f21 formal dresses Prom Forever 21 Women's Maxi Dress

Semi-formal is your chance to play around with bright colors, bold prints and flowy silhouettes, says Cove

Choose a well-constructed dress with a reinforced cutout edge, test the dress in motion before the event by sitting, dancing, and raising your arms, and plan your undergarments around the specific cutout

The little that was out there on the internet about patternmaking and draping seemed to reinforce the mystique of, or my need for, a dress form

The A-line silhouette is timeless, while the dimensional floral details add couture-level artistry to every inch

The delicate mesh fabric is embellished with intricate beads, jewels, and sequins, creating a shimmering pattern that catches the light