The collection is extremely diverse. There are totally fun shiny party dresses like this one. It’s available in a variety of colors, but I really love the contrast of the pale blush pink with the black sash belt.

And then there are sleek and sophisticated black tie classics like this one. I adore the high round neck and the gorgeous column skirt.

One of my favorites is this very sculptural twist halter top dress. Because of the way the halter is shaped, it will be beautiful on a variety of figures. It provides a little more coverage than your average halter, so it will even work for top heavy women.

And for pleasing a whole gaggle of attendents, you really can’t do better than this a-line number with the high pleated neckline.

This collection is so ecelctic and refined that brides are really going to have a hard time avoiding it. But, there’s really no reason to, since all the dresses in the collection fall between $250 and $300 in a variety of colors to suit any wedding scheme. Available from Vera Wang Weddings.

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Vera Wang Launches Maid to Order Collection

The dress on the left (style 8467Z) is a tea-length gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline. It features organza combined with lace for a very flirty, feminine appeal. The bridesmaid gown on the right (style 8459Z) offers a lace overlay on satin and a slim silhouette.

Both of these bridesmaid dresses have a beaded brooch at the waist for a little extra sparkle. Raylia Designs offers dozens of different bridesmaid dresses, bridal gowns and other special occasion dresses.

To learn more about the collections, view their gallery and find a store near you, visit their website at rayliadesigns.com.

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Raylia Designs Bridesmaids Collection

You can get this bridesmaid gown (style 425) in sizes 0-24 in 13 fabulous colors. This color is dubbed “Tandoori” and it’s really beautiful.

The Wtoo collection offers a wonderful selection of bridesmaid gowns that are very affordable. To view all the Watters bridal gowns, formalwear and bridesmaid dresses, or to find the nearest Watters retailer near you, visit Watters.com.

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Wtoo Bridesmaid Collection

In addition to their fabulous collections of bridal gowns, David’s Bridal also offers their bridesmaids dresses in a variety of pink shades, from pale pearl pink to bright watermelon.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Strapless ball gown in Watermelon (Style: F13062)

Spaghetti strap trumpet gown in Pearl Pink (Style: 81509)

Strapless tea-length dress in Rose Petal (Style: 8355)

Ball gown with pick-up detailing in Azalea (Style: 81123)

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Available in other colors, as well; get it at Lauren Conrad which ships worldwide.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post about another dress with a draped effect:  Mini Dress — Pale Blue and Just Right for You.

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Greek Inspired, Short, Formal Dress Fit for a Goddess

A prom dress can take weeks to be made and more time to ship to you.  It’s never too early to start looking for that perfect dress.  Following are 5 online stores where you can find formal and prom dresses.

• Christina’s (ships to the U.S.)

• Tiza (ships worldwide)

• New York Prom (ships worldwide)

• Find My Prom Dress (ships worldwide)

• Sophisticated Lady (ships worldwide)

If you’re last-minute shopping, many prom dress stores also have web pages that contain pre-made, in-stock dresses which they can ship out quickly.  The bad news is that you’ll have to search through them for your size, but the good news is that the pre-made dresses are often offered at a discount.

If you liked this post, you might also want to browse through my long dress category for lots of beautiful formal dresses.

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5 Places to Buy a Prom Dress Online

I like the pink gloves with it, too.  This dress is called Satin Doll, and the bodice is bejeweled.

Pair it with this cute little prim and proper clutch:

All of the above items can be ordered from lorelie.com, which ships worldwide (customers outside the continental U.S. should visit their shipping page for more info).  Visit the sale rack for more beautiful dresses at bargain prices.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post featuring a long pink dress called Versatile Evening Gown Can be Worn 3 Different Ways.

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It’s Posh, It’s Pink, It’s the Perfect Formal Dress

It’s available in gold and a variety of other colors (including white, which isn’t shown).

Get it at Prom Girl, which ships worldwide.  They have a great Prom Tips section on their site, too, and much of the advice could apply to other formal events or nice outings, as well.  If you’re looking for a bargain, see their sale page.  If you’re looking for formalwear for men, visit Prom Guy.

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Sexy Dress Combines the Best of a Long Evening Gown and a Short Cocktail Dress

Trains seem to be a red carpet favorite recently, and I can see why.  They add an extra touch of elegance to an already special dress.   Get this dress at Elegant Mart, which appears to ship worldwide.  See their pre-made dresses in the clearance section, too.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post featuring a floor-length purple gown with a slight train.

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Look Amazing in this Unique Evening Gown

If you’re the kind of person who has $900 to spend on a dress, I have two things to say to you:

1. I think this dress would look especially striking on someone with an olive complexion.
2. Let’s be friends.

The piece has that greco-roman look that’s popular right now but in fabrics you wouldn’t anticipate in this style; it’s beautifully innovative.

Prom Dreams appears to ship worldwide.  See their sale page, too.

If you liked this post, you might also like the following posts which feature Jovani dresses:

• eDressme — Elegan Evenings
• Stunning Multi-Colored Dress

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