Because of my lack of experience, and also the fact that my high school was too small to have a prom (boo), I had no idea what kind of outfit I'm expected to wear to this kind of thing. Turns out it's pretty formal, but with a three-course meal and a load of alcohol... so my next issue was trying to find a dress that could fit around these three factors! I'll probably do a bit about my outfit next week, but for now, I've shortlisted five of my favourite dresses I came across in my search :) (links are in the headings!)
1. Grey One Shoulder Maxi Dress, Missguided - £30
I was really close to ordering this dress at first, until I realised that they'd sold out in my size :(
One of my worries was that I'd end up in something that looked way too formal, and a lot of the off-the-shoulder styles gave me that impression. Despite this, I felt like this dress's style manages to capture the whole "this is a fancy event, but I've still managed to play it cool" kind of vibe? I really love the colour too; I'm really into pastels, and so the fact that this shade is pretty light really drew me to it. I also liked that while the design isn't too OTT, there are little features within it that add a bit of a dramatic look. Much love!
2. Pearl Embellished Panelled Seamed Mini Dress, ASOS, £45
I liked this one just because it isn't the typical traditional style you'd normally opt for with these events, but it still manages to maintain a kind of formal prom style. I'm a huge fan of high necklines right now (bit late to the party, I wasn't into them at all when it burst back into fashion a while ago!) and I think the faux pearl embellishment is so pretty :) Totally would've gone for this one had it not been for the fact that there's a ceilidh at the ball, and so I had to consider the length of my dress - this was a huuuuge deciding factor for me, I'm an islander after all!
3. Jessica Wright Sequin Lace Maxi Dress, Lipsy, £90
So this one might be a little bit more pricey than the rest (subject to opinion of course, I'm a poor student haha), but it was one that I kept going back to and considering. Sadly I ended up having to accept that this style of dress never really suits me, albeit reluctantly. Part of my choice was due to the fact that I have a big love for lace; it manages to look really elegant while still keeping things simple, even with sequins!
4. Pink Lace Sequin Bardot Scallop Dress, Quiz, £36.99
I tried this dress on when I was searching for my own, and I absolutely adored it! It appears quite pink in the photo, but I'd say it's a tiny bit lighter in person. Again, the lace was what attracted me to it, but the only thing I was worried about was whether or not it would be too tight - it seemed pretty fitted on the hanger. Turned out, when I tried it on, it actually really complimented my shape (somehow) while also allowing room to move around comfortably. I was this close to buying it, before I decided to go for a longer style - still considering going back for it anyway!
5. Red Sweetheart Neck Bardot Tie Maxi Dress, Missguided, £35
Red isn't something I usually wear out of a fear of looking too over-the-top (as I said, pastels are my thing haha), but whenever I do wear it I always find that it suits me, so I figured I'd keep it in mind when searching. I actually struggled quite a bit to find a red dress in the kind of style I wanted - and this one wasn't necessarily what I had in mind - but I still really liked it! I'm into the Bardot style anyway, but I thought the tie variation made it look really cute. I also tend to stay away from plunging styles; I found that this dress manages to pull it off without being too daring. Again, one I'm still considering - I've got a week to change my mind!
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