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Step 1
Find your ideal prom dress style. The prom dress needs to fit your style, not that of your classmates. Don’t choose to buy a prom dress simply because it looks like what your friends are going to wear to prom; you can’t be yourself when your following trends. Choose a prom dress style that is close to your heart. If you’ve dreamed of wearing a big glittery ball gown to prom since you were five, go for it.
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Step 2
Analyze your size. Are you short and pudgy? Tall and thin? Average size all around? The overall shape and size of your body should play a big factor when choosing your prom dress. Analyze your body size and body shape and choose a prom dress according to what looks good on your specific body type.
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Step 3
Get comfortable. Your prom night is going to be a long night, there is the pre-prom dinner, the actual prom event and likely an after prom party; you need to choose a comfortable prom dress so you can enjoy yourself throughout the evening. As a rule of thumb, don’t choose a prom dress that is too short, revealing or has flimsy straps. This will ensure that prom night wardrobe malfunctions stay away.
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Step 4
Don’t blow your wallet. While it is true that prom will be an unforgettable night, you don’t want to drain your life savings into this evening. Choose a dress that is well within your budget, the cheaper the prom dress the better. After all, you will only get a chance to wear your prom dress once, what’s the use of depleting your bank account for one time dress?
