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Prom Dresses Are Not All Created Equal

This very simple fact alerts the careful teen that shopping for prom dresses is a lot more complicated than just picking one off the rack and having it bagged. Remember that there are some differences you need to consider with respect to your body type, complexion, and height, while at the same time there are other aspects that may be decided by your budget.

Discuss your body type with a skilled sales person at a well stocked outlet that deals in formal wear and then get measured. You sales person should not be trying to steer you to a certain label or cut before you are even measured, but instead willing to listen to your concerns and get all the facts and figures before trying to advise you. Yes, many work on commission, but that should not cloud their ability to lead you to the dress that is right for you.

When you know which kind of cut will flatter your figure the most, and also which colors will work best with your complexion, picking prom dresses now becomes an object lesson in material selection and quality control. Gone are the days when gowns were painstakingly sown by hand and by and large you will be faced with merchandise that in many cases has been mass manufactured.

Even as there is no shame in purchasing such a gown, there are some quality control issues and some brands are simply better at exercising quality control than others. It is up to you, the consumer, to inspect the seams for even stitching, the lining for complete attachment, and also the symmetry of the dress for anything that might make it look a bit off kilter. Do not assume that a hand manufactured dress is superior – mistakes can be made by man and machine!

Choose your materials wisely and while silk reigns supreme, other fabrics will work nicely as well. Do not opt for materials that feel scratchy and hot as you are trying on the garment – after all, you will spend four to six hours wearing it and if the 30 minutes in the fitting room are an indication, you will be in for a long night!

Those who insist on having prom dresses that are considered high fashion need to understand that the latter is synonymous with design at the expense of frivolity. Thus, a highly fashionable dress displays its lines and design rather than extensive beadwork, bows, lace, and rhinestones.



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