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Prom Dress Trends Gold Gowns

Finding the perfect prom dress is no easy task! There are so many different options out there, it can feel like you’re drowning in layers of tulle petticoat a mere few moments into your hunt! If you’re feeling overwhelmed and you’re not quite sure where to go from here, deep breaths, take a step back, keep reading. Here are some of the very best formal frock trends coming up this season, spoiler alert, there’s some gorgeous gold involved! Try out any of these styles for your special night and you are sure to feel your very best…

One Shoulder Star

The one shoulder cut has had such a moment this season, and this clean, strong, simple line is going to look amazing in all of your prom pictures! Choose geometric accessories and go for a refined neutral tone to let the interesting shape of the dress shine. Pull your hair back in an up-do or sweep it to the side so as not to cover the dress’ main feature!

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Gorgeous Gold

Glimmer and glow in a gorgeous gold frock! Gold is going to catch the light and compliment any skin tone beautifully, plus it is an absolute classic colour that’s literally never going to go out of style, so you can trust that you’ll want to wear your golden gown again and again. Lean into the occasion and go for an embroidered flowing style to celebrate the colour and your formal in serious style!

Cut Out Chic

Another key trend this year, the cut out dress has shot to the top of every fashionista’s to wear list. Flaunt your shape in a dress with waist cut out detailing for a strong, contemporary vibe that’s sure to stand out from the crowd. Again, this silhouette is going to do a lot of the work for you so keep your accessories, hair and makeup sleek and simple. 

How to find your formal dress…

Now that you’re sufficiently inspired, you can start on that dress sourcing mission! Follow these steps to find your perfect prom dress in a matter of clicks…

Set your budget: Well, you’re going to need to get the boring bit out of the way first, sorry! Setting your budget determines where you can and can’t shop, so it’s an important one to figure out nice and early on. 

Focus on fit: Once you’re armed with your budget you can start to look at different dress fits from your favourite brands. Remember that the fit must come before anything else. Focus on finding a silhouette that blends beautifully with your natural shape to enhance what you’ve already got going on! If you need help, look at the shapes that are already in your wardrobe, these are going to indicate which styles you feel the most confident in. 

Invest in something you love: Always remember that anything that you’re spending your money on should be something that you can love and treasure for many special occasions to come. Try to invest in something that you truly love and that you can style a few different ways to make that purchase work for you for as long as possible.

Stay true to your personal style: Try to avoid getting caught up in all of the external influences that you’re looking into, you want to stay completely true to your personality and your style. This is going to lead you to a prom dress that makes you feel as good as you look, which is what it’s all about at the end of the day. 

Are you ready to hunt down that perfect prom dress?