Prom season is up and running. If you haven't yet found your dream dress A-Line dresses, it's time to get the party started."Any sort of special occasion calls for a dress and this is especially true for events such as proms and grads, which are rites of passage for many young women who are moving on to new and exciting chapters in their lives," says Ingrie Williams, a stylist and spokesperson for retail chain RW & Co.Vintage silhouettes and accessories are top of mind for many. While fancy frocks in shorter lengths remain important Cocktail Dresses, there is also renewed interest in long dresses."With many modern fashions trending towards androgyny and sporty looks, girls want to look feminine for prom. This is their night to really dress up like the Oscars with elegance and style. More and more, there's a trend back to the Hollywood glamour of the past, updated by a modern spin Prom Dresses 2011," says Corinne Lea, co-owner of Scout Boutique, in Vancouver."The call to retro glam includes classic taffeta dance hall swing skirts with small waist lines and spaghetti straps as well as curve-hugging, one shouldered, Ava Gardner inspired-lipstick red dresses with pleats in traditional below-the-knee and modern above-knee lengths," adds Lea. "Short dresses still rule 2011 prom dresses, but we're also noticing that long dresses are becoming more popular than they have been for several prom seasons," says Sue Glass, the owner of Lolita, a trendy London boutique.Dresses with high-low hemlines (short at the front Princess Dresses, longer at the back) are a popular notion, as are one-shouldered dresses and those given the added dimension of pick up (bunched and gathered) styling, feathered trim and ruffles galore.As for colours, vibrant hues of red prom dresses, coral, fuchsia, teal, purple and green are stylish. Soft shades of pink, mauve and sophisticated neutrals such as blush, champagne and gold also make the short list.Bows, waist sashes and tone-on-tone lace play up the vintage look of some styles, while a retro theme can also find its way into your ensemble with Hollywood-inspired Halter Neck Dresses, ladylike accessories."Keira Knightley and Taylor Swift are among the many young stars that are reviving interest in the red carpet-inspired bling of big statement rings, earrings, and jewelled hair accessories such as pins, combs and hair bands cheap prom dresses," says Christine Kendrick Wedding Guest Dresses, a jewellery buyer for the Claire's accessory chain.Other throwbacks to what their mothers may have worn to their own proms include faux fur wraps, satin capes, silky shawls and sequined boleros to cover bare shoulders on chilly nights. Elbow-length gloves paired with sparkling dress shoes and clutch bags support classic elegance.For those thinking a little funkier, quirky finishing touches such as Lady Gaga-inspired lace cuffs, fingerless gloves and lacy tights can help create rocker inspired looks. Topics related articles: http://www.goldfashion.hk/bbs/viewth...%3D1&frombbs=1 http://www2.ooopsgreen.com/forum/vie...%3D1&frombbs=1 http://hzgolf.com/viewthread.php?tid=22818&extra= http://www.ostu.ru/libraries/forum/v...hp?p=3976#3976 http://kulue.com/bbs/viewthread.php?...%3D1&frombbs=1