Glitter prom dress in lurex knit, midi or mini

A glitter prom dress from our workshop has nothing glued on, because the shine is lurex, a metallic thread knitted straight into the fabric. One thing you should know up front. We don’t make floor-length glitter gowns, so what you’ll find here are minis and midis, nearly all with long sleeves, to try on well before prom season.

How lurex looks in a dim ballroom and in flash photos

It depends on the color more than you’d think. Our black mini with a triangle neckline shimmers black and silver, the strongest effect of the lot. Lurex in electric blue stays visible after the lights drop for the slow songs. Gray does the opposite and softens the sparkle, and deep emerald keeps it calm too.

So which one is yours? If you love attention, go blue or black and silver. If you’d rather glow than flash, emerald or gray will suit you better. Whatever you pick, wear matte tights and plain shoes, since shiny ones compete with the metallic thread.

A glitter midi for girls skipping the gown

Prom means a long dinner before anyone dances, and a glitter prom dress in midi length handles the sitting part best. Our blue wrap midi is a knit that stretches, so it won’t squeeze while you sit, and you tighten the waist with the belt. The purple midi stretches the same way and has a round neck with full sleeves. Green ends at mid-calf.

The dressiest piece is the black midi with bare shoulders. Draping gathers the knit across the body and there’s a slit at the leg, which gets you close to a gown without the train. Put your hair up for that one.

Short lurex for the after-party

The wrap minis come in three shades, black, emerald and powder pink, and each has a V-neck and long sleeves. On the emerald one a belt does the fitting at your waist. Our purple mini sits close with a round neck, and it needs seamless underwear. There’s a green mini with three-quarter sleeves too, in case you want your wrists free for a corsage.

Frequently asked questions

Is a mini or midi really okay for prom?

At most schools, yes. If yours expects floor-length, start from our prom dress collection and look at the velvet gowns instead.

How much jewelry can a glitter prom dress take?

Very little. The fabric already sparkles, so small hoops or one thin bracelet will do. Keep the bag matte.

How do I wash lurex after the dance?

Use cool water, by hand or on a delicate cycle inside a laundry bag, and dry it flat in the shade.

What size should I order?

These knits fit close, so read the size chart with your bust and hip measurements in hand. We make them in XS through XL. A wrap style forgives a little at the waist, but a round-neck one doesn’t. You can compare lengths under sparkly midis and short prom styles, or see every shade on the sparkly dresses page.