As a Form 5 student (still not used to this btw!), naturally one of the first things you think of is 'O' Levels. But also on the list is... fantasizing about PROM! It's still months away, but a girl can dream, right?
I think picking the perfect prom dress is SO important! It depresses me to see girls who attend prom in dresses that aren't very pretty, because it's a milestone memory and you want to remember yourself looking your best.
I've decided I want a short dress. Because:
a.) I believe I have nice legs that I wanna show off. Haha!
b.) In my honest opinion, long dresses (especially with full skirts) are a bit over-the-top. Not that they aren't nice, but it's prom, not your wedding day, and
c.) They look younger, sweeter and flirtier. All perfect traits for prom!
But it also shouldn't be too short la. Anything slutty is out of question so it should be a respectable length, like above the knee. I want a big, poofy skirt! It's fun, yet formal, while fitted skirts look older, more casual and clubby. Striking the perfect balance is hard.
So happy I'm thin so I can carry off A-line, bubble and tiered skirts without worrying! :D
I think picking the perfect prom dress is SO important! It depresses me to see girls who attend prom in dresses that aren't very pretty, because it's a milestone memory and you want to remember yourself looking your best.
I've decided I want a short dress. Because:
a.) I believe I have nice legs that I wanna show off. Haha!
b.) In my honest opinion, long dresses (especially with full skirts) are a bit over-the-top. Not that they aren't nice, but it's prom, not your wedding day, and
c.) They look younger, sweeter and flirtier. All perfect traits for prom!
But it also shouldn't be too short la. Anything slutty is out of question so it should be a respectable length, like above the knee. I want a big, poofy skirt! It's fun, yet formal, while fitted skirts look older, more casual and clubby. Striking the perfect balance is hard.
So happy I'm thin so I can carry off A-line, bubble and tiered skirts without worrying! :D
My first thoughts were that I wanted a short pink (obviously) dress with a strapless satin bodice (the upper part) and a big, poofy tutu skirt! :D I mean, how cute is that?? And so me!
These were the dresses I initially found for fun on Google, all which were not exactly to my taste.
These were the dresses I initially found for fun on Google, all which were not exactly to my taste.
Lace embroidered bodice, cinced empire waist and tulle-overlayed full skirt in fuchsia.
Needs to be shorter, oh my! Like I said, I don't want a full length dress.
Frilly sweetheart neckline, ruched full bodice and tulle-overlayed full skirt in hot pink.
Too long again! Shorter bodice I guess. And this shade of pink is... pukey!
Strapless embroidered full bodice and A-line tutu skirt in peach.
Needs to be pinker, poofier and less plain! The bodice is fugly.
Which actually all just kinda reminds me of...
This.
But I swear I had no idea about this dress Megan Fox wore to the MTV Movie Awards! I just stumbled across it in my search. Oh my God, if only I looked even half that good in a dress.
And then I expanded my search to actual online stores that specialize in prom and occasion dresses. I soon realized I was naive in deciding on a dress design before even exploring all the options! We'll go by brand/website.
Starting with the most expensive! These are Flirt by Maggie Sottero (which makes to-die-for wedding gowns) from America. Super unattainable, don't even dream about it!
Strapless bodice, bows, cinched waist and bubble skirt in pink plaid.
Strapless sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and sequined A-line skirt in black and gold.
This next one is by Akira (never heard of it before in my life! And no, it's not the electronic appliances brand, lol!), originally found the picture at Prom Mafia.
Lacy sweetheart neckline, cinched waist and bubble skirt in pink and cream.
And via Prom Mafia, I also found Windsor, which specializes in formal dresses and has such gorgeous girly prom items!
Spaghetti strap ruched bodice, cinched empire waist and bubble skirt in white, pink and black.
Spaghetti strap fitted empire, cinched waist and A-line skirt in pink and black.
Strapless fitted bodice, full sequins and A-line skirt in black.
Spaghetti strap sequined empire, cinched waist, big bow and flouncy skirt in white.
Strapless fitted bodice, ribbon-cinched waste and sequined A-line skirt in black.
Sequined sweetheart neckline, cinched empire waist and ruched skirt in black and gold.
And last but not least for the dresses, an obvious website to visit is of course Forever 21!
Strapless fitted bodice, cinched bow waist and frilly A-line skirt in purple.
Strapless gathered bodice, cinched empire waist and pleated bubble skirt in red.
Frilly ruched halter, beaded empire waist and flouncy skirt in purple.
Fitted heartshape bodice, ribbon-cinched waist and A-line skirt in fuchsia.
Strapless ruched bodice, cinched waist and A-line tutu skirt in peach.
Ruched sweetheart bodice, cinched waist and bubble skirt in bronze.
Fitted strapless sweetheart bodice, embroidered cinched waist and tiered skirt in black.
Overall, considering dresses, price and convenience, I think Forever 21 stands out as the #1 possible place for prom dress shopping! Yay!
Now for the SHOES! Shoe-lovers, time to look here!
Shoes are so, so important because the right pair of gorgeous shoes can actually improve a plain or dull dress, or make a pretty one even nicer. Similarly, not-so-nice shoes paired with the most beautiful dress, would spoil the entire outfit.
Many make the mistake of picking shoes as an afterthought, but in reality, shoes can make or break an outfit.
Many make the mistake of picking shoes as an afterthought, but in reality, shoes can make or break an outfit.
I think black and silver are the most versatile. Wearing white shoes with a black dress just looks silly. And high, high skyscraper stiletto heels! You'll regret not wearing a classy pair of very high heels (or at least, I would), cause anything below 4 inches tends to look drab.
And high heels are proven to improve posture and the appearance of your legs too ;)
We'll start with Aldo, which has absolutely oh-my-effin-God smexy skyscraper stilettos! But they're soooo far outta my budget :( RM200+ a pair in Malaysia. Die first la! Their website is like SHOE PORN!!
Silver strappy stilettos.
Gold peeptoe slingback platform stilettos.
Silver strappy diamante stilettos.
Patent silver strappy platform sandals.
Black strappy t-bar diamante stilettos.
Slightly better but still not cheap are Forever 21 shoes. So pretty as well! A lot of girls, I notice, splurge on a dress and then spend about 2 cents on their shoes. Big mistake! And trust me, it shows. I think budgeting reasonable amounts for both is best.
Black patent bow peeptoe platform pumps.
Grey and silver strappy platform stilettos.
Metallic silver strappy peeptoe pumps.
Black sequined ankle-strap stiletto sandals.
Patent black strappy peeptoe platform stilettos.
Shimmery black bow peeptoe stiletto pumps.
Besides the perfect dress and Cinderella shoes...
Hair, makeup, hand bag and accessories are equally important too! A lot of the time, girls focus too much on the dress, then they turn up with a mismatched bag, ugly makeup and bad hair. How want to show face liddat?!?
Every little detail is important! You WILL be scrutinized in photos by everybody, how you looked WILL be remembered and you WILL want to have memories of looking beautiful.
Or at least... I will :) And I guess another thing you can tell from all this is that I really like girly looking stuff. Naturally! And that I just looove to fantasize :D
I secretly (not any more I guess!) wonder if guys fantasize about prom bajus too, but then again, they all bo pian what, can only wear tuxedos. How boring! Poor boys. Lol!
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