One More Week Before Prom: Have You Found YOUR Dress?

April 29, 2010 • Rachel Howard  
Filed under Style

It is prom season and senior girls everywhere are dress shopping, shoe shopping, and trying to find a date. 

 For some seniors, this is what they have been waiting for since freshman year. 

It is an exciting time; you feel like the day is all about you.  But be careful not to get too caught up in yourself, girls, because you have the most to do: get the hair done, find a make-up artist, and buy jewelry, shoes, and of course, the hardest of all…the dress. 

There are many decisions to make: which style– short or long; what color– vibrant and lively or dark and sophisticated; strapless or traditional, etc.  Then you must painstakingly search from store to store until you find the perfect dress.

There are many stores to choose from to purchase your dream dress, but you must try to find one where you do not have to worry about someone else having the same dress on.  First, try the department store Nordstrom’s.  They have many dresses to choose from and they come in all styles and colors for different shapes and sizes.  Lord and Taylor also has beautiful long gowns and some very nice short ones, with difference textures of fabric.  The dresses from Nieman Marcus are very sophisticated, and quite upscale; very top of the line gowns, all worth every penny – and a close to certain guarantee that no one will duplicate your effort. 

Boutiques are also a great place to shop because their dresses are very creative and original, usually one of a kind.  If you’re looking for something fun, short, and funky, try the designer Betsy Johnson.  She has many good, but odd dresses to choose from. 

You can also shop online and order your dress but be very cautious.  With time running short, you may run into some issuesif you need to do a last minute exchange and/or alteration. 

It will be a day to remember. Good luck, have fun, take plenty of pictures, and enjoy the prom!

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