Print Dresses and Floral Prom Dresses

How to Pick a Flattering Floral-Print Prom Dress

If a floral prom dress is your pick this season, then you have many fabulous options to consider. Florals are the most popular print, and for good reason! Floral formal dresses are beautiful and highlight your feminine poise and grace, and they come in a variety of different sized flower prints and colors. From allover floral designs to subtle blooming accents, flower prom dresses are plentiful, so how do you choose the right one for you? Simply follow the tips below to help you pick your floral-print prom dress.

• Consider the Print Size. The size of a print on a flower patterned prom dress can visually flatter your shape, so choose one that creates your desired effect. Floral prints that are bold, bright, and large tend to visually increase volume, so choosing a print prom dress with large floral designs can create the illusion of curves. Soft, subtle, and small floral prints typically decrease volume, so go for a floral prom dress with small blooms if you want to soften your silhouette.


• Keep Density in Mind. You may opt for a patterned prom dress with a floral print that takes up the whole dress or a sparse print that leaves blank space (background) on the fabric. A dense print is the most visually-slimming option because it keeps the eyes moving across the pattern. Sparse or scattered prints give the eyes a chance to slowly move from one flower to the next, holding the gaze on the print longer. This effect makes scattered or sparse prints perfect for highlighting your favorite features.


• Decide on the Print Placement. The location of the flower print on your floral formal dress can complement your silhouette. Get a figure-flattering boost by wearing prints in just the right place. Draw the eyes up when you wear a patterned prom dress with a floral-print bodice that highlights the bust above a solid skirt. Prefer to add some flair to the hips? Wear a print dress with a solid bodice and a floral skirt.


• Choose a Print Color. When choosing the color of your floral prom dress, pick a combination of colors that sets the tone for your look. Want your style to be center stage? Vibrant and bright hues will draw attention and have all eyes on you, especially if the floral print is set to pop against a dark background. If you prefer a subtle effect, go for tone-on-tone prints. Floral formal dresses with soft and delicate prints offer a muted, yet romantic look.

Floral formal dresses and other patterned prom dresses can visually enhance, hide, or shape the figure. Once you’ve put that print dress on, look into the mirror. If it makes you feel beautiful, then you know you have found the perfect floral prom dress for you.

Feeling like you might want to explore a different type of print dress? Prints and patterns of all kinds are a great way to show off your individual style at any special occasion. You can use the suggestions above when you explore any dresses with prints. Stripes, for example, are classic for business attire and trending for casual wear, and they come in a variety of widths from pinstripes to chunky, and even zigzags. Animal prints, like cheetah, leopard, and snakeskin, are great for prom or parties when you’re feeling a bit wild! Tropical prints are always fun for vacation wear. And let’s not forget the timeless appeal of gingham or polka dots, especially on casual print dresses! Prints provide eye-catching style for any occasion, so dive right into PromGirl’s assortment above of floral formal dresses, patterned prom dresses, and floral homecoming dresses. If you love the bold look of print dresses, but crave a bit more shimmer in your style, be sure to check out the metallic dresses here for a look that shines.