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Trending: Burgundy, Wine, and Crimson, Oh My!

After visiting World of Prom Market in August, it was easy to see that one of the top colors for Prom 2017 are the dark, deep reds! Some designers may call it Bordeaux, some call it claret, and some call it garnet, but even with all of the different names and slightly differing shade variations, it safe to say that they all at least could agree that this color is going to be a HIT this year! These bold and rich hues add a touch of elegance and look of luxury to any gown. Jovani-46609 $640.00 Embody lavish sophistication in this Burgundy velvet mermaid dress with a ruffle skirt by Jovani. The velvet fabric gives this gown a look of timeless femininity and is perfect for any formal occasion from galas and black tie weddings to your senior prom. Faviana-7931 $417.99 If you are going for a more simply elegant look with a touch of edge, opt for this Faviana style in what they call Bordeaux. This fitted jersey gown features a halter neckline and criss cross, beaded straps alo

New Designer Alert: Ellie Wilde for Mon Cheri

Take a walk on the Wilde side for prom 2017 in an Ellie Wilde for Mon Cheri prom dress. This young and new designer is taking the fashion world by storm with her bold floral print dresses, glamorous mermaid gowns, trendy high-low and two-piece styles, flirty short dresses, vintage inspired tea length styles and more! Making its official debut in Atlanta at the World of Prom Market in August of 2016, Ellie Wilde prom dresses are designed for those looking for something simple and timeless as well as the trendy fashionista who wishes to make a statement. In addition to prom, Ellie Wilde's designs are also perfect for pageants, homecoming, cocktail parties, military ball, and any other formal events. Many of these show-stopping gowns are are available in sizes 00-24 and in several striking color options and print variations. Make your prom night one to remember and turn heads in a dress from a brand new collection with designs that are beyond your wildest dreams. New images of the

Top 5 Prom Dress Trends for 2017

I know what you’re thinking…prom?! We haven’t even gotten through homecoming yet! It’s too early to be thinking about prom! Trust me, it’s never too early to start dreaming about your prom dress. Those long and stressful shopping trips with your mom, trying on dress after dress, will be here before you know it and you may want to have an idea of what styles you like in order to help narrow down your search. Our buying team attended World of Prom Market in August and has already begun placing orders for spring 2017. We are so excited for you to see all of the new styles from your favorite designers, so in order to make this process a little easier for you, we have compiled a list of the Top 5 Prom Trends for 2017 for you to look out for! Sherri Hill 50075 $550.00 Boho-Chic For the effortless bohemian goddess who adores simplistic glamour, a boho-chic prom dress is the perfect choice. From colorful embroidery and intricate beading to lace embellishments, the boho-chic trend is

Show-stopping Homecoming Dresses by Shail K

Light up the night in a dress by Shail K for your 2016 homecoming. Breathtaking with shimmering sequins and daring silhouettes, Shail K homecoming dresses are are to have all eyes on you from the moment that you enter the room. Exceeding industry standards with their glamorous details and exceptional quality, Shail K homecoming dresses are sure to be the hottest on the dancefloor on your special night. With impeccable attention to detail and exceptionally unique designs, Shail K dresses are captivating audiences worldwide making them an up and coming name for international fashion and a must have for your formal wear wardrobe. These designs are daring and bold. If you want to make a statement at Homecoming 2016, you won't want to miss out on these stunning styles! Shail K 1043 This sleek black romper is the perfect option for the girl who wants a head-turner for homecoming, but wants something she can wear over and over again. This romper by Shail K is so versatile! You'

Runway looks from Rachel Allan

Make Homecoming 2016 memorable in a dress by Rachel Allan . Unique and upscale, Rachel Allan's collection is sure to leave all eyes on you as stunning details and dazzling silhouettes come to life in vibrant color. These designs are made for the modern girl who craves an ensemble that looks straight off the runway! From short party dresses with full skirts and fun prints to sleek, formal rompers, you can't go wrong with any of Rachel Allan's amazing designs for Homecoming 2016! Sizes available are 0-16, but not in every dress style. Order your Rachel Allan dress now as the best designs and sizes are sure to sell fast! Rachel Allan 4113  You'll look magnificent in this fun,  floral, short party dress! Rachel Allan has packed a punch in this gorgeous printed dress. Homecoming 2016 will look better than ever with you strutting your stuff in this flirty dress flanked with a blue flower print.  Rachel Allan 4119 Why fit in when you were born to stand out?

Fabulous Faviana Homecoming Dresses

Dazzle your friends at Homecoming this year in a stunning cocktail dress by Faviana ! Their 2016 homecoming dress collection is simply stunning in a stunning array of fabrics and patterns. Soft fabrics, lush feathers, and glamorous sequins make these styles some of the hottest around. You’ll feel beautiful in these Faviana homecoming and cocktail dresses as you strut your stuff on your big night. Most styles available in a variety of colors and in sizes from 0 to 16, including some sizes up to 24W, there is a perfect style for everyone. You'll look-and feel-amazing in one of these gorgeous designs by Faviana ! Faviana 7857 Style 7857 from Faviana has a unique cut that is sweet and alluring. The delicate lace sleeves continue down the center back to create an effect like butterfly wings. This short dress is perfect for making a simple, yet elegant, entrance at your homecoming dance!  Faviana 7864 Style 7864 from Faviana has a sultry, super high slit which is scandalous

Little Black Dresses on Sale at French Novelty

French Novelty has little black dresses for all your special occasions! Whether you're headed out with your girls for a night out, a wedding, homecoming, or a formal dinner, we've got these beautiful cocktail dresses on sale online and at our Blanding Blvd. location. Here are three of our favorite little black dresses from French Novelty ! Night Moves 6685 This sultry long sleeved mini dress is bound to turn heads as you enter the room with its ultra sheer illusion fabric. The delicately ruched bodice features sophisticated crystal accents throughout the illusion fabric. You'll steal the spotlight as this dress hugs every curve. This Night Moves cocktail dress is perfect for a night on the town. This short dress is daring and makes a statement that won't soon be forgotten! Rachel Allan 4060 Sleek and sexy, this short formal cocktail dress by Rachel Allan is sure to turn heads. Fitted from the sleeveless high neckline to the mid thigh, this eye catchin

Little Black Dresses by La Femme

La Femme's Fall 2016 collection is available at French Novelty! This collection of dresses is full of gorgeous, classy, figure-flattering dresses. However, there's no dress like a classic and versatile little black dress! La Femme has the loveliest LBD's we've ever seen! Here's some of our favorites... La Femme 23469 This is a little black dress like no other! The two-piece style of this La Femme cocktail dress is a mature and fashion forward take on the classic design. We love the unique silhouette of this little black dress. From the skater skirt to the criss-crossed top, this design is not for the girl who is afraid to push fashion boundaries! La Femme 23501 Here's a little black dress from La Femme that is classy, but oh so sassy! This cocktail dress is e ye catching with long sleeves and a high neckline. The bodice features a sheer lace overlay and is embellished with rhinestones. The flared skirt adds a bit of fun to this chic black cocktail

3 Homecoming 2016 Trends You'll Love!

French Novelty has the hottest Homecoming 2016 trends of the season! With designers pouring their new collections into our store, we can't help but be in awe of the gorgeous designs we have available. While our in-store collection is impressive, our online selection is unbelievable. Here are 3 trends you can expect to see at Homecomings across the country! Shail K 1041 Romp around the dance floor at the dance in a stylish formal romper! Rompers have become a girl's go-to for any fun night out with friends. Now, you can take your favorite easy-to-wear style and rock it at your Homecoming dance! These flattering designs elongate legs while adding convenient coverage so you don't have to hold back on the dance floor. This shimmering Shail K would be the perfect addition to your night! Faviana 7851 For the daring girls of 2016- plunging necklines will be your ideal dress! This sassy style is perfect for the girl not afraid to show a little skin. The deep neckli

Unique Quinceanera Dresses from French Novelty

French Novelty has a vast selection of stunning Quinceanera dresses. We are an authorized retail agent for America's most famous Quinceanera dress designers, including Vizcaya by Mori Lee, Princess Collection and Beloving Collection by Marys Bridal , and Allure Bridals Quinceanera . Your Fifteenth birthday is a very special occasion for you and your family! We would love to help you find the dress of your dreams for your Quinceanera. Whether you want something more traditional or are looking to push the envelope with a high-fashion look, you're sure to find your perfect dress at French Novelty.  Our available Quinceanera dresses are beautiful and unique. We have gowns in a wide array of colors with intricate beadwork and fabrics. However, we have some standouts that take the traditional ball gown style and add an interesting spin on the design. Here are some of the most unique Quinceanera dresses we offer! Tiffany Presentation 61145 This Tiffany Presentation gown is p

Terrific Homecoming Dresses Under $200

Amazing dresses for Homecoming 2016 are on sale now at French Novelty! Prom Season has come and gone and now it's time to get ready for the biggest party of the fall semester. We've got amazing dresses flooding the store from the Fall 2016 collections, but we're not ready to forget about the stars of the past few collections that have graced our racks. Here are some of our recently discounted dresses that would be perfect at your homecoming dance! Faviana 7651 This Two-Piece Faviana gown is for the daring girl who doesn't want to sacrifice fashion-forward style for her budget. We've got this dress hanging on our racks waiting for the right person to rock this edgy design. This fun Faviana is a ready for you if you're looking for a size 2! Angela & Alison 42006 This Angela & Alison short party dress is a classic. The simple, yet elegant sweetheart neckline is perfect for the girl who wants an easy to wear style to the dance. We also lov

Winning White Pageant Gowns: White Gowns from the Miss USA Top 5

Theres an old saying that it takes a "white dress" to win a pageant. While this pageant phrase has proved itself to be a myth over the years, three distinctive white dresses still made their way to the Top 5 at the Miss USA pageant. Here are three of the five gowns of the highest placed contestants at Miss USA! Peyton Brown- Miss Alabama USA Miss Alabama seemed to channel her inner greek goddess as she floated across the stage. The center slit allowed her light-as-air skirt to waft around her as she strutted down the Miss USA runway.  We love the gold accents on her custom Sherri Hill gown- it adds such a regal and glam touch that is so quintessential Miss USA! You can find all of French Novelty's Sherri Hill Pageant gowns online or in our store.  Emani Davis- Miss Georgia USA  This fashion-forward gown strikes us as the epitome of a powerful woman. This angelic design is business in the front with the broad, floral shoulders and plunging neckline. How

Top 3 Prom Trends of 2016

Prom dress trends for 2016 had a flavor for every style, but three captured the hearts of the our prom shoppers. Take a look at some of our customers favorite trends for prom 2016! Prints   These red-carpet-ready evening gowns offer chic and unique beaded long halter dresses, dresses with sleeves, and playful prom gowns with sequins or polka dots. Each has a little peek of skin at the mid-section that give it it’s signature fun and flirty vibe that will flatter your figure and let you show off those abs you worked so hard to show off. From rhinestone studded A-line dresses, dance floor ready styles, and over the top designer ball gowns, these two-piece dresses will make it look like you’ve just stepped off the runway at New York’s Fashion Week. Lace Classic looks never go out of style, and a timeless design decked out in lace is no exception. While the great fashion icons of our generation have put lace on the map such as Kate Middleton, this classy fabric is fit

We're Mad about Madison James' Prom Dresses!

Prom season is upon us and that brings two emotions: fright and excitement! Fright because you have to find one of the most important dresses of your life, but excitement because of the beautiful gowns you'll get to try on to show off! Madison James' is the designer you have a sigh of relief for when you hear the store manager offer to you as you uncertainly get ready to try on a pile of dresses. Slipping on one of her gowns, you instantly feel at ease and full of vigor ready to take on Prom 2016! You'll be the epitome of elegance for prom 2016 in a gown by Madison James. Breathtaking with intricate details and bold designs, these captivating dresses are sure to make a statement no matter what the event. Previously Night Moves prom, Madison James prom dresses are sure to turn heads with their stunning details and exquisite craftsmanship. From flared ball gowns to fully sequined designs, Madison James dresses are sure to shimmer and shine into the night with exquisite ele

3 Daring Dresses from Rachel Allan

Finding the perfect prom dress: it can be a challenge! Finding a unique dress that fits your personality, style, and flatters your figure can be tough. Adding something that will make you stand out from the crowd only increases the "mission impossible", but up and coming designer Rachel Allan is bringing beautiful dresses to the table to help ease the prom dress pressure.  Rachel Allan strives to make fashion forward gowns for every young woman making them a hit this season. With celebrities such as Carrie Underwood, Vivica Fox and Kaitlin Walker rocking Rachel Allan, you are sure to feel like a celebrity as you slip into one of these red carpet ready dresses on prom night. Sizes available are 0-16, but not in every dress style. Certain Rachel Allan dresses are also available in the Rachel Allan Plus collection in sizes 14W-24W.  The following dresses are some of the most cutting edge from her Spring 2016 collection. If you're looking for a figure flattering dr