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Most prom dresses show more skin than casual clothes, so you will need a special bra for the big night. Ideally, you will want to buy a special bra that looks wonderful and makes you look your best. This means that you will likely have to visit the lingerie section of a large department store or will need to visit a specialty department store to find what you need.

The first thing you will want to do is to get professionally fitted at a good lingerie store. Most women wear the wrong bar size and this creates a lumpy, uneven look. While it may seem strange to have a stranger fit you for a bra, it is the best way to ensure that you look your best.

You will also need to consider your prom dress style when selecting the right bra for prom night. If you are wearing a spaghetti or strapless style dress, you will need a strapless bra. Look for a style that has boning on the sides of the cups, as this will provide added support. To prevent wardrobe malfunctions and slipping, look for a bra with adhesive to keep the cups in place.

If you are wearing a very low neckline on your prom dress, you will need a demi-cup bra. Look for a bra that has padding and an underwire, as this will give you the most flattering look. If you are trying to find a bra for a low-cut dress, go lingerie shopping with your prom dress in hand so that you can be sure your bra will not be visible. You may also want to buy some two-sided tape that will keep your dress from slipping.

If your prom dress is backless, you will need to look for a bandless, strapless bra. This style of bra uses adhesives along the cup linings to keep the bra in place. If your prom dress is really clingy, look for a bra that is made from microfibers and covers you seamlessly from the hip to the breasts. This will ensure that your bra lines are not visible through a snug dress.

Are you missing out on fabulous events because you have nothing to wear? Most of us are given at least some notice for formal wear events such as parties or special events, but life can sometimes throw you a curveball, especially at this time of year. During the holidays, it’s important to have an eveningwear wardrobe ready to go, “just in case.” Whether you are asked to a last-minute dinner party or a ballet, you will be far less stressed – and far less likely to miss out on something wonderful – if your closet is ready. Best of all, once you put together an eveningwear wardrobe, you will be ready for any fun things that come up in the new year.

All you need to look great after dark are 5 basic pieces:

1) An evening blouse. A dressy top for evening wear should be made from “dressy” fabrics such as lace, satin, silk or sequined material. From camisoles to blouses, the only criteria is that it look great with suits and other evening pieces you own.

2) A little black dress or other dark dress. If you don’t like black dresses, opt for plum, wine, red, navy or brown colors. However, do go for dark, which often looks more dramatic and formal. Look for a dress with some sleeve and the simplest lines possible so that you can make a statement with accessories. Simpler dresses can also work well at both formal and semi-formal events, so simple will stretch your clothing budget further.

3) Shoes to go with your eveningwear. Look for slingbacks, pumps or sandals in rich fabrics such as lace or satin or in gorgeous leather. Make sure that they work with your formal wear.

4) Evening pants or skirt. Again, look for fabrics that are considered more formal – velvet, lace, or chiffon work well. Simple evening separates can be dressed up for many events and can be used to create a variety of evening looks.

5) Evening pursue or clutch. Look for a tiny purse or clutch. Large purses scream daytime. Also, look for pretty detailing such as sequins or beads.