Choosing the Proper Cocktail and Prom Dresses

For 2010, the focus is on style, cut and fabrics forThis spring the color palette is trending towards rich
formal attire. For homecoming dresses, cocktailand vibrant tones. Color like sunrise, a peachy, bright
dresses and that special prom dress, look for shinyorange and slate, a deep bluish grey are being
fabrics and simple styles. Fabrics such as taffeta,featured in many formal dress lines. Burgundy, bright
satin, organza and silk charmeuse are on all thegreens and vivid blues are being prominently seen in
runways. Iridescent finishes are also adding an extrathis spring’s prom dresses. Many designers
glow to many prom dresses in the display windowsare offering a single, simply styled homecoming or
of some prominent prom dress shops. The sameprom dress in a multitude of shades and tones within
styling seems to be holding true for the springthe same palette. One major prom planner relays
dresses, as many sample designer formal dresses inthat a recent event she planned had every gal in the
the fashion shows are following simple, straight lines,prom wearing the same style prom dresses in a
with lots of bare shoulders in glistening fabrics. Even,variety of hues from palest peach to chocolate
some of the glittering, silky knits are coming downbrown.
the runway this spring.