Winter Formal Dress Ideas & Inspiration

Winter Formal Dress Ideas & Inspiration

School dances like the Winter Formal 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 school’s next Winter Formal, here are a few ideas to help inspire you.

Pretty As A Princess: A princess inspired dress can be a fashionable and cute idea. Formal events allow the opportunity to dress up like a princess, whether it’s a real or fictional one. Some fictional princesses that you can find inspiration from for your dress include Princess Fiona from the animated film, Shrek or Princess Eilonwy from the animated film, The Black Cauldron. Some real princesses that you can find inspiration from for your dress include Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar Of Mewar, Princess Jahnavi Kumari Of Mewar or Catherine, The Princess Of Wales.

Dark Fantasy: If you are looking for a more gothic, dark fairy or vampire-inspired look, you may want to try finding a gown that is black, dark red, dark purple or dark green. You can also combine black with dark red, dark green or dark purple for a unique look. Some stores you may be able to find a dress that resembles a dark fantasy look include Hot Topic, David’s Bridal, Madewell, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Target, Kohl’s, Zara, Banana Republic, Abercrombie & Fitch, Torrid, Francesca’s, Altar’d State, Bloomingdale’s, Aritzia, American Eagle, Express, Forever 21, Old Navy, Hollister and Windsor.

Winter Wonderland: Since the event is a Winter Formal, dresses that are Winter inspired can be very appropriate. Light blue or white dresses are great options for this event. Some stores you may be able to purchase a white or light blue dress from include David’s Bridal, Rainbow Shops, Charlotte Russe, Aritzia, Buckle, Express, T.J. Maxx, Anthropologie, Torrid and Dry Goods.

Into The Woods: A forest inspired dress can be a fun idea for your choice of dress. Forest green dresses or dresses that look like something nature-like are a great way to stand out. Some stores you may be able to purchase a forest green dress from include Windsor, Target, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Kohl’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, JCPenney and Forever 21.

Lovely In Lace: Lace dresses can be very classy and elegant. Lace dresses come in a variety of colors including powder blue, lavender, forest green, mint green and teal. Some stores you may be able to purchase a lace dress from include LoveShackFancy, Altar’d State, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Windsor, Belk, Bloomingdale’s, Free People, American Eagle, Macy’s, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, Saks Fifth Avenue and Aeropostale.

Celebrities: Celebrities from all around the world inspire many fashion choices. Celebrities 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 Ice Spice, Brie Larson, Kristen Bell, Hailee Steinfeld, Alana Blanchard, Katy Rickitt, Kelia Moniz, Sanoe Lake, Keiko Kitagawa, Layne Beachley, Carmen Electra, Denise Richards, Sara Carton, Louisa James, Rebecca Romijn, Ruth Dodsworth, Tiffany Pollard, Natalie Nunn, Tanisha Thomas, CariDee English, Saaphyri Windsor, Nicole Linkletter, Whitney Thompson, Chanel Iman, Naima Mora, Janice Dickinson, Lilly Singh, Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Lauren Thompson, Lucy Worsley, Samantha Brown, McKenzie Mitchell, Raquel Rodriguez, Alba Fyre, Tate McRae, Coco Jones, Lauryn Hill, Remy Ma, Erica Banks, Willow Nightingale, Renee Paquette, Sandra Oh, Bernadette Peters, Rose Lavelle, Jackie Redmond, Abigail Spencer, Paige O’Hara, Iyo Sky, Zoey Stark, Maxxine Dupri, Arianna Grace, Lash Legend, Wendy Choo, Natalie Eva Marie, AJ Mendez, Barbie Blank, Brandi Rhodes, Maryse Mizanin, Maria Menounos, Cathy Kelly, Charly Arnolt, Ashley Park, Ashley Roberts, Charlotte Church, Susan Boyle, Angie Harmon, Laura Wright, Alicya Eyo, Loni Love, Nina Parker, Kristin Kreuk, Sonya Balmores, Jamie Chung, Eden Taylor-Draper, Lauren Jauregui, Scarlette Douglas, Tori Spelling, Olivia Culpo, Sue Nicholls, Liza Koshy, Naomi Scott, Katherine Waterston, Lana Condor, Trisha Goddard, Marverine Cole, Georgie Henley, Haley Lu Richardson, Amandla Stenberg, Chrissy Metz, Patti Clare, Stephanie Gatschet, Emme Rylan, Lili Reinhart, Diane Sawyer, Kelsey Asbille, Farah Fath, Rebecca Budig, Elizabeth Keifer, Beth Ehlers, Crystal Chappell, Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberlin, Tammy Gillis, Crystal Hunt, Kirsten Storms, Mackenzie Mauzy, Sofia Carson, Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, Olivia Holt, Riyo Mori, Jessie Mei Li, Asia Argento, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Claire Sweeney, Jurnee Smollett, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Juliana Harkavy, Julianne Hough, Paula Abdul, Isla Fisher, Carrie Ann Inaba, Danielle Panabaker, Yael Grobglas, Maureen Lipman, Joan Collins, Kate Ford, Elaine Page, Erin Andrews, Allie LaForce, Lorraine Kelly, Kristin Cavallari, Alice Englert, Emily Didonato and Heidi Montag.

Queen Of Hearts: Heart print dresses are a very cute style choice. This is also a fun option to make you stand out. Some stores you may find a heart print dress to purchase include Target, Macy’s, Anthropologie, LoveShackFancy, Nordstrom, Free People, Belk, Kate Spade New York, Bloomingdale’s, Dillard’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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 Winter Formal outfit including Dark Shadows, Yes Day, Beetlejuice, Christmas With A Prince: Becoming Royal, Australia, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Blue Crush, Clue: The Movie, Down With Love, A Room With A View, Du Barry Was A Lady, Magic In The Moonlight, In Her Shoes, Mermaids, Spider-Man: Homecoming, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Mrs. Doubtfire, Practical Magic, Just Married, Made Of Honor, Two Weeks Notice, The Ten Commandments, Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past, Confessions Of A Shopaholic, Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery, Love & Friendship, Beautiful Creatures, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Marry Me, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Proposal, Failure To Launch, Leap Year, Van Helsing, Kate & Leopold, Addams Family Values, Moonstruck, Forrest Gump, Penelope, Runaway Bride, Heartbreakers, Beastly, Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Marley & Me, Tristan & Isolde, The Age Of Innocence, The Wedding Singer and Ophelia. Additionally, several television shows can also inspire your Winter Formal look with their costumes including Ghosts, Grey’s Anatomy, Sleepy Hollow, Glee, The Carrie Diaries, Gilmore Girls, Derry Girls, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Riverdale, The O.C., Boy Meets World, Parks And Recreation, The Goldbergs, Younger, The Good Place, The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Middle, The Secret Life Of The American Teenager, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, One Tree Hill, Scream Queens, Burn Notice, Pushing Daisies, This Is Us, Arrow, Supergirl, Will & Grace, According To Jim, Revenge, Parenthood, Saved By The Bell, Saved By The Bell: The College Years, Degrassi, Kath & Kim, Gotham, The Originals, Castle, The Vicar Of Dibley, All My Children, Switched At Birth, Guiding Light, Days Of Our Lives, The Young And The Restless, General Hospital, The Bold Type, Ginny & Georgia, As The World Turns, Charmed, Royal Pains and Empire.

Flower Girl/ Flower Child: Finally, floral prints are a lovely and stylish option. This can also be a great choice to stand out, depending on the design of the dress you decide to wear. Some stores you can possibly buy a floral dress from include Altar’d State, Francesca’s, Walmart, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Target, Aeropostale, Hollister, Loft, Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Madewell, Hot Topic and Forever 21.