10 Tips for Choosing a Prom Dress

It’s the season for teenagers to play dress up and attend the most important party of their high school days. As guys prepare to summon their courage to ask the girl of their dreams for a date, girls are busy looking for the outfit for this very special evening. Shopping for a prom dress can be a memorable and fun experience but it can also be a stressful and frustrating time too. Notice those dresses with no shape and puffy sleeves? Should you go for it or steer clear? With so many styles of long and short dresses from high fashion to classic ball gown to choose from, leading formal wear retailer, PromGirl offers these 10 shopping and dressing tips to help get ready for that perfect prom.everyone is shaped alike. Girls are petite, plus size, hourglass figured, sleek, and tall. Every girl can find a dress to fit and flatter her body type.
2.     Wear a complementary color. If you crave that sexy red dress, but red is not your color, check to see if it is available in another color.
3.     Shoes can make the outfit. Have a tall date? A short one? Find shoes to match. Don’t forget to get some practice wearing those new shoes before the big night. You don’t want sore feet to mar your big night.
4.     A flattering neckline presents a classic and dramatic look. Strapless dresses show off beautiful collarbones, while halter top dresses can show an open back or a dramatic v-neck can accentuate a beautiful bust line. As you select your neckline, be sure to accentuate your best attribute.
5.     Choose what to show off. Every woman has a feature she is confident showing off. If you have long lean legs, choose a long sleek dress or a pretty face draw attention upwards with a dress with detailing at the top.
6.     Accessorize. If the weather is still cool when prom is held plan ahead. For cooler weather, select beautiful shawls to match prom dresses and keep shoulders warm. Jewelry choices and handbags bring added flair to a formal dress.
7. Prepare for prom activities. Choose the right dress so that you would be able to go to an early pre-prom dinner or after prom party.
8.     Bring a camera. Keeping the photos and memories made on prom night is as important as looking good in them.
9.     Plan hair and makeup early. If you plan to have your hair and makeup done professionally, be sure to make an appointment early. In prom season many salons are very busy. Do be sure to share with your stylist any pertinent information about your planned dress so that your makeup and nails will complement your dress and shoes.
10.     Remember to have fun. Have a great time getting ready for and at the prom! Plan ahead and make the evening fun.
PromGirl Vice President Kim Broomall adds that “getting ready for prom is almost as fun as the dance itself. Young women keep their prom memories forever, and we at PromGirl want to help make prom a memory that they will want to last forever.”