Which Style Are You?

Every year, designers create new styles and fashions for prom dresses, giving us an incredible number of choices to decide from. Here are just a few of them to consider when it's time to go shopping for the perfect dress for your prom night.

Back in Black: Regardless of what anyone tells you, black will simply never go out of style, especially when it comes to prom dresses where the sky's the limit as far as variety of fashions and embellishments are concerned.

Belle of the Ball: Think Scarlet O'Hara or Cinderella and choose from prom gowns that make you feel just like a princess right out of a historical book or fairy tale. These dresses feature long flowing fabrics in deep shades of reds, purples, or greens.

Golden Girls: A gold dress can make anyone instantly feel, and look, like a million bucks. There are very few types of dresses or gowns that offer the same level of pure elegance than those done in shimmering gold.

Metallic Memories: Think beyond gold, bronze, and silver – virtually any color of the rainbow and beyond can be found in a metallic-type fabric.

Pretty in Pleats: Yes, pleats. While ruffles and frills were big in the world of prom dresses in years past, today it's the pleat that's making appearances on prom gowns and dresses everywhere. A pleated dress coupled with an empire waist is the perfect combination to play down a larger figure, and any body shape will look great in a dress with pleats that lay flat, as opposed to standing up and outright, which tends to add the appearance of extra weight.

Real Pizzazz: One of the current and growing trends in prom dresses are those with bold colors and patterns, or gowns that are heavily embellished with a wide array of sparkling sequins, jewels, crystals, and beads that will really help to make the dress stand apart from all the others.

Short and Sweet: Prom dresses don't always have to be flowing, floor length gowns. Now, dresses in varying lengths – everywhere from above the knee to mid-calf are in style. If you want to show off your legs, then by all means opt for a short and sweet number finished off with a perfect pair of heels that's just high enough to make your legs appear leaner and longer.

Sleek and Sexy: Think red carpet, celebrities, and pure glamour. If you've got the figure to pull it off, choose a curve-hugging style of dress in your favorite color that will emphasis your figure and make you feel like a star.

Vintage Dreams: Take a step back in time and choose a dress that's reminiscent of the renaissance or Victorian eras for something completely different than the run-of-the-mill prom dresses crowding the racks today.

White is the New Black: If black isn't for you, why not try the opposite end of the color spectrum and opt for a dazzling number in any shade of white? Choose from the purest and palest of whites to the family of off-white, ecru, cream, and beige dresses for a timeless selection that will always be in style.

Whatever the color and style, make sure you pick a prom dress that flatters your figure and makes you feel fabulous!