TREND: Corset Style Bodice

One trend we’ve seen a lot of the past few years and is continuing to gain popularity is the corset style bodice. This look is characterized by exposed boning in the top of the dress to create the illusion of a corset. Some of these dresses have a lace up back, much like a real corset would, but many of them have a zipper back instead. This look is great for creating and defining an hourglass figure because the boning in the dress creates a structure that is flattering on everyone!

TREND: Ruffles

One of our favorite trends this year is ruffles. They are showing up on just about every shape and style of dress and we LOVE it! The great thing about ruffles is that they accentuate everyone’s best feature. For example:

A full skirt of ruffles helps accentuate the waist giving it a cinched corset look.

A ruffle mermaid accentuates the hips, helping them appear firm and sculpted

and a full ruffle skirt with a drop waist makes the torso appear longer, and the hips appear fuller.

Make sure to stop in to Mestads so we can help you find the best ruffle dress for your figure!

TREND: Feathers

Feathers are a fun accent that many designers are putting on their dresses this year. We’re seeing everything from fully feathered skirts to small feathery embellishments. The feathers create a light, floaty, feminine look that will make you feel like the belle of the ball.

TREND: Cocktail Dress with Removable Skirt

Just like the High-Low dress, a similar style that is popular for 2012 is the cocktail dress with removable skirt.  This dress has the same concept of a High-Low, being short in the front and long in the back, but with this style the skirt attaches around the waist and can be removed to create a whole new dress for your dance. The best part about this type of dress is that you can continue to wear the cocktail dress underneath for years to come, but still have the long look for prom. What’s even better is that you don’t even need to have a bustle hook added to the dress to keep it off the floor. You can simply remove the top layer and dance the night away!

TREND: Bling

Bling is back! Rhinestones, sequins and glitter are back this year and hotter than ever. Here are some trends that will wow them on the dance floor.

Shattered Glass Stones

One trend we see picking up is shattered glass stones. They are large rhinestones shaped like glass shards and they’re showing up everywhere this year.

Sequins

Another trend we are seeing a lot of this year is sequins. There are several types of sequined gowns. The two most popular types of sequined dresses are “all over sequins,” where sequins cover an entire portion of fabric, and rows of sequins, where the sequins drip down the dress in rows.

Black A/B

A completely new trend we are seeing this year is Black A/B rhinestones. These stones are black with a shiny reflective coating to make them appear multicolored.



TREND: High-Low Dresses

One big trend we are seeing in prom this year is the High-low dress. High-low simply means these dresses are short in the front and long in the back, making them easy and fun to dance in. We’re loving this style because it works for anyone, any height without having to be hemmed!   Our favorite feature on select styles of High-lows is a zip off skirt. Some dresses, like the Jovani dress below, have a hidden zipper that hides under the skirt so that it can be removed for the dance.

The best thing about High-lows is that they come in many different styles, from a straight dress to a fluffy ball gown, so there’s something for everyone!

Mori Lee Trunk Show!

Back for a second time, Mestads is having a Mori Lee trunk show, this time in all three stores! March 18th-20th, all in stock Mori Lee prom gowns will be 20% off!

If you missed it a few weeks ago, don't pass up your last opportunity to get your Mori Lee gown at a great discount!

Remember, Mestad REGISTERS your gown, which means that we won't sell it to anyone else attending your prom!

Mori Lee Trunk Show!

This weekend, February 25th - 27th, the SOUTHDALE Mestads will be having a Mori Lee trunk show, with all in stock Mori Lee Prom dresses 20% off! Special order gowns are 10% off!

Remember, Mestads will NEVER sell the same dress to your prom twice, not even in a different color!

Prom 2011 is in at Southdale!

It's time ladies! Prom 2011 dresses are arriving, and they're the best of the best. Come in and start dreaming of what you'll wear to prom this spring. The best styles go fast, so don't wait too long!

Here are a few of my favorite new gowns from Sherri Hill and Mori Lee:



Don't forget, Mestads REGISTERS your prom gown, and we PROMISE that we will not sell the same dress to your prom twice, even in another color!

New HOMECOMING Dresses

Very soon, Mestads Rochester and Southdale will be filled with new, fantastic short dresses from Mori Lee's super-cute Homecoming 2010 collection! Here are a few of our favorites, and be sure to check out our whole album on Facebook, and "like" Mestads for the latest updates on new arrivals and sales!

To Market, To Market!

It must be August, because we're headed to market to select prom dresses for Prom 2011! We'll spend a week in Atlanta reviewing dresses from the Cool Collection (which is exclusive to Mestads), Tiffany Designs, Jovani, Sherri Hill, Mori Lee, and more!

I've got a few favorite styles picked for next spring, but I want to know what YOU want! Tell me your favorite styles and colors so we can stock our store with so many dresses, you might have to pick two!

Here's a super sneak preview of one of my favorites for spring:

New Gowns In Stock!

New styles from Mestad's COOL BOOK and from our favorite designers are still rolling in weekly! Here are a few of our newest styles! Remember - when you buy at Mestad's, we register your gown, so no one at prom will have the same one as you!