Choosing the Perfect Prom Dress for YOU

The prom, as important as the Academy Awards for teenagers -- is just around the corner and young women the country over will soon be scrambling to put together just the right look for that all-important night. The search for the dress trumps all other concerns, so to help girls achieve stellar style.
"Prom is an important time in a teen's life, so we try to honor that by creating unique styles in the season's hottest shades and silhouettes to make each prom-goer feel her best on that special night," says Liz Cascio, resident prom trend expert at David's Bridal. "This season's colorful prom offerings are so diverse that it's easier than ever for female high school students to find a dress that's perfect for them."

Knowing which trends suit you is an important aspect in finding the perfect dress, but there are other simple steps to follow to ensure the shopping experience is as easy as 1-2-3. Here are few key tips to decrease the stress and guarantee an amazing ensemble:

* Do Your Homework:  No, we don't mean trigonometry.  Go online to review     your options and get a sense of the styles that appeal to you most.     Check out the website www.DavidsProm.com to better understand the     trends, and start to determine which dresses most interest you.   In     addition, going online is a great way to coordinate an entire outfit     from shoes and handbags to jewelry and hair accessories.  As an added     perk, the David's Prom website even allows you to see which color     combination is best for your date by viewing side-by-side images of your     top picks, alongside suit and tuxedo options -- compliments of After     Hours Formalwear -- with a "Dress my Date" feature.   * Hit the Road, Jackie: Once you know the trends, it's time to go to your     local store and check out your top picks.  Trying on a dress in your     actual size is essential to understanding what styles flatter your body,     so select a store that carries styles in a wide selection of sizes.  To     ensure that every girl can find the dress of their dreams -- and even     take it home that day if they want -- David's carries prom dresses in     sizes 2-24, as well as  plus sizes 14W-22W.   * Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize: No one knows better than teens     that while a dress is important, accessories are a must to make the look     memorable. A good tip: save time and energy by shopping at a store that     offers both the hottest dresses and accompaniments. David's Bridal     offers a wide assortment of the latest prom accoutrements to showcase     your dazzling style, including chic handbags, wraps in an array of hot     colors, as well as sparkling jewelry and hair accessories.  In addition,     since we all know that girls love shoes, the brand offers a wide     variety of options, including dyeables to match dress hues and fun and     flirty choices with ribbon and jewelry accents that are sure to keep     girls on the dance floor all night long.   * The Perfect Fit: Even if you've found a dress you love, sometimes a few     alterations are in order to achieve the best fit. To make the process as     easy as possible, check ahead of time to see if a store does alterations     on site and if so, opt to shop there for a more seamless experience. The     finished look?  Picture perfect.

So, whether your style is Hollywood glam, princess perfect or tastefully trendy, be true to your personality and go for a look that expresses the real you on Prom night.

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