There is always a proper time to wear formal dresses, the misunderstanding of the people is that even if it is not appropriate to wear prom gowns still they wear it, for some reason that they are the only one who can explain. Maybe, some of them wanted to look very different among others, or some of them wanted to show that dress they are wearing are new and stylish. But, there is always a proper time to wear prom dresses;
First, always put it in your mind that prom dresses are intended for formal occasion or formal events. Formal gowns are elegant and expensive; finding accessories for prom dresses is not an easy as for casual dresses. Once you wear a formal gowns people will expect that you are going to attend a formal occasion, so do not wear it when you are going to have a casual party on beach or you are attending a simple party on outdoor events. It will turn out that you will look funny.
Second, do not wear formal dresses au especially if the color or the styles of the prom dresses are not appropriate for the concept of the occasion. If the concept of the occasion or motif is black, do not wear a white formal dress, or if the concept is vintage style, do not wear new stylish prom dresses. Always match your formal dress to the event you are attending to, never wear anything because it will annoy others.
Third, there are formal gowns that are not appropriate for a certain formal occasion. Like wearing a strapless formal dresses when you are attending very serious and conservative formal event, or wear a sleeveless prom dresses with conservative people around. It will make you look ugly and you will receive negative criticism, always bear it in your mind that you will wear formal dresses but notice also what type of event or what type of ambiance you are attending to.
Here are the sample formal clothing for evening formal events; Strapless Formal Gown, Strapless Evening, Open Back Black Lace Evening Gown, Long Lace Gown. These are only few of evening formal dresses; use these types of evening gowns for evening occasion. These dresses can make you look beautiful and amazing, elegant or simple.
Petite Ruffle Shoulder Pencil Dress, petite Contrast Paneled Midi Dress, Embellished Deep V Neck Dress, Lace Overlay Pencil Dress, Petite V Neck Midi Dress and Gown with Cut Out Detail. These types of formal dresses are good to wear on day or afternoon formal occasions or events. Wearing these will make you look good and pretty.
So there is always a proper time to wear formal gowns, just know first the concept or motif of the event, the place and the people. It is not bad to wear what you want, but always consider what will be the possible reactions and negative impressions if you are going to wear formal dresses in a very wrong time.