subject: Prom night: choosing the right dress [print this page] Prom night: choosing the right dress Prom night: choosing the right dress
Prom night can be one of the defining moments of your school years, so naturally you want to make sure you look your best for the big event. All girls stress about choosing the right prom dress, but by keeping a clear head and following easy steps, the path to the perfect dress doesn't have to be a difficult one.
The key thing to remember is that you want to stand out from the crowd, but not for the wrong reasons. Finding out what your friends are planning to wear is a great indication of what to wear and, more importantly, what not to wear. Reading fashion and celebrity magazines can also give you an idea of the current trends, and clothes shops are usually good at keeping up with the fashions, especially when events like proms are coming up, meaning you should find plenty of options when finding the right dress for the big night.
Another major thing to consider is how much you want to spend. Splashing out on a dress you might only wear once isn't always a good idea, and choosing a more affordable price range doesn't have to mean dressing down. Not that you should let the price be the final decision, because whether you're buying your dress yourself, or getting help from your parents, the most important thing is to choose a dress you're happy with rather than settling for one from the cheapest range that you might resent before the night even arrives.
If you've worn dresses before, even girls clothes for less formal occasions, this can help you choose a style you're comfortable in, to help you be less self-conscious on the night. You can make the most of your figure by choosing styles, materials and colours that are most flattering, which includes selecting the right neckline for your bust size.
Once you've chosen the perfect dress, then you can start worrying about everything else that goes with prom night - from sorting your hair and make-up to finding the right date to take with you. A great remedy for prom stress can be watching classic high school films, which can put your mind at ease by showing just how universal prom worries are. Even if some of the older films are a little outdated in style, they can sometimes be another useful aid for helping you decide on the dress you want to wear.
