2023 Prom Dress Trends | David's Bridal Blog (2024)

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What are girls wearing to prom in 2024? ›

From elegant long mermaid gowns, romantic cottagecore dresses, sleek prom suits, trendy black sheer dresses that could have come straight out of the Euphoria set, and gothic gowns inspired by Wednesday Addams, and affordable prom dresses on Amazon, there's no shortage of options.

Jewel Tones – These dark, romantic colors look stunning on a variety of skin tones, making them extremely popular for prom. Burgundy, emerald, navy, and deep purple are very common jewel tones for prom dresses. Neutrals – From champagne to eggshell and blush, neutral hues are very popular colors for prom.

Bright Pops of Color

We're looking forward to a bright year in 2023! Pink, yellow, orange, fuchsia, and lime neon colors can be found everywhere. Another popular color this season is Barbie pink and periwinkle. Spring dresses are also popular in lilac, peaco*ck, light blue, and white.

Bright hues like lime green, tangerine orange, and hot pink are popping up for prom, offering a bold and vibrant twist to traditional prom attire. These vivid colors are perfect for those seeking a prom-stopping look that's both playful and eye-catching.

Black, red and green are some of the trendiest dress colours for prom 2024. And some classic colours are still very popular, like pink, blue and purple.

Red Prom Dresses: The Most Popular and Timeless Choice for Prom Night. The most popular prom dress color is undoubtedly red.

Use a makeup primer

Once you're ready to begin your makeup, always start with a makeup primer. They help grip your makeup so it can last longer (and many help give your skin a smoother appearance, too). If you plan to take any prom pics outside before your big night, we recommend priming with Blur Screen SPF 30 Primer.

If you're expecting average prom dress prices to hover around $350-500, we have options for you, too. This yellow mermaid dress pulls out all the stops: a detachable waist drape, feathers, sequins, beads, you name it. They all come together to create a showstopping look.

How can I make my prom dress more unique? ›

Get creative! Add embellishments to your dress. A row of sequins or jewels along the neckline, bottom of the skirt or waist can dramatically alter the appearance of your prom dresses. Look in craft stores for inexpensive gems that can be sewn on to your prom dresses.

Cool colors like blues, greens, and purples tend to flatter gals with fair skin tones, blue eyes, and blonde, black, or red hair. Warm shades including red, yellow or gold flatter ladies with honey-blonde or brown hair and green, hazel, or brown eyes.

Sparkling Sequins

Sequins have gotten more sophisticated, and dress designers are using them both as accents and all over, in intricate designs like sunburst patterns on full skirts and ombre-like effects. Expect to see sequin prom dresses all over the dance floor in Spring 2023!

Vogue's 2023 Dress-Trend Wish List: The Painterly Floral Dress: Dries Van Noten floral-print midi-dress, $915. The Prairie Pick: Tory Burch printed smocked dress, $498. The Nightie-Style Slip Dress: SIR Aries cutout gown, $490.

2023 Fashion Trend: Maxi Skirts

In line with the aforementioned cargo and denim trends, expect lots of low-rise, pocket-adorned silhouettes and floor-grazing jean skirts, as well as styles in various prints and unexpected materials like velvet. Long live long hemlines!

Wear more sparkle

It's one of the few days when you can totally glam it up. So if you're wondering what to wear to prom, one of my best pieces of advice is to embrace the sparkle! Sparkle comes in many forms: glitter, jewels, embroidery, sequins, and other embellishments. You can choose a dress covered in them.

Long dresses are timeless and add a touch of elegance to the prom night. They come in various styles, including ball gowns, A-line dresses, and mermaid silhouettes. Long dresses are an excellent choice for those aiming for a classic and sophisticated look. Short dresses bring a youthful and playful vibe to prom night.

Dresses that feature an empire waist or heavily embellished tops help to draw attention to the upper body and create balance. A-line dresses with full skirts also look stunning on apple shaped bodies. Dresses with accent ruching at the waist can help create the appearance of a slimmer midsection.