Pretty in Pink Dresses & Gowns

On the right woman, pink can look devastating - on the wrong one, it can look like a ball of candy.

Not sure you can wear pink - then how about shades like fuchsia, magenta, hot pink, salmon, rose, cerise, carmine or lavender ? 

Apparently wearing pink shows that you are feminine, compassionate and approachable.

It certainly got Kate Blanchett some attention when she arrived on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a shell pink Armani dress!

Pink is the perfect colour for prom , the wedding party (and particularly for a bridesmaid ),

Perfectly Pink for Prom

One of the best things about pink being such a popular colour for formal events like prom is that you're bound to find a dress that looks just perfect on you.

From swirling full length long gowns, halter necks & strapless to short pretty cocktail - style dresses, there's a fabulous range of designs and styles to choose from - at prices to suit every pocket.

The eDressMe online store allows you to search prom gowns by color and has short and long styles of every hue to choose from, including some stunning designs by Jovani .

Your date could wear either a white tux with pink vest and tie, or simply a matching mens  handkerchief in his pocket would be a nice touch, it's not essential that you guys match !

Wedding & Bridesmaids Gowns in Pink

Pink is a popular colour for wedding themes.  You can find pink flowers all year round, and roses are a particularly romantic and delicate flower for your wedding bouquet.

Pink that is often chosen for the bridesmaid - there are so many shades, that it's easy to find something that will suit. 

If you feel like something a little different, toning or trimming with shades of chocolate brown or gowns trimmed with white lace can add a little something special.

If you are theming your wedding with a particular colour, perhaps adding accessories in matching shades of pink, or in your bouquet, will help to draw everything together nicely.

Other members of the wedding party who could look great in pink would be the mother of the bride or groom , your flower girl - these are people who need to be noticed !

Tips on Wearing Pink

You don't have to be girly to wear pink !

Sarah Jessica Parker wore a pale pink strapless chiffon Versace sheath for the premiere of "Sex and the City, The Movie" in Berlin. 

For men, with the "Tough enough to Wear Pink" events in 2007, most men would would be confident enough to wear a pink shirt .

Find vintage outfits from the fifties in polka dots and team with strong pinks in shrugs or cardigans for that 50's feel.

As for fabrics, chiffon and silk are ideal fabrics as they have a luxurious romantic feel and can look stunning.

Don't wear everything pink - even if this is your favorite color and looks great on you, it'll probably overwhelm you.    Instead, add toning jackets, scarves, shoes and other accessories in cream, black, khaki and chocolate browns.  You can also tone with white . 

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