Author:
Bobbie Johnson
Date Of Creation:
3 April 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
In your life, you will have several significant events for which you will have to put on a truly spectacular, stunning dress. So why don't you make your prom night one of those events, and wear a pretty, dazzling, flawless prom dress? Read on to find out how. ,,
Steps
1 Start looking in advance for your prom dress. You may not even have a date yet, but you might already want to look at fashion magazines and stores 3-4 months before graduation. - Plan to select and purchase your dress at least 4-6 weeks before prom. Almost all formal evening dresses (including prom dresses) require hemming for a perfect fit, and you will want to have plenty of time to finish the re-stitching on time.
2 Make sure not to pick a dress that others will choose; you must be different. Just be yourself. 
3 Budget your dress and start saving as soon as possible. Don't forget to set aside the extra money for small women's bathroom accessories such as hairpins, tights, and makeup. 
4 Watch iconic starred events on the red carpets and surf the web to take notes on your favorite styles. You may just be able to find a similar prom dress at your local boutique. 
5 Try on dresses in a variety of styles and designs to find the one that looks best for you. If you have a slender figure, you might be better off wearing a sheath dress that accentuates your silhouette. If you are a curvy, you may want to consider an A-line dress that accentuates your waist and narrows your hips and thighs. If you are small and petite, buying a dress can be a nightmare for you; a short bridesmaid dress will become a long evening dress, and an outlet dress will become a short bridesmaid dress. If you are looking for a long dress, choose a short dress that is too big for you. It will fit better and will sit normally everywhere without being too long. 
6 Once you've narrowed your list down to one particular style, try on the different colors and finishes for that type of dress. Choose a bright shade that will add color to your face. When choosing a finishing fabric, keep in mind that brighter finishes tend to show flaws in the figure, while matte finishes veil and downplay unwanted features. 
7 Start shopping for shoes and other women's accessories at least 2 months before your prom or ballroom. This way, you can try on shoes, a handbag, and a dress all together in a women's clothing store. If you change your mind, you can at least return your purse and shoes, if time permits, and you only pay for the rent, instead of being stuck with an expensive dress that no one else will necessarily want. 
8 Make sure you don't buy your dress too early, as before the big day, you can easily lose or gain weight due to stress or something else, for example, women's days, problems with a boyfriend, frustration, changing seasons (winter for the spring).
9 A couple of weeks before your prom, try on your dress along with shoes, necklace, makeup, and hair to make sure you like the final look. Walk around a little in your prom dress to see if you're comfortable. 
10 On prom night, put on your dress and "cape" (any clean shirt or jacket) before applying makeup or hair. This will protect you from any makeup or food stains on your wonderful prom dress.
Tips
- If you put on a dress, throw a towel over your hair or put on makeup, or put on and button a shirt over your dress to protect yourself from cosmetic blemishes and troubles with food, drinks, cosmetics, hairspray, and brothers, etc. ...
- On the other hand, you might want your dress to be a surprise. Or your girlfriends may have a very different taste in style. Instead, take your mom or even your sister (if she is close to you or older) with you.
- Take one or two friends with you when trying on dresses. It is always best to have two or more opinions on such an important purchase.
- If graduation, fashion, and teen magazines aren't out by the time you're ready to start your searches, check out some online shopping and prom planning websites for ideas. They often contain much more information than a regular print magazine and far less ad flip. Here are some reputable prom planning websites and online stores: Pretty For Prom and Prom Advice.
Warnings
- Be careful when shopping with your girlfriends, especially large purchases such as a formal dress or prom dress. A friend may say that the dress does not look very good, as she wants to buy it herself. So first take your mom or sister with you and choose a few dresses, then bring your girlfriends for the final cut.
