Prom Dresses 2009 Your complete guide on shopping for prom dresses

2009 Prom Dresses

It’s that time of the year when teens have their first taste of society. While the boys throw on the reliable tuxedo, girls have to wear something unique that sets them apart from the others.

So what dress is perfect for you? What dress will make you stand out? Choosing prom dresses don’t make for an easy decision. Here are some pointers you need to make you an eye-catching belle of the night.

The 2010 prom fashion forecast says that while floor-length, short-hemmed, and full-skirted dresses still take the center stage, spring colors are hot this year. Lavender, red rose, sunny daffodil, floral pink, and grass green will look great with all the classic bling: pearls necklaces, diamond studs. For a more subdued look, stick to green, blue, purple, and black.

Celebrity-inspired dresses will also prevail. The popular styles include the sweetheart bodice dresses, bare back dresses, and dresses with embellishments.
With these fashion forecasts in mind, try dressing for your body type. If you’ve got a full bust, try wearing dresses with scoop and square necklines because widely-spaced straps will not only make you look slimmer, it will also serve as a support for your chest. You can also try empire-cut dresses: it draws the eye to the bust line and makes you look regally innocent. Check out Gwen Stefani’s and Katherine Heigl’s styles.

If you’re petite, try wearing a short dress, ala Nicole Richie and Rachel Bilson. Showing leg makes you look taller, not to mention chic. Why not try adding a twist to the classic little black dress? Don’t forget to add a pair of very high heels but with less large accessories.
Form-fitting dresses look great on pear-shaped girls, but if you opt to wear a dress to make you look balanced, try a full-skirted or an A-line dress. You can also try wearing corset dresses to amp up volume on your chest. Try Anne Hathaway’s and Mischa Barton’s style.

For slender women, show-off your tiny waist by dresses with belts and ornaments or empire-cuts, just like how Keira Knightley and Cameron Diaz carries it. It’ll give you curves, while making you look like royalty. Also try wearing V-necks or dresses with low necklines.

Hourglass girls, or those with a balanced figure, can’t really go wrong. Lucky you! You can wear anything and it will accentuate your figure. Corset dresses, two-piece dresses, empire cuts...you name it, you’ll look great in it just like Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba.
Girls with wide torsos (full bust and waist) like Katherine McPhee should try wearing V-necks and empire dresses. It’ll create the illusion of a slimmer waist while accentuating your chest.

Of course, your look will not be complete without the accessories. Shoe should complement your dress. For the bling, cling on to something trendy that will go well with your dress and shoes. Silk or satin with beadwork are ideal options for purses.

Whatever you’re wearing, remember: you look fabulous. Nothing beats confidence. Smile, socialize, dance, have fun! Enjoy the night looking your best.