Okay, I might be obsessed with everything retro and vintage, but so is everyone in Hollywood. Almost all of todays red carpet successes harken back to a time past. Vintage reproduction style gowns are on the rise in popularity, and it’s no wonder why. After all, who can beat the glamour of the golden years in Hollywood? And who would want to, really, all we’ve actually invented since then is polyester? Take a look at this vintage-nspired gown by Jovani in a sleek body con style favored by modern day bombshells like Jordin Sparks and Kim Kardashian:
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This sensational Dolce Jovani dress is currently $900 at Prom Dreams.

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

I think this dress would look especially striking on someone with an olive complexion.
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.
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JustAFormality.com reader, Andrea Ormes, left a comment recently asking for a dress with the following:

black and white
really long
strapless
really flashy but not too flashy

I’m not sure exactly what the last one means (flashy as in sexy and showing a lot of skin, or flashy as in showy and attention-grabbing, or something else?), so I’ll let you be the judge of the level of flashiness, but a long, black and white, strapless gown I can do.  Here are four:
1) Corsetted gown with hand beaded lace appliques, from Landa:

Available at Magic Moments Prom; they ship worldwide.
2) Faviana dress with cut-outs:

Available at Best Prom Dresses; …read more