2010 Ball Gown Prom Dresses

Garters were brought into fashion by wealthy men to hold up their socks. Although the history of the garters is not very glamorous or lady-like, the garter then went on to be used by brides on their wedding day. The groom had the privilege of taking off the brides garter and passing it on to a guest. This symbolized the groom taking the innocence away from his bride. The male guest who caught the bride was said to be the next male to marry. Prom garters on the other hand, are generally satin made to match the color of their prom dress, prom shoes, prom handbag, prom gloves, and sometimes even prom makeup. The garter is also designed with an innocent (black, white, or ivory) lace ruffle around the bottom of it. The garter is given as a gift to the prom girl's date in exchange for his bowtie symbolizing a remembrance of their prom date together.

Satins, feathers, lace and sequined formal gowns will reflect star-studded qualities you will see on fashion runways for prom dresses in the US and Europe. Although you will see some black dresses at prom, most black colors will be mixed with vibrant colors and prints to reflect a dynamic color contrast. These vibrant prom dress colors are just a few ways promers and celebrities plan to steal the limelight.

Prom Bolero jackets not only make a great cover-up but a must for the ultimate fashionable item that can keep you warm. Bolero jackets can be traced prior to the 1600's when the bolero jacket was known as a doublet.  Fashionable royalty used the jackets to serve in the life of the elite. The Ball Gown style prom dress looks great with a gorgeous bolero jacket.