Pleats Please

Pleated dresses can make a sweet impression not only on your style but also on your figure. Picking the most amazing dress for your prom is on the top of the list, and one that flatters you, and also flatters your budget can be a hard combo sometimes. But when you know where to start it can make the trips a lot easier. Pleated designs are added to and made in every way possible, with every color, design, and material. Even hats and swimwear can have pleated fabrics. A pleat is basically a gathering of material to create a pinched look; choosing the right kind of pleated dress style and also finding the right cut can all depend on your keen eye for style. A pleated waistline can take inches off of your waist while simultaneously increasing your bust size; there are tricks that can make or break a pleated design so be careful.

Add a Twist to Your Prom Dress!

When worn correctly, pleats can add a surprising and fun twist to any dress. Pleated designs are usually linked to a more sophisticated line of dresses, but it can also be used to add a casual feel depending on the designer and the color. You may want to pay special attention to the length of your dress; pleats add sophistication to knee-length to full-length gowns but can actually add weight in the hip area if the dress length is cut too short (generally above the knee). A wide pleated dress can look great on any women of any shape or size and can be extremely flattering to more curvaceous women. Even something as simple as choosing a softer material can bring a slenderizing effect to more shapely ladies. A pleated dress with spaghetti straps, even strapless, can even add shape to less shapely ladies. Halter topped, and even thick strapped, pleated dresses look great on anyone (women). They add shape where it is needed, and takes away extra inches where they may be apparent in other dress cuts.

The pleated dress designs are the most universally flattering dresses and every woman should have at least one in their closet. What a better place to show off your magnificent shape, and curves, then at your prom. Use the pleated design to bring out your best features, add some beautiful accessories (such as bangles) to accent your supple wrists, maybe a thick, golden plate for a necklace charm, and a sweet pair of Sergio Rossi heels to finish the look. The best part is the simplicity, and the fact is, you will never look overdone with a pleated style.