Eye Catching and Figure Flattering Prom Dresses

For most teen girls, one of the best parts about prom is getting decked out in a fancy dress. For one night only, jeans and t-shirts are cast aside in favor of frills and sparkles. This season, there are plenty of fantastic eye-catching and figure flattering styles to choose from. So whether you prefer long and elegant, short and flirty or full-on ball gowns, there's a style out there that will suit your fashion senses and bring out the best in you. Long and ElegantGirls who want a long elegant dress for their prom night have some wonderful age-appropriate options that will let them channel their inner Hollywood diva. One such gown is the Silky Knit Dress with Beaded X Back. With its vibrant lime color and sleek styling, this dress is sure to turn heads in the high school gymnasium. The dress has an empire bodice that is ruched at the bust for texture, while the silky knit material shines and slims. The straps of this dress are beaded for added sparkle and form an X at the back. Made of imported polyester, the Silky Knit Dress with Beaded X Back is fully lined and can only be spot cleaned.If lime green is not your scene, a darker hued gown like the Beaded One Shoulder Jersey Dress is a more muted option. Available in Iris, this dark blue stunner has a dramatic one-shoulder strap with beaded detailing that extends across the back. With a slim cut in comfortable jersey fabric, this gown skims the body for a flattering silhouette that is bold, yet chic. The Beaded One Shoulder Jersey Dress is made of imported polyester and is fully lined. It must be dry-cleaned. Girls who want a bit of the rocker vibe in their prom gown will adore the Black and Silver Ombre Glitter Dress. This strapless number is made of ombre glitter fabric and features side ruching on the bodice and a side split on the skirt that reveals a shimmering silver underlay. The Black and Silver Ombre Glitter Dress is fully lined with a back zip, and is also dry clean only. Short and FlirtyTeens who favor a more youthful, short and flirty style prom dress also have a wide array of frocks to choose from. For a dress that is certain to have your parents flashing back to the 1980s, the Short Strapless Ombre Pick Up Dress is a truly trendy choice. This fun little fuchsia number features a pick-up skirt with a bubble hem. The strapless bodice is also ruched at the side for a more flattering fit. This dress is fully lined with a back zip and must be dry-cleaned.For a preppier look in a shorter style, the Short Strapless Slim Dress with Flower Waist is a classic beauty, with its subtle sweetheart neckline and slim pleated skirt. The waist of this dress is accented with a large floral detail that is black on the lavender and fuchsia dresses and white on the navy dress. This dress is fully lined with a back zip and is dry clean only. Ball GownFor girls who feel that short and sweet or long and elegant just won't cut it for prom, the only option is to go full-on princess style with a fabulous ball gown. Today's ball gowns come in a rainbow of colors and are styled with modern updates that give them a fun, youthful twist. One such style is the Strapless Taffeta Pick Up Ball Gown. This fuchsia stunner features a strapless bodice with a drop waist that gives you a slimming A-Line silhouette. The skirt is full with pick-up detailing, for an updated take on a classic design. The dress has a back zip and is fully lined. It is made of imported polyester and is dry clean only. A more traditional take on this classic full-skirted dress is the Strapless Organza Ball Gown with Bow Back. This stunning number in bold royal blue has a strapless bodice adorned with subtle pleated sequin details. The skirt is full with a sheer organza overlay for an almost ethereal look to its A-Line silhouette. For an added touch of femininity, the back has a bow detail. The Strapless Organza Ball Gown with Bow Back is made of imported polyester and is fully lined with a side zip. It is dry clean only. No matter if your preference is long and sleek, short and sweet or ball gown bodacious, teens today have a ton of prom dress styles to choose from. Details like ruching, drop or empire waists and A-line skirts not only supply added pizzazz, but they are also great figure friendly design elements that make for a perfectly eye-catching and figure flattering prom dress.

Flattering Ensembles for Beaming Mothers of the Bride

Any beaming mother of the bride wants to look her best on her daughter's big day. But remember, it's your big day, too! Whether you're looking for a modern or trendy look versus a classic and timeless feel, or whether you choose a casual or formal wedding, this helpful guide will lead you to today's most flattering ensembles for mothers of the bride.

Flattering, Fashion-forward Looks

The one-shoulder dress style continues to fly off the shelves as it's classy with an intense dash of allure. Our favorite one-shoulder dresses include the Sueded Charmeuse Side Drape Dress, the Chiffon Tier Dress with Scarf Style, the One-Piece Metallic Chiffon Halter Dress with Scarf and the Taffeta Ball Gown with Drape.

For the mother of the bride who wishes to give the one-shoulder dress a whirl, we suggest the demure Sueded Charmeuse Drape Dress. This formal dress will flatter your physique with its slimming side drape and leave you beaming in its golden hue. Another formal dress for a mother of the bride, the Taffeta Ball Gown with Drape comes in a deep plum color in flatters any body shape with its side drape and A-line silhouette.

Considered appropriate for a formal or casual wedding, the Chiffon Tier and Chiffon Halter dresses do offer quite a dramatic look. The Chiffon Tier Dress pops with a lovely purple hue and its scarf detaches, providing you with a fashionable cover up. As for the Metallic Chiffon Halter Dress, think Marilyn Monroe and get ready to turn some heads. This stunning dress flatters any shape, with its ruched waist band accented with beautiful beaded buckle detail.

Formal, Flattering and Demure Looks

A mother of the bride can't go wrong with the Satin Twill Bolero and Mock Two-piece Dress. This flattering, almond two-piece ensemble offers three quarter sleeve bolero with beaded detail. What makes this dress dynamic is that under that classic bolero lies an elegant, yet youthful spaghetti strap dress made of chiffon and satin twill. Two looks in one!

Looking for a classic yet modern look? If so, you'll love with the Three Quarter Sleeve Shaunting Short Jacket Dress. A two piece ensemble, this dress takes you from Jackie-O to Marilyn Monroe with a swift unfrocking of its mandarin collar bolero. Under the beaded-accented bolero is a sleeveless tank dress that's classy with just a hint of flirtation. You can generally find this dress in the shades of light mocha or blue.

Let's face it: your daughter's wedding is your day too, so if you want to go all out and look your most magnificent, the dress for you is the Lace and Charmeuse Bolero Jacket Style Dress. This lace empire dress with ruched waist will not only flatter you-its gold color shimmers leaving any mother of the bride beaming and radiating a warm glow.

For the Fuller Figured Mother of the Bride

Most fuller-figured women choose to wear a slimming, black ensemble. Should you choose this route, we suggest the Portrait Collar Knit Dress with Lace Style Skirt. With its portrait collar extending gracefully off the shoulders, this dress not only flatters, it will certainly turn heads, especially as it has a slim beaded lace skirt, which looks incredibly flattering. Not only will you look good in this dress, the comfortable knit bodice will make you feel comfortable.

The Tea-Length Dress with Ruffle Collar and Bow Detail dress offers a beaming mother of the bride so many bonuses, you'll find it hard to resist. First, this dress sports a lightweight jersey fabric bodice, which offers a most comfortable fit and with its classic look, a blend of both flirty and sophisticated, you can wear it again and again. The ruffled taffeta neckline and bow detail also accent and slim your silhouette.

Depending on the weather or perhaps just a choice of style, any mother of the bride wanting to trade in the dress idea for a pant suit will want to check out the Three Piece Jersey Pant Suit style. Another flattering outfit that you can wear again in the future, this pant suit consists of comfortable jersey fabric with a spandex/polyester blend and comes fully lined. In contrast to some plain, old pant suit, this outfit shimmers with beading detail at the neckline and along the cinched waist.

While you're looking for a flattering, mother of the bride ensemble, remember to take comfort into consideration. While you'll look for physical comfort, also take your personal style into consideration along with any of your daughter's wedding themes or colors. With the help of this guide we can promise you a flattering look and an air of ageless grace and most importantly, comfort, so you can let loose and have the night of fun and great memories.