Customizing a Retro-Style Prom Dress? 3 Key Features that You Must Include

Is the prom night knocking at your door? And, you haven’t yet purchased the dress and accessories that will help you look drop-dead gorgeous? Well then, what are you waiting for? Step out of your home and go for a shopping spree now! And yes, keep one thing in mind; your dress must do justice to the prom theme your high-school has selected.

So, which theme has your high school authority decided for the prom night? What? The theme is ‘Retro Romance’? Well, that’s an amazing theme! But there’s just one issue, finding retro-style short or long prom dresses is quite challenging. Why? Of course, because, it’s 2018! Finding dresses having “retro-ish” detailing is almost next to never! However, there’s nothing to worry about because now, you can easily custom-design a prom dress. Yes, you read that right! There are numerous online stores that can customize prom dresses according to your style. But before that, you need to know about the key features that you need to include in a retro dress. Are you aware of those features? If no, then keep reading.

Feature 1: Ruffles, Ruffles, and Ruffles

If you Google about early 60’s prom dresses, or if you want to take a look at some of the renowned 60’s Hollywood actors like Audre or Marilyn, then one feature that will surely grab your eyeballs are those dramatic ruffles. Hence, while customizing your retro style prom dress, make sure you request the designer of the boutique or the online store to add these features in your prom dress.

You can ask the designer to add ruffles near your neckline, at the end of the sleeves, near the hemline or even around the waist!

Feature 2: Waist Bow or Back Bow

Do you remember the dresses that you used to don in your childhood? If yes, then I’m sure you remember there was a waist bow or a back bow attached to it right? Well, that is another very important feature of a retro dress or even a gown. So, while designing your dream retro-style dress, please make sure you add this feature to it.

Feature 3: Dress Should Be ‘A-Cut’

Whether you want it to be long and flowy or simple tea-length, one thing that you need to keep in mind is that the dress must have an ‘A-cut’ down the waist. Why? Well, it’s because in the retro era, A-cut dresses were a rage in the fashion industry, and hardly anyone cared to don body-hugging dresses, which are currently trending. Therefore, do ask the designer of the online store or a fashion boutique to design an A-cut prom dress only.

Now that you know about the key features of a retro-style prom dress, hopefully, you’ll be able to design one easily. For more blogs on prom dress or lace wedding dresses designing, keep following the blogs in this series.