What prom dress styles look good on a tall skinny girl?
Hi I’m a junior in High School and I am searching for a prom dress that looks good on me. I am extremely tall (5’11") and fairly skinny (size 2-4). I am basically the exact same size as Taylor Swift. What kind of dress would look good on me? I’m also very fair-skinned with freckles and red hair. I like one shoulder, asymmetrical dresses and I would like a long dress. My shoulders are my best features.
Alright. So, being tall is a good thing! I’m tall as well and a size 0-2 so it should be easy for me to find appropriate dresses. Being very fair skinned means that you’re limited in color; too light a color will wash you out, but too dark a color will make the dress stand out and you’ll recede into the background. Don’t shy away from red because you have red hair, a bright red can sometimes be your best color. So I’ll try to give a variety of dresses, and why they work for you.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/purple-print-strapless-gown-8611-6917 This dress really works for pale people, because it’s a light color, but the top is slightly darker where it hits your skin. That’s going to give you just the right amount of contrast between the dress and your skin tone, plus purple is an amazing color for those of us with red hair. A strapless dress is also going to be really good for you because it will highlight your shoulders, where as a one-shouldered dress may not.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/orange-ballgown-152652-6873 A fuller skirt will give you added curves, which is really your biggest issue when finding a dress. The color will really warm up your skin tone, and the green sash across the middle keeps it from being too orange.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/floral-embroidered-strapless-dress-152658-7002 This dress hugs your curves, and the proportions really make you look like you have plenty (in a good way!). It’s one of the only white dresses I would suggest a pale girl wear, and it’s different so you’ll stand out in a great way. Plus, the design gives an asymmetrical feel.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/blue-gold-corset-ballgown-152056-6726 If you are looking for a full skirt, this dress is really great. The dropped waist will define your small shape, while adding a few curves.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/15498-14827-6384 This dress is super pretty! The jeweled waist hits at your skinniest section, and the dress has incredible movement. It is one shouldered, like you said you wanted. The pattern is really bold so you’ll make a statement, not just the dress.
What to stay away from?
Halter tops.
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/halter-pick-up-ballgown-940-6787 A dress like this looks too heavy, and the large straps hide the asset you’d like to highlight, your shoulders. Plus, it won’t do anything for your figure. A strapless dress, or one that
All-over sequined
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/empire-waist-sequined-gown-151911-6753 A dress completely covered in sequins will make you seem like you should be clubbing, not going to prom. Instead, go for dresses with a little bit of glitz and glam in a few, key places.
Ruffles
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/15188-6311 A dress with so many ruffles, especially one like this that also has a cinches waist, will overwhelm your thin figure.
White/Black
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/beaded-bust-jersey-dress-14332-6736 Or any other way light/way dark color for that matter. I’ve already discussed this I know, but the color choice of your dress is really important so that you look your best for prom, and the dress isn’t the only thing that stands out!
Loose
http://jovani.com/prom-dresses/strapless-with-floral-applique-b15326-6964 This dress is just loose, it doesn’t cinch in anywhere. That means you’ll lose your shape, and it’ll look like you tossed on a trash bag. A nice trash bag, but nothing more than that.
I really hope I helped! Definitely email me if you want to talk, or if you want me to find some other dresses, or even if you just need an opinion on a different dress!
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