Choosing a prom dress to go with an updo does not have to be an agonizing decision. There are many dress styles that complement an updo hairstyle.
Choosing to wear your hair in an updo for prom is a popular choice for many girls. Prom is such a special occasion that it is fun to have a hairstyle that is more sophisticated, dressier and more glamorous than you usually wear your hair. If you tend to wear your hair down most of the time, it is a great way to mix things up and give yourself a look that is you, but a definitely more glamorous you. Prom is an opportunity to dress up and show off your best self while enjoying the company of friends. Prom is often a night to remember, so every girl wants her hair, dress and makeup to be perfect for that special night. But what kind of dress goes the best with an updo?
Choices for prom dresses these days are endless. There are
so many styles and colors to choose from that it can be hard
to know what hairstyle will complement what dress. The trends
for prom include fun and funky dress colors, interesting
hemlines, ruffles, trains and dresses with cutouts or sheer
overlays. Ombre dresses, and those with exotic lacing are also
popular.
Dresses a la “old Hollywood” are also all the rage. The
good news is that nearly any dress will go with an updo. Updos
are sexy and stylish, and most prom dresses are also. But if
you really want to stand our, choose a prom dress that demands
an updo to set off the dramatic tone of the dress. For
instance, a dress that has a halter neckline is backless or
has beautiful straps or lacing in the back will go naturally
with an updo. You will want to show off the back of the dress
as well as the front, so an updo is perfect for this kind of
dress.
Hair that is long or hanging down to your shoulders or down
your back will detract from the back of the dress. Dresses
that are very classic will also be very good with an updo.
Think Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe style of dress. Audrey
Hepburn liked classics, simple, elegant dresses, often in
basic black with little ornamentation. She often wore her hair
in a simple bun or french twist to show off the gorgeous line
of her neck. Marilyn Monroe is much more flirtatious, but
updos with curls and glittery accessories can also suggest
flirtation and a fun-loving personality. If you are choosing
to wear jewelry that you want to be noticed in, such as
chandelier earrings or elegant necklaces, an updo will set
them off so that your excellent taste in jewelry will be
appreciated.
Just a few things to keep in mind when planning your hair
for prom include not cutting, coloring, or any dramatic
changes in the weeks before prom. It is okay to get a trim. If
you are having someone else do your hair, do a couple of test
runs before the big night to make sure you like it. Try on
your dress, shoes, jewelry, etc. and see how it all looks
together. Don’t choose a dress or updo that you will not be
comfortable in.
Think about the activities you will be engaging in on prom
night and choose a dress and hairstyle that will not be
high-maintenance. This is a night to have fun, not to worry
about your hair or your dress