TREND: Neutral Colors

Last year, big bold colors and prints were in, but this year we’re seeing more and more soft neutrals, colors like white, gold, ivory, nude, champagne and light blush pink. These colors have the frosty, elegant feel of pearls and lace and add a little more feminine flair to this year’s prom style!

TREND: Mermaid Dresses

We saw a lot of the mermaid shape last year and will be seeing even more of it this year.  A mermaid dress is set apart from other styles by its unique shape, a fitted dress that flairs out below the hips, anywhere between the mid-thigh and the knees. Mermaids are great for accenting or creating an hourglass figure and highlighting curves. Make sure to stop in and see a Mestads Stylist to find the right mermaid for you.

TREND: The Carwash Skirt

In the last trend post we talked about ruffles.  One particular type of ruffle that we are seeing a lot of this year is the “car wash” skirt. In this particular type of dress the ruffles cascade down in twirls that resemble a car wash. The ruffles are often at varying lengths giving the skirt shape and definition creating a fun, flirty look that’s perfect for prom.

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: Chiffon

Everyone’s favorite fabric this year is chiffon! Chiffon is a light, flowy fabric that creates a soft feminine look that smoothes and hides any imperfection. The great thing about the chiffon dresses Mestads has this year is that they look good on EVERYONE!

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!

PROM 2012

2011 is quickly coming to an end, which means it's time to start thinking about Prom! All three Mestads locations already have prom gowns out, with new ones coming in every day, and don't forget that we register your dress so we won't sell it to anyone else at your school!

 Make sure to stay tuned to our blog and facebook page to find out all of the new trends and styles for 2012, makeup tips, events, our staff picks from our expert stylists here at Mestads and much more! Happy Holidays and we hope to see you in the new year!

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!

TIFFANY Trunk Show

March 4th-6th, all three Mestads will have in stock Tiffany gowns 20% off!

Remember, Mestads REGISTERS your gown, so we'll never sell it to your prom twice!

JOVANI Trunk Show

Its that time again! Mestads will be bringing new and exciting JOVANI styles into all three stores for one weekend only! In stock dresses are 20% off, but only for four days!

The sale runs February 18th-21st, but come early for the best selection!



Prom Kickoff SALE!

Mestads Prom Kickoff SALE is back, and better than ever!

On January 28th, 29th, and 30th, all in stock prom gowns will be 20% off! Special orders will be 10% off. Come early for the best selection of the most exclusive dresses in Minnesota (and Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota)!

New Dress of the Week

My favorite new gown this week is the Cool Book cover! It has arrived in all three of our stores.

Since this is part of the Cool Book, you won't find it in other stores! Be sure to hurry in for yours before it's registered to your school! It's important to Mestads that you have a unique gown for your prom!

OFFICIAL Start of Prom Season!

Its OFFICIAL! Prom season will start at Mestads January 9th!

All three of our stores will be ready for Prom 2011 and have the most EXCLUSIVE dresses in the state, the Cool Collection, which aren't sold in any other stores in Minnesota!

Also, don't forget that Mestads REGISTERS your prom gown, so once you buy it from us, we won't sell it to anyone else attending your prom, not even in a different color.

NEW Stock!

At Mestads Southdale location, the prom dresses are flying in the door! 2011 styles are out in full force, so be sure to pop in and see what's new when you're doing some holiday shopping!

Here are a few newbies this week:

Remember, once Mestads REGISTERS your gown to your prom, we won't sell another to your prom, even in a different color!

EXCLUSIVE Dresses in at Mestads!

Incase you haven't heard, Mestads EXCLUSIVE line of dresses, the Cool Book, are arriving weekly at all three of our locations! This year's collection promises daring prints, sweet ruffles, and looooooow backs! Be sure to be the first at your school to get your favorite, because once they're gone, they're GONE!

Remember, we register your dress to your school, so once we sell a Cool Book style, there isn't any place else to get them!

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!