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Monday, February 28, 2022

A Guide to Finding Your Dream Prom Dress

Prom night along with graduation mark the end of high school and the start of a new chapter of a student’s life. A culmination of four years of learning, camaraderie, and school spirit for the senior class, prom night is often the last time the entire class is all together before graduation. That is why choosing the dream prom dress is so important as the girl dreams of looking her absolute best on this very special night.

 

As the prom night is such an important event in a teenager’s life, finding the perfect prom dress involves so much time and effort. Get started early and follow this guide to find the best dress for the party of the year!



1. Plan In Advance

Plan four to six weeks (or even earlier) ahead of your prom night. You may need alterations on a dress or suit and ordering it in advance gives you ample time for any alterations done. Decide if you’d like to purchase the gown online, from a boutique, bridal shop or have it tailor-made. The best is to find a shop that sells cheap prom dresses and suits to help your parents safe some money.

2. Do Your Research

Take cues from what you saw in magazines, red carpet, catwalk and what you are seeing in the stores now to find some of the most sought-after styles of the season.

3. Plan Your Budget

What can really crush your feelings is trying on a beautiful dress only to find out that the price is no where near your budget.  Therefore, before you begin to look, let the sales assistant know your budget and if you’re doing your shopping online, filter the results so you can only see the dresses you can afford. One place to get affordable prom dresses is Customizeone, an online store that carries a neat range of gowns and suits.

4. Choose a Dress Style That Suits Your Face and Body Shape

Finding out what your face and body shapes are will help you to match these to the ideal dress, one that flatters and accentuates all of your good features, hiding anything you might consider a flaw.  For example, if you’re a plus size, choose A-line dresses made of sturdier fabrics such as cotton, rayon and polyester rather than flowy, clingy options like satin and silk.  If you have a round face, choose a dress with a deep V-neck to create the impression of a sharper face shape.



5.  Decide The Style That You Want

Once you have done your research and decided the style that you want, narrow down the search to save time. It could be a halter neck A-line floor length gown, short prom dress or mermaid prom dress.


6.  Find Out the School Dress Code

Many schools have instituted dress codes for prom dresses and men’s prom suits. Strapless styles, mini dresses, plunging necklines or other sexy details may not be permitted. Additionally, the school may institute a theme for prom night and request that students’ outfits reflect the theme. Be sure that you take cognizance of the school dress code and guidelines before you start shopping.

Now that you have the tips to find your perfect prom dress, it’s time to get started. Remember to look for a great fit that suits your body and face shape, a beautiful color that plays up your best features, a dress with embellishments if you want that extra special quality, and remember to go for a dress that you feel your best in! 

Happy shopping and happy prom night!

 


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