Showing Some Leg With Your Prom Dress

It’s that time of year – Prom. You find yourself very excited about this event that you've waited for, but now you are faced with a problem, what are you going to wear? There are countless styles of prom dresses that are available both for your purchase online, and in stores. You won’t want to wait until the last minute to do your prom dress shopping, that way you won’t have to worry about not finding anything you like. If you are not a personal fan of dresses, the idea of a classic princess prom dress may not appeal to you. That’s no problem, there are many short prom dresses available that are just as lovely, but not so frilly.

Short prom dresses are those that can be as long as just below the knee, and as short as 5-6 inches above the knee, any dress that is shorter than this isn’t really considered “prom” material. Because short prom dresses are not about the flowing flounces, one of the most important aspects to a short prom dress are its sleeves. Strapless prom dresses are always elegant looking, and they look fantastic with gloves. Spaghetti straps are also an elegant touch, and so is the one strap look. Some short prom dresses have beaded straps, it is all a matter or your own personal taste and style.


Solid black is always a popular color when it comes to short prom dresses, because it is often a complimenting sharp color. Of course, it is not the only color, and again the color you will choose and the design will be of your own personal decision.

If you choose to wear a short prom dress, the second most important feature to your outfit, will be your shoes. With a long prom dress, feet are often covered, but a short prom dress is all about showing off your legs, and therefore, your feet. Sandal strap heeled shoes are often the popular choice, because they allow you to shoe off your flashy painted toe nails and often make your foot quite attractive. A closed shoe is just as nice and dressy, but it is the more formal and classic approach to prom foot-wear. Experiment with both types of shoes, and decide which one you enjoy better.

Short prom dresses are the modern approach that has become increasingly more popular over the years. Besides being more modern, the chances of you wearing your prom dress again, if it is short, is much higher than if you purchase one that is long and princess-like.

Another great aspect about the short prom dress is that you might be interested in adding your own design. You could simply purchase a plain short dress, and obtain your own materials and create your own look. The possibilities are truly endless; all you need is a little bit of imagination, and creativity. Discover all of the short prom dresses that you can choose from online, in stores and in magazines, and look great on your prom night.

Prom Dresses According to Body Type

Finding the perfect formal prom dress has a lot to do with selecting the ideal prom gown style for your body shape. There are many different shapes and sizes to women’s bodies, and they often fall into the following categories:

Athletic
Hourglass (curvy)
Round waist and narrow hip
Straight
Pear shape (with defined waist)
Pear shape (without defined waist)

Have a look at the following descriptions of these body types and consider the dress for prom styles that will be perfect for your body.

If you are Athletic, you have:

Shoulders - wide
Bust - medium-full
Waist - relatively straight
Hips - narrow
Buttocks - small
Legs - long and shapely

Satin prom Dresses that will suit you are a strapless sheath style or a dress with simple straps. Strapless dresses will display your beautiful shoulders, and accentuate your bust. A fitted body will show your feminine curves. A slit in the front will hint at your shapely legs. Simple straps work because it is a classic look that will suit your figure, leaving your shoulders open. A trumpet shaped skirt will give you a stylish alternative to the standard straight and narrow shape.

If you have an hourglass or curvy figure, you have:

Overall delicate structure
Bust - pronounced
Waist - well defined
Hips - curvy
Buttocks - protruding
Legs - shapely

The prom gowns that will suit you are a strapless sheath, or a halter top. Strapless dresses will display your beautiful shoulders, and accentuate your bust. A fitted body will show your feminine curves. A slit in the front will hint at your shapely legs. A halter top is a classic look that will be especially flattering to your figure, with the open back and deep halter neckline displaying your great bone structure. The fitted skirt will show off your narrow waist, and define the curve to your buttocks.

If you’re round waisted and narrow hipped, you have:

Neck - wide
Bust - medium to large
Rib cage area - wide
Back - roundish
Waist - thick
Hips - narrow

You’ll want to wear lower necklines, drop waists, as well as sweetheart necklines and empire cuts. The lower neckline and sweetheart neckline will lengthen your neck and accentuate your bust. The waist should be pretty fitted so that you’ll have shape. A drop waist will lengthen your torso, making you look slimmer. A very high empire waist will also provide form. A flared skirt will lengthen and balance out your figure.

If you’re straight formed, you have:

Shoulders and hips - equally wide
Bust - average
Rib cage - large
Waist - undefined
Bottom - flattish
Legs - slender

An A-line prom dress is ideal for you, since open shoulders will soften your form and make you look more feminine. Your body can be lengthened if it is fitted with an empire waist. The A-line Itself will give your thighs some volume, to accentuate curves.

If you are pear shaped with a defined waist, you have:

Neck - slender
Shoulders - small
Bust - small
Rib cage - narrow
Waist - narrow and well-defined
Hips - wider
Thighs - full

A-line dresses are just what you’re looking for. It will make you look thinner and straighter since it has a straight cut and lower neckline. The waist can be fitted without being too tight. A flared skirt will fit your hips and thighs while making them appear slimmer. Empire waists are also very flattering, since the wider neckline keeps the eye moving horizontally. It also smoothes out your waist and makes your bust line appear fuller.

If you are pear shaped without a waist, you have:

Shoulders - narrow
Bust - small
Waist - full
Hips - wide
Thighs - full

And empire-line dress will be beautiful on you since it gives you a more narrow waist and fuller seeming bust line. A slightly flared skirt will make room for your hips and thighs, and look slimming. You may also consider an A-line dress to give you shape, hide your thighs, and give you an overall lengthened look

There’s a dress for everyone, as long as you know what you’re looking for