royal blue short dress Spaghetti Strap Hoco Tight – jkprom Style her with strappy heels and a soft glam look for your next night out Royal Blue Short Prom Dress

A contrast panel down the princess seams narrows the middle optically, doing quiet shaping work at full evening length

Make your grand entrance and watch everyone's jaws drop

As evening approaches, a simple switch can transform your daytime ensemble into something more sophisticated

The design has a ribbed texture and the stretchy fabric hugs curves in all the right places

Interestingly, the few that did have been preserved in the royal collections of northern Europe, for instance the coronation gown (below) of Queen Sofia Magdelena of Sweden

Nude shoes also have the added benefit of lengthening the leg, which is why they are so popular for formal occasions