Bring Elegance To This Prom Season With A Sweetheart Neckline

An elegant prom is every girl’s dream. The sweetheart neckline dress brings this desired elegance, and it works for every body type. When choosing a dress, consider the most flattering silhouette and waistline for your body type and a print that matches your unique personality.

The Sweetheart Neckline

The sweetheart neckline looks like the top of a heart. It provides coverage of the bust area, but has a concave down the middle that accentuates it. Dresses with sweetheart necklines are often strapless. If you have a short neck, this neckline makes it appear longer. Sweetheart dresses are good for both large and small busted women. It draws attention to your best features if you are a full-figured woman. If you are a petite women, it makes you seem more curvaceous.

Most Flattering Silhouette

Long, sweetheart neckline prom dresses come in many different silhouettes, including the mermaid, ball gown and sheath. The mermaid silhouette hugs the contours of the body from the waist to the knee and then flares at the bottom. If you have an hourglass figure, mermaid silhouettes draw attention to your feminine curves. If you are slender and less curvy, this silhouette gives the impression that you have an hourglass shape. Ball gown dresses have tight bodices and full skirts. This silhouette works best if you have any lower body flaws. Wearing this silhouette also makes your middle appear more slender. The sheath is narrow and slim-fitting. A petite frame looks best in this silhouette, since it elongates shorter frames.

Waistline Definition

The drop, empire and natural waists are the most common for long, sweetheart neckline prom dresses. The empire waist starts above the natural waistline. Empire waists are best suited for petite frames, as they elongate the body. They may also hide a heavy frame, as the fabric below the waistline floats away from the body. Drop waists start below the natural waistline. They work with very tall frames, as they show off long legs. If you are tall due to a long waistline, however, you might want to avoid a drop waist because it makes your legs appear shorter. If you have a short waistline, and want to wear a printed dress, you can use drop waists to your advantage. Make sure the print is on the top half of the dress, as the break between the pattern and the solid color makes your waist appear longer.

A Variety of Prints

Patterned sweetheart neckline prom dresses add extra pizzazz. Black and white or multi-colored floral prints are popular this season. Prom dresses with stripes in a slanted or sunburst pattern are also in style. For a bold look, try a leopard or zebra print prom dress.