5 Tips to Look Best in Prom Photos!

You spend enormous amounts of time picking out your prom dress and getting ready, so you should be sure to immortalize your effort in photographs. Your prom pictures are a lifelong reminder of one of the most exciting nights of your life. To ensure that your pictures look as great as you do, here are some quick tips.

Be Happy in Your Photos

It’s normal to be nervous when you are having your picture taken, but the best pictures are ones where you look natural. Have someone tell a joke or try to remember a funny story while pictures are being taken. You will look more relaxed and your smile will be genuine.

Strike a Pose

Being photographed straight on makes you appear larger than you are. This can be great for guys, but it is not typically a flattering pose for girls. Standing at a slight angle will make you appear narrower, and is also a great way to show off a bit of the luxe back detailing on your fab dress.

Tame Your Hair

Updos are a great way to do something different with your hair, but complicated styles may be difficult to achieve on your own. To ensure that your hair looks great and stays in place, have a professional style your hair for prom, or save your money and check out DIY video tips. Gently remind your date that a fresh haircut would look sharp with his tux.

Makeup and Grooming

You’ll want your makeup to last throughout prom, so use waterproof mascara, durable foundation and crease-resistant eye shadow. Remember that primer can help all those gorgeous colors stay where they belong. If you happen to be selected for prom royalty, have a compact ready for a quick fix before pics.

Picking an Outfit

Your prom dress should fit well and be as comfortable as possible. While prom attire will never be as cozy as your pajamas, you don’t want something you can’t move in. David’s Bridal offers lots of short prom dresses and super-danceable jersey options. Additionally, a few minor alterations can help you achieve the perfect fit.

Good Afternoon! Calling all prom fashionistas! This season we have seen the hottest trends from alternative necklines, embellishments, celebrity inspiration and one shoulders fly off the shelves at all of our stores! Whether you’re conservative, flirty or cute, we have a prom dress for YOU!  This morning four of our hottest prom dresses were featured on a Univision segment! Check out the most gorgeous models in our gowns!

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Good Afternoon DB Readers and Happy President’s Day! With prom season right around the corner, I’m sure you’re starting to think about a show stopping dress you’ll want to wear to the big night! Well, David’s Bridal is rolling out some gorgeous dresses that are fashion forward, trendy, and budget friendly! Here are out top three picks for the season, and as always, check out our website for more prom dresses!

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Good Afternoon and Happy Monday everyone! With Bridal Christmas in full swing, women across the nation and searching for the gown of their dreams! No matter your style, shape or budget, David’s Bridal has the dress for you! We have some amazing online tools that can assist you in finding your perfect dress and help plan your perfect wedding! Our Fashion and Style Expert pages are chock full with advice on  figure flattery, color inspiration, fashion trends, headpiece style guide, fabric and sleeve options, and much, much more!

We all know that Malia, Sasha and FLOTUS (First Lady of the U.S.) looked absolutely stunning at the President’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, so how can they top that? Well, they did it in style at the ceremony yesterday as well as the Inaugural Ball last night.

The nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, David’s Bridal, has a selection of Inaugural-inspired looks fit for anyone! You too can channel your inner First Family without breaking the bank!

The ever-stylish FLOTUS showed her own sense of fashion by pairing this beautiful coat with a nice shiny belt! Sashes or belts have always been a very popular way to change an outfit instantly. Emulate her style with this beautiful beaded platinum sash G21757 ($69) or show your inner fashionista with multi-colored stone sash G21847 ($39).

The First Lady wowed the Inaugural Ball guests with a fantastic floor-length red gown. It was sophisticated and stunning and really stole the show! This apple red high neck gown F12732 is the perfect way to channel your inner First Lady on budget for only $119.99!

We all loved the way Beyonce belted out the National Anthem and she looked absolutely spectacular while doing it! Her classic black gown with peek-a-boo design was top notch!  A short version with cap sleeves is perfect for any after party! And the best part, LR758M, is only $109!

Jennifer Hudson sang her way through the Inaugural Ball last night in this black figure-slimming dress. The halter neckline and long bell shaped skirt was very figure flattering on the signer. For only $99.99, a similar version, F12688, is the perfect dress for any occasion!

Good Afternoon! Happy Fashion Friday! With special occasion in full swing, its time to start thinking about your attire! No matter what style, fabric, or appliques tickle your fancy, David’s Bridal has an assortment of dresses and gowns to suit your needs! Here are our top 4 choices for your next big event!

1) Sleeveless Blouson Dress with Sequin Skirt

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2). Strapless High-Low Dress with Beaded Waist

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3). Jersey Dress with Keyhole Neck and Beaded Waist

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4). One Shoulder Draped Metallic Dress

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You can always tell when a bride finds the one. It’s an incredibly inspiring moment. And we love it. Whether you want to look classic or modern, glamorous or elegant, we’ve got a gorgeous wedding dress for you at an amazing price. Let us help you discover it in our ever-changing designer collections.

Whether your style is romantic, classic or whimsical, Vera Wang is probably the first name that comes to mind when you think of bridal designers. Her revolutionary collections are known around the world for sophisticated drama, feminine detailing and a modern approach to bridal design. If you’re looking for unique bridal designs with signature details, you’ll fall in love with our exclusive White by Vera Wang collection, including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories.

Modern romantic brides inspired by the well-made things of the past are sure to fall under the spell of our Melissa Sweet collection. The graceful gowns incorporate vintage detailing like cascading lace and intricate hand-sewn beading. Polished yet pretty, the designer bridal collection also includes beautiful coordinating veils.

When you dream of your big day, do you envision luxurious, elegant details that your guests will remember forever? If so, our Oleg Cassini collection is made just for you. These timeless bridal gowns are designed with opulent details like hand-embroidered embellishments and sparkling crystals. Go for head-to-toe elegance with graceful finishing touches.

If you love fashion and drama, you’ll want every detail of your wedding to be sophisticated and glamorous, starting with your gorgeous gown. The Galina Signature collection features rich, sultry wedding dresses with unforgettable details like lush textures and ultra-dramatic skirt ruffles. Complete your look with vintage inspired accents with a serious wow factor.

Free-spirited brides look to express their style in a fun, contemporary way. If simple luxury is what you’re seeking, our Galina collection offers hip wedding dresses that let the real you shine through. Balance an elegantly minimalistic gown with high-impact bridal accessories.

Traditional, all-American brides will fall in love with the David’s Bridal collection. These classic bridal gowns are designed in a variety of shapes from slim sheaths to full ball gowns to modern fit-and-flare styles. Flattering details include floaty layers, beautiful beading and color accents. For a look truly fit for a princess, add a shimmery tiara and sparkle-trimmed veil.

For more inspiration on finding your perfect look, shop all wedding dresses.

What Inspires Melissa…
by Melissa Sweet

I am inspired by beauty.
Yes, this seems obvious, especially when we are speaking about something so beautiful as a wedding day. But, really and truly, my work as a designer can be summed up with one philosophy….follow the beauty. This is my mantra. Sometimes I have an idea for a dress and I spend lots of time preparing all the details, finding the perfect fabric and scheming the execution. Then suddenly, out of the ethers, arrives the beauty.

So often, I find that inspiration comes when I’m not looking for it. A few months ago I was at the beach with a friend who haphazardly wrapped a sarong around herself to run back to the car. When she arrived back to our blanket I gasped at how perfectly draped her sarong hung from her hips. I grabbed my cellphone and snapped a photo. She didn’t recognize it when she saw the newest draped design on a mannequin in my studio a few weeks later. She commented that she loved the dress while having no idea that she had inspired it! When I am simply open to life, open to possibilities and believing that good is all around me, the surprises happen.

When a bride is deciding on the dress she will wear on her wedding day, my advice is to clear her mind and allow the possibilities to flow. Regardless of the idea she starts with, I encourage her to try things that catch her eye and not limit herself based on previously determined concepts. By following the beauty, she leaves behind the confusions and fears that can creep in during a time of making so many decisions. Following the beauty can eliminate the guess-work, struggle and overthinking that can plague the dress shopping experience. In my opinion, choosing a gown that expresses your feeling of inspiration will set the right course for designing your entire wedding. Let beauty lead you.

Good Afternoon DB Readers!! Today is Trendy Tuesday!! David’s Bridal dresses have been making red carpet appearances and most recently Carole Marini, spouse of Dancing With The Stars contestant Gilles Marini was spotted in Las Vegas! Their family attended the kick off of the second annual ‘Winter in Venice Festivities’ at the Venetian and Carole is wearing one of our favorite little black dresses that retails  for only $139! No need for a look-a-like gown when you can have the SAME dress the stars wear!

Good Morning DB readers! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and a happy Thrifty Thursday! If you saw the American Music Awards that aired on Sunday, you are probably still swooning over all of the great gowns we saw walk the red carpet! Not only was pink a big trend, but we also saw a lot of gold and metallics! Stars like Heidi Klum and Taylor Swift got in on this trend and looked absolutely fabulous!

As one of the Social Occasion’s trendiest retailers, David’s Bridal has three look a like gowns that will definitely make you sparkle but won’t break the bank! Here are three of our favorite dresses that are under $149!

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No matter what event you’ll be attending this winter, you’ll be sure to standout in one of these metallic numbers!