How to Choose the Right Prom Dress Color
For many people, the prom is the perfect opportunity to leave a great and lasting last impression. While it is said that first impressions count, the last impression can be even more important. Done properly, it can inspire others and even lead to new opportunities.
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A big part of making the right last impression at your prom is choosing the right color dress. It is not just about the style, the right color can help you to blend in or stand out. The choice is yours.
Decide what you want
Prom dresses are available in a huge array of colors. The first question you need to ask yourself is what do you want from your prom night? Bold and bright colors are guaranteed to make you stand out while paler pastels and especially black are more likely to help you blend in.
Of course, you also need to be aware of the latest trends. At the moment, neon colors are trending. That means wearing a little black number is going to make you stand out from the crowd. That may not have been what you were hoping for.
It can help to chat with friends to see what their plans are.
Take a look at what is available
The next step in choosing the right color for your prom dress is to see what is available. Start by checking out this selection of prom dresses. Not only will you be able to look at the different colors available, but you will also be able to look at the different styles. This can help you decide which one is best for you. To make this process easier, you can order the dress and try it on. If you don’t like it or get the wrong size, return it and try something different.
Consider your skin color
The skin comes in a huge range of colors, some of the most common descriptions are light, medium, dark and ivory. Alongside this, your skin will have an undertone. These are usually described as cool, warm or neutral. If you are not sure, take a look at the veins on the underside of your wrists. Blue veins suggest a cool undertone while green suggests warmer undertones.
Darker skin tones can wear brighter colors better, while light skin tones are better suited to pastel colors. Equally, a medium skin tone will complement earthy colors, such as gold, forest green and even cranberry red.
Style and accessories
Before you commit to a specific color dress, think about its style and the accessories you plan to wear. While color is important, you can’t make the right impression if you are wearing the perfect color but in an uncomfortably long or short dress. Consider the style you feel most comfortable in and then decide the color that works with that dress style and your skin tone.
It is also worth considering the accessories you intend to wear. Warmer skin tones can generally wear gold better while cooler ones are better suited to silver. It is worth spending a moment contemplating this.
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