If you're looking to burn the house down then you won't get much hotter than this. Blake Lively looks to die for in this red number. If you're confident enough in showing a little flesh in the right area it can be a great way to grab some attention and make yourself feel fabulous. Done right, showing leg and a low front cut, seen here, can look spectacular...done wrong and you may just be left red in the face. Handy Hint: pull all your hair back to a tight knot or bun. It keep the focus on the dress and face.
Emma Watson ticks all the boxes with this magical Valentino, gold, off-the-shoulder number
Here we have found this slinky Ribbon dress on Bank's website. At only £10 this is the perfect excuse to get out that sewing kit and make some little alterations. To get the Lively look leave the low cut bust area and add a slit to the height of your liking down one side. Cut with fabric scissors and add a soft hem. The shiny material is perfect for an evening gown and the price is perfect to make it custom-made for you. Hurry to get this bargain!
Who said Prom meant floor length dresses? Glee's Lea Michele has found the perfect way to rock the red carpet with this short Romana Keveza dress. The off the shoulder works well with the feathered detail to the skirt and looks as dressy as it needs to to hold its own next to any ball gown. It has the options to suit many shapes as the feathers blend any thigh issues you may have and the across the shoulder makes the eye sweep across the top half rather than stuck in the bust or tummy area. The perfect dress for a sexy, understated prom outfit. Get that hair in some loose curls for an extra sultry look.
If you want to follow in Lea's footsteps the trick is to find a shorter dress with a little attitude or detail near the bottom. This River Island dress is perfect for a prom style bash as the spiky detail and one shoulder look is keeping with the dress above but gives you something edgy to work with. The purple/slate colour also means you can make this dress fabulous with plenty of silver bling and some show-stopping heals. Only £49.99.
Like Lea Michele, Katy Perry has opted for a baby pink ball gown in this picture. Taken from the Karl Lagerfield line, this dress would suit the curvy figure as well as slim. The ruffled detail at the waist would hide any wide hips and works beautifully with the floaty bottom. It makes us remember why we love proms!
Emma Watson ticks all the boxes with this magical Valentino, gold, off-the-shoulder number. It has just enough sparkle, detail and shape to it to be the best of the best of prom dresses. If you're a girly girl, this is definitely the one for you.
If Alexa Chung is your style guide then this is the dress you need to be finding. The red dress and lipstick is a winner and the detail around the shoulder is perfect for any slightly flat-chested ladies out there that want to cover up with style. The bottom is very 50s and very stylish right now. Either glam up with some strappy heals or some stylish pumps and you'll be a hit at any prom!
This Alexa inspired dress is available at Bank for £39.99. It has the sash round the middle to bring in the waist to make the bottom pop. Accessorise with a simple bangle you have a pretty red number with a very trendy feel. FemaleFirst Jen Fordie
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