All-time Dresses and Gowns That Fit Prom, Quincenera & Sweet Sixteen (16), Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies

Are you waiting for the Oscar Dress Knock-offs?

There are some of the top women's clothing designers you must know if you want to look chic this time of the year. While Quincenera is a year-round event, only 12 weeks are reserved for prom ceremonies before the wedding season gets started. So knowing which designers' dresses and gowns to look for becomes very important. Time is precious. It is worth money for the boutique owners who have been preparing for this year's prom and Quincenera events. Also, of equal importance are the colors that will set the mood and enhance the glitz of the precious prom moments. Some fashionistas will say that it all depends on your prom themes.

What should quincenera and prom young women be looking for in a dress or gown?

We have gone over a huge list of dresses. At the end of our review, we found this list of creations and numbers that withstand all kinds of rating.

For sure, you will want to don a satiny, red hot charmeuse halter dress by Zum Zum/Niki Livas. If you want to wear a black dress with rhinestone bow design, Niki can provide it to you too. Check zum-zum.com. How about going for a peach ruffle dress by Jovani for only $390? Find it at Jovani.com. Get ready to rock your prom with a knockoff of Phantom of the Opera Emmy Rossum who wore a gorgeous, tastefully beautiful, glam red satin gown with train by Ralph Lauren. Get it from Faviana.com for a pithy $178.00.

If you did not know about this, just jot this down on your daily planner. Oscar knockoffs are getting very popular. Do you know why the Oscar ceremony is so popular among women? Well, it is a fashion ceremony first. It has glamour, shoes, great makeovers, interesting application of makeups and enough wardrobe accidents or incidents to last a few weeks of watercooler or office chatting. This year's Oscar award ceremony will be held in February. Make time to watch it so you can get some tips and criticize some poor choices. Another knock-off you will want to pull through is Nicole Miller's golden v-neck dress that Joss stone wore. It is a chiffon gown with crystal beading and halter neckline. Some people can wear it with or without shoes. Nightmovesprom.com carries it.

Now you can see how colors are important this year. There is a purple dress worn by Claire Danes from Valentino Haute Couture that you will want to purchase. It is a beaded boice with satin bottom that Faviana couture has. Jovani.com has a sexy sheer black creation from Monique Lhuillier. It is a strapless lace corset top with chiffon. Mischa Barton once wore it. You see, you are in the company of stars. You too can dress like one. Sean Couture (Seancollection.com) once dresses Kelly Clarkson in a red stretch charmeuse dress. She looked angelic. If you want to see her perform, check her out at music videos first. Another celebrity whose dress you may want to knockoff is Beyonce Knowles, a member of now defunct Destiny's Child. Roberto Cavalli dressed her in one of his creations which was a black matte Jersey dress with sequin strap detail. Flipdresses.com carries it. Who would not want to knockoff Paris Hilton's dress? Lord & Taylor put her in a pink strapless satin and chiffon gown with rhinestones. It will cost you $455 to have its knockoff.