School Dance Dress Ideas & Inspiration

 School Dance Dress Ideas & Inspiration

School dances such as the Winter Formal or Sadie Hawkins Dance are memorable and special events that many young ladies look forward to. A lot of thought goes into finding the perfect dress. If you haven’t decided yet on a stylish dress for your next school dance, here are a few ideas to help inspire you.

Disney Inspired: Disney has inspired many outfits for people not only going to the Disney Parks but also for people attending special events such as school dances. You may possibly want to dress in an outfit similar to your favorite Disney characters. Some popular Disney characters include Snow White, Tinker Bell, Minnie Mouse, Queen Clarion, Fairy Mary, Bo Peep, Lilo Pelekai, Maid Marian, Luisa Madrigal, Mirabel Madrigal, Isabela Madrigal, Ming Lee, Queen Elinor, Anastasia Tremaine, Drizella Tremaine, Wendy Darling, Lady Tremaine, Charlotte La Bouff, Madame Medusa and Mother Gothel.

She Wore Blue Velvet: Velvet dresses are stylish and elegant. A popular color for velvet dresses is blue. Some stores you can possibly find a blue velvet dress from include Lulus, Windsor, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Kohl’s, Belk and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Red Velvet: Velvet dresses can be a popular choice in many colors but one color that will make you stand out is red. This attention-grabbing color is daring and bold, making it a very stylish option. Some stores you may be able to find a red velvet dress from include Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Lulus, Windsor, Forever 21, Saks Fifth Avenue, JCPenney, Loft, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.

Pretty In Plaid: Plaid can be a fun choice for a dress. There are many colors you can find a plaid dress in to help you stand out including red, pink, purple, green, blue and yellow. Some popular stores you can possibly find a plaid dress at include Hot Topic, Charlotte Russe, LoveShackFancy, Windsor, American Eagle, PacSun, Lulus, Nordstrom, Target, Banana Republic, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate Spade New York, Lilly Pulitzer, Free People, Vineyard Vines and Altar’d State.

Black And White: Black and White are always classic colors you can wear to a school dance. These colors can pull off a look that is both simple and elegant, making black or white dresses a popular option. Some stores you may possibly find a black or white dress from include David’s Bridal, Hot Topic, Windsor, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Francesca’s, Forever 21, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Express, Bloomingdale’s, Lulus and Nordstrom.

Celebrities & Royals: Celebrities and royals from all around the world inspire many fashion choices. Celebrities and royals often dress up in formal wear for many events such as awards ceremonies, movie premieres, charity galas and weddings. You may decide to wear a dress similar to one you have seen worn by notable figures such as Kirsten Dunst, Jennie Kim, Freya Ridings, Freya Skye, Keiko Kitagawa, Elle Fanning, Bailee Madison, Mackenzie Foy, Kacey Musgraves, Anna Faris, Sophie Turner, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Lynda Carter or Sara Paxton. Popular royals that may inspire your dress choice could be Queen Mathilde Of Belgium, Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein, Princess Claire Of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra Of Hanover, Princess Ariane Of The Netherlands, Princess Alexia Of The Netherlands, Princess Laurentien Of The Netherlands, Crown Princess Mette-Marit Of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra Of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden, Princess Sofia Of Sweden, Princess Madeleine Of Sweden, Princess Stephanie Of Luxembourg and Princess Alexandra Of Luxembourg.

Golden Girl: Are you looking for a dress color that will make you stylishly stand out? Gold can be a very attention-catching color, making it great to wear at parties or social events such as school dances. Some stores you may find a gold dress at include Kohl’s, Macy’s, Windsor, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, JCPenney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Loft, Lulus, Forever 21, Dillard’s, Charlotte Russe and American Eagle.

Television & Movies: Another fun option is to find a dress similar to a costume you love from a film or television show. There are many films out there with great costumes that can inspire your outfit for your next school dance including “Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior”, “High School Musical”, “Wicked”, “Aquamarine”, “Ice Princess”, “What A Girl Wants”, “Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen”, “First Daughter”, “My Date With The President’s Daughter”, “Legally Blonde”, “Princess Protection Program”, “Hannah Montana: The Movie”, “The Last Song”, “Victoria In Dover”, “Hairspray”, “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” and “Life-Size”. Additionally, several television shows can also inspire you next school dance look with their costumes including “Liv And Maddie”, “Wizards Of Waverly Place”, “Hannah Montana”, “Young And Hungry”, “Holly Hobbie”, “Sam And Cat”, “The Carrie Diaries”, “Hart Of Dixie”, “Once Upon A Time In Wonderland”, “Zoey 101”, “What I Like About You”, “Dawson’s Creek”, “Sabrina The Teenage Witch”, “Step By Step”, “Family Matters”, “Bella And The Bulldogs”, “Sonny With A Chance”, “Jessie”, “Violetta”, “Soy Luna”, “Wonder Woman”, “Young Sheldon”, “The Nanny”, “Designing Women” and “Good Luck Charlie”.

Off The Shoulder: Off the shoulder dresses can be very elegant and classy. Off the shoulder dresses often have a range of sleeve lengths so this look is great if you want to fashionably stand out. Some great stores you may find an off the shoulder dress at include JCPenney, Windsor, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Hot Topic, Nordstrom, Express, Bloomingdale’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and David’s Bridal.

A Sorta Fairytale: Finally, fairytales have been an inspiration for dress ideas in regards to school dances and other events. If you wish to go for a Little Red Riding Hood look, try pairing a red cloak with your dress. If you want a look inspired by a storybook princess, you could try going with a dress that has lace, puffy sleeves, a floral design or a pastel color. The fun thing about a fairytale inspired dress is that you can get really creative with it, making your dress look absolutely magical.