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Prom Dresses: Essential Styles From Halter to Trapeze

By Casey Lewis, About.com

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Empire Waist Dress

Empire Waist Dress - - Prom Dress Styles
Perfect for skinny minnies and voluptuous girls alike, the empire waist dress is universally flattering. It adds curves to the right places, while disguising the wrong.

The feminine prom dress features a waistline that hits between the upper-waist to just below the bust, creating a long, lean figure.

Glamazons can emphasize the sleek shape and plunging neckline with a sleek color and tip-toe heels, while girlie girls can play up the flowy prom dress with ruffles and bows.

Index: Prom Dresses: Essential Styles From Halter to Trapeze

  1. Bubble Dress
  2. Empire Waist Dress
  3. Trapeze Dress
  4. Mini Dress
  5. Halter Dress
  6. Column Dress
  7. Embellished Dress
  8. Corset Dress
  9. Cap Sleeve Dress
  10. Print Dress

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