Hey guys! Prom season is upon us, and in case you are still on the hunt for a prom dress, I wanted to talk about the things I looked for in a prom dress as well as show you some of the stunning dresses I found at Lord and Taylor online.
I went into prom dress shopping with a few expectations and ended up straying from what I had originally thought I wanted. But, in typical Victoria fashion, the second I saw the dress I loved, I was not going to stop until I had my hands on it (more on that later). Here's what I wore to prom:
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| With my close friends from high school, Amanda (left) and Celina (right) |
You can actually find the link to it on the Lord and Taylor website (except in navy instead of black) here. And apparently now they make a one shouldered option!
When I went shopping, I made sure to keep my "ideal dress list" in mind.
TIMELESSPREP'S QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHILE PROM DRESS SHOPPING
1 // Do you have a color that you really like? What colors look best on you? Are cool or warm tones better with your skin? Do you want a classic look or do you want to be bold? What about a print?
2 // What about straps? Are you going for a strapless dress? Or are strapless bras just too uncomfortable and so you need straps? Will your boobs be able to hold up your dress all night? What about one shoulder? Short sleeve? Long sleeve? Halter? V neck? What looks good on your body?
3 // Is there a specific look you are going for? Do you want to stand out in the crowd? Are you trying to look classic and simple?
4 // What kind of jewelry are you planning to wear? Is your ideal dress already blingy? Or will you wear a lot of accessories instead?
5 // How are you planning to do your hair? Long hair worn down can block any pretty embellishments that you might want to be seen.
6 // Are you planning to wear heels? Dresses that skim the floor will hide your shoes if you choose to avoid heels and wear a flat sandal. Dresses with slits, high low hems, or shorter lengths? Not as much.
7 // How much alternation is required? If you're super short (like me) you will probably need to have your dress hemmed and maybe altered in other areas as well. Think about how much money you want to spend before heading out and give yourself a limit on the dresses you try on. (Fun prom fact: I went through so many alterations on this dress! I even had a full bra sewn to the inside because the v neck was so low!)
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Now that you are equipped with the list of questions you need to find your perfect prom dress, let's talk about some of my favorite picks.
Lord and Taylor is always my go-to store for dress shopping. I have found so many dresses I've fallen in love with at Lord and Taylor and they always have exactly what I'm looking for. Like this super cute pink dress, for example. I originally found this in stores and the size was just way too big for me - my mom ended up hunting it down at all the malls in our area just so I could wear it to my cousin's wedding (thanks mom!). Like I said before, once I knew that it was the perfect dress for me, I HAD to have it.
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| The pink dress we hunted down near and far. It's still one of my favorites! |
Here are my current picks from Lord and Taylor, sorted by color category. Within each category there are a variety of styles.
Bright and Bold Colors
Classic, Elegant Looks
Pastel Shades
Prints
Those are just a few of my picks from Lord and Taylor this season! I love prom dress shopping and can't wait to see everyone's photos as prom draws nearer. What does your ideal prom dress look like? Post in the comments below or submit a photo to my Tumblr!
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