Getting nervous about what you're going to wear to prom? Afraid you won't be able to find a flattering dress for your figure, or that you won't find one that matches your personal style? Well, sit back and relax – the following guide will walk you through the exciting experience of finding the absolute best dress for you:

Where to Shop for Prom Dresses

There are plenty of places to choose from when shopping for your prom dress, and narrowing down those choices starts with deciding what type of "service" you're interested in. Do you want to try on many different dresses and have someone fuss over you – helping with zippers and whatnot? If so, a specialty prom store or bridal shop is the best choice for you. If you prefer a more low-key experience, head to the department stores and look around on your own to your heart's content. Want more options and less legwork? Log on to the internet and be prepared to spend several hours – or even days – looking through the many choices you'll have at your fingertips.

How to Shop for Prom Dresses

It always helps to bring along a friend or two when shopping for prom dresses. Ask your mom, sister, aunt, best friend, neighbor, or whoever's opinion you trust to come along and help you weed through the many styles and fashions you'll find. Opinion is the key word here since this is your prom, so don't let anyone persuade you into buying a dress that you're not one hundred percent happy with.

Here are the three most important factors you need to consider when searching for your dress:

- Your figure
- Your personal style and tastes
- Your budget

There are a few other things you should bring along when you go to try on prom dresses. While you may not have your shoes yet, bring along another pair that has the relatively same size heel so you'll have a better idea of how the actual gown will fall on you. You'll also want to bring a strapless bra or two, as well as a necklace or pair of earrings to get a better idea as to how the whole ensemble may look. Most shops have these accouterments on hand in case you forget yours, but don't allow yourself to be pressured into buying more than you really need!

The last thing you should take along with you while trying to find the perfect prom dress is a camera – preferably digital one – so you can remember all the dresses you've tried on once you get back home. With so many choices to pick from, it's going to be rather difficult to remember what you looked like in each one, especially if your shopping excursion spans the course of several different days. While they're waiting for you to try the next dress on, ask your mom or friend to rename the last picture taken with the store's name or some identifying bit of info that will make it easier to remember how to find the dress again, or simply take along a pad and pen to write down notes.


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