Too casual for Prom?

[heartsarebound]

With Prom coming up in June, I have been searching endlessly for a dress however no luck. I know I didn't want a long dress because it's never been my style. Finally I came across a dress I liked and bought it on impulse because I really didn't want to keep shopping anymore heh. I do realize Prom dresses have changed alot! They're so much more flirty and fun now but do you think this dress is too casual? Didn't help when one my friends called it a 'skank dress'! Haha. I really do like it and I wanted something that I can still wear again after Prom but at the same time - I don't exactly want to stand out at Prom since I know alot of friends have floor gowns. I have been keeping my eyes open for other dresses but I don't want to waste more money at is is. Anyways here is my dress;

Heels;

Clutch;

I'm also getting my make-up done at MAC that day. Do you think that getting matching eye-shadow with a dress is too much? I mean people often say, hot pink E/S with a hot pink dress would be a fashion faux-pas. However does that really apply in all cases or would it be acceptable in some?

Thank you for your comments/opinions in advance

 

[Babylard]

with that purple dress, i would do a neutral eye to compliment the dress which is freaken hot. i think a silver eye would be freaken hot. this is the time to pull out virgin silver metal-X.

you know what, the smartest thing you could do for yourself and get a prom dress that you can/will wear for other occasions after prom. honestly, dare to differ. that dress is hot with silver accessories. purple is sooo in!

dare to differ. just because other girls are wearing the long full gowns, doesnt mean you have to. at my prom, i had a black and white floral halter top that cuts above the knees. i hate the long floor gowns myself. i wore silver accessories and i continue to wear the dress for special occasions.

i think your friend calls that dress a skank dress because of the boobage. it might be too low or the cup size is too small. maybe get the straps altered by mommy and bring it up so it hugs the boobs better. its not cool to dance and have a boob pop out or when boyfriend dips you and people get a free show lol i think if you get the straps shorted, it would fit better. the picture looks like your nipple is raelly close to the rim. i would be careful with that. sometimes the retailers dont make the boobage fit good enough :/

the shoes are cute, and the clutch is cute.

have fun at prom, i litterally raided the dessert buffet table. we were a pack of animals running over my poor principal... lol

 

[yahighness]

We're kind of on the same boat... I've been searching for my prom dress too and bought a short one when all my other friends want long gowns. But OMG, I LOOOOOVE that dress! It's cute and fun, and the silver accents top it off. Where did you get it?!

But for prom, most girls match their eyeshadow with their dress. I'm still debating if I wanna do that. But wouldn't it be awkward to have a purple dress with green eyeshadow or something? Idk tho lol.

 

[anjelik_dreamin]

I think that's fine for prom, but then I live in australia and we don't have prom. I actually think a smoky eye that's mainly silver but with a bit of deep purple would look cute! Ooor you could do a neutral eye and then do hot pink lips or something. Your gonna look great!

 

[heartsarebound]

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Originally Posted by Babylard with that purple dress, i would do a neutral eye to compliment the dress which is freaken hot. i think a silver eye would be freaken hot. this is the time to pull out virgin silver metal-X. you know what, the smartest thing you could do for yourself and get a prom dress that you can/will wear for other occasions after prom. honestly, dare to differ. that dress is hot with silver accessories. purple is sooo in! dare to differ. just because other girls are wearing the long full gowns, doesnt mean you have to. at my prom, i had a black and white floral halter top that cuts above the knees. i hate the long floor gowns myself. i wore silver accessories and i continue to wear the dress for special occasions. i think your friend calls that dress a skank dress because of the boobage. it might be too low or the cup size is too small. maybe get the straps altered by mommy and bring it up so it hugs the boobs better. its not cool to dance and have a boob pop out or when boyfriend dips you and people get a free show lol i think if you get the straps shorted, it would fit better. the picture looks like your nipple is raelly close to the rim. i would be careful with that. sometimes the retailers dont make the boobage fit good enough :/ the shoes are cute, and the clutch is cute. have fun at prom, i litterally raided the dessert buffet table. we were a pack of animals running over my poor principal... lol

Thanks for the quick and great advice

I definitely agree with getting a dress that I can keep on wearing in future occasions. Be more worth it! I am often a bit paranoid of being stood out but I think as long as I myself like the dress, that should be most important. Oh and good call with the boobage lol - it does feel a bit tighter at the chest. Fortunately my sisters boyfriends' mom is a tailor so I shall get it altered when I get a chance.

Thanks again! I can't wait for the food haha.

& your dress sounds super pretty? Any pix

- I love seeing prom pictures!

 

[Paramnesia]

Oh I love that dress it looks gorgeous, I don't think it looks to casual.

 

[heartsarebound]

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Originally Posted by yahighness We're kind of on the same boat... I've been searching for my prom dress too and bought a short one when all my other friends want long gowns. But OMG, I LOOOOOVE that dress! It's cute and fun, and the silver accents top it off. Where did you get it?! But for prom, most girls match their eyeshadow with their dress. I'm still debating if I wanna do that. But wouldn't it be awkward to have a purple dress with green eyeshadow or something? Idk tho lol.

Oo describe your dress, I'd love to hear/see about it

I got it from a store called Yaya & Co - it was $120 - pretty pricey but I suppose if I wear it many times after prom, it will be worth it!

I agree with the make-up! I do think it would be kinda awkward to have 2 non-matching colors for the dress vs. m/u. But for any color dress, we could always do a netural/smokey eye and I think it would look great!

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Originally Posted by anjelik_dreamin I think that's fine for prom, but then I live in australia and we don't have prom. I actually think a smoky eye that's mainly silver but with a bit of deep purple would look cute! Ooor you could do a neutral eye and then do hot pink lips or something. Your gonna look great!

Thanks for the input sweetie! I'm writing all these suggestions down

Oh no prom? Do you have something in place of it?

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Originally Posted by Paramnesia Oh I love that dress it looks gorgeous, I don't think it looks to casual.

Thanks lovely!

I'll be sticking with this dress!

 

[SparklingWaves]

I think your dress is adorable. I love purple & the silver accessories. There's only one thing that I would suggest. Do you have something to cover your shoulders at the prom? I find they really keep it cold in those places. Just have something you can take to keep from freezing or you can ask your date for their jacket too.

I hope you have a wonderful time.

 

[Paramnesia]

Oh great, the colour looks so great on you.
I also agree with neutral MU, really simple but glowing lol.

Now I wish I had a prom to go to lol.

 

[chocolategoddes]

it's a really cute dress. I would do a glam neutral look with a nice glowy fresh look.

I'M NOT GOING TO PROM CUZ I'M A REBEL.

 

[Babylard]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes it's a really cute dress. I would do a glam neutral look with a nice glowy fresh look. I'M NOT GOING TO PROM CUZ I'M A REBEL.

lool my sister isn't going either. prom isn't for everyone..

my dress was KINDA like this:

(picture from simple google search lol - all credits go to picture link...)

except the print was more floral and youthful looking and mine was more bushy as it flows down the thighs.. and mine was shorter i think. different details like strap color etc

sorry i dont have pics. i wasn't really into taking photos of myself (though i know some friends have them)

i loved my hair. you should try doing a nice updo. my mom did my hair in an updo with some curls and lots of tiny white flowers. i'd have to say my hair was the belle of the ball! or whatever the saying goes...

i think for your eye makeup, definitely do a silver-purple smokey-ish eye with a light pink lip. easy on the blush, winged liner, and lots of glitter!

i wouldnt bother with neutral eyes and bold lip because ur gonna eat/drink the lipstick away and i was having wayyy too much fun to ever reapply makeup lol just have a simple gloss in your clutch. that way u dont need to haul a mirror out

 

[Paramnesia]

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I'M NOT GOING TO PROM CUZ I'M A REBEL.

I never went to my year 12 formal, but that was because I didn't get along with many people from my school.

I could go to one of the many balls at uni but they're expensive and I don't have anybody to go with lol.

 

[urbanlilyfairy]

I think that dress is way cute for prom. Forget the haters ..Definetly smart to get a dress you will get more than 1 use out of ..I do think the silver eye or smokey would look great ..I would even try Heatherette trio the pink/purple one ..

Just have fun ..wear what you feel pretty and comfterable in. I match my e/s to my clothes a lot lol ...I don't care if i like it I wear it ...just dont go overboard where everything is in the same color liek jewelry, heels, bag lol ..

 

[SparklingWaves]

Sorry, I didn't see your last statements. In regard to m/up, you have many options. You can wear eye shadow shades of silver, grey, navy, charcoal, lilac, and plum. You could put the eye liner in navy, black, deep purple or brown black too. The lips can be in shades of wine, pink, neutral pink, burgundy, mauve, or even a blue red.

It's up to you in what features you want to play up more --the eyes or the lips.

 

[SparklingWaves]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes it's a really cute dress. I would do a glam neutral look with a nice glowy fresh look. I'M NOT GOING TO PROM CUZ I'M A REBEL.

Chocolategoddess, if you can, go.

I can give an unwanted speech or tell my sad personal experiences. Naw, no one wants to hear that.

Personally, I wish that I could with you.

I am not promising you a perfect time, but I think it's important to give it a try.

Hey, you could request my favorite dance song.

 

[anjelik_dreamin]

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Originally Posted by heartsarebound Oo describe your dress, I'd love to hear/see about it I got it from a store called Yaya & Co - it was $120 - pretty pricey but I suppose if I wear it many times after prom, it will be worth it! I agree with the make-up! I do think it would be kinda awkward to have 2 non-matching colors for the dress vs. m/u. But for any color dress, we could always do a netural/smokey eye and I think it would look great! Thanks for the input sweetie! I'm writing all these suggestions down Oh no prom? Do you have something in place of it? Thanks lovely! I'll be sticking with this dress!

We have a debutante ball in our second last year, but only 60 people can do that, and then in our last year we have a formal/graduation dinner. It's pretty lame.

 

[gigglegirl]

from what i remember of prom magazines even when i graduated, there were shorter dresses. i think that dress would totally work, i like it!!

For eyeshadow I would probably do a dark purpley smokey eye.

Have fun and just rock it! Yeah many girls may have long gowns but honestly thats not a "requirement". And if people make comments just ignore them and hold your head up high.

Have fun!!!

 

[gigglegirl]

oh and i wanted to add. you could do some nice highlighting of your skin (what is it called décolletage) with something like the loose beauty powders (if you had picked one up)

 

[glam8babe]

i think thats a gorgeous dress for a prom!! when i had my prom about 2 year ago i wore a long dress but lots of girls did wear the style of your dress too... not everybody wears the same so dont worry about it! and those shoes and the clutch are soo cute, but i would keep jewelry to a minimum as theres alot of detail on the dress and jewels on the shoes etc. maybe a bracelet and some earrings?
hope you have an amazing prom

and make sure you post photos of your big day here!

 

[yahighness]

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Originally Posted by heartsarebound Oo describe your dress, I'd love to hear/see about it I got it from a store called Yaya & Co - it was $120 - pretty pricey but I suppose if I wear it many times after prom, it will be worth it! I agree with the make-up! I do think it would be kinda awkward to have 2 non-matching colors for the dress vs. m/u. But for any color dress, we could always do a netural/smokey eye and I think it would look great!

My dress is exactly the same except it's royal blue. I was originally gonna go with the above color but I liked the blue one better on me. I'm still unsure of what kind of shoe to wear --strappy, closed, peep? But I think I'm gonna go with either a smoky eye or a neutral like you said. I definitely don't wanna go overboard! (Pictures courtesy of cache.com)