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Prom 2027 Colours: Orange and Watermelon Are In (So Are Ballgowns)

Since our June show, every single enquiry has been for orange. Not some of them - all of them. Watermelon, coral, tangerine, sherbet - warm, bright, joyful tones on big full ballgowns. Prom 2027 has a colour, and honestly, we're here for it. If you're starting to think about next season, here's what we're seeing - and why it's worth getting in early if you love the look. Why orange? The trend has some real momentum behind it When a trend arrives from several directions at o

2 days ago3 min read

Helping Your Teen Choose Their Perfect Prom Dress

Prom dress shopping looks simple from the outside. You go to a boutique, you try some dresses on, you find one you love. But anyone who’s actually been through it – either as a teenager or as the parent sitting on the velvet chair outside the fitting room – knows it rarely feels straightforward. For lots of girls we meet, choosing a prom dress is one of the first big style decisions they’ve made entirely for themselves. It’s tangled up with identity, confidence, comparing

Jul 294 min read

Prom Dress Alterations – What Can Actually Be Changed (and Why Expert Fittings Matter)

Almost every prom dress gets altered but do you know what can actually be changed? Here's our guide to prom dress alterations and why getting the fit right matters.

Jul 95 min read

Prom Dress Budget Planning for Parents: How to Plan, Save and Avoid Unexpected Costs

Prom has become a huge milestone of teenage life and it deserves to be done properly. Without a bit of advance planning, the costs have a way of sneaking up on you and what maybe started as a ‘dress budget’ suddenly needs to stretch to include shoes, accessories, hair and make-up, transportation and a thousand other things. This guide is to help you get ahead of that! Whether you’re just starting to think about prom or you’ve already had that first conversation with you

Jul 95 min read

A Parent’s Guide to Prom Dress Shopping: How to Support Your Teen Without the Stress

At Lily's we know prom dress shopping is a big moment. Here's our parent's guide to making the experience stress-free, fun and one you'll both remember.

Jun 15 min read

How the Prom Dress Register Works (and Why It Matters)

Worried about turning up in the same dress as someone else? Here's how our prom dress register works and why it matters.

May 294 min read

Guide for Finding the Perfect Prom Dress

Prom night is one of those unforgettable milestone moments: the music, the photos, the excitement of celebrating the end of a chapter with the people you’ve grown up with. But before the big night arrives, there’s a universal question everyone faces: ‘What the hell am I going to wear?’ If you’ve found yourself scrolling endlessly, saving images or feeling overwhelmed by the jump from school uniform to formalwear, you’re not on your own. Prom dress shopping can feel d

Dec 14, 20254 min read

Prom Dress Shopping – What to Know Before You Start

Prom dress shopping is a real milestone moment – exciting, a bit emotional, filled with Pinterest boards, saved TikToks and a LOT of group chat. But we get that it’s also a bit overwhelming. If you’re a prom-goer (or the parent of one), you’ve probably already seen just how many options there are out there. Different colours , shapes, fabrics, sparkles…it’s a beautiful minefield of choices. With the right mindset and a bit of insider knowledge, we promise the experience

Dec 3, 20254 min read