Your promenade gown is hanging in your closet, nevertheless looking as elegant and fantastic as it did he day you attempted it on for the primary time and fell in l-o-v-e with it. Sigh. It’s also probably one of the most high-priced dresses you’ve ever purchased, and it would be nice to be capable to wear it again. Unfortunately, a formal dress isn’t some thing you’re going to be wearing every day or even each and every week. But there are more than a few special activities in a girl’s life where a promenade dress could be re-worn.
- Wear it to dances and college reunions.
If you’re heading off to university in the fall, keep this in mind: you’re among an absolutely new crowd who has never seen some thing you’ve worn before, including your prom dress. If the event calls for formal attire, re-wear your gown to sorority or club mixers and university dances.
- Wear it to a wedding.
If your cousin’s wedding ceremony is ready to be a elaborate affair, your prom costume could be the perfect gown, specifically if it’s going to be a black-tie event. Just make sure your prom robe doesn’t look too bridal, as you don’t want to upset her on her massive day. What qualified as "too bridal?" Think dresses in white, ivory or cream and something with pale-colored lace. However, if your dress only has suggestions of white interspersed with other colors, then it should be okay.
- Wear it to a parade
If you’re already a competition girl, you’ve probably considered sporting your prom dress to compete for a title. But if you’ve by no means tried pageants and you’ve always wanted to, this may want to be your chance! You already have the dress, the shoes and the accessories you want to enter. Now all you need is to perfect that splendor walk!
- Wear it on New Year's
New Year’s parties are a time to get glam and welcome in the new year with lots of sparkle. They could also be an excuse to re-wear your promenade dress and feel like a princess of the night time all over again. Dress it down by adding a exciting jacket and opaque tights to ward off shave-ruining goose-bumps.
- Wear it to a navy or army dance.
If you’ve got a boyfriend or know a man who is serving the country, chances are his unit will have an annual ball where formal apparel is a must. These are almost like proms for soldiers- everyone attire up, takes a date and dances the night away. If you’re lucky sufficient to snag an invite to one of these events, your prom gown will make the ideal ensemble.
- Wear it to a girls' night out
Got a bunch of friends who also choose to wear their prom robes again? Make a night out of it! Get all dressed up, go out to dinner and then hit the town for mini-golf, a concert, comedy club, dance membership or even an arcade. You’re sure to attract a lot of attention and capture some remarkable photos along the way.
- Wear it to a charity event.
If you’re a budding socialite who is working on her social calendar, you may additionally have the opportunity to attend a summer charity match with the it-gals of your town. To ensure that you stand out and make a good impression, carrying a fancy gown is often a must.
- Have it changed for a semi-formal event
If you don’t have any formal activities coming up, but have a few parties that nevertheless require a cute dress, consider getting your costume altered. Shortening a dress hem to make it knee-length or creating a high-low hem out of a floor-length one can make your costume look totally different. Also think about adding a funky belt, switching up your jewelry or altering up your hairstyle to turn your promenade ensemble into something a little more casual.
