Floral Prom Dresses

Floral Prom Dresses 

Floral prom dresses are an ultra-feminine look, especially paired with details like bows or ruffles. This is a great option if you’re running for homecoming court, especially in royal tones like purple. 

For both short and long looks, prints aren’t as common as solid-color dresses for a formal event like prom. So, you’ll definitely make an impression on the big night, whether you go for something subtle or bold. 

When you’re thinking about your floral look, consider flower type as flowers have different meanings (plus their colors can give different vibes). For example, red roses will almost always serve a bold, romantic look, while sunflowers bring a joyous vibrancy to prom night (and a nod to the incoming summer). 

Finally, you should note that floral dresses are great for weddings or other events after prom (so long as you go with a versatile silhouette, like an A-line dress).

Light Floral Prom Dresses

Light floral dresses are the essence of spring vibes – pastel pinks, blues, and purples all fit the bill. Sunny yellow can also be a great callback to spring, as well as a hint to the upcoming summer. The most versatile dresses for events after prom are typically florals in lighter shades to tone down the drama of the print. 

Warm colors tend to make warm undertones pop in pictures, and cool colors do the same for cool undertones. Warm colors include reds, oranges, and yellows; cool colors include blues and purples. 

When accessorizing, you’ll want to avoid going too dark, like black, navy, or deep purple. A pop of dark contrast in your bag or a piece of jewelry can be good, but having several dark accessories may draw attention away from your dress. If you want to go all out with a floral look, you can go with a flower crown with light, airy vibes. 

Dark Floral Prom Dresses

Dark floral prom dresses are more moody and romantic, especially if the floral is a dark background with a jewel tone flower, like red or purple, or if the dress has lace. These dresses will be a great contrast to a springtime backdrop if you take pictures outside before the dance. 

Dark warm colors can include red, burgundy, or terra cotta orange, which make warm skin and hair undertones pop in pictures. Dark blues, greens, and purples are great for cool skin and hair undertones. Since floral dresses tend to be multi-colored, though, you don’t need to be strict about undertone pairing – wear what makes you feel confident and happy. 

When accessorizing, you may want to avoid light colors, as they can take away from your dress. You can’t go wrong matching to a color within the print or with a dark neutral that compliments the colors in your dress. Metallics will also work with a dark floral gown, especially for accessories that are on the dainty side. For extra drama, go with a dark flower crown. 

Short Floral Prom Dresses

Since prom is a formal event, you’ll stand out from the crowd in a short gown. With any short event dress, you can go a little bolder with shoes than with a long gown while still maintaining balance, but don’t go too crazy, as it can overwhelm the print of your dress. 

If you’re looking for a more formal short dress, look for floral detailing that doesn’t have as much color contrast. This will tone down the whimsy. Form-fitting short dresses tend to look more casual than dresses with an A-line or otherwise voluminous skirt (which also has the benefit of moving with you while you dance). 

A fancy updo can also bring up the formality of a short dress. To embrace more of the whimsical vibe, you can also decorate your hair with flower crowns or bun pins as well as butterfly accessories to embody a garden vibe. 

Long Floral Prom Dresses 

A floral A-line gown is timeless and romantic. Floral ball gowns ensure that you make an entrance and all eyes are on you – this is a great look if you’re running for homecoming court. 

Longer dresses can be seen as a little less formal with a bold, colorful floral print. The bigger and more contrasting the print, the bolder the look. Wearing a two piece set can also bring down the formality of a long dress. Keep these things in mind if you want to go for an ultra-formal look. 

Long floral gowns can be show stopping with an intricate updo, or you can embrace the romantic vibe of a garden with loose, flowing hair. You’ll want to accessorize in a solid color to keep the attention on your dress – you can choose a primary color from the floral print in your dress, or a more subtle color within the print for a complimentary contrast. 

Floral Prom Dresses – Perfect to Embrace Summer! 

Whether you’re looking to pay homage to your favorite flower or embrace the whole garden, there’s a floral prom dress out there that’s perfect for you.