Dresses for graduation 2022 for grades 9-11

Dear girls, you will have an amazing, exciting, unforgettable last evening at school. He is special. Because parting with childhood happens only once. And it will be a ball where you want to be very beautiful and happy. Like everyone. So that the heart stops from the universal: “Ah …”. And first of all, love yourself.

To make everything perfect, you need to prepare for this important evening now. We hope that our advice will help graduates of grades 9 and 11 create a unique image and become the queen of the ball. And together with the stylist, we picked up a lot of interesting and relevant options for prom dresses in 2022.

What to wear

Outfit is a key element of the image, having thought through which it will be easier to decide on shoes, accessories, hairstyle, make-up.

In order to be noticed at the prom, it is not at all necessary to have a flashy bright outfit, and even more so to put on everything at once. You just need to follow the following rules:

• when choosing a minimalist outfit, play with accessories – voluminous earrings or a fantasy clutch will take all the attention;
• if you prefer a bright and extraordinary outfit, then on the contrary, use minimalistic jewelry so as not to overload your image;
• if the prom dress has an open back or shoulders, then it is better to collect the hair – so you will not distract attention from the main accent in the image;
• colors in clothes and makeup should be at the same temperature – cold or warm – so the whole image will be harmonious.

dress style

A few classic prom dresses should be highlighted. They will never go out of fashion and emphasize the elegance of the image, giving a special mood to the owner of the outfit.

Long dresses to the floor

Classic win-win option for the ball. Elegant, graceful dresses. The only thing you should not forget about when choosing a very long dress is whether you can hold on to the string all evening and all night, because usually school balls end with a meeting of dawn. Yes, and you probably want to dance not only slow dances or a waltz.

Dresses with a corset

Thanks to the corset tightening, the dresses for prom 2022 fit perfectly and demonstrate the chiseled figure of the beauty, especially the thin waist, as advantageously as possible.

Evening and cocktail dresses

A young lady in such an outfit will certainly hear the most tender compliments addressed to her. In addition, an evening dress should simply be in the wardrobe of every girl. Choose elegant styles, but more daring options (tight to the floor, cuts from the hip, deep neckline, bare back) at the school ball will look defiant. And cocktail dresses are confidently kept in the top of the most fashionable prom dresses. After all, they emphasize youth, freshness and tenderness of this age. And this dress will come in handy more than once in your life, because it is perfect for other celebrations, such as a romantic dinner with your loved one or the wedding of your best friend.

Well, now let’s move on to the models that are especially relevant this season.

Asymmetrical dresses

Dresses with an asymmetrical skirt or top create an elegant and daring look at the same time. The mystery girl instantly attracts the eye, puzzles, excites, delights.

linen style

Silk slip dress is a classic of the genre. Festive, comfortable and very sophisticated model. Lovers of minimalism can choose a classic strap without decor, and girls who prefer an outfit “with a twist” will suit an extravagant model with feathers. The slip dress with a swing neckline looks unusual, which adds even more femininity to the image. But do not forget that such a dress looks most successful in midi length.

Dresses with lace

Lace almost never goes out of fashion, it is very beautiful and elegant. This fabric is perfect for young girls. But despite its constancy, lace fashion still undergoes some changes from time to time. Today, the seam with lace embroidery-perforation is especially relevant. This lightweight, natural fabric is ideal for hot weather. In general, a lace prom dress is one of the most suitable solutions for a romantic look. And it is better if it is a delicate shade in pastel colors.

Pleated dresses

Pleated dress is very feminine and elegant. For a festive mood, choose an outfit made of silk or satin – metallic overflows will come in handy. In the new season, pay attention to asymmetric, multi-layered models. Also an interesting solution would be a dress with a pleated skirt, complemented by a transparent fabric. The model will add mystery and originality to the image.

Air dresses

Where without light, airy dresses like a cloud? Tulle dresses with layered skirts and puffed sleeves are simply made for fragile, young ladies. They will give the desired volume and make the image sophisticated and elegant. They are great both short and long. Short models will add a touch of coquettishness, and long ones will add mystery and restraint.

Draped and ruffled dresses

For the past few seasons, femininity has ruled the roost. On the catwalks you can see different styles of dresses with drapery and assemblies. And ruffles and drapery are the perfect companions for delicate, sophisticated prom looks. Such details will not only give a festive mood, but also add volume where it is needed. Dresses with drapery perfectly emphasize the figure and certainly attract the attention of others. 

In addition, you can easily fit such an outfit into your everyday life – you just need to replace the dress and handbag.

Prom Dress Alternatives

The modern ball allows us to experiment with our images. Therefore, if you want to look extraordinary, then feel free to choose an alternative to the prom dress.

Evening top with skirt or trousers

This outfit allows its owner to experiment with the selection of the top and bottom. A top decorated with beads, embroidery, sequins or lace is a win-win option. A silk bustier top without decor looks no less beautiful, emphasizing a graceful silhouette. Well, for the more daring, a top with an unusual cut is suitable: asymmetrical, with a voluminous peplum or hypertrophied elements. Combine evening tops with a more relaxed bottom so as not to overload the set.

Pantsuit

A prom pantsuit is probably one of the most unhackneyed options. Still, you don’t often see graduates in costumes. And in vain, because it is very elegant and stylish. For the desired effect, choose a suit made of light, flying fabrics without additional decor. Such suits in silk or satin look extremely impressive, especially in delicate shades. Well, loose trousers on the floor are a special chic. And if you want something more unusual, choose these trousers made of pleated flying fabric. The pajama-style suit also deserves special attention. Combine it with sandals with thin straps and stiletto heels, this will emphasize the weightlessness of the image and add an evening mood. Here you can safely add accessories – luxurious earrings and a clutch on a long chain are an integral part of such a set.

Overalls

Evening overalls are just perfect for prom – spectacular, luxurious and unusually feminine. In this way, you will definitely feel at your best. Well, a variety of models will allow you to find exactly the one that will emphasize the beauty of your figure. Today we offer to pay attention to the following variations of evening overalls: asymmetrical with open shoulder, with wide trousers, with lace or mesh inserts, with a bustier top, with a decorated top, with an open back.

Accessories

Perfectly matched accessories will be the final cherry on the cake. Here are a few simple rules for their selection:

• We prefer simple, concise decorations.
• Give up sets (earrings-ring-bracelet), this is no longer in fashion.
• Accessories should match the overall style of your look.
• Thin and small girls should refuse large jewelry that will make them even smaller. Girls with large shapes will not fit small jewelry with fragile details that will visually enlarge them.
• The most important thing in accessories is less is better than more. Bust is adjacent to bad taste, but minimalism is always stylish.

Age Nuances

For very young graduates of the 9th grade, it is better to choose delicate colors or bright, but not flashy. Black is definitely not. Styles are quite restrained, even modest. But for eleventh-graders, the choice of deep and rich tones is quite appropriate, and the styles can be bolder.

What colors are in fashion

In the new season 2022, bright juicy colors coexist with calm pastel shades. Among the bright ones, the following are worth noting: bright crimson, bright yellow, bright purple, complex blue-green, bright red, violet-blue. Pastel shades also amaze with their diversity: heavenly pale blue, light green, light gray, powdery pink, cold light blue, transparent sand, light beige. 

White deserves special attention – the color of purity and harmony. It is ideal for prom and will emphasize the elegance of your image.

What color is right for you

Do you already know exactly what color suits you? Great, you don’t have to read this chapter. Here are tips for those who have not yet decided on a palette.

The easiest option: go to a boutique and try on clothes in different colors. Ask for the opinion of a consultant, girlfriend, mother … Choose for the ball the one that you not only like yourself, but also that most favorably emphasizes the color of your eyes and hair, skin tone.

And you can find out your color type “by science”. The main ones are four, determined mainly by the natural color of the hair. To make it easier for you, let’s name the typical representatives of each celebrity color type.

“Summer”. Hair color from light blond to almost chocolate, but without reddishness. Natalia Vodianova, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz. Cold shades of blue, lilac tones, as well as pearl, dusty pink are ideal.

“Vesna”. Blond hair with a redhead or gold. Like Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Svetlana Khodchenkova. Choose warm, rich shades of yellow, green, peach.

“Autumn”. The hair is red or chestnut-golden. Like Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Mylene Farmer. Rich, saturated shades of reddish undertone suit you.

“Winter”. Hair color is black, dark chocolate. Monica Bellucci, Demi Moore, Penelope Cruz. Shades of cobalt, purple, emerald, contrasting combinations (black and white) will decorate.

We select the style according to the type of figure

When creating an image, it is imperative to take into account the features of appearance. Do not forget: what is beautiful in the catalog will not always be as beautiful to sit and look at you. Everything is individual.

There are basic recommendations for different body types. So, girls with a physique “pear” you should choose dresses with a high waist, decor on the sleeves and shoulders, flared skirt.

Plump dresses made of matte fabric, with contrasting vertical inserts and reliefs, are suitable. These delights visually slim.

If you narrow shoulders , take a closer look at models with frills or rich decor on the shoulders and sleeves, a round neckline or a boat – visually this will “balance” your figure.

Wide shoulders “smooth out” dresses with A-line silhouettes or an airy skirt. Or V-shaped neckline.

Very skinny stylists recommend bright dresses, with expressive prints or trims. Skirts – multi-layered, puffy.

But graduates from wide waist (apple type) it is worth giving preference to pay attention to dresses with a wide skirt or with a wrap skirt.

Now more and more professionals are making recommendations using New York stylist David Kibby’s typing system. It is based on a comparison of the balance of yin and yang in the lines of the body. Let’s look at the main types and tips for choosing clothes.

Dramatic. Representatives of this type are tall and prominent, while being narrow in bone. Height from 168 and above. An angular figure, elongated limbs. Facial features are sharp, expressive, cheekbones are often pronounced. Cate Blanchett, Greta Garbo, Tilda Swinton, Amal Alamuddin.

Your style is strict chic. The shape should be sharp and geometric, sculptural. Medium to heavy weight fabric with a matte and even finish. Italian tweed, fai, thick gabardine, heavy satin and thick brocade are the fabrics that work best.

Romantic. Average height (up to 165 cm), smooth lines of the body, feminine forms, an hourglass or apple figure, plump lips. Romantics often look a bit “in the body”, while not having extra weight. Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett Johansson, Helena Bonham Carter, Beyonce.

The shape should be rounded, with soft edges, no corners! Fabrics – light, amenable to drapery: chiffon, jersey, some types of wool, crepe, velvet, knitwear. The drawing is romantic, unobtrusive. Clothing should follow the lines of the body, emphasize the waist.

Natural. Tall, rough muscular figure (“rectangle” with smoothed corners), broad shoulders. Chest, waist and hips are approximately on the same line. Jennifer Aniston, Kate Middleton, Gabrielle Anwar.

Clothing should follow the lines of your body: slightly straight with smooth roundings instead of corners. Fabrics – matte, medium density and rough structure, soft (batiste, velor, soft leather, suede). Avoid thin, transparent, “sticky” fabrics to the body. Choose prints as simple as possible, with blurry lines.

Classic. Height 165-172 cm, uniform proportions of the chest, waist and hips without pronounced “hourglass”. Facial features are chiseled, symmetrical, evenly spaced. Catherine Deneuve, Grace Kelly.

The shape is smooth and symmetrical, with an emphasis on smooth edges, soft straight or gently curved lines (slightly fitted or slightly flowing). Avoid sophisticated silhouettes. Fabrics that hold their shape well are suitable, not too shiny, but not completely matte.

Gamine. Short stature, about 160 cm, boyish figure, slightly angular, pretty face. This type is also called the “eternal teenager.” Audrey Tautou, Vanessa Paradis.

Your shape is small and sharp geometry. The fabric is best smooth or with a light texture. Use different combinations and color contrasts to give the image liveliness. Avoid boredom and symmetrical severity, express yourself in clothes boldly and cheerfully.

2022 prom season trends

• Minimalism
• Lace trim 
• Ruffles and drapery
• Asymmetry
• linen style
• Pleating

Popular questions and answers

Together with stylists, we answer the most popular questions about which dress to choose for prom 2022: