Prom Trend 2014: Asymmetrical Lines in Formal Gowns

It started bubbling up five years ago in the form of one shoulder dresses: the asymmetrical trend.

Fashion's love affair with asymmetry interprets itself all over the prom dress for 2014. Designers played with cut outs, texture, beading, and prints for fresh new formal dresses this season.

• Cut outs:like this sweetly ruched long dress from Faviana's Ashley Benson collection. Just one beaded side cut out allows the dress to wrap beautifully.


• Texture:Sheer panels show off asymmetrical shaping, like Night Moves sexy sheer panel gown. There's so much energy, yet this long dress is completely in control of its design statement.

Beads:Asymmetrical negative space adds an extra current to this sparkling dress. Sheer panels, beads and asymmetrical inserts combine for a gorgeous evening dress from Blush.

Prints:Flirt's long prom dressfeatures a print that finishes at one long, sexy slit.

To me, the asymmetrical trend reflects our time. It isn't a flash in the night, as some predicted when the one shoulder dress sauntered down the runway. Designers express optimism by creating these looks that refute balance and symmetry. It's a sign of hope that we can adapt to our future, recognizing that we're entering a new age. It certainly looks great in these formal dresses. What do you think? Will you show the world you're ready for the challenge by wearing a prom dress with the asymmetrical trend?

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