Ever since Scarlett O'Hara glided into Ashley Wilkes's birthday party (and into moviegoers' hearts) with her bold red dress, girls and women everywhere have dreamed of making such a shocking entrance. Prom is exactly the right time to indulge this fantasy.
If you're a Scarlett wanna be, this guide will not only help you choose a great red prom dress, but give you tips on accessorizing and beautifying as well.
Sizing up Your Red Prom Dress
A red prom dress looks great at any length, and not only that, but the color compliments all shades, shapes and sizes. A long red prom dress with a straight body flows nicely and gives an edgy look to an elegant style. A short red prom dress on the other hand, is seductive and bold. Wearing red exudes confidence and suggests boldness and attitude. A girl wearing a red prom dress will undoubtedly get noticed.
Head to Toe Advice for Donning Your Red Prom Dress
Wearing a red prom dress comes with the privilege of being able to wear just about any shoe. If black is the accent color, a girl can wear a black high heel, or a red strapped sandal. In most cases, high heels look best. However, don't forget about comfort when you're selecting your shoes. Remember, you want to dance the night away, not sit on the sidelines nursing blisters.
A girl wearing a red prom dress has two options when it comes to accessorizing. She can either go with red accessories, or she can pick one other color that compliments her shade of red. This color can be used for handbags, jewelry and other accessories to break up the solid red color. Black or white both make excellent accent colors. Gold adds a touch of elegance and mystique. Try to avoid other bright colors (e.g., green, blue, etc.), as this will dilute the dramatic effect.
Makeup should be applied in brown tones, keeping the eyes and lips dramatic. Wearing bright red lipstick is a bold move and may make the overall effect appear overdone. A darker shade of lipstick will maintain the dramatic look without appearing cheap or gaudy.
Hair can be worn in almost any style. Long, flowing hair is in right now and will give the girl in red a natural, windblown look, but don't underestimate the elegance of hair piled on top of the head or done up in an elaborate bun.
