Formal Fashion for Girls
The secret to a successful prom? A fabulous red carpet-worthy dress, glamorous accessories, and the perfect shoes! Learn where, how, and what to buy for formals.
Fashion Trends for Fall Formals
From florals to flapper chic, you'll fall head over heels for this season's fabulous formal trends.
From florals to flapper chic, you'll fall head over heels for this season's fabulous formal trends.
Prom Trend: Sequin Accessories
For a big night out, toss on a sequin accessory. These shimmery extras will add shine to your look.
For a big night out, toss on a sequin accessory. These shimmery extras will add shine to your look.
Prom Star Style: Kristen Stewart
Twilight celebrity Kristen Stewart's distinct red carpet style combines the fabulousness of Hollywood superstar with accessories more suited for a punk princess
Twilight celebrity Kristen Stewart's distinct red carpet style combines the fabulousness of Hollywood superstar with accessories more suited for a punk princess
Prom Star Style: Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman regularly tops the red carpet best dressed lists, but her stunning chiffon gown at the Golden Globes was even more gorgeous than usual. Steal her look!
Natalie Portman regularly tops the red carpet best dressed lists, but her stunning chiffon gown at the Golden Globes was even more gorgeous than usual. Steal her look!
How To Wear A Fancy Skirt To A Formal Event
Take a cue from Miley Cyrus, and wear a fancy skirt to a formal event. Skip the dress, opt glamorous separates, and double your wardrobe options.
Take a cue from Miley Cyrus, and wear a fancy skirt to a formal event. Skip the dress, opt glamorous separates, and double your wardrobe options.
What's the best dress silhouette for plus size shapes?
What's the best dress silhouette for plus size girls? Is strapless the way to go? Does a corset create a slimmingly sleek shape? Do halters add the perfect amount of protection? Or are one-shouldered dresses the way to go?
What's the best dress silhouette for plus size girls? Is strapless the way to go? Does a corset create a slimmingly sleek shape? Do halters add the perfect amount of protection? Or are one-shouldered dresses the way to go?
Where Did You Go To Find Your Prom Dress?
Where did you go to find your prom dress (or dresses, if you went to numerous proms)? Did you hit up your favorite boutique, or shop around at different department stores? Did you look online, or comb through the racks of local vintage shops?
Where did you go to find your prom dress (or dresses, if you went to numerous proms)? Did you hit up your favorite boutique, or shop around at different department stores? Did you look online, or comb through the racks of local vintage shops?
Emma Stone's Bow Tie Necklace
Emma Stone's Bow Tie Necklace
Emma Stone's Bow Tie Necklace
The Best Prom Dresses for Plus Size Girls
Never let a size dictate your style. The best prom dresses for plus size girls flatter every figure with serious aplomb.
Never let a size dictate your style. The best prom dresses for plus size girls flatter every figure with serious aplomb.
Floor Sweeping Prom Gowns
No matter how fun and flirty short cocktail numbers are, there's just nothing like a floor-sweeping formal dress on prom night. Instantly fancy and overwhelmingly elegant, the full-length frock is an always welcomed traditional choice.
No matter how fun and flirty short cocktail numbers are, there's just nothing like a floor-sweeping formal dress on prom night. Instantly fancy and overwhelmingly elegant, the full-length frock is an always welcomed traditional choice.
The Inauguration's Influence on Formal Fashion
Barack Obama's Inauguration Day will go down in history, and the First Lady's fashion choice is one for the record books as well. Her inaugural attire will influence formal fashion for years to come.
Barack Obama's Inauguration Day will go down in history, and the First Lady's fashion choice is one for the record books as well. Her inaugural attire will influence formal fashion for years to come.
Prom Trends for 2009
From pleats to pockets, get the scoop on the best prom trends for 2009.
From pleats to pockets, get the scoop on the best prom trends for 2009.
It Brit Girls
These it brit girls - from Daisy Lowe to Lily Allen - have budding star power and unmatched global style.
These it brit girls - from Daisy Lowe to Lily Allen - have budding star power and unmatched global style.
The Asymmetrical Dress Trend
The latest silhouette to light up the red carpet is the asymmetrical dress trend. One-shoulder dresses are easier to wear than strapless frocks, and endlessly cooler than more traditionally conservative numbers.
The latest silhouette to light up the red carpet is the asymmetrical dress trend. One-shoulder dresses are easier to wear than strapless frocks, and endlessly cooler than more traditionally conservative numbers.
Top Teen Red Carpet Icons of 2008
Over the past few months, we've seen budding silver screen stars like Leighton Meester and Lauren Conrad turn into bona fide red carpet icons. And who can forget the Hollywood debut of Disney princesses like Miley and Selena? Cheers to 2008, one of the most fashionable years to date!
Over the past few months, we've seen budding silver screen stars like Leighton Meester and Lauren Conrad turn into bona fide red carpet icons. And who can forget the Hollywood debut of Disney princesses like Miley and Selena? Cheers to 2008, one of the most fashionable years to date!
Winter Frocks For Less: Fabulous Dresses Under $100
No need to spend a fortune for a fabulous winter frock. With our ten top picks under $100, you can afford to treat yourself to a few new accessories to boot.
No need to spend a fortune for a fabulous winter frock. With our ten top picks under $100, you can afford to treat yourself to a few new accessories to boot.
Top Winter White Dresses
Leave that little black dress at home. Winter white is one of the most chic - and most daring - choices of the season.
Leave that little black dress at home. Winter white is one of the most chic - and most daring - choices of the season.
Natalie Portman's Lesson on Whimsical Accessories
Natalie Portman, a Harvard grad and quirky accessory advocate, gives us a lesson on whimsical extras.
Natalie Portman, a Harvard grad and quirky accessory advocate, gives us a lesson on whimsical extras.
Sequin Dresses for Holiday Soirees
When it comes to holiday season, fancy soirées fill up your social calendar. Christmas trees won't be the only thing shimmering; one great sequin dress will be your go-to garb throughout the winter months
When it comes to holiday season, fancy soirées fill up your social calendar. Christmas trees won't be the only thing shimmering; one great sequin dress will be your go-to garb throughout the winter months
How To Wear White (Well After Labor Day)
Sleek and sassy, white is a great color for formalwear, from summer through spring, regardless of what the ancient fashion proverbs say. Learn how to wear white well after Labor Day.
Sleek and sassy, white is a great color for formalwear, from summer through spring, regardless of what the ancient fashion proverbs say. Learn how to wear white well after Labor Day.
Add a Blazer for Fall Formalwear
If you want to wear your formalwear more than once, the solution is simple. Grab a stylish jacket, toss it on, and hit the party scene in a chic feminine-masculine mix inspired by celebrities like Kate Moss.
If you want to wear your formalwear more than once, the solution is simple. Grab a stylish jacket, toss it on, and hit the party scene in a chic feminine-masculine mix inspired by celebrities like Kate Moss.
Homecoming Dresses for 2008: From Floral to Frills and Everyt…
From floral to frills, find the best homecoming dresses for 2008.
From floral to frills, find the best homecoming dresses for 2008.
How To Dress Down Your Prom Dress
Instead of storing your prom dress in the deepest depths of your closet, give it new life with casual jackets, trendy scarves, and bookish cardigans.
Instead of storing your prom dress in the deepest depths of your closet, give it new life with casual jackets, trendy scarves, and bookish cardigans.
Modest Prom Dresses: Conservative and Chic
Less skin doesn't have to mean less style. Find a modest prom dress that is as chic as it is conservative.
Less skin doesn't have to mean less style. Find a modest prom dress that is as chic as it is conservative.
Find a Unique Prom Dress
Wearing an identical outfit as someone else is always embarrassing, but showing up in a carbon-copy prom dress of a friend (or foe) can be downright devastating. Here are five fool-proof ideas for finding a unique dress.
Wearing an identical outfit as someone else is always embarrassing, but showing up in a carbon-copy prom dress of a friend (or foe) can be downright devastating. Here are five fool-proof ideas for finding a unique dress.
Black & White Prom Dresses
You don't have to live your life in shades of black and white, but you can still wear them!
You don't have to live your life in shades of black and white, but you can still wear them!
Prom Trends for 2008
From ruffles to red, the best prom dress trends for 2008. Take cues from the red carpet and runways to find the most fabulous dress of the year.
From ruffles to red, the best prom dress trends for 2008. Take cues from the red carpet and runways to find the most fabulous dress of the year.
Top 5 Prom Mini Dresses
Leave the floor-dusters for traditional girls and give the modern formal mini a whirl.
Leave the floor-dusters for traditional girls and give the modern formal mini a whirl.
Fancy Outerwear for Formals
For weather predicaments or fashion purposes, adding another layer to your party dress can really up the glamour ante.
For weather predicaments or fashion purposes, adding another layer to your party dress can really up the glamour ante.
Prom Dresses That Flatter Your Figure
Flatter your figure on prom night. Discover the best dresses for your body type.
Flatter your figure on prom night. Discover the best dresses for your body type.
Top 5 Prom Inspiration Icons: Our Favorite Actresses in Red C…
There are some actresses that, no matter the occasion, always look flawless and fabulous. Look to Mischa, Scarlett and others for prom night inspiration.
There are some actresses that, no matter the occasion, always look flawless and fabulous. Look to Mischa, Scarlett and others for prom night inspiration.
Components of a Perfect Prom Look
The dress, the shoes, the jewels: how does the prom ensemble come together? Learn the steps to create the perfect prom look!
The dress, the shoes, the jewels: how does the prom ensemble come together? Learn the steps to create the perfect prom look!
Betsey Johnson's Prom Fashion Show
New York Fashion Week got at taste of prom night at Betsey Johnson's high school formal-inspired spring fashion show.
New York Fashion Week got at taste of prom night at Betsey Johnson's high school formal-inspired spring fashion show.
Prom Dress Styles: Essentials From Empire to Trapeze
From the trapeze dress to the empire waist dress and everything in between, learn about the ten most common formal dresses.
From the trapeze dress to the empire waist dress and everything in between, learn about the ten most common formal dresses.
Homecoming Dresses – Crack Your Homecoming Dress Code
Some homecoming dances call for the semi-formal dresses, while others are a dressy twist on everyday jeans-and-Ts. Learn how to crack your homecoming dress code.
Some homecoming dances call for the semi-formal dresses, while others are a dressy twist on everyday jeans-and-Ts. Learn how to crack your homecoming dress code.
Top 10 Holiday Party Dresses
Hit the holiday party circuit in a fantastic, festive party dress. Look through our top ten picks, then go shopping - Christmas gifts for your family, a new dress for you.
Hit the holiday party circuit in a fantastic, festive party dress. Look through our top ten picks, then go shopping - Christmas gifts for your family, a new dress for you.
What should I wear to a summer formal event?
What to wear to a summer formal event? When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, even a formal event allows a more relaxed dress code.
What to wear to a summer formal event? When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, even a formal event allows a more relaxed dress code.
Prom advice from the pros
Find out the fashion advice online fashion professionals had for your special day.
Find out the fashion advice online fashion professionals had for your special day.