Finding your perfect prom style can be confusing, especially when there are so many options out there today and so many styles to choose from. Taking a prom dress quiz may help you figure out your dress options, and we aim to help you narrow down the search for your perfect prom dress with our helpful questions below.
Review each question and the information underneath to get started thinking about your prom dress style and which type of prom dress might suit you the best.
What Is the Best Prom Dress for Me?
While shopping for a prom dress, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information online, and the advice that your friends and family might be offering. After all, finding a prom dress is a highly personal process, and what works for one person might not be the best option for all people shopping for a prom dress.
In general, you can find a flattering prom dress by selecting a dress that matches your body type. This can help complement your figure, enhance your silhouette, and ensure that the prom dress you select perfectly matches your style.
The main body types to be aware of include curvy, rectangular, triangle, and inverted triangle, and you may be petite or tall in addition to one of these body types. As you keep your body type in mind, you can find the best prom dress for yourself by ensuring that your chosen dress balances your figure and creates a silhouette that flatters and enhances your body in all the right places.
In addition to shopping for your prom dress by body type, you should keep in mind important factors like embellishments to the dress, fabric type, and the dress styles you prefer, such as ball gowns, A-line gowns, or mermaid-style gowns. You should also consider browsing online collections to get a feel for what your options are.
What Color Prom Dress Should I Wear?
Choosing the color of your prom dress can seem like another momentous task, especially if you aren’t sure which color best suits your complexion. You can easily narrow down the options for prom dress colors by thinking about your skin tone, as a color that has the same undertones as your skin will flatter your complexion the best.
Take note of your skin undertone by looking at your veins – cool undertones have blue and purple-appearing veins, while warm undertones have more green-appearing veins. A mix of blue and green vein colors indicates a more neutral skin undertone.
Once you have figured out your skin undertone, you can choose a color with a matching undertone, such as a cool blue for a cool skin tone, or a warm and rich gold for a neutral or warm skin undertone.
What Should I Accessorize My Prom Dress With?
Your prom dress accessories are a great way to put the finishing and final touches on your prom style, and you can accessorize your prom dress in any way that makes you feel confident and beautiful. We recommend pairing your prom dress with a pair of high heels or comfortable shoes for dancing the night away, jewelry in a matching style and color to your dress, and shawls or hairpieces as needed. You can also make sure your hair is done up in a formal style and that your makeup matches your prom dress to create a complete prom style.
Do I Need to Wear a Dress to Prom?
While prom dresses are something that many people can see themselves attending their prom in, others may not be sold on the idea of wearing a formal gown. Fortunately, you can select a formal gender-neutral option if dresses aren’t your thing. Suits are perfectly acceptable for both men and women to wear to the prom, and jumpsuits may also be a great option for those who don’t see themselves in a dress.
Make sure that whatever prom outfit you select matches the dress code requirements for your prom and that the item is tailored to your body type for a flattering appearance.
Showing up to Prom in Your Dream Dress
Finding a prom dress is a fun activity, but it can be a lengthy process that gets overwhelming at times as you review the many different options out there. We recommend using the tips above to help you narrow down the selection for your prom dress and figure out which prom dress is the best for you.
