Hello prom-goers, The Look here, with your inside peek into the fashionable lives of high school students from all over Berks County. Fashion rules this prom season with silhouettes and shapes for any stylish teen. But as everyone knows, not every dress will be chosen to be worn on such a special night. Three lovely ladies, three very different dresses. Wonder who will be crowned belle of the ball, or better yet, queen of the prom?
GABRIELLA age 15, Governor Mifflin School District (pictured above)
Sugar and spice, and everything’s nice about this pink tulle vintage frock. But wearer beware, you will be adored by everyone for the lovely, sweet charm of this sweetheart neckline dress and the layers of sparkling jewelry.
1950s pink tulle prom dress from Tea Street Vintage | 609 Penn Ave. | second floor, West Reading | 917.716.9394. Price available upon request. Jewelry, $46-$236, by Sorrelli Jewelry, from Sorrelli flagship store | 220 W. Main St. | Kutztown | 610.894.9857 | sorrelli.com.
HANNAH age 16, home-schooled
Strut your stuff, kids. How can you resist, when you are wearing a dress like this? Word has it that this color and this shape are the hottest looks this prom season. Stunning and rich in design, this gown deserves to go to prom.
Peacock Strapless Gown, $378, and jewelry, $27-$29, from Bella Jules Boutique | 700 Penn Ave., #2 | West Reading | 610.208.0600 | bellajulesboutique.com.
SUMMAR age 17, Wilson School District
Young ladies can redefine the pleasure prints(iple) with bold patterns and prints. You don’t want to be just another pretty face, do you? Stand out in the crowd with the fresh flip of a shorter skirt and a daring accent of red. And the sky’s the limit, especially with platform pumps and high shine from modern baubles.
Black & white short cocktail dress with red sash, $188, from Victorian Bridal | 943 Penn Ave., Reading | 610.396.9126 | victorianbridalsalon.com. Jewelry by Alexis Bittar, $65-295 from Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry | 512 Penn Ave. | West Reading | 610.372.646 | charleshutcheson.com.
AUSTIN age 16, Schuylkill Valley School District
Looks like Lonely Boy won’t be alone this prom season. So who will he choose as his prom date? Obviously someone who coordinates perfectly with his dapper black tuxedo. His shoes, vest and tie aren’t the only accessories he’ll have for prom night. His date will look like a million bucks and so will he.
Black tuxedo by After Six LaStrada-Troy from Sweethearts Bridal & Formalwea | 4329 Penn Ave., Ste. 9 | Sinking Spring, 610.750.5087, Sweetheartsbridalshop.com. Budget tuxedo rentals start at $59; premium rentals priced at $199.
RESOURCES
FLOWERS | CORSAGES BY: Blue Rose | 484.256.1512 | bridgett4flowers.com
HAIR BY: Sasha Pineiro | 484.651.4023
MAKEUP BY: Wanda Victoria and Jennifer Pineiro | 484.336.5021
FASCINATORS BY: Alaina Salks | 412.760.9031 | alainasalks.com
Shot at the fabulous The Abraham Lincoln | a Wyndham Hotel, 100 N. Fifth St., Reading. For reservations, information on hosting your own event, and more, call 610.372.3700 or visit wyndhamreadinghotel.com.
Hello prom-goers, The Look here, with your inside peek into the fashionable lives of high school students from all over Berks County. Fashion rules this prom season with silhouettes and shapes for any stylish teen. But as everyone knows, not every dress will be chosen to be worn on such a special night. Three lovely ladies, three very different dresses. Wonder who will be crowned belle of the ball, or better yet, queen of the prom?
GABRIELLA age 15, Governor Mifflin School District (pictured above)
Sugar and spice, and everything’s nice about this pink tulle vintage frock. But wearer beware, you will be adored by everyone for the lovely, sweet charm of this sweetheart neckline dress and the layers of sparkling jewelry.
1950s pink tulle prom dress from Tea Street Vintage | 609 Penn Ave. | second floor, West Reading | 917.716.9394. Price available upon request. Jewelry, $46-$236, by Sorrelli Jewelry, from Sorrelli flagship store | 220 W. Main St. | Kutztown | 610.894.9857 | sorrelli.com.
HANNAH age 16, home-schooled
Strut your stuff, kids. How can you resist, when you are wearing a dress like this? Word has it that this color and this shape are the hottest looks this prom season. Stunning and rich in design, this gown deserves to go to prom.
Peacock Strapless Gown, $378, and jewelry, $27-$29, from Bella Jules Boutique | 700 Penn Ave., #2 | West Reading | 610.208.0600 | bellajulesboutique.com.
SUMMAR age 17, Wilson School District
Young ladies can redefine the pleasure prints(iple) with bold patterns and prints. You don’t want to be just another pretty face, do you? Stand out in the crowd with the fresh flip of a shorter skirt and a daring accent of red. And the sky’s the limit, especially with platform pumps and high shine from modern baubles.
Black & white short cocktail dress with red sash, $188, from Victorian Bridal | 943 Penn Ave., Reading | 610.396.9126 | victorianbridalsalon.com. Jewelry by Alexis Bittar, $65-295 from Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry | 512 Penn Ave. | West Reading | 610.372.646 | charleshutcheson.com.
AUSTIN age 16, Schuylkill Valley School District
Looks like Lonely Boy won’t be alone this prom season. So who will he choose as his prom date? Obviously someone who coordinates perfectly with his dapper black tuxedo. His shoes, vest and tie aren’t the only accessories he’ll have for prom night. His date will look like a million bucks and so will he.
Black tuxedo by After Six LaStrada-Troy from Sweethearts Bridal & Formalwea | 4329 Penn Ave., Ste. 9 | Sinking Spring, 610.750.5087, Sweetheartsbridalshop.com. Budget tuxedo rentals start at $59; premium rentals priced at $199.
RESOURCES
FLOWERS | CORSAGES BY: Blue Rose | 484.256.1512 | bridgett4flowers.com
HAIR BY: Sasha Pineiro | 484.651.4023
MAKEUP BY: Wanda Victoria and Jennifer Pineiro | 484.336.5021
FASCINATORS BY: Alaina Salks | 412.760.9031 | alainasalks.com
Shot at the fabulous The Abraham Lincoln | a Wyndham Hotel, 100 N. Fifth St., Reading. For reservations, information on hosting your own event, and more, call 610.372.3700 or visit wyndhamreadinghotel.com.
BY AMANDA DIETRICH ZEIGLER | PHOTOS BY TANIA COLAMARINO, AMA PHOTOGRAPHY
