possible. The focus today is not on heavy metal music but the trend of metallics and how they pair with the latest styles of gowns. There are a few styles which exclude sequins, crystals, and metallic accents but if you look around, you're going to see metallic bling in most everything this year.
Oh I hear some of you groaning, "agh Prom! Give it a rest! I'm going to catch a movie instead!" True, there are naysayers about prom. It is overrated, cliche, a waste of money, etc, etc, however I'll put in my two cents because that's what we adults do, isn't it? Young adults, I can appreciate that you probably hear many suggestions about many things daily therefore if you prefer not to read my view, please proceed to the next paragraph. The readers digest version is this: I'm a mother of 3 and have worn fancy dresses per my selection on 2 occasions: Prom and my wedding day. There are not many opportunities to get decked out and glamourous as an adult (we will be addressing this topic in the near future). If you have the chance to get dressed up, wear something amazing, and feel like a rockstar, queen, what have you then take the limited time only experience and make the most of it!
Ok! Back to prom gowns! It is overwhelming the variety of styles, fabrics, and colors for prom gowns, like wedding dresses it would be difficult to narrow down and find the "one" dress for one of the biggest nights your high school career! After spending a considerable amount of time browsing the multitude of dresses this season and day dreaming about my dress selection I've decided my favorite style is a beautiful blend of tulle and metallic accents via sequins, like this fabulous get-up right here! I love hot pink! It's a powerful, poppy, and very fashionable color. The sequin bodice with crystal accents is stunning yet playful. Altogether the style is glamourous with a splash of fun!
Since the dress is so dazzling I could take it easy on the jewelry...or go all out, because this may be my last chance to reflect disco lights off of my clothing and accessories. Just a note if you're still looking for jewelry, Kohls has some amazing clearance costume jewelry. I bought a pair of beautiful dangly rhinestone drop earrings for under $5. I am clueless what to do with them except perhaps blind my coworkers with their sparkly brilliance. If you want to go all out and shine bright like a diamond, hit their clearance section first!
And of course let us not forget the corsage.This is the defining piece to your outfit for prom night. The perfect match for my dress would be this gorgeous jeweled bracelet with opalescent leaves, silver beading, and orchids.
I suppose we *could* forgo the prom corsage...wait..what am I saying?! Did my fingers really just type out that ridiculous idea?! Prom just isn't the same without a custom-made corsage to finsh out your well planned ensemble. Let me reiterate...PROM IS NOT PROM WITHOUT THE CORSAGE!
Go to the ones you trust for your corsage needs, in other words, Gillespie Florists. Our selection of accessories is phenomenal and our designers are not to be trifled with. We will complete your look for one of the most memorable evenings in your lifetime. Because believe or not, people remember their prom night. Almost 20 years later I still remember mine, and recently was re-introduced to one of my high school friends parents as "she was my prom date in high school". Yes, prom can have a lasting impression on your life. Go now, get the "this dress was meant especially for me" dress and the "we will make this just for you" corsage and make prom night one you'll always remember.
Click below to browse a few of our corsages for ideas on what we can do for you!
