Junior Semi Formal Dresses

Lengths of Junior Semi-Formal Dresses

The beauty of the semi-formal style is that junior semi-formal dresses come in a wide variety of lengths, materials and patterns.

Short

Many girls are wearing shorter party dresses these days, as flirty skirts are back in style. Prom Girl offers a short, off one shoulder, homecoming dress in a royal blue. The skirt of this dress is pleated, which is also popular right now. For girls who enjoy a unique look a vintage dress, such as a 1920's style Flapper dress, can help create a distinctive look.

Knee

Looking for something a little longer than a mini? Knee length junior semi-formal dresses can fill the gap between casual partygoer and Captain's party diva. While knee length dresses are a little harder to find, they are much more versatile and can often be worn for multiple occasions, such as a school dance, graduation and semi-formal parties and gatherings. Kohl's offers a perfect little black dress with a halter-top and faux jewel belt. Pair with some silver heels, a small black clutch and silver or diamond jewelry and the dress can go from casual to more formal easily.

Calf

A calf length junior semi-formal dress will help the wearer fit in at the prom or a fancy Christmas party. Calf length dresses are also perfect for attending the opera or ballet. The Hip Hop Boutique offers a calf length, silk dress that is versatile enough to wear to many different special occasions from prom to a wedding. The junior semi-formal dresses that hit calf length are very popular for bridesmaids right now, because the savvy bride knows that her attendants want a dress that can be worn again, and not just pushed into the back corner of the closet.

Long

Sometimes a girl just feels like dressing like a princess. Long dresses have long been associated with formal occasions, but with the right materials and style, a long gown can quickly be turned into a semi-formal affair that is appropriate for more than just the prom. David's Prom offers some truly beautiful dress, but this little white number is perfect for so many different occasions. The dress has a definite Grecian look, with some gold threading and details to add interest. The drawn in waist and spaghetti straps complete the look. The material is gauzy and flowing and the gown looks dress, yet comfortable.

You can easily change the look of this dress with accessories and shoes. Also, hair can have a big impact on how formal a dress appears.

Choosing the Perfect Color

Once you decide on the best style and length, it's time to choose the color that will set off your skin tone and features. If you are pale and have pink undertones, you will want to choose cool colors, such as pastels and certain blues and reds. However, if you have peach or yellow undertones to your skin, yellows and bold colors may look better on you. If you're not certain which colors work best, take along a trusted friend or relative to help you choose. You may also want to find out what the store's return policies are. A dress that looks pink under one set of lights can sometimes look peach under another.

Now that you've found the dress of your dreams and had it altered to fit perfectly and located just the right accessories, it's time to relax and enjoy your night on the town in your princess perfect ensemble.