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How To Run A Fashion Show For Prom Dresses

A fashion show intended to showcase prom dresses is different from an ordinary high street fashion show. Not only will it take much longer for models to get into their outfits (which rules out quick changes) but the value and delicacy of the items means that a great deal of care needs to be taken.

Timing your show

You need to allow around two minutes per model. This is enough time to walk down the catwalk, pose and walk back down the catwalk.

In terms of back stage timing you need to allow ten minutes for a girl to get a dress on for which she will need at least one helper.

Boys

If you can, its great to have male models accompany your female models down the catwalk. A local hire company may be willing to lend you suits if you give them a call.

Announcer

Ask someone with good presenting skills to compere the show. Their role will be to announce the name of the model and give a commentary about the dress that they are wearing. For example 'This is Amy, she is wearing Bella, one of our pink prom dresses. This dress features stunning genuine crystal beading with a flowing tulle skirt'.

You should provide your compere with a script for each model/dress. This script should beaded evening dresses be organised in the same running order as the show.

Music

You should choose music which is both popular with the students in the show and appropriate for the occasion. Pay attention to the bpm (beats per minute) of the music. Your models will walk in time to the music and if the beat's too fast they may end up half jogging down the catwalk (ruining your timings!).

Vet all music before hand to ensure that it doesn contain expletives.

Walk Through

It a good idea to have a walk though of your fashion show. While it is common to do a full dress rehearsal (wearing all the outfits), you should think carefully about doing this. Every time a prom dress is handled it runs the risk of being damaged. It is therefore not advisable to do a full dress rehearsal.

Backstage help

You will need at least one person to help when a girl is trying to get into her dress. If you can stagger the girls putting on their dresses then you won't need as many helpers.

You also need a stage manager and an assistant stage manager. Both of these people should have a clipboard with details of the order in which the girls will go down the catwalk.

The stage manager stands in the wings and is responsible for ensuring that the right people go on stage at the right time.

It is there responsibility inexpensive wedding gowns to make sure the girl starts putting the dress on in time and to make sure she is down in time. They need to be female so they can go into changing rooms.

Changing rooms

Ideally you need two rooms close to the stage. At least one needs to ensure privacy.

As prom dresses are worth hundreds of pounds each it is important to ensure they will not get damaged in the course of a fashion show.

One way to ensure that this doesn't happen is by ensuring that no food, drink or make up is allowed into the changing rooms. Only the girls themselves and people helping them to get ready should be allowed in the changing room.

Ask girls to take responsibility for dresses

Begin by explaining to the girls involved that they will be personally responsible for taking care of their dresses. Each girl should formally 'sign out' the dress when she takes it off the rack. At the end of the show, someone needs to be appointed to check the dresses back on to the rail. A girl's name should only be checked off the list when they have brought their dress back.

Enjoy it!

Running a fashion show can be great fun so finally, have a great time!

Choosing Homecoming Dresses Trends For black lace dress with sleeves 2013

Every trend changes with time. Homecoming dresses are not exempt from this rule. In fact, the entire trend and fashion related to the special homecoming event changes with the latest popular styles. The idea is to enjoy the event and yet be as much in tune with the times as possible. 2013 has seen a lot many changes that have slowly caught hold during 2012. When it comes to the homecoming event, the arrangements have become grander. The music has definitely changed and the fashion has become much more modern and simplistic than the past.

However, vintage dresses still hold a specific charm in the category. Most homecoming divas end up re using their mother's homecoming dress due to the sentimental value attached to it. They might also love a specific era of fashion and revisit it in terms of the dress. These vintage purchases might be tracked through a variety of different specialty stores in the market. Stores that usually stock cocktail dresses will be your best bet to scope out your homecoming outfit.

Feathers have been quite big in this trend cycle. The dresses sport a lot of feather and even pearl detailing. These have brought about a hint of the early 60's when the fashion was quite rife with these elements. However, they are used very sparsely.

The length of the dresses is shorter keeping in time with the latest fashion trends. You will also find a lot of asymmetrical hemlines and textured patterns on the dresses. The dresses might also use a lot of sheer fabric to bring out the effect through texturing within the dress. So, you might very well find lace or sheer chiffon mixed with the pattern on a silk dress.

The fabrics not the only thing that has received mixed responses in 2013. Many young kids have also experimented with red carpet worthy designer dresses for their annual homecoming dances. These dresses have sheer volume and trailing lengths that give it a more royal and elegant feel. The dresses have also used plush fabrics such as velvet and crepe to bring about just the right fall and shape to the dress.

The jewelry has to be elegant and it is very rarely a statement piece. The idea is that you will be dancing and enjoying yourself throughout the evening, so you should keep the accessories to a minimum.

The theme of your dance will greatly affect your dress style. Vintage themes require a vintage dress to keep up with the style of the theme. However, do look through the many website stores available online. These e-commerce portals list the works of many contemporary designers who might be doing significant work in fusion designs and restoration of vintage dresses. However, due to inadequate representation, they have not yet made their mark on the world fashion radar. You will find quite a few designs that are not only unique and authentic but also extremely affordable.

With the luxury of internet and the home delivery system, you can actually shop right from the comfort of your home and have your homecoming dance's entire outfit delivered to you.