OMG, the best night of high school is here—what color prom dress are you going to wear? For inspiration, start off by looking at your fave celeb’s red-carpet style to help narrow down your search. Whether you want to be sassy or sophisticated, Macy’s has the best hue for you. From bright yellow to basic black and everything in between, we’ll help you find the perfect prom dress color. Shop your favorite formal brands, including Xscape, Say Yes to the Prom, Speechless, City Studios, Nightway and many more!
Steal The Spotlight: Red Prom Dresses
Do you want to dress like your favorite red-carpet starlet? You totally need to rock a long red dress to prom. From a sleek column dress to an embellished A-line gown, get everyone’s attention in a red prom dress. What do you pair with your red prom dress? Metallic accessories are total winners—check out cute clutches and shoes from the Macy’s It List.
Keep It Classic: Black Prom Dresses
Are you looking for a timeless prom look that’s ultra-flattering? You can never go wrong with a black prom dress. Just because it’s black doesn’t mean it has to be basic. Scope out black prom dresses adorned with lace, beading and sequins. Don’t be afraid to break up the black with bright accessories in colors like pink, red or white.
Meet The New Black: Navy Prom Dresses
Looking for an alternative to a black prom dress? Navy is the next best thing. Classic and slimming, a navy prom dress is your key to five-star style. What accessories do you wear with a navy blue prom dress? You can totally pair up black shoes with a navy blue dress—boring rules are meant to be broken! Add some bling with crystal or cubic zirconia jewelry.
Way Beyond Bridal: White Prom Dresses
White dresses aren’t just for weddings. So how do you make your white prom dress look less bridal? Shop for white prom dresses with two-piece silhouettes, shorter hemlines or sequined designs. A bit of bling goes a long way to make your white dress prom-ready. Deck it out with vibrant jewelry and shoes—think coral, turquoise or cobalt.
Belle Of The Ball: Yellow Prom Dresses
Get a look worthy of a princess in a yellow prom dress. From lemon chiffon to mango, yellow is such a fresh color for a spring. How do you make this look pop? Flaunt red lipstick and gold accessories to coordinate with your yellow prom dress.
First-Place Style: Blue Prom Dresses
Do you want to have a fairy tale moment? Link up a blue prom dress with a headband, and you’ll definitely take home the crown. From sky blue to navy blue and all the shades in between, make your mark in a blue prom dress. If you have blue eyes, they’ll really pop in a blue dress—perfect for pics on Insta!
Queen Of The Night: Purple Prom Dresses
Reserved for royalty, purple is the perfect color to take home your tiara. From lavender to aubergine, purple is a universal color that looks good on all skin tones. If you want a slenderizing look, we recommend a darker shade of purple with some ruching or gathering. Strut your stuff in metallic evening sandals to complete this look.
It's A Winner: Gold Prom Dresses
Glam looks begin with gold! Shimmer from dusk till dawn in your gold prom dress. Keep this look ultra-luxe with beaded and sequined styles just like your fave celebs. Win best dressed by completing your prom dress with gold jewelry and shoes.
To Match, Or Not To Match?
If you want to be an adorable couple, match your dress color with your prom date’s bow tie. As for your corsage, the color of the flowers should complement your dress but not match it exactly. For a nice contrast, depending on your dress color, consider red, pink or white corsages.
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