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One of the biggest events in fashion is the annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The most influential music artists, actors, actresses, fashion designers, models, you name it, everyone attends this annual event dressed looking nothing less than exceptional.

Among the most popular of the night was the event’s co-chair Oprah Winfrey. This year’s theme of the Met Gala is American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. No one better fits the role of the theme as Oprah Winfrey does. Oprah is the most influential woman in the world and represents all of the positive characteristics of an American woman. She is a smart, independent woman and is a role model for all American girls. Oprah recognized that just a century ago woman were not allowed to vote, and was very honored to be a co-host at such a distinguished event.

Oprah was escorted by one of fashion’s most influential men, Oscar de la Renta. They seemed to make a good pair. They both looked stunning wearing midnight blue. Oprah wore an incredibly flattering custom-made gown designed by her date for the night himself. The gown had an elegant v-neck cut, slim-fitting waistline, and bundle of ruffles to make up the skirt of the gown. She complemented her gorgeous gown with classic jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.

Vogue’s editor-in-chief and event co-chair Anna Wintour was glistening as she wore Chanel Haute Couture. Her gown was a vintage silver dress covered by a classic silver Chanel jacket. It only made sense for one of the most powerful woman in fashion to pay homage to one of the most influential women in fashion history by wearing beautiful selections from her couture collection on the night of the Gala.

The other ladies of the night also wore outfits to express their own personal identities. Model Gisele Bundchen wore a woven leather dress designed by Alexander Wang. She said to feel at home in Brazil wearing this crafty, aggressive outfit. And then there were those who perfectly represented modern age fashion and innovation. Katy Perry wore an illuminating (literally, her dress glowed) pink and florescent green gown with feminine ruffles and a very technologically advanced glow button. Katy pulled it off and still looked stunning.

This year’s Gala had an overwhelming show-up of beautiful men and women representing modern fashion as it was influenced throughout fashion history.

With prom night fast approaching you will definitely want to choose your prom dress in advance if you want to look fabulous and feel fabulous too. Many dresses may look good on a mannequin or a model but don’t seem to have the same effect when you put it on. The first thing to keep in mind when choosing a prom dress is your body shape. You need to choose a pattern that will flatter your figure. Therefore, before heading out to the store make sure you measure yourself around the bust while wearing a well fitted bra. Measure your waist at around an inch above your navel and your hips across the widest part. These are the areas that will accentuate your figure most.

Now that you want to look glamorous and stunning on your prom night it is essential to hide any flaws and highlight your greater assets at the same time. The key is not to rush into buying the first dress you like. Take time to visit several stores and shortlist what you like. Browse through the designs and styles available at online stores too. Stick to shades that compliment your natural skin tone. Do keep your budget in mind. A prom dress doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive in order to make you look graceful and elegant.

Is it possible to ever forget the Homecoming? I really don’t think so. That is certainly too unique an event for anyone to forget even decades after. The anticipation, planning (even scheming), gossips and atmosphere leave a long lasting memory. Well, for the young ladies, the night is mostly about that lovely dress that they wear. Every young lady at the Homecoming really wants to put on a dress that will leave the young men drooling with admiration while turning her friends very green with envy. Well, while that is a dream, it is realizable but will definitely take some doing. Homecoming dresses choosing is not so difficult but has to be done carefully.

Okay, one of the first things you ought to note is that trying to get advice from the internet is usually a bad idea. Homecoming is pretty unique to various schools and getting appropriate advice is a function of the people that have had the experience in that particular school and not outsiders. The truth is that except for the significance of the event, Homecoming dances are hardly the same all round.

You might therefore be wondering who the ideal person to seek advice regarding the kind of might just be. I would recommend that you approach an upperclassman for such advice. You are sure to get advice that fits in with the school’s culture and traditions regarding such matters. One assurance I can give you  is this; you don’t want to make mistakes with your Homecoming dresses choosing. It is also very wise to a teacher’s counsel regarding whether the level of formality or otherwise that is expected with the dress code for the Homecoming.

Right now, I’m about to give you a rundown of a couple of popular dress styles that are well suited to memorable events like Homecomings.

1. Empire Waist: No matter the type of figure you have, the empire waist dress is almost certain to be a fit. The design seems to be eternal! Whether you choose sleeveless or caped sleeves, halter necks or spaghetti straps, knee or floor lengths, there should be something to make you outstanding.
2. Sheaths: This goes with a great figure so if you don’t have one, you might want to avoid wearing this kind of dress. It has a clingy design that accentuates your figure and brings out the best without using many accessories.
3. Shifts: One of the classic Homecoming designs that have lasted through the years, this design can be adapted to be glamorous or plain. It wears well with many accessories and is great for concealing certain figure flaws while also capable of showing off nice figures.
4. Halter-necks: Do you have a nice looking upper body or neckline? This should do well to show them off. Nice and shiny accessories can be included to make this dress look better still.

Okay, now for a few snippets of advice. Make sure that your shopping commences long before time. A budget is necessary for you to work with for the dress so make sure that you have one. Lastly, the Homecoming is about uniqueness so whatever you choose, try to be unique.