Prom Trends 2011
As every girl knows, the prom is really all about the dress and the accessories. This season’s trends provide a colorful palette of beautiful gowns to suite every taste and personality.
Jewel tones such as sapphire, red and deep plum are still popular, but the “hot” colors such as fuchsia, orange and lime green are brightening up the scene. Even colorful printed patterns, such as peacock, are part of this season’s splashy look. As Melissa with K & K Bridal Rail states, “Everything is popular, but the brighter and funkier, the better.”
After the perfect dress is selected, the perfect corsage is the “icing on the cake”. For 2011, it’s all about the Bling…..and MORE Bling! The traditional elastic wristlet has given way to beautiful jewelry bracelets – and what girl doesn’t need more jewelry. Crystallized “diamond” bracelets are all the rage, and com in an array of designs and widths. Iridescent and polished pearl beaded bracelets offer a contemporary look that is definitely not your Mother’s corsage. Oversized gem stones, deco wire and crystal accents accessorize the fresh flowers for even more glitz.
The boys have not been forgotten. Boutonnieres are now as unique and stylized as corsages. From unusual foliages, and berries, to designer wire and a touch of Bling – they reflect personal styles and current looks.
Another trend gaining considerable momentum is that of the young man presenting a single rose or small bouquet to his date’s mom. This was actually a refined gesture from the genteel fifties that showed his sincerity and honorable intentions. Today it is a wonderful way of saying “Thank you for allowing me to take your daughter to the prom”. Clay Atchison III of McAdams Floral commented, “In the past couple of years, we’ve seen more young men buying roses for their date’s mom. It seems to be an increasing trend and it teaches them the importance of keeping mom happy.”
It looks like the 2011 season will be a prom-goers dream. Everything’s popular and everything’s available. Colors are bright and happy, and all the glitz just adds to the feeling of fun and celebration. There is something to suit every style, personality and budget. So get your “look” together and go out and have the most wonderful, memorable prom night ever!
