Question
 
I am going to my school homecoming is november and i would like a nice dress but i am having issues trying to find a nice dress, i am an apple shape and i would like something that goes well with my shape and obviously conceals my stomach. do you know of any brands or particular dresses that would suit my shape well?
many thanks
katie

Answer

Hi Katie,
For your Body Type Look for prom dresses that de-emphasize the middle, such as drop waist or no waist dresses. Accentuate your gorgeous legs and slender arms with shoes, hosiery or a long strand of pearls.

I went to Sydneyscloset.com and found the lovely purple and black dress. I chose it because it doesn't fit tight around the middle like most other prom dresses.

Visit our PROM DRESS DIRECTORY where there are hundreds of dresses to choose from !

Tell me what you think?
GG Flower 
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QUESTION: Hi,
thank u for your reply and if i am not wrong i have hourglass body type as my mesuremnet come to be 36" bust,27" waist and 37" hip..right?...i also want to ask you what type of hair style will suit me i have very narrow face with somewhat ovel shape and everyone says that only thing i can do with my hairs is to just to make a pony tail as hair style make my narrow face looks more narrow..i have attached a link that u can follow to view my face type..
thanks a lot

http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/snehra1/ 

Answer
Perfect for your face
Yes! You are an hourglass type! -this type is the most proportioned of all the body types. You already have a sexy feminine body type, so try sleek classic hairstyles for added sophistication. Your clothing should be sleek and simple as well.

My suggestion:
Shoulder length
Blunt cut
Add height by blow drying
Part hair on the side


QUESTION: thanks so much for your explanatory answer..just one more question if u don't mind to reply.

The hair style u have mentioned looks good but i m doubtful about it as i have a small fore head it would kind of hide my forehead and other is i have a short height so i m afraid that shoulder lenght hair will cover my neack and will make me look more smaller..please suggest if i am right or wrong.
and i love this simple hair style..would it  look good on me

http://www.shop4prom.com/photogallery/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=44&text=&imageid=446&box=&shownew=
thank a lot

Answer
Absolutely! This is very similar to my choice, except the bang is high over the forehead and its longer. Very pretty and very chic.

Make sure you blow dry the crown with a large round brush. That way you will create height and therefor look a bit taller...

I am a little confused about your statement about the length. It looks to me that the longer hairstyle is covering more of your neck? My reasoning for the shorter cut would allow you to brush the hair back and show more of your neck...

Why not try the longer version and see for yourself, before choosing to cut! 

GG Flower
 

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Question

Hello, how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question :-) I saw a dress that I like on www.ebay.com.au  (item has been sold / removed by publisher) It is item number: 160292343679 if you have time to look at it) I love the whole dress, expect the neckline, as it's a bit too low cut for me, as I hate having my boobs too much out.

I was wondering if you think it would look stupid if I get a small piece of material, like white lace or something, and sew it inside the dress, where the neck is, just so it will make the neckline go a little bit higher. So it will be like a small triangle of material at the neck. Would that look silly do you think? Or am I better off not buying the dress at all? If you think the material idea is okay, what kind of material would you put there? Like would you put white sheer lace, or lemon satin , or something else? Thanks heaps for your time, I do appreciate it a lot :-) Kind Regards, from Christina in Australia

Answer

Hi Christina,

I too think  this is a lovely dress and unfortunately does appear  to be cut too low to achieve a lady like look.

I understand your idea and I have made the same attempts to modify a dress that does not suit me perfectly. The problem you will find is  finding the  right material in the right color.  If the color is just a little off it will make the dress look 'funny'. As well, if it doesn't stay put just right it will appear home made.

What's a girl to do?  Your last option would be to find a cream or white camesole to wear underneath the dress, something lacy would look good,  but it should  lie flat against your chest, so look for something stretchy.

The other option is to wait for the perfect dress to come up for auction, but I know how hard that could be!!! - GG Flower

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Q:

Hi, GG, I hope you can help me! My boyfriend proposed to me while we were standing in line for the Harry Potter movie. Our wedding is planned for next Spring, but neither of us want to get married indoors. I am not into formality or stuffy events, so I am having a problem deciding on a theme for my wedding. I am hoping you can help me decide on an idea, so I can start planning soon. Thnaks, Gretta.

 

A.

First of all, Gretta, let me congratulate you on your engagement. Best wishes forever!

Consider a Fairy Tale Theme for planning your wedding. When I imagine a fairy tale theme, I think of things, like:forests, meadows, glens, flowers, vines, groves, creeks, nymphs, gnomes and fairy princesses!

Your special day could be held in a place that is special to you and your fiance, such as a lush park, with a rose garden, or a beautiful spot near a river or lake. Should the weather drive you inside, be sure to find a place that has LOTS of natural lighting, such as skylights or large windows. What you want is the look and feel of Mother Nature embracing you both!

You may not be able to get your betrothed to dress up like a gnome, but that is no reason for you to resist dressing up like a fairy. After all, what is a fairy tale wedding without a fairy? My mind gravitates to the wood nymph, a shy, little fairy, who tends to the flora and fauna of the forest with tender loving care, (left).  

No matter what, you will want your dress and the (dresses of your bridesmaids,) to be the color from nature, grass greens, rose pinks, lagoon blue, and the color of babies breath. 


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What to Wear? : Wedding in the West Indies

Question :
I'm going to St. Kitt's, W. Indies for a wedding. I'm wearing a gold dress. Simple, wide pleats on bottom. Nice sash around waist and top part of dress is simple v-neck. What color jewelry do I wear?

Answer :
Hi Evelyn,
I need a bit more information in order to answer your question properly.

First off, is the dress metallic gold? Or is is yellow gold? This will make a big difference in how I answer.

Next, please tell me when you will be in St. Kitts. I imagine it will be warm year round, but its important to know what goes on there culturally.

Lastly, is the wedding during the day? Evening or night?
Indoors or outdoors. Its hard to tell if the bride is going to
have a Caribbean theme or a typical traditional theme. It would help to know. Some brides wear white bikinis on the beach!

So get back when you can and I will try to answer the question better.

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The dress is a yellow gold. I w/be in St. Kitt's Nov 5th. Wedding is in the evening. The bride w/be traditonally dressed.

Thanks

Also dress is short and simple. But has a V neck shirt collar.

Answer
Hi Evelyn
I am including a picture so you can see my recommdation. Yellow gold is a lot of color and this necklace will keep it from looking like too much color. You can choose to wear the set (necklace and earrings or just one or the other)

 This lovely bib is on sale now too!

I would suggest that you wear shoes to match the pewter color of the second level of stones, very neutral, light gray-brown, aka champagne color.

GG Flower 

Any other thoughts / ideas from any one? 

What to Wear : Class Reunion

Question
Hi - I have my 30th class reunion coming up next month and we put casual dress on the invitation.  I want to wear jeans w/heel (thinking of peep toe type heel) and a nice dressy top.  I have dark brown hair and eyes and I'm 5'5" and even though I have a small waist I tend to be bigger through the hip and thigh area.  I was thinking of a longer type of top that doesn't hug my butt belted but then I don't know if that makes my hips look bigger because my waist is smaller.  Now mind you - when I graduated HS I was way too thin and I weighed 190 at my 25th class reunion which was 5 years ago.  So, I am 20lbs heavier since my 25th class reunion  :(  I really want to look nice and stylish - can you help!!
thank you!!!

Answer
Hi Trudi,
First  of all, even though jeans  are  casual,  remember they WILL make your hips and  thighs look bigger. It has to do with the cut and all the extra detail and stitching on them. But I do  understand that everyone wears jeans, so.....

As  far  as  your top, you can  wear a longer  top. But in order  to minimize your hips,  be sure to choose a top that is the same color as your pants. SO if you are wearing dark blue jeans, choose a dark blue top etc...I know this may sound boring but it will do your figure good, it slims and camoflages any imperfections. Your heels will make a fine statement, and so will your jewelry. You might want to choose a pair of really big earrings for extra  pizzazz.

Let me know how you put it all together! Have fun at your 30th.