At last, it’s time to buy a formal dress. Whether you have it created specially for you or purchase it, there are some crucial things to bear in mind. . You do not want a thin chiffon costume if it is likely to be cold, and you don’t want to be wearing velvet if very hot. Wear something you will be comfortable in, which is always essential

Next, style. This should flatter your figure and heighten your personality. Choose something flamboyant if you like being the center of attention, have an outgoing personality, or love meeting people. But remember that you are likely to be photographed so don’t be too outrageous. You don’t want your future to be haunted by those photos. Conversely choose something tasteful and elegant, if you are a shy type. Find a style you will be comfortable wearing.

You should also look carefully and honestly at your figure when choosing the style of your formal prom dress. most if us have a few pounds extra that we would rather not highlight and few have the perfect figure. Don’t fool yourself that you can diet/exercise to be rid of it by prom night – you won’t. Rather select a dress that will hide the extra inches and emphasise your asets. If you are on the heavy side, don’t wear tight clothes, and don’t wear frills and flounces, they do not hide, they only draw attention to your imperfections. Do not wear a tight or very low cut dress if you are large on top, it will do you no favours. The edict ‘If you have it – flaunt it’ does not apply on prom night and in the end will probably only embarrass you. You want to look glamorous and refined on this special night.One other thing, if you fancy a striped material, make sure the stripes go the correct way. Horizontal stripes tend to make you look shorter and fatter, Vertical stripes tend to make you look taller and thinner. Stripes can be a good way of hiding the fact that your hips are large or that you are challenged in the bust department.

You can enhance your skin tone and improve your overall looks by choosing the right color.Avoid Royal Blue if you have a very pale complexion, you will appear to be even paler. Also you will look insipid and fade into the background with very pale colors, and on this special evening that is the last thing you want to do. Deep pinks, greens and reds would look good. Try your favorite color. Pick out the color that best suits you.If you are a redhead, avoid oranges and reds, but greens shoulkd look really good on you.Wearing a costume the same color as your eyes can really work well.

Be open minded when you start looking for your prom dress. Try everything, before you dismiss it. Enjoying wearing your prom costume is the most fundamental thing of all.This is a special night and you should feel special. Look for something else if you don’t have that special feeling.