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5 ways to stand out at the spring dance

Every girl wants her dance outfit to be exciting, memorable and of course, compliment-worthy. In order to leave a lasting impression, you need to be able to stand out from the crowd. Get voted best dressed with our tried-and-true tips, below.

Bold bling

Add a huge piece of statement jewelry to your ensemble. Pick unique earrings, a set of chunky bracelets or a bedazzled necklace to add pizzazz to a plain dress. Plus, the perfect statement piece will be sure to spark conversation (and compliments!).

 

Pearlescent Flower Necklace $13, forever21.com

 

Nail it

A big trend for spring is a brilliant mani. Whether you go with a fiery red, bright blue or perfect pastel, the trick here is to not go matchy-matchy with your dress.

butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Slapper, $14, butterlondon.com

 

Ravishing retro

Stand out from the sea of sparkle with a sweet frock in a retro silhouette. Pretty polkadots are cheerful yet plucky. Just be sure to keep your hair and makeup modern to avoid looking too costumey!

 

Traveling Cupcake Truck Dress, $60, modcloth.com

 

Punch up your pout

The red lip has always been a classic, but it also had a huge presence in the spring 2012 runway shows. Remember, no two red hues are the same, so test out a couple to see if you need a shade with blue undertones (best on pale skin), or orange-y undertones (best on darker skin). Always apply red lipstick with a lip brush for smooth and precise application.

Retrofuturist True Red Opaque Lipstick, $16, limecrimemakeup.com

 

Platform panache

Instead of pairing your frock with a neutral peeptoe, try finding a floral print or tribal print heel that has the same color scheme of your dress. So fun, right?
 

Bethany Heel, $30, delias.com

 

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by Amanda Poole | 2/1/2016
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