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Prom Dresses
Rachel Allan Sequin Prom Dresses
Sequin density determines whether a dress sparkles or blazes. Rachel Allan's collection uses varying levels of coverage to control light reflection intensity, from scattered placement that creates subtle shimmer to full-coverage designs that throw light in every direction. Each sequin acts as an individual mirror, catching illumination from its specific angle and bouncing it toward viewers. Multiply that by thousands of sequins across a single gown and you get a surface that appears to generate its own light source, creating presence that registers across a room.
Attachment Methods and Movement
How sequins are sewn to the base fabric controls their movement behavior. Loosely attached sequins flutter and shift with every motion, creating dynamic sparkle that changes constantly. Tightly secured sequins produce more stable reflection patterns that shimmer without excessive movement. Rachel Allan varies attachment tension across different dress zones, using loose sequins in skirts where movement amplification is desirable and tight attachment in bodices where stability matters. This strategic variation creates gowns that sparkle differently in different areas.
Layering for Dimensional Shine
These designs often stack sequins over textured base fabrics or other embellishments, creating depth that flat sequin application cannot achieve. Sequins over raised embroidery catch light at multiple heights simultaneously. Sequins applied to pleated or gathered fabric create concentrated sparkle zones in the valleys between folds. This dimensional layering means the dress doesn't read as a flat sparkly surface but as a complex terrain of light reflection that reveals new details from different viewing angles.
Color and Finish Variation
Sequins come in matte, metallic, iridescent, and holographic finishes that Rachel Allan combines strategically for visual complexity. A single dress might use three different sequin finishes in the same color family, creating tonal variation through reflective properties rather than hue changes. Iridescent sequins shift color based on viewing angle, while matte sequins provide sparkle without mirror glare. This finish mixing prevents the monotonous shine that happens when every sequin reflects identically, giving the gown sophisticated sparkle instead of disco-ball obviousness.