Prom dresses in the 1950s were characterized by halter tops and wide waistbands that cinched the ray ban 3025. Layers of tulle and chiffon flounced out of full circle skirts, great for swirling around the dance floor to the tunes of Bill Haley and the Comets and other great pop bands. These dresses require a lot of ray ban aviator 3025, but replicas can be constructed inexpensively by using clearance yardages, tablecloths or bedsheets. Tulle, which is inexpensive netting, can be used to fluff the dress out, fully creating that hourglass look without substantially adding to the cost.

   Measure your bust and waist using a tape measure. Select the pattern of your choice. Vogue Patterns has some nice retro patterns, but any dress with a circle skirt will work. Find the proper size according to your measurements. Read the pattern carefully to determine yardages and notions.

   Shop for fabrics, thread, zippers, hooks and ray ban aviators, and other notions according to the pattern package. Find clearance fabrics or purchase sheets or tablecloths. These fabrics are lovely and may cost less than purchasing fabric by the yard.