festive maternity dress Plaid 3/4 Sleeve Round Neck Ruched RED/BLACK / SMALL high volume sleeves Long Dress with Draped Effect,

It looks great on her and she is so excited to wear it, which of course is part of the whole fun of going to a formal dress up dance

you just need to style it with intention so your outfit looks proportional, modern and effortlessly sharp

A piece like this is bold by itself

For guidance on what works with your skin tone, see our prom dress colors guide

Think delicate embroidery, intricate lace, or luxe fabrics that add depth and dimension to your outfit without stealing the show

Gone are the days when I used to set my alarm for 6am to get up, wash, dry, and style my hair, apply a full face of makeup and spend about 20 minutes deciding on and ironing my outfit before heading off to work