A pink designer prom dress is one of the shades ‘du jour’ for long prom dresses for hire, whether it be for a springtime or summer event.  In fact, lengthwise, pink prom dresses for Spring/Summer 2011 pretty much have free reign to do what they want, given that the jury is still out on the long prom dresses/short prom dresses verdict.  Below we give you our favourite pink prom dresses.  Hire away!

Pink Prom Dresses to Hire – Top Picks for Long Prom Dresses for Hire

So, if you’re going for an ‘on trend’ designer hire prom dress, it could be one of the short prom dresses (such varieties were seen at Christopher Kane in the form of  LPDs (little pink dresses)).  Alternatively, long prom dresses are perfect for occasions where an added dash of glamour is called for.  This Dina Bar-El fuschia strapless prom dress is the perfect pink prom dress for upping the wow factor, available from our prom dresses hire collection.

It would be rude to ignore some fabulous pieces from the Ruth Tarvydas long prom dresses collection, such as this Ruth Tarvydas ‘Rose Idol’ pink prom dress.   If a fuschia pink prom dress isn’t really your thing, and perhaps you’d prefer a softer, candier hue, then Ruth Tarvydas also has this stunning ‘Iris’ floor-length pastel pink prom dress, with sophisticated brocade detailing on the bust. What’s more, pastel pink and sorbet shades are having a moment this season that’s set to continue well into summer.

Short Prom Dresses – Top Designer Prom Dresses with a Shorter Length

Equally, for something light and flirty, this candy-coloured pink number (‘First Kiss’) with chic shoulder embellishment is a prime example ofthe short prom dresses also showcased in the Ruth Tarvydas Spring/Summer 2011 collection.   For a wider selection of pink prom dresses, why not have a look at the designer prom dresses page?

Prom dresses were not always as fancy as they are now. Prom dresses, let alone designer prom dresses were almost unheard of in 1900s America (the beginning of the high school prom), where people would wear their Sunday best and would not dream of embarking down the route of prom dress hire.   But then there was no need to hire prom dresses, as proms in those days were modest occasions where tea and polite socializing were the order of the day.

Prom Dresses – Before the Advent of Fancy Prom Dresses / Hire

In the ’40s and ’50s proms became much more lavish, and girls turned to buying prom dresses or to prom dress hire.  (Despite this, they still probably weren’t designer prom dresses.) High school proms became the coming-of-age event in high school students’ lives.

With the advent of the 1980s, popular culture’s portrayal of the prom had allowed for the prom to acquire almost mythical status in terms of its importance. Achieving perfection in the form of their prom dress would make or break a girl’s life. Prom dress choices became even more fancy; more girls would opt to either hire prom dresses out of their price range, (or buy them if they were lucky enough to afford it), and some would even make their own.

Designer Prom Dress Hire – Not a ’90s Invention

As in the rules layed out by ’90s movies, certain stereotypes would end up wearing a certain type of prom dress. Thus, the most popular girls at school, would don their designer prom dresses, while the ‘kooks’ and the ‘quirks’ would spend hours making their own.  And then there’d be the those who were told by their less-well off parents they’d have to go for prom dress hire.

‘Prom’ didn’t come to Britain until much later.  Although balls have been going on for centuries, the term ‘prom’ appeared in secondary schools in the 1990s.  Prom dresses however, have long been a popular style of dress.

Prom Dress Hire – A Thing of the Present

Nowadays, when it comes to hire, prom dresses are in high demand, especially for Leavers’ Balls or Leavers’ Dos.   Prom dress hire is not limited to school leavers, but designer prom dresses online at www.girlmeetsdress.com are hired out for all kinds of events, from weddings to black tie dos.  Designer prom dresses online and prom dress hire online is a service growing in popularity.   And how things have changed looking back on the history of the prom, dress hire and the changing attitudes toward it.

Designer Prom Dresses – Hire Prom Dresses

Prom has come to mean multiple things, not just some cheesy high-school ending, just as prom dress hire is something that all people are doing these days. Prom dress hire is no longer just for proms but for all kinds of events, especially if people are looking to hire designer prom dresses. Take a look at our prom dress hire selection including designer prom dresses from Halston Heritage, such as this waist knot prom dress pictured.

Our very own founder Anna Bance was in Radio1 Extra studios today, chatting to the show’s host Gemma Cairney about the latest trends for Spring/Summer  2011.  Anna, channelling the brights trend in a light magenta sweater and burnt orange skinny jeans, paired with turquoise accessories, urged listeners to embrace the brights trend this summer, stressing it was a look that was flattering to both pale and more olive skin tones.

Online Designer Dress Hire Boutique Owner Dishes the Dirt on Spots vs. Stripes for S/S ’11

Stripes, it seemed, were also on the menu for S/S ’11, much to Gemma’s dismay it was stripes and not spots (she admitted to being more of a spot fan.)  Out of all the dress hire horror stories, the luxury dress hire boutique founder confessed the worst to be a girl who had hired a dress and then had money stapled to it over the course of the night she hired it.  But as Anna was keen to stress, the main concern for Girl Meets Dress is that women have fun and really relish wearing their ball dresses.

In need of a ball gown? Finding the perfect ball gown dress for summer is a tall order. Prom Dresses and ball gowns are by no means in short supply. And then there’s the time of year to consider on commencing your pilgrimage for the perfect ball gown/prom dress(*es). (*You may be on the look-out for multiple special occasion dresses.) Ever considered prom dress hire before?

Special Occasion Dresses- A Question of Ball Dress Colour

The colour of your ball dress is a tricky thing to get right if you’re hoping that the perfect ball gown dress out there looks on-trend and fashion forward, without jarring against your personal style. And as us Brits know all too well, summer weather can be anything but summery, meaning the ball gown, prom dresses selection process needs to be done while taking the weather into strict account.  Here are some of the sexy numbers we think are the pick of the summer crop, available from our online prom dress/ ball gowns for hire collection:

Prom Dress Hire- Ball Gown/Prom Dresses To Die For….

1. The brainchild of 3 siblings- all fashion devotees, Lolita Karma ball gown/prom dress creations have the unique stamp of each sister imprinted in their style and finish.  This ‘Lila’ ball dress is no exception.  The ball dress is a sophisticated floor-length cut, while the dash of yellow across the body gives it that summery colour pop ‘pep’.

2. Edgy, sexy Australian label ‘Ruth Tarvydas’ – as seen coveted by many of the A-list set- from Rihanna to Jodie Kidd.  Producing chic ball gown designs with bold cutting-edge twists, Ruth Tarvydas is the epitome of avant-garde when it comes to ball dress fashion designs.  This orange beaded ball dress is a case in point, and it’s right on ‘colour’ trend. 

3.  A Girl Meets Dress fashion designer favourite, Dina Bar-El ball gown/prom dresses and other special occasion dresses retain a global appeal, as well as being popular with A-listers. This luxurious champagne coloured ball gown dress (far left) is fresh and sophisticated, and the open detailing at the bust hikes up its va-va-voom factor.

4. Our love for Ruth Tarvydas prom dresses, ball gowns, didn’t stop at one dress.  This stunning ‘Rose Idol’ ball dress (below) is guaranteed to turn heads, no matter what the event.

5.  Last, but by no means least, is the Amee Lou ‘Floris’ ball gown dress, part of the Amee Lou ‘Ready to Wear ‘After 5/Special Occasion’ dresses collection, from Aussie fashion designer, Amy Boers.   Simple yet, elegant, this taffeta dress with asymmetric flounce overlay and mini-train is the perfect prom dress for summer.  The light fabrics keep it seasonal, the cut keeps the look flirty, while the black adds just the right amount of sophistication.  A perfect prom dress that can be dressed up or down.