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If
you want to find the perfect prom dress, you
need to do start your research well before prom
night.
Begin by browsing the internet for tips and
advice on what to wear. You can also find some
great online prom dress stores, so check out
what styles of dresses are being sold this season.
After checking online, have a look at some of
the latest fashion magazines, and then you can
see if there are any particular cuts or colours
that are on trend. When you are doing your research,
make sure that you apply it to yourself, and
remember to stick to your own fashion style.
Whilst you read up on all this information,
have a think about colours that might suit you.
Do a colour test if you have never done one.
To do this, simply take loads of different coloured
clothes out of your wardrobe and hold them up
next to your face. You will see that some of
these colours will wash you out, and some will
make you look really healthy. For example, white
will look awful on those with red hair, however
it will look stunning on those with very dark
brown hair.
Remember that fit and cut is important. You’ll
want to feel comfortable, so you can dance and
sit down without feeling self-conscious; and
you also need to pick a cut that will flatter
your best features. So, for example, if your
best feature is you legs then show them off
in a knee length prom gown.
It’s worth thinking about the kind of
fabric you choose. Some people look better in
softer fabrics like chiffon, whilst others look
striking in harsher ones like satin. Try and
work this out before you go out to try any dresses
on, or decide early on in your shopping trip.
Choose your shopping day and shopping buddy
carefully. Both of these have a huge potential
to be disappointing if not organised well. Pick
a day, put it in the diary, and keep the day
completely free. Start the day early, just in
case you have to spend a while in several shops;
and do not be afraid to go sale shopping, as
you can often get top quality at a cheaper price.
Go with someone who really knows you, and will
let you know if something is perfect, or imperfect.
And make sure you go with someone who has a
lot of energy, as you don’t want to have
to force them round in the afternoon.
When you go into a shop have a good look around
before picking items up. It may also be a good
idea to ask the sales assistant if there is
a larger changing room available, as you will
probably be spending a lot of time in it, and
it helps to have a larger room. Do not be worried
if the first dress you try on is the right one,
but do try on the others you pick up, just in
case something better is soon to come.
It is a good idea to take pictures of the gowns
you try on, and then look at them a few days
later. This way you can see the dresses from
a different angle, which should help clarify
your decision. You can then go back later and
buy the dress you really like. If you can’t
find the dress you want, ask the assistants
who can usually order in more stock at no extra
charge.
Make sure that you wear appropriate clothing
when you go on your shopping trip. Wear nice
underwear that will not show through any fabrics,
and pick a strapless bra that will go with most
dress necklines. Take some high-heeled shoes
with you, so you can picture the final product,
and always remove your socks.
The final and most important tip is to tell
you to start shopping as soon as you can. Since
you won’t want to settle for second best,
and finding the perfect dress will take time.
This article was written by Alissa
Carter. Alissa also writes for the Updo Princess
website which has info and pictures
of prom updos.
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