Studio 17 prom dresses began as a sister company of Tiffany Designs prom dresses. With great price values and great product, Studio 17 has become a great prom line for the girl who is looking for brilliant colors and fashionable designs. Did you know that The word “prom” became popular in the 1890’s to shorten “promenade”? Promenade’s were formal dances held so everyone could show off their clothes and dance.
Prom similar to today began in the 1920’s when having experience at formal dinners and dances was considered an important skill for young people getting ready to leave high school. These proms were typically held in the school gym and everyone wore their “Sunday best”. Now for prom, everyone dresses very formal and many couples or groups choose to arrive in limos or party busses.
The formal prom and emergence of designer prom dresses began in the 1950’s and really picked up speed in the 1980’s. Prom is now a glamorous all night event held in grand locations, like hotel ballrooms for most, with fancy dinners, limos, dancing, and after-parties being the norm for prom.
Glamorous is to be charmingly attractive in a mysterious way. Glamorous is a unique combination of style and personality that makes you just you. Glamorous people break the mold and go for the styles they love that flatter their body and light up a party. Be glamorous in this prom dress by Studio 17!
Tulle takes its name from the city of Tulle located in France which began to knit this light netted fabric in the 1700s, but the ancient Greeks also used a similar fabric. Tulle may be made from silk, cotton, polyester, and just about any other fabric. It is a light gauzy material that is often layered to form the skirt of a ball gown, or laid over another fabric or beadwork to give a soft effect. Tulle can make the most romantic look for your prom dress.
Silk was developed in China as early as 6000 BC. It’s unique triangular fiber structure gives silk its natural sheen, making it a prized fabric for formal dresses. Silk is light and airy making it move with every shift of your body. Silk is a natural fabric derived from the silk worm’s cocoon. It is soft, smooth, and one of the strongest natural fibers.
Touch Ups Shoes has a fantastic selection of prom shoes and prom evening bags. Evening bags can be a great way to add some sparkle to your prom dress. Plus killer shoes, don't have to kill you feet from Touch Ups. Try lower heels, ankle straps, platforms, and even flats to make dancing all night easy. Both of these are available in gold and silver.
