Short prom dresses project a sweet and innocent for young

Prom Dresses - A Growing Market

It is now increasingly popular for high schools to have an end-of-year prom, mimicking an American high school tradition that has spread across the world. With the rise in popularity of these events comes the inevitable market for prom dresses as sixteen-year-old girls across the country prepare for their special night.

Many online companies, based in the UK or America, offer prom dresses and accessories; a quick online search returns thousands of potential vendors for that all-important dress. The popularity of such sites was already assured in America, but the growing popularity of prom dresses has grown over here, meaning that more and more sellers are navy blue homecoming dresses UK-based offering faster delivery and easier returns than those based overseas.

For those wishing to try before they buy, however, many high-street chains sell dresses appropriate for high school proms. Large retailers such as Debenhams and TK Maxx sell dresses that are usually reasonably priced and offer a wide selection. Other stores such as Warehouse, Coast and Monsoon also do formal dresses which, while not originally marketed as prom dresses, are beginning to gain popularity as retailers during the prom season, usually at the beginning of summer.

Dressmakers, a relatively small trade, have seen the benefits of the growing popularity of prom dresses in recent years. Teenagers, desperate to impress their classmates and have the best dress at the ball, are more and more frequently turning to the option of having their dress specially made. This can work out cheaper than buying off the rack, and means no awkward situation of turning up in the same dress as a friend.

The popularity of a school prom does not appear to be waning - both schools and colleges now offer end-of-year balls and many girls will buy different dresses for both, meaning this is a market that will continue to thrive. With a primary school recently making headlines for offering a prom for their eleven-year-old school leavers, it seems that if anything the prom is only going to get bigger; and with it, the market for dresses.

Short Prom Dress

Short prom dresses project a sweet and innocent for young women who prefer a more casual experience. The most popular among young sophisticates is the little black dress, but also being seen more often are the sequined asymmetrical hemline, the pretty-in-pink baby doll look, the sexy ruffled purple bridesmaid gowns and flounce salsa dress and finally, the ballerina. Some may prefer a vintage prom dress of satin, ruffles and lace.

Sought after designers include Flirt by Maggie Sottero, Niteline, La Femme, Mori Lee, Tiffany Designs, bridesmaid dresses for beach wedding Alyce Designs, Night Moves, Faviana, Jessica McClintock, Anna Scott and Riva Designs. For more diversity, look for Aurora Plus Size, Beyond by Jovani, Cassandra Stone, Jasz Couture, Joli Prom, Jovani, Landa Designs, Le Gala, Mystique, Panoply and the dependable Party Time Formals, among others. Of course dresses are available in all sizes from petite to plus and can be custom designed or altered to fit and flatter your body type.

Before you shop for your prom dress, be sure to have you measurements-bust, hips and waist-handy since not all designers' size charts are the same. And know your body: Are you an H (not so curvy), an A (smaller on top), or an hourglass wedding gown boutiques (curvy)? Then try on different styles to find the dress that will flatter your figure. Pay attention to the length, color, the material, neck line, sleeves and the way the dress falls on your body-you want to be comfortable, too.

Information about short prom dresses is available in special magazines like Your Prom, Prom Magazine and Seventeen. There are several online stores that provide a wide range of short prom dresses that can not only be ordered but also designed online. Online stores are a great way to shop since they have various options that may not be there at the local stores. However, make sure that there is sufficient time while ordering dresses online. Also check with the return options since most suppliers do not take back the dresses once ordered. These websites also offer advice on choosing the right kind of short prom dress to make the prom night a most memorable affair.