History and the Present

Besides the wedding dress, one of the most important orders in the life of every girl - dress for the prom. The most important event in the life of a teenager, graduation gatherings evolved from a modest school in luxurious evening in a rented banquet halls or at least wild parties, for which the assembly hall of the school changed beyond recognition. But there is one value that does not change - the girls are very responsible to the choice of dress for prom.

Meaning

Dress for prom represents an important stage in your life and allows you to express your personality. The unique, designer or custom sewn dress shows your position in society.

The board also may indicate to which the company belongs to a girl, for example, if it's black dress in vampire style, then in front of us - a fan of the Gothic culture.

Etiquette prom

Distant prototype proms were debutante balls, when noble families for the first time taken out of their teenage daughters into the light, to bring them to the attention of potential suitors. Of course, then there are strict rules on how to conduct these balls, and select clothes. This tradition continued until the sixties, when the dresses were long and luxurious. The legs had to be closed, open only allowed the arms and shoulders. Girls chose elegant long dresses with sequins and lace Lace in the modern wardrobe , Wear gloves to the elbow. A role model in those years served as Jacqueline Kennedy.

Story

While some researchers argue that for prom dresses appeared at the end of the 19th century, its place in American culture they have taken in the fifties.

In the early twentieth century, proms were just a meeting where students meet, drinking tea and dancing. They came back quite smart in any form. By the fifties final turned into the most important for the youth party meeting in a dream, and, of course, need the best dress. The girl chose the prom queen, gets a high social status. And graduates began to attach great importance to the selection of dresses.

In the era of Eisenhower dress for the prom we had to emphasize the shape and had an hourglass silhouette. Skirts, reminiscent of tutus, tulle and lace, contrasted with prolonged waist. The bodice had the shape of a heart and draw attention to the chest, and the craning neck left bare. Dresses gravitated toward pastel colors, because they were supposed to symbolize innocence.

The embodiment of this style - dress for prom by Edith Head, which was Elizabeth Taylor in the film "A Place in the Sun". Underwire bodice and white tulle skirt with a green satin served as inspiration for many girls.

Dresses for graduation in the sixties became narrower. In place of lush skirts of tulle came straight dresses, creating more slender silhouette of different fabrics - from taffeta to the atlas. Notches were seldom deep, and the girls chose monochrome dresses that look particularly elegant.

Among the popular types of dresses - Empire style, baby-doll, dresses with straps around the neck, dresses of taffeta and velvet. In the late sixties it became fashionable bolero and short pants From what to wear short pants: development of new lengths   - For the first time in history women have worn pants for celebrations. In the seventies and later dresses underwent serious changes - they have become shorter and more open, there were designer dresses for prom. Graduation party turned into an extravagant glamorous event where every girl wants to be the center of attention.

The model for inspiration in this era were feminine outfits Jackie O. Despite the revolution happening in youth culture, dress for prom remained formal and feminine.

In the seventies, the dress is not very different from the dresses of the sixties, perhaps less emphasis on elegance and more - in the bohemian negligence. Monochrome dresses were popular, but became longer and free to blend in with the flying hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   Farrah Fawcett style.

To get an idea of ​​the eighties prom dresses, look for prom scene from "The girls in pink." You will see that when prom dresses can be both long and short, but usually with puffed sleeves, cut a heart and bright colors. Dresses conform to the trend of the decade - the exhaust is particularly important and is often the scene of action movies about teenagers. Ruffles at the neckline and sleeves of luxury dresses fit this trend.

Kinds

Modern fashion for prom dresses is difficult to determine. Some say that the mode will return to the hourglass, like Elizabeth Taylor, while others believe that the mainstream fashion of the eighties will soon return to the excessive luxury. Regardless of predictions, contemporary dresses are very diverse, but it is possible to identify the most urgent silhouettes.

• Silhouette of the Empire. Remember the novels of Jane Austen. Dresses in the Empire style has greatly overestimated the waist - just below the bust.
• Dress-case. This dress is for the brave and confident. This dress is suitable for tall and slender girls. Please note that this is not the best choice for dance.
• Dress-midi. Return to the images of the fifties skirts knee-length or mid-calf, for girls who do not want to hide his feet.
• Fluffy dress. Fairy princess dress with a fluffy long skirt to the floor and a corset.

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