Spring Formal

        It's that time of year again ladies.  Spring Formal, and that means dresses, heels, jewelry, the whole shebang. But, this may be a tough time for the more let's say, fashionably challenged.  There are so many choices and with formal coming around the corner, you don't have much time left.  So that's what I'm here for.
       Let's start off with color, shall we?  To begin, color is a major player in your formal ensemble.  The right color needs to be chosen, otherwise you'll end up being washed out and we don't want that in our pictures now do we?  First, figure out if your a warm or cool, meaning figuring out whether warm or cool colors look better on you.  The simplest way to do this is through the gold and silver test.  To do this get a piece of gold jewelry and a piece of silver jewelry, then hold them both up to you in natural light (sunlight) and choose which ever one looks better.  Now if you look better with gold then your a warm and if you look better with silver then your a cool.  Now warm people tend to look better in colors like pinks, teals, yellows, reds, oranges, browns, and greens.  Meanwhile cool people tend to look better in dark blues and pinks, purples, and dark greens.  Basically, just get your colors right and your good.
     Next is shape.  Face it, we're not all ballerinas, but that does not mean anyone looks like an elephant.  Not only is color an important part of what you wear to formal but so is the shape, neckline and length of the dress.  Now there are fifteen main body types, now you're thinking "OMG, how am I gonna figure out which one I am?"  Well it's simple really the fifteen body types are as follows:
Pear: Smaller up top, but widens at the waist.  They look best in dresses with a cinched waist and flared bottom.
Petite and Compact: They're usually small and short.  They look best in form-fitting dresses. Boyish:They're usually well, boyish.  These girls can bring back flapper-esque dresses.
Soccer Legs: Strong, and nice legs.  You can pull off a shorter hem.  Preferably A-line.
Short Torso: You may have long legs but your middle may be on the petite side.  Try A-line dresses to lengthen your middle.
Hourglass: Because you have the pin-up build, you'd look great in a dress with a v-neck, flared skirt, and a belt.
 Carrot:  Your legs are the narrowest part of your body and to show them off a midi-dress that stops around your lower calves will look best.
Busty:  Now ladies, to look your best, wear a dress with a flared skirt and thick straps.
Swimmer's Shoulders: Now you guys have broader shoulders, so peplum dresses will help to balance out your top proportions.
Short Legs:  Now you girls will look best in springy maxi-dresses with a belt that's slightly higher than your natural waist.
Ballerina: Your body is long and lean, so wear something flouncy with a Bohemian silhouette.
Apple: Because most of your weight is around the middle wear something loose around that area.
MObama Arms: Because of your well defined biceps, go for something with thin straps to show off your amazing arms.
Small-Chested:  Becasue of your lacking in the upper area, wear something with pleats or ruffles to give the illusion of having more in that area.
Botticelli:  Now these ladies may not be as defined as the hourglass but they are definitely curvy and look good in wrap dresses.
Hopefully this helped you figure out your body type, not only for now but also for later in the future.
       Now for the accessories.  This includes shoes, jewelry, hair accents, and  nails.  First off shoes, probably one of the easiest things to choose.  Just find a pair that are comfortable and go well with your dress.  Simple.  Jewelry is a little more difficult, because of the great variety.  My advice is if your dress is complex, go with simple jewelry, and if your dress is simple, go with jewelry that's more on the intricate side.  For your hair accessories, flowers, bows, headbands, and even barrettes will look good just don't overdo it.  Finally, painting your nails.  Try to go with simple designs and patterns or even a french manicure would work, just don't go overboard and come to formal with two-inch acrylics or something.
        Finally, as a side note DON'T disobey school dress code.  Meaning no strapless dresses and dresses must stop by at least the middle fingertips.  But have fun with it.

She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten.
                                                               -Anonymous