{"id":8021,"date":"2026-08-05T08:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8021"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:19:46","slug":"jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewel Tone vs. Pastel Prom Dresses: Which Suits Your Prom Vibe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once you start dress shopping, prom colours tend to split into two very different camps: rich, saturated jewel tones like emerald and sapphire, or soft, romantic pastels like blush and lavender. Both are genuinely popular, both photograph well, and both can look incredible \u2014 so the real question isn&#8217;t which one is &#8220;better,&#8221; it&#8217;s which one actually matches the vibe you&#8217;re going for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide breaks down the difference between jewel tone and pastel prom dresses, not just in terms of colour, but in terms of the overall mood, styling, and prom experience each one creates. By the end, you should have a clear sense of which camp you naturally belong to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#The_Core_Difference_Prom_Dress_Aesthetic_Vibe_Not_Just_Colour\" >The Core Difference Prom Dress Aesthetic: Vibe, Not Just Colour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Jewel_tones\" >Jewel tones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Pastels_Colours\" >Pastels Colours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Choose_Jewel_Tones_Prom_Dress_If%E2%80%A6\" >Choose Jewel Tones Prom Dress If&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Choose_Pastels_If%E2%80%A6\" >Choose Pastels If&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Jewel_Tone_vs_Pastel_Side-by-Side_Comparison_Table\" >Jewel Tone vs. Pastel: Side-by-Side Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Can_You_Mix_the_Two\" >Can You Mix the Two?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Jewel_Tone_VS_Pastel_Prom_Dress_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Jewel Tone VS Pastel Prom Dress Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#Find_Your_Vibe_with_Best_Prom_Dress_Colour\" >Find Your Vibe with Best Prom Dress Colour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/jewel-tone-vs-pastel-prom-dresses\/#People_Also_Interested_in\" >People Also Interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Core_Difference_Prom_Dress_Aesthetic_Vibe_Not_Just_Colour\"><\/span>The Core Difference Prom Dress Aesthetic: Vibe, Not Just Colour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to think about this choice is that jewel tones and pastels aren&#8217;t just different colours, they&#8217;re different aesthetics entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewel_tones\"><\/span><strong>Jewel tones<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jewel toned colors (emerald, sapphire, ruby, amethyst, plum) are deep, saturated, and dramatic. They read as confident, bold, and a little more grown-up. If your dress is the thing you want people to remember from your prom photos, jewel tones tend to deliver that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pastels_Colours\"><\/span><strong>Pastels<\/strong> Colours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paterl color (blush, lavender, baby blue, mint, buttercream) are soft, diluted, and romantic. They read as sweet, delicate, and dreamy. If you&#8217;re picturing a softer, fairy-tale-adjacent prom look, pastels tend to create that feeling more naturally than any other colour category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither is more &#8220;formal&#8221; or more &#8220;prom-appropriate&#8221; than the other. They&#8217;re simply two different moods, and the right one depends entirely on which mood is actually you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Jewel_Tones_Prom_Dress_If%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Choose Jewel Tones Prom Dress If&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You want your dress to make a statement.<\/strong> Jewel tones are inherently bold, so if you want people to do a double-take when you walk in, this is the category built for that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re drawn to a more sophisticated, less &#8220;sweet&#8221; look.<\/strong> If pastel or floral formalwear has always felt a little young for the vibe you&#8217;re going for this year, jewel tones tend to feel like the natural next step up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want a colour that holds up in any lighting.<\/strong> Saturated jewel tones read consistently well whether you&#8217;re under gym fluorescents or golden-hour sunset photos outside, which pastels can sometimes struggle with indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want maximum flexibility with jewellery.<\/strong> Jewel tones pair easily with both gold and silver, so accessorising tends to be more straightforward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your prom leans more formal or black-tie.<\/strong> Jewel tones, especially sapphire and emerald, naturally read as slightly more formal than pastels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/greenstrappylongpromdressesslitwithpocketksp496-p-497.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/Product%20image\/KSP496-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"emerald green formal prom dress with strappy back and pockets\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">emerald green formal prom dress with strappy back and pockets<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/greenstrappylongpromdressesslitwithpocketksp496-p-497.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop emerald green strappy formal prom dress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Pastels_If%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Choose Pastels If&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You want a softer, more romantic overall look.<\/strong> If your prom vision leans dreamy, whimsical, or fairy-tale, pastels create that mood in a way jewel tones simply can&#8217;t replicate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re drawn to a lighter, airier silhouette.<\/strong> Pastels are especially popular in flowing, A-line, and tulle-heavy gowns, since the soft colour and soft movement reinforce each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want your makeup and hair to do more of the &#8220;statement&#8221; work.<\/strong> Because pastels are quieter by nature, they leave more visual room for a bold lip, dramatic eye look, or elaborate hairstyle to stand out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You prefer a lighter, more &#8220;spring\/summer&#8221; feeling<\/strong>, even if your prom happens to be in a different season. Pastels tend to evoke that lighter seasonal mood regardless of when prom actually falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want a colour that feels closer to what you already gravitate toward day-to-day.<\/strong> If your existing wardrobe and comfort zone lean soft and light rather than bold and rich, pastels will likely feel more like &#8220;you&#8221; for such a big night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/a-line-plung-spaghetti-strap-pastel-pink-prom-dresses-appliqued-ksp643.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/KSP370\/Plunging%20Appliqued%20Dusty%20Pink%20Prom%20Gowns-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"romantic pastel pink floral spring prom dress\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/a-line-plung-spaghetti-strap-pastel-pink-prom-dresses-appliqued-ksp643.html\">romantic pastel pink floral spring prom dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewel_Tone_vs_Pastel_Side-by-Side_Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Jewel Tone vs. Pastel: Side-by-Side Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Jewel Tones<\/th><th>Pastels<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Overall mood<\/td><td>Bold, dramatic, sophisticated<\/td><td>Soft, romantic, dreamy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Making a statement, formal proms<\/td><td>A softer, whimsical aesthetic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Photographs as<\/td><td>Rich and vivid in any lighting<\/td><td>Beautiful in natural\/outdoor light, can flatten indoors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jewellery pairing<\/td><td>Gold or silver, both work easily<\/td><td>Delicate gold, silver, or pearl tends to work best<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silhouette pairing<\/td><td>Mermaid, fitted, and ball gowns all work well<\/td><td>Especially popular in A-line and flowing silhouettes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skin tone flexibility<\/td><td>Very high across all undertones and depths<\/td><td>Moderate \u2014 can wash out very fair or very deep skin if too light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formality level<\/td><td>Reads as slightly more formal<\/td><td>Reads as slightly softer\/more casual-formal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Mix_the_Two\"><\/span>Can You Mix the Two?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you genuinely love both aesthetics, you don&#8217;t necessarily have to choose one over the other completely. A few ways people blend the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A muted jewel tone.<\/strong> A dusty or slightly softened version of a jewel tone, like a muted plum or a soft teal, sits right in the middle of both categories, giving you richness without full-intensity drama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jewel tone dress, pastel accessories (or vice versa).<\/strong> Pairing a bold jewel tone gown with soft, pastel-toned makeup and delicate jewellery can soften the overall look, while a pastel dress with richer, jewel-toned accessories (a deep-coloured clutch or statement earrings) can add a bit more edge to a softer dress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ombr\u00e9 or two-tone gowns.<\/strong> Some prom dresses blend a pastel bodice into a deeper jewel-toned skirt, or vice versa, which is worth considering if you&#8217;re torn and want a dress that does both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blueombreoneshoulderlongpromdressksp433-p-434.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/Product%20image\/KSP433-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"One-Shoulder Blue Ombre Gradient Prom Gown with cinched waist\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One-Shoulder Blue Ombre Gradient Prom Gown<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blueombreoneshoulderlongpromdressksp433-p-434.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop one shoulder blue ombre prom dress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewel_Tone_VS_Pastel_Prom_Dress_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Jewel Tone VS Pastel Prom Dress Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785917307338\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are jewel tones or pastels more popular for prom?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Both remain highly popular, but they tend to appeal to different aesthetics rather than one being more popular overall. Jewel tones have trended upward in recent seasons as more people move toward bolder, more dramatic prom looks, while pastels remain a consistently strong choice for a softer, romantic aesthetic.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785917322066\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do pastels wash out fair or deep skin tones?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They can, particularly very light, diluted pastels against very fair or very deep skin. If you love pastels but are concerned about this, choosing a slightly richer pastel shade, or adding warmth through makeup and jewellery, can help.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785917335194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which is more formal, a jewel tone or a pastel prom dress?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Jewel tones generally read as slightly more formal, particularly sapphire and emerald, which is why they&#8217;re often chosen for black-tie-style proms. Pastels can absolutely still work for a formal prom, but they naturally lean toward a softer, less &#8220;black-tie&#8221; feeling.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785917345073\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I wear a jewel tone dress if my prom theme is soft or romantic?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A muted, slightly softened jewel tone (like a dusty plum or soft teal) can fit a romantic theme beautifully while still giving you more richness and depth than a true pastel.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785917352203\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if I don&#8217;t know my prom&#8217;s dress code or theme yet?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Both jewel tones and pastels work across most prom dress codes, so you don&#8217;t need to wait for theme confirmation to start narrowing down your colour. If you want a deeper breakdown of colour choices when the theme is unclear, we cover that in detail in our guide on what colour to wear if you don&#8217;t know the prom theme.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Your_Vibe_with_Best_Prom_Dress_Colour\"><\/span>Find Your Vibe with Best Prom Dress Colour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re drawn to the drama of a jewel tone or the romance of a pastel, the best prom dress colour is the one that actually feels like you. Browse our full range of<a class=\"keychainify-checked\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/prom-dress-c-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> jewel tone and pastel prom dresses<\/a> at <strong>happyprom.co.uk<\/strong> and filter by colour to see which aesthetic pulls you in first. Or you can check our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/prom-dresses-2027.html\">newest 2027 prom dresses st<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/prom-dresses-2027.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">y<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/prom-dresses-2027.html\">les<\/a><\/em>, with free custom-made service to get it in the flattering color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_Also_Interested_in\"><\/span>People Also Interested in:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/prom-dress-color-no-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Color Should You Wear If You Don&#8217;t Know the Prom Theme?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress for Your Skin Tone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/enchanted-in-pastels-your-guide-to-the-softest-most-romantic-prom-looks-of-the-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enchanted in Pastels: Your Guide to the Softest, Most Romantic Prom Looks of the Season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jewel tones and pastels aren&#8217;t just different colours, they&#8217;re two completely different prom aesthetics: bold and dramatic versus soft and romantic. 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