Shopping With Your Body in Mind
Picking the perfect prom dress is all about knowing what looks good on your body... no one else's. Of course your dress should fit your body perfectly with no embarrassing gaps, puckers, or fabric that's pulled too tight. But, it should also be made to flatter your body type. A dress silhouette that looks good on petite girls isn't always going to be flattering for curvy or pear-shaped girls. A tall girl is going to look fabulous in a different type of dress than a shorter girl is.
The number one formal dress fit tip: Know your body, and go shopping with it in mind.
I chatted with Misses Dressy, one of the biggest online prom boutiques, to find out their top dress picks for different body types this season. The above dress, Sherri Hill 1456, is one of their picks for a curvy girl. Check out the rest of their dress picks by clicking through the gallery!
Layered Dress for a Curvy Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #1 From Misses Dressy: Prom dresses with pleated bust or waistlines can provide curvier girls with a look that appears to be custom tailored for their figure.
Mini Tulle Dress for a Petite Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #2 From Misses Dressy: Fortunately for petite girls, short prom dresses are a great way to emphasize height, and there are more available than ever before! A short cut dress -- just below or above the knee in length -- with an empire waist, and form fitting strapless top is the perfect way to flatter a petite figure. Allure 6410 is a perfect example of this style and one of our most popular short prom dresses!
Long Gown for a Tall Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #3 From Misses Dressy: Long gowns with embellished waistlines give taller girls a naturally elegant, stunning look. Allure 6425 is a perfect choice because of its asymmetrical style, along with ultra an ultra trendy strapless sweetheart neckline, and and dazzling embellishments.
One of the best places to look for fashion inspiration, in my opinion, is the red carpet. Celebs often have a team of professional stylists who shop specifically for their body, and they always (well, with a few exceptions), look polished and totally fine. Find a celeb that has a similar body type to you, then look to see what dress styles they're wearing. If you're petite, look at Sarah Hyland. If you're curvy, check out Beyonce or Demi Lovato's style.
Tall? Look at Shailene Woodley. Shop for similar styles to the ones they're wearing, and it'll be like a Hollywood stylist gave your wardrobe a boost!
Get started by browsing this gallery of celebs with different body types.
Of course, with so many fabulous prom dresses in all different price ranges, it can be easy to want to spend and spend and spend.
Misses Dressy shared their best tips for keeping your budget under control: The harsh realism of today is that the average cost of prom ranges from about $700 - $2000, and this can obviously be a strain on many families. The best advice is to know your budget before spending a dime, and than decide the most you'll be able to spend on a dress.
No matter what price range your limited to, there's an amazing dress out there for every girl. Giving yourself enough time, and having patience is the key. Depending on the kind of dress, there are ways to save on the overall cost of your prom ensemble. If you pick a flashy, heavily embellished dress -- there's no need to break the bank on accessories. And don't let foolish pride stand in your way -- if you can get the look for less, do it!
You can also check out the best-selling prom dresses for this season. How do they compare to your tastes?
Picking the perfect prom dress is all about knowing what looks good on your body... no one else's. Of course your dress should fit your body perfectly with no embarrassing gaps, puckers, or fabric that's pulled too tight. But, it should also be made to flatter your body type. A dress silhouette that looks good on petite girls isn't always going to be flattering for curvy or pear-shaped girls. A tall girl is going to look fabulous in a different type of dress than a shorter girl is.
The number one formal dress fit tip: Know your body, and go shopping with it in mind.
I chatted with Misses Dressy, one of the biggest online prom boutiques, to find out their top dress picks for different body types this season. The above dress, Sherri Hill 1456, is one of their picks for a curvy girl. Check out the rest of their dress picks by clicking through the gallery!
Layered Dress for a Curvy Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #1 From Misses Dressy: Prom dresses with pleated bust or waistlines can provide curvier girls with a look that appears to be custom tailored for their figure.
Mini Tulle Dress for a Petite Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #2 From Misses Dressy: Fortunately for petite girls, short prom dresses are a great way to emphasize height, and there are more available than ever before! A short cut dress -- just below or above the knee in length -- with an empire waist, and form fitting strapless top is the perfect way to flatter a petite figure. Allure 6410 is a perfect example of this style and one of our most popular short prom dresses!
Long Gown for a Tall Girl
Prom Dress Fit Tip #3 From Misses Dressy: Long gowns with embellished waistlines give taller girls a naturally elegant, stunning look. Allure 6425 is a perfect choice because of its asymmetrical style, along with ultra an ultra trendy strapless sweetheart neckline, and and dazzling embellishments.
One of the best places to look for fashion inspiration, in my opinion, is the red carpet. Celebs often have a team of professional stylists who shop specifically for their body, and they always (well, with a few exceptions), look polished and totally fine. Find a celeb that has a similar body type to you, then look to see what dress styles they're wearing. If you're petite, look at Sarah Hyland. If you're curvy, check out Beyonce or Demi Lovato's style.
Tall? Look at Shailene Woodley. Shop for similar styles to the ones they're wearing, and it'll be like a Hollywood stylist gave your wardrobe a boost!
Get started by browsing this gallery of celebs with different body types.
Of course, with so many fabulous prom dresses in all different price ranges, it can be easy to want to spend and spend and spend.
Misses Dressy shared their best tips for keeping your budget under control: The harsh realism of today is that the average cost of prom ranges from about $700 - $2000, and this can obviously be a strain on many families. The best advice is to know your budget before spending a dime, and than decide the most you'll be able to spend on a dress.
No matter what price range your limited to, there's an amazing dress out there for every girl. Giving yourself enough time, and having patience is the key. Depending on the kind of dress, there are ways to save on the overall cost of your prom ensemble. If you pick a flashy, heavily embellished dress -- there's no need to break the bank on accessories. And don't let foolish pride stand in your way -- if you can get the look for less, do it!
You can also check out the best-selling prom dresses for this season. How do they compare to your tastes?