Punk-Style Prom Dresses, Hairstyles and Accessories

Ainsley Patterson
Are you looking to make a bold new fashion statement at the prom this year? If you want to stand out from the crowd then going to the prom in punk-style prom dress, hairstyle, and accessories will definitely help you to achieve a stand-out look.

Punk-Style Prom Dresses

It can be kind of tricky to find punk-style prom dresses among all the pink fluff and ruffles that many teen magazines feature during prom season. Don't worry though, if you are looking for the perfect punk-style prom dress there are some websites that you can visit to find just what you are looking for.

When shopping for the perfect punk-style prom dress it is important to keep in mind that you can look for two different styles of dresses, both of which can fit the punk bill.

The first punk-style prom dress is that which is in itself punk. If you are looking for this type of punk-style prom dress then you are probably looking for a dress made from a printed fabric. There is a wonderful leopard print punk-style prom dress featured on PromAdvice.com. You can also find less formal punk-style prom dresses at HotTopic.com, especially if you are looking for a punk-style prom dress that borders on gothic.

The second punk-style prom dress is that which may not appear to be very punk at first, but that can be made more punk with the right accessories. You might look at a traditional red or hot pink prom dress and think that it is not the punk-style prom dress that you are looking for. But, before you give up on that poofy dress, consider what it could look light with the right jewelry, purse, gloves, and hair color. You don't necessarily need to look for a prom dress that immediately screams, "I'm a punk-style prom dress!" A big part of punk is having a unique style, so consider how you can make a tradition prom dress into a punk-style prom dress with the right accessories.

Punk-Style Prom Jewelry

Finding punk-style prom jewelry will probably be the easiest part of pulling together your punk-style prom look since you won't have to look for jewelry any different than normal punk-style jewelry. HotTopic.com is a great resource to find your punk-style prom jewelry as well. Here you will be able to find jewelry featuring guitars, stars, guns, and many other graphics commonly associated with punk. You can also find jewelry for your body piercings at HotTopic.com if you want something special for prom.

Punk-Style Prom Hairstyle

If you are looking looking for a punk-style prom hairstyle, then you probably aren't looking to have a mound of curls pinned to your head for the special night.

You might consider adding chunks of bright colors to your bangs or donning a beehive similar to Amy Winehouse. You might even consider having a hairdresser give you a punk-style prom hairstyle similar to how old pin-up girls used to wear their hair. All of these suggestions will allow you to have a punk-style prom hairstyle, while also looking girlie.

Punk-Style Tuxedo

If you are a guy, or have a date, who wants to go to the prom punk-style as well, then you might consider a fresh new twist on the idea of a suit or tuxedo.

Instead of wearing a full suit or tuxedo, a great punk-style alternative is to wear a nice pair of jeans (especially skinny rocker jeans) with a tighter fitting t-shirt and suit/tuxedo jacket. If the school hosting the prom requires formal attire, then you can make a small statement by pairing a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors with your suit or tuxedo. One punk-style prom statement you don't want to make is the tuxedo t-shirt, this style is way overdone.

Hopefully you found these suggestions for executing your punk-syle prom outfit helpful. The most important thing to keep in mind when looking for punk-style dresses, tuxedos, hairstyles, and accessories is finding things that you are comfortable in and truly reflect your personal style.

Published by Ainsley Patterson

Ainsley is a highly motivated individual, who never finds her hunger for knowledge satisfied. Ainsley enjoys researching and writing about a wide variety of topics. She especially enjoys, however, utilizing...  View profile

7 Comments

Post a Comment
  • Tierra2/16/2009

    For Punk style hairdos, I found the most awesome shears at Salon Hive. They're called cobra shears and are black titanium...the perfect scissors for a punk 'do!

    http://www.salonhive.com/kamisori-ergonomic-cobra-hair-shear-set.html

    The website has some great videos too!
    http://www.salonhive.com/videos/search/?search_id=hair+scissors&search_type=search_videos&submit=+

  • Eclectic Muse1/22/2008

    Great ideas! We'll be doing prom next year. My teen isn't into the punk style right now, but you never know what the future will bring. Thanks!

  • punkchick791/21/2008

    i'm looking for something different... i want to show who i am with the right dress its hard.

  • loooking for 1/21/2008

    i'm looking for something different... i want to show who i am with the right dress its hard.

  • Cheryl Loux1/21/2008

    You rock! Cool ideas. I would have never thought of this for prom.

  • Erin Morris1/18/2008

    great article! great ideas!

  • Sherry W1/18/2008

    Cool. :) I saw this c4c and wondered what the claimant would do with it. :)

Displaying Comments

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.