How to Buy a Prom Dress That Will Turn Heads

Your mission: To find a magnificent prom dress that will make you feel like the belle of the ball. It may take some searching, but that perfect prom dress is out there.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Earrings
• Women's Closed-toed Shoes
• Bracelets
• Hair Accessories
• Perfume
• Hosiery
• Evening Handbags
• Prom/ Formal Gowns
• Women's Dress Shoes
• Body Shimmer
• Evening Gloves

1. Begin searching fashion magazines and local stores at least four months prior to the prom.

2. Try on every dress that you see in stores to determine what is in style this year, and to gauge your size.

3. Choose a basic style and color scheme that you like.

4. Ask dress boutiques if they carry catalogs for dresses that are not in stock, but that can be ordered direct from the designer.

5. Consider hiring a seamstress to create a one-of-a-kind gown for you. Purchase the fabric yourself, then work with the seamstress to develop the perfect design for your body type.

6. Look online. A growing number of Web sites feature virtual fitting rooms, and a seemingly endless supply of dresses and gowns, most of which can be shipped straight to your front door.

Tips & Warnings

• Check outlet stores and upscale thrift shops, many of which carry designer dresses at a fraction of the retail cost.
• Do not fall into the trap of purchasing a dress that is too small, with the intent to lose weight prior to the prom. Buy something that fits you now, and that makes you feel like a real prom queen.

[Calyptra]

on 10/28/2007 http://blog.whatsbuzzing.com/
Please check for more on women's Fashion and for shopping guide!!

[Fingerscrossed]

on 5/19/2007 Remember to measure yourself properly and choose a dress that suits your body shape. For more hints and tips go to http://www.squidoo.com/plus-size-prom-dresses/

[prom-dresses]

on 5/14/2007 Made to measure online shopping. Some online websites (like www.splendid-gowns.com) offer made to measure dresses. This is a good option to choose if you are not standard size.

[acotothelar]

on 1/26/2007 Discountpromshop.com - a great new site to find your perfect prom dress. Designers such as Jovani, Alyce and Mori Lee. Order early for sure!

on 6/30/2006 Online shopping is useful. I'm in the UK and there are many options to getting a prom dress online; but I would suggest allowing up to 2 weeks delivery and returns. I bought a dress and had to get the next size up and returned it, luckily I had received my new dress within 3 days.