Every year, thousands of students attend their junior and senior proms. The tradition often sees extravagant gowns and tailored tuxedos or suits—but what happens if you don't want to go the old-fashioned route? 

Finding the perfect prom dress can be frustrating and can even be one of the most challenging gowns to pick out. Everyone wants to look and feel as beautiful and unique as they are in what they wear that night to create a memory that will last lifetimes. But the pressure to find an ensemble that will stand out and be different from others is high, and many wish to have a dress or garment that can be worn years down the line again for other special occasions. 

For something completely different and as unique as you, have you considered jumpsuits for prom? 

Wait – What's a Jumpsuit? 

A jumpsuit is a one-piece garment with sleeves and trouser legs, leaving your head, feet, and hands uncovered. The jumpsuit was initially designed as a garment for parachuters, simple garments created to insulate the body from colder temps associated with higher altitudes. 
Today, this garment has made its way down the catwalks of Paris and is a staple in many fashion-savvy closets. 

Are Jumpsuits, Rompers, and Jumpers the Same? 

Jumpsuits, rompers, and jumpers are not the same. Each garment has a different construction and silhouette. 

• Jumpers are sleeveless one-piece dresses typically worn over a blouse. A jumper commonly features a top and bottom skirt attached with suspenders on the shoulders. 

• Jumpsuits are one-piece garments consisting of a blouse or shirt, sometimes attached to trousers. 

• Rompers are another one-piece garment, but generally looser and built for comfort with a blouse and shorts. 

Why Choose Jumpsuits for Prom?

Tradition isn't for everyone. Maybe you're looking for a head-turning piece of clothing as unique as you. Perhaps you prefer the freedom a jumpsuit provides—and a jumpsuit is an ideal choice for making a statement without a skirt getting in the way. 
Prom is truly about having an unforgettable time and creating memories you'll look back on for years. There should be no pressure to conform to typical prom attire to attend the celebration, and you should wear something that feels like you. If the gowns and high-heels don't feel like you, but you still want to be dressed up and glamorous, our jumpsuit options are sure to be perfect for you! 

Neon Lights 

Neon colors are in style and flying off the shelves right now. Nostalgia and retro shades are making their way back into fashion designers' repertoire, and we're paying attention. One of our favorite jaw-dropping jumpsuits new this year that has us mesmerized is our Sweetheart Pants with overlay in Fuschia Ombre, style 50202. 
This Sweetheart of a jumpsuit showcases a stunning deep V-neckline with a modest dash of mesh near the bottom, and the waist is decorated with delicate, glimmering diamond-like sequins to accentuate the waist. Our 50202 is created from sumptuous velvet in a brilliant fuchsia; sequins create a dreamy starry effect as the color transitions and becomes a rich, deeper shade toward gently flared and airy ankle-length pants. 
For an air of mystique and allure, our 50202 comes with a sheer chiffon cloak that attaches at the shoulders, making anyone wearing this jumpsuit feel like Hollywood royalty with every move.

All The Drama of a Gown without the Gown

Do you adore the idea of a dramatic, flowing garment to make a stunning entrance in but dread stepping on the hem of a skirt? Do you want the elegance and sophistication of a long, slinky dress—but prefer pants? Enter our Beaded Jumpsuit in Royal blue, style 50179. 
50179 is a showstopper with all the drama of a formal gown without worrying about getting your legs tangled and tripping or, worse, ripping a seam. The top is a modest strapless bandeau exquisitely beaded with multi-colored oceanic blues that capture the light and glimmer with each movement. The extraordinary piece to this jumpsuit is the spectacular surplice neckline that forms around the front, crossing shoulders and draping fully down to the floor for a magnificent train. 
Silky soft to the touch and against the skin, the 50179 showcases an expertly tailored bandless hip-hugger design to break up the jumpsuit's line and flatter your silhouette. Fluttery and airy, with all the comfort, range of trousers, and elegance of a formal gown, 50179 is sure to draw all eyes to you!

How To Accessorize a Prom Jumpsuit

Are you wondering what to wear with your Rachel Allan prom jumpsuit, which shoes look best, and what accessories to pair? Here are some of our experts' favorite style tips to create a flawless head-to-toe look. 

• Color choice – Whichever accessory you choose, purse, shoes, or jewelry, stick to a contrasting color if you're going for more color. Refer to the color wheel to find a color that contrasts with your jumpsuit. Contrasting or complementary colors are shades from the opposite segment of the color wheel. For a quick example, orange or deep yellow-gold is a complementary color for blue. 

• If your jumpsuit is bold, consider a less-is-more approach with your jewelry for the evening. Pick two, maximum, accessories to wear, such as a pair of earrings and a statement necklace, earrings and a statement bracelet, or earrings and a statement ring. 

• All one-color jumpsuits? Or did you choose one with an understated pattern? Pair with a dazzling set of earrings or a chunky chain necklace to let your jumpsuit shine. These jewelry choices are lovely with high-neckline jumpsuits. 

• Plunging or low neckline in your jumpsuit? Consider choosing a necklace that is layered or a sparkling choker. 

• Depending on the temps during your prom, you can choose different shoes for a glammed-up look. If it's warm, consider a pair of glitzed-up high-heeled sandals. If the temps are a bit chilly or you want to keep your toes covered, you can never go wrong with a pair of pumps. For any weather, open-toed or not, nothing's as classic and stylish as a good pair of kitten heels!

There are so many reasons why you should consider a jumpsuit for prom! They're one of the most effortless outfits in any wardrobe, without worrying about mixing and matching tops or bottoms, and they are easy to slip on and off. Jumpsuits are also comfortable, chic, and effortlessly glamorous for your big night! 
If you're ready to make a statement about yourself, that is all you; we're prepared to help! Please check out our Store Locator link at the top of our websites to find the perfect Rachel Allan jumpsuit near you!