（Embroidery is the part I love the most.）
Fashion shapes identity in a multitude of different ways, and can represent one’s culture, moral standards, economic status and social power, then and now.
European and American societies have a tradition of dancing. More formal balls are usually held later. On the event, the ladies attending the dance are to wear grand dresses.
Prom dresses are usually more eye-catching, with richly decorated rhinestone embroidery or with a puffy multi-layered skirt, Designed to impress.
They are also a sign of princess dresses and a declaration of femininity. They have appeared in many movies, and today we take you to see 10 unforgettable prom dresses from European and American movies.
1: The bandeau embroidered ball dress worn by Princess Mia in the “The Princess Diaries”
The dress has an A-line silhouette and is decorated with romantic floral prints and shimmering beads, and the skirt is paired with elbow-length gloves.
There are not many jewels, just a gorgeous diamond crown and a pair of delicate diamond earrings. When Anne Hathaway, a big-looking beauty, walked into the ball in this dress, I really believed that she was the real princess.
I think this ball dress can be worn as a wedding dress.
2: Anna’s puffy dress in “The King and I”
The most memorable part of the film is the dancing scene in the film, where the heroine Anna wears a dance dress made of satin with skirts supposed to have skirt supports underneath.
The sleeves of the skirt are exaggerated puff sleeves, decorated with rhinestone beads, and the corset is decorated with a wide bow, which is quite simple but extremely gorgeous. It is a very glamorous dress.
3: The golden dress of Queen Victoria’s coronation ball in “The Young Victoria”
The film’s beautifully designed costumes restore Victorian court costumes and won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
This golden prom dress is sure to be impressed by many people who have seen it, bright yellow with lace cuffs and floral embellishments, showing the youthful and free-spirited personality of Queen Victoria’s girlhood.
The bright red roses on the head echo the three-dimensional rose flowers at the neckline of the dress, and the delicate and small diamond crown and necklace earrings make the image of the European court aristocratic lady impressive.
4: The golden puffy skirt worn by Frances in “To Catch a Thief”
This ball dress blends 18th-century luxury with 1950’s glamour. The skirt is made of gold satin, a corset, a heart-shaped neckline, and the skirt is decorated with three-dimensional butterflies.
This “homegrown gold” color complements Grace Kelly’s stunning facial features and blonde hair. The dress was designed by Edith Hyde, the designer who won the most Oscar for costume design.
5: Sissi’s blue ball dress in “Sisi”
This ball dress comes from the first installment in the Princess Sisi trilogy. In the film, Sissi, played by Romy Schneider, attends Emperor Franz Joseph’s twenty-third birthday party, and she makes a stunning appearance in this romantic three-dimensional flower ball dress.
The ball dress was light blue and very youthful, with a corset and floral embroidery on the hem. The corset also has layers of chiffon ruffles, which add to the youthful vitality and free-spirited feeling of the dress, in line with the character of Princess Sissi.
6: Scarlett’s green floral ball dress in “Gone with the Wind”
Vivien Leigh’s Scarlett is pretty and spicy and has captivated countless people. In addition to the twists and turns of the love story, the gorgeous dresses one after another in this film are also a big selling point.
I believe that when many people think of Vivien Leigh, they will definitely think of this green flower ball dress she wore when she went to the ball at Twelve Oaks Manor.
Of all the costumes Scarlett wore in the film, this dress had the most appearances. The skirt has an off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffles and velvet ribbon trim.
The green velvet waist seal at the waist echoes the velvet hem at the neckline. The dress complements Scarlett’s character and shows her ambition.
7: Cinderella’s transformation dress in the live-action version of “Cinderella”
The 2015 live-action version of Cinderella is a costume lover’s dream, and all the costumes are so beautiful.
This Cinderella ball dress features a very saturated blue fabric with layers of skirt, and the outermost layer is laser fabric, which makes the dress shine when it dances, luxurious and sparkling at the same time.
The large skirt and off-the-shoulder wide neckline complement each other, and the neckline is embellished with butterflies, which is quite fairytale.
Cinderella was originally wearing an inconspicuous maid skirt, dreamily transformed under magic, and the transformation special effects were very good, surprising the audience in front of the screen.
8: The Givenchy embroidered dress worn by Sabrina in “Sabrina”
This Givenchy embroidered dress is characteristic of the 50s and was selected by Audrey Hepburn herself at Givenchy Atelier.
In the film, Sabrina is a delicate woman who returns from France and outperforms other ladies at the ball. This dress perfectly showcases her elegant and refined character traits. The skirt is made of organza and embroidered with floral motifs of navy blue and beads.
9: Christine’s ball dress in “the Phantom of the Opera”
The color is pale pink, and the outermost layer is a transparent overlay. The neckline and corset of the skirt have lace details.
The back of the skirt is a stunning 2-layer three-dimensional flower that is very eye-catching. The look of this dress is very young, full of innocence and romance.
10: Sarah’s puff sleeve ball dress in “Labyrinth”
This dress is a blend of Art Nouveau and Venetian influences. The tone of the skirt is more complex, with pink, silver, gold and white tones.
The sleeves of the skirt are large and have a distinctly 80s character, and the outer layer of the skirt is laser glitter tulle, which is particularly dreamy under the light.
Jennifer Connery, who was at her peak, had fluffy hair behind her head, and her hair was decorated with shiny headdresses, which was amazingly beautiful after wearing this dress.
Which of the above 10 prom dresses is the beginning of your princess dream?