Blog – Page 19
- MOB Blog Post
Black Tie Wedding Etiquette for Mothers: What to Wear
At a black-tie wedding, the mother of the bride or groom should usually choose a formal, floor-length gown that suits the venue and feels comfortable throughout the day. The dress should complement the wedding party, not imitate the bride. Black tie wedding etiquette for moms is about matching the occasion’s formality while keeping room for…
- Fashion and Style Tips
What We Wish Every Prom Dress Shopper Knew Before They Started
Before buying a prom dress, verify the seller, measure your body, test the fit while moving, and confirm the total alteration cost and delivery date. These checks prevent many expensive last-minute surprises. At Jovani, we have designed formalwear since 1983, and we know the most useful questions are often the ones shoppers forget to ask.…
- MOB Blog Post
What Is the Most Popular Mother of the Bride Dress Style?
The most popular mother of the bride dress style depends on what popularity measures. Jovani retailer orders favor fitted mermaid and trumpet gowns, while A-line dresses remain a practical choice for many mothers. Sheath and column styles offer a quieter alternative. Use those patterns as a starting point, then choose for your venue, dress code,…
- MOB Blog Post
What Should the Mother of the Bride Not Wear? Mistakes to Avoid
What should the mother of the bride not wear? Avoid a dress that could be mistaken for bridal attire, ignores the dress code, or feels uncomfortable through the celebration. White and ivory usually require the couple’s permission. Other choices depend on the venue, family traditions, and the bride’s preferences. The goal is not to hide…
- MOB Blog Post
What Color Should the Mother of the Bride Wear? A Comprehensive Guide to Your Signature Shade
The moment your daughter says yes to her soulmate, a beautiful journey begins for the entire family. Amidst the flurry of venue tours and floral arrangements, a significant fashion question inevitably arises: what color should the mother of the bride wear? This isn’t just about picking a dress; it’s about choosing a shade that honors…
- MOB Blog Post
How to Choose the Perfect Mother of the Bride Dress: The Ultimate Guide
It starts with a phone call, a FaceTime, or maybe a quiet dinner where a ring is flashed and champagne is popped. Your daughter is getting married. In that immediate whirlwind of excitement,venue hunting, guest lists, cake tasting,there is a thought that eventually settles in the back of every mother’s mind: What am I going…
- MOB Blog Post
Mother of the Bride Dress Etiquette: What Matters Most
Mother of the bride dress etiquette starts with the couple’s wishes and the wedding dress code. Choose an outfit that suits the venue, coordinates with the bridal party, and feels comfortable for a full celebration. Traditional customs can guide the process, but they are not universal rules. A simple conversation before shopping prevents more problems…
- Prom Blog Posts
Which Length Suits Which Event?
Are prom dresses short or long is the first real decision at any formal event, and the right answer changes depending on which event it is. What works at prom is often wrong at homecoming, and winter formal follows different expectations again. This guide compares the two lengths honestly, event by event, and covers where…
- Prom Blog Posts
Cutout Prom Dresses Trend: How To Wear The Boldest Look Of 2026
A cutout prom dress solves a problem plain gowns cannot: they show shape without showing much skin. A single opening at the waist or the back changes the whole line of a dress, which is why the style keeps returning rather than fading out. The catch with any prom cut out dress is that placement…
- Prom Blog Posts
Six Ways to Change a Dress You Already Love
You found the dress and it is almost right. But something is not quite right. Maybe the neckline plunges lower than your school allows. Maybe you love the silhouette but wish it had sleeves. Maybe that thigh high slit feels like too much for your comfort level. Here is what most girls do not realize:…
- Prom Blog Posts
Eco Friendly Prom Dresses For A Stylish Sustainable Night
Prom is supposed to be fun. You pick the dress, you get your hair done, you take a million photos, and you try to enjoy the night. At the same time, a lot of teens are looking at their closets and asking a simple question: how much waste does one outfit create? That is where…
- Prom Blog Posts
Bold Prom Dresses for Confident Girls
Prom night has a way of revealing who you are. It is one of those rare moments when confidence becomes visible, not because someone tells you to be brave, but because you finally get to step into a look that feels true to your personality. For a lot of people that means choosing bold prom…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom Dresses for Religious Schools
Finding the right prom dresses for religious schools can feel a little stressful at first. You're trying to stay true to your school's expectations, but you also want to look beautiful, confident, and completely yourself. Many students with strict school dress codes feel this way each year, especially when they need modest prom dresses for…
- Prom Blog Posts
Modest Prom Dresses: How to Find Coverage That Still Feels Like Prom
Updated October 24, 2026: new coverage check, dress code rules from real schools, shopper questions and Jovani dresses with sleeves. Modest prom dresses are gowns that cover the neckline, shoulders, back and legs to the level you, your family or your school need, without losing the drama of prom. The fastest way to shop is…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom vs Ball Gown Dresses
You finally start shopping for prom and suddenly your feed is full of huge princess skirts and sleek fitted gowns. People keep tossing around “ball gown” and “prom dress” like they are the same thing, but they don’t feel the same when you imagine wearing them. That is where prom vs ball gown dresses becomes…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom Dress Wrinkles How to Remove Them
Knowing how to get wrinkles out of a dress matters because almost every formal gown arrives creased. It has been folded in a bag, pressed flat in shipping, or hung against a rack for weeks, and the fabrics that drape best are the ones that crease worst. That is normal rather than a fault, and…
- Prom Blog Posts
How to Fix a Prom Dress Wardrobe Malfunction
A prom dress wardrobe malfunction is easier to manage when you treat it as a temporary repair, not a full alteration. Stop moving, get somewhere private, identify the problem, and use the least invasive fix that keeps the dress secure without adding more damage. This guide focuses on what to do after something goes wrong…
- Prom Blog Posts
The “It Girl” Prom Dress Look
The "It Girl" is not just someone wearing a beautiful gown. She is the one who owns the moment, walks into the room with confidence, and sets the tone for everyone else. Her prom dress is never random. It reflects her taste, her attitude, and the way she moves through the world. This guide breaks…
- Prom Blog Posts
Why Sequins Behave Better on Camera
If there is one look that really feels made for prom night, it is sequins. Between TikTok videos, red carpet moments, and prom inspo boards, sequin prom dresses are everywhere this season. Teens want dresses that light up under the gym lights, look amazing in flash photos, and feel special enough for a once in…
- Prom Blog Posts
Red Carpet Inspired Prom Dresses: How to Get the Look
A red-carpet-inspired prom dress usually combines a formal silhouette, one strong visual feature, a deliberate finish, and a fit that still allows you to move comfortably through the event. The goal is not to copy a celebrity outfit. It is to borrow the design principles that make a formal look read clearly in person and…
- Prom Blog Posts
Vintage Prom Dresses: Retro Gown Ideas by Decade, Without the Costume Look
Updated October 24, 2026: new decade finder, vintage size check, real shopper questions and Jovani dresses for each era. Most guides to choosing a vintage gown for prom tell you to pick a mood rather than a decade, which sounds freeing and is actually the reason so many vintage looks land somewhere between costume and…
- Prom Blog Posts
Start With the Effect, Not the Rule
The best neckline for you does three things: it decides where someone looks first, it changes the apparent width of your shoulders, and it either supports the bodice or leaves that job to the fit. Most guides only cover the first one. This guide works through what each neckline actually does, which ones suit which…
- Prom Blog Posts
Best Prom Dresses For Big Bust Girls
Having a big bust can feel like both a blessing and a challenge when you start shopping for prom. You want support, you want to feel secure, and you also want a dress that looks fun and fresh in photos, not heavy or “mum style.” The good news is that the best prom dresses for…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom Dress Alterations: What to Expect
Buying your prom dress is a huge moment. You find the one, you look in the mirror, and for a second everything feels perfect. Then reality hits. The straps feel a little long. The hem drags on the floor. The cups feel slightly loose or too tight. That is where alterations come in. If you…
- Prom Blog Posts
How Much Should You Spend on a Prom Dress?
If you are looking at a $500 prom dress and wondering whether that is normal or absurd, the honest answer depends on numbers you probably have not seen yet. Some friends are spending under $200. Others are posting gowns at $800. Both can be reasonable, and neither tells you what your own number should be.…
- Prom Blog Posts
Complete Prom Dress Fabric Guide for 2026
Prom dress fabric decides more than the color or the silhouette does, and prom fabric is the part most shoppers pick last. It sets how the dress moves when you walk, whether it clings or skims, how warm you get by the third hour, and how much you end up adjusting it during the night.…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom Dresses for an Hourglass Figure: What Fits Best
An hourglass frame has balanced shoulders and hips with a defined waist, which means the dress does not need to create a shape. It needs to follow the one already there without flattening it or fighting it, and that is a different problem from the one most styling guides solve. This guide covers the silhouettes…
- Prom Blog Posts
Best Prom Dresses for Broad Shoulders: Necklines and Shapes That Balance
Updated October 25, 2026: new neckline check, an alteration fix table, real shopper questions and Jovani dresses that balance broad shoulders. If you have broad shoulders, you probably already know this feeling: you zip up a dress, look in the mirror, and all you see is your upper body. Your shoulders feel strong, your arms…
- Prom Blog Posts
What Makes Jovani a Leading Prom Designer?
A Family Legacy Born in New York’s Garment District In 1983, Jacob Maslavi founded Jovani Fashions in the heart of New York City’s garment district with a simple vision: make every woman feel like the best version of herself. What started as a 10-person operation designing 15 dress styles for specialty boutiques has grown into…
- Special Occasions Blog Posts
Evening Dresses by Body Type: How to Choose Your Best Fit
The best evening dresses by body type are the ones that fit your proportions, suit the dress code, and feel comfortable in motion. Start with your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips, then compare silhouettes. Body-shape labels offer helpful starting points, not rules about what you can wear. How Do You Identify Your Body Shape? Compare…
- Prom Blog Posts
Who Is the Designer Behind Jovani Prom Dresses? (capitalization only)
Every Jovani prom dress starts with one designer’s sketch. If you have ever wondered who decides where the beading goes, how a corset bodice is shaped, or why a gown moves the way it does, the answer leads to a design studio in New York and to the woman who has led it for nearly…
- Special Occasions Blog Posts
Evening Gowns That Flatter After 50
Formal wear for older ladies is usually written about as a list of things to avoid, and that framing is the problem. Choosing a formal dress or evening gown after 50 is rarely about hiding anything. It is about reading the dress code correctly, choosing a silhouette that sits well on your frame for four…
- Special Occasions Blog Posts
Wedding Dresses 101
As you step into the world of bridal fashion, imagine yourself in a fairy tale, where every gown is a gateway to a dream come true. This is not just about finding a dress, but about discovering a part of yourself you've never seen before. Each fabric, each silhouette, and each style is a brushstroke…
- Prom Blog Posts
Prom Themes: 49 Ideas, From Masquerade to Great Gatsby
Updated October 25, 2026: new chart of the most-searched prom themes, a what-to-wear finder with Jovani dresses for 8 themes, a theme voting guide and real student quotes. The most-searched prom themes in the US are Masquerade, Great Gatsby, Enchanted Forest and Old Hollywood, followed by Starry Night, Casino Night and Under the Sea, according…
- Formal Events Blog Posts
To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve: Understanding the Options for Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns
When it comes to dressing for a formal event, the choice between sleeved and sleeveless gowns can feel harder than it should. With so many sleeve styles in circulation, and so few of them named clearly anywhere, it is easy to know what you like without knowing what to ask for. This guide names every…
- Formal Events Blog Posts
Cocktail Attire with a Twist: Creative Outfit Ideas That Work
Cocktail attire can feel expressive without becoming too casual or too formal. Start with a polished knee-length, slightly above-knee, or midi outfit, then choose one memorable detail: a floral print, textured fabric, asymmetric neckline, or tailored alternative. The invitation and setting still decide how far that creative choice should go. What Counts as Cocktail Attire…
