PROM DRESS TIPS
Knowing that you’ll be looking back at photos of your prom for a very long time– what you wear and how you look is crucial. Yes, many of us have already survived our proms, but some of us might have kids who we’d like to help look their and ALL of us have occasions where we want to look our best.
I asked Jeff Gautier, stylist to the stars who often does my hair & makeup for the Today Show, to give us some of his “best dressed” advice. Here’s what he had to say:
“Nothing is worse than seeing a person constantly tugging, lifting, adjusting, or trying to cover themselves up the whole night. You must be comfortable in what you’re wearing. You don’t need to have a super low cut dress or show lots of skin to look sexy. Sexy comes when self-confidence shows through.”
Here are a few things that Jeff says are important to keep in mind when planning a “Million Dollar Look.”
DRESSES:
Choose a style and cut that is flattering to your personal body type. Fit can make or break any outfit!
If you want something more trendy, start by picking a more classic cut dress in a print and then use fun accessories to create a modern look.
Color is very important. Wearing the wrong shade can actually wash a person out and look unflattering. Work with colors that make you glow. (Think of the colors you wear that people say you look great in.)
ACCESSORIES:
LESS IS ALWAYS MORE! Avoid looking like grandma’s Christmas tree… If you are wearing a large pair of hanging earrings, skip the necklace. If you are wearing a beautiful sparkly necklace, pair it with a smaller earring. You can’t go wrong with rhinestone studs.
SHOES
As much as a beautiful pair of high heels is sexy and makes your legs look great, you should only wear them if:
1. You can walk in them! Start wearing them around the house and practicing a week or two before the prom. Even do a little dancing in front of the mirror as a trial run.
2. You are able to keep them on all night. Keep in mind you will most likely be doing a lot of dancing. There isn’t anything wrong with a lower heeled shoe as long as it doesn’t look like Aunt Bessie’s orthopedic sandal.
3. Make sure they are comfortable! Why wear a pair of shoes that will be thrown under the table all night?
4. For extra comfort use gel inserts and carry a few “Band Aids” in your purse. You’ll want to use them if you feel a blister coming on or of if the back of the shoe is digging into the back of your foot… Band-Aids can save a night!
5. Unsure of what color shoe to choose…Go metallic! This will add extra GLITZ!
