By
eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Find and Purchase a Dress
Step1
Decide if you will need to be shopping for one Bat Mitzvah dress or two. Depending on the time of day and type of party you are having, you may need to select two separate dresses, one for the synagogue service and one for the party.
Step2
Choose a dress for the Bat Mitzvah service that is flattering but conservative enough to reflect the religious nature and solemnity of the event. Shoulders should not be exposed, and dresses or skirts should be no shorter than knee-length.
Step3
Ask your Rabbi if there are any additional restrictions or rules for appropriate dress for a Bat Mitzvah girl who will be on the bimah (altar), leading the congregation in prayer.
Step4
Select a fabulous dress that will express your personality and really make you shine at your Bat Mitzvah party. Are you trendy, traditional, outgoing or reserved? You can pick your favorite color or coordinate your dress with the colors of your party theme for a fun surprise.
Step5
Do some research ahead of time. Determine what styles, colors and types of dresses you might like to wear for your Bat Mitzvah. When it comes time to hit the stores, you'll already have an idea of what you are looking for, which will save you time.
Step6
Wear the same dress for both events but get two different looks out of it. Throw a cover-up like a cardigan, shrug or jacket over a party dress to tone it down for the service, and then remove it for the party.
Step7
Visit different stores to shop for a Bat Mitzvah dress. Department store dress sections, boutiques and specialty dress shops are all great places to look, and you will often find sales people that are helpful and knowledgeable.
Step8
Try on a number of different dresses before deciding upon your favorite. Sometimes what looks awful on a hangar might look great on you, or vice versa, so be open-minded. Bring along your mother, sisters or best friend to give you advice and help you choose the best dress for you.
