Top 5 Orange Prom Dresses for 2009

Summer Rose
Orange is a vibrant color humming with sunny warmth and energy. Yellow adds a cheerful note that tones down the aggressive intensity of the red. As a color known to stimulate emotions and appetites orange is a perfect dress choice for the intensity of a formal yet riotous prom night. Prom can be remembered as a turning point for school and relationships and orange represents seasonal change and is a color always on the edge.

Admittedly, orange is one of the rare colors that not everyone can wear. However, a wide variety of skin and hair tones will work with the various hues represented in the selected gowns. If you want to get noticed without screaming or wearing a clichéd red, consider an orange gown. Softer hues of orange, such as coral, are more sociable but still energetic. In addition orange is mentally stimulating and an orange prom gown is a great opportunity to lose a wallflower reputation while retaining intellectual flair. It will get people thinking and talking.

Some of the trends for Prom 2009 include beads, sweetheart necklines, pleats and ruffles, asymmetric straps or accents, and prints. The following orange prom dresses are selected based on a variety of criteria including the trendy touches that will make them stand out this year, flattering style, wear-ability, price range, and hue variety. Every prom dress is a chance to display your creativity so let this list be a starting point to enhance your search for the perfect expression of you!

Mori Lee - 8116 - Prom Dress with Halter Top

This vibrant orange satin prom gown draws the eye up with a plunging V-neck halter extending to a flirtatious peek-a-boo point beneath the beaded empire waist. The back laces up like a corset for a custom fit that skims the hips and the flared skirt is accented by asymmetrically pleats. The entire prom gown is sprinkled with crystal beading to add a bit of sparkle to the otherwise clean lines. Fresh, bright and the color of citrus, this dress is an easy to wear choice for an exciting prom night.

The average price is $278 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Xcite - 3596 - Strapless Prom Gown

This deeply sensual pumpkin hued prom dress features a luxuriously pleated sweetheart bodice with soft gathering onto the right hip with a crystal pendant. The soft lines and understated color add subtle timelessness and the long ruffle gives a long lean look. This dress evokes both fresh style and mature elegance while also flattering a variety of figures.

The average price is $190 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Le Gala - 19502 - Strapless Ball Gown

This gorgeous tangerine prom gown features a hand-beaded sweetheart neckline and asymmetric dropped waistline, accented with more beading. The brilliant full skirt is organza with satin trim and beads placed throughout for extra sparkle. Made for a princess with a fresh perspective, the one of a kind color is guaranteed to liven up any dance floor.

The average price is $418 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Interlude - 7827 - Gown

This exquisite orange prom gown, with contrasting ruffles and an intriguing print, adds a stylish twist to a mermaid silhouette. The sweetheart neckline is embellished with beads and supported by spaghetti straps. The print and satin ruffles are elegant without being overbearing due to the fresh orange background and the slim line of the slightly flared full length skirt. Stylish and unique while remaining practical to wear, this prom dress is perfect for a classy divergence from the traditional princess or glamour prom options.

The average price is $338 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Sean - 50117 - V-Neck Prom Dress

This coral prom gown is dazzling with a bodice that combines both a curvaceous sweetheart and eye catching V-neck line. The glittering accents are placed to subtly enhance, and along with the sexy neckline and perfect fit, seamlessly flatter the wearer. The skirt softly flows with godet inserts to add swishy fun on the dance floor. Conjuring up an innocent appeal and with beautiful lines, this prom dress captures hearts with flirtatious charm.

The average price is $310 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Published by Summer Rose

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  • Orange can be hard to wear, try a variety of hues to get just the right look
  • Every dress is a chance to display your creativity
  • If you want to get noticed without screaming or wearing a clichéd red, consider an orange gown
As a mentally stimulating color, orange will get people thinking and talking.

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