Prom Dress looks for 2010

Whenever you want to choose a Prom look that is guaranteed to be fashionable, just think of great examples like Audrey Hepburn and Jennifer Lopez. Beautiful trends for 2010 include tiaras, strings of pearls, very long or very short gloves, and satin ribbons for your hair or wrist. These items provide a classic look, with a touch of this year’s flair.

A fantastic way to really have a look at the details of this year’s style, is to have a look at what was worn (and applauded) at the Golden Globes and the Academy awards. This will add dramatic Hollywood glamour to your prom look. When you’re getting ready, simply keep one word in mind: “drama.”

This year, up-do’s are extremely trendy, however it does depend on your dress and the shape of your face to determine which precise style is the one you’re looking for. It’s easy to recognize by the “up” trend, that elegance and formality are truly the way to go this year. However, you have to be careful with how far you take this elegance and formality, because taking it too far can make you seem cold, distant, or haughty.

As an alternative, you can wear your hair down, just remember to keep your hair off your face to maintain the elegant, classy appearance. This will maintain the formality, while looking freer and more easygoing. It’s a look that is more fun.



Your prom dress can be just about anything you want, as long as it flatters your figure. The trend of 2010 is aiming towards ball gown style dresses. This doesn’t mean that you have to choose this style, but you will find that almost everyone is wearing floor length gowns, and if you want to be fashionable and elegant, this is the length you’ll want, too. Sleeves and necklines this year will be sexier and feminine, with a more formal look, but not to the point of “bridesmaid” styles.


Make-up this year will aim for a matte face, smoky, mysterious eyes, and full, glossy, pouty lips. Have a look at some of the pictures of fashionable women in the 1920’s and the 1930’s. An updated version of these styles will be stunning this season. Your cheeks should be light pink, and natural. Nothing dark and “paint by numbers.” Try using a cheek tint instead of a full-out blush. Moreover, gels will have a more natural appearance, and avoid that striped look. If you have oily or shiny skin, bring an anti-shine product or blotting papers in your purse, so that you can soak up perspiration and oil when its needed. Fill in your eyebrows with a soft powder instead of a pencil that can sometimes look harsh. Forget the lip liner this year. Gloss is the thing this year. Your makeup doesn’t have to match your dress precisely, but you can consider simply matching your eyeliner to your prom gown to give the color a boost.

The theme this year is to be playful, yet tasteful.