Prom Fashion Trends - Spring, 2008

It's all about style and sophistication for Prom, 2008. Think glamour and glitz. Whether you're the ultimate prom queen, wearing a full-length gown or a simple girl preferring a frilly party dress, designers are listening to teens and giving them a large variety of choices to fit every personality.

Colors

New ideas for prom include soft shades such as pale yellow, periwinkle, baby blue, champagne, and pink -- adorned with eye-catching beads, sequins or glitter. Organza, a stylish fabric for formal dresses is once again romantic and comfortable, making these gowns popular for many formal occasions.

For those who prefer bold, vibrant colors, look for deep emerald, dark pink, navy blue, and red shades to turn up the heat. Fruity colors creating a buzz are lemon yellow, lime green, watermelon pink, and tangerine orange. Not only are these colors hot for prom, they're perfect for homecoming as well.

Styles

To be the Cinderella at the ball, a beaded, strapless dress will capture the essence of romance and flirty fun. Or, play peek-a-boo with a low back, stunning bust line, and spaghetti straps to look elusive, yet gorgeous at the dance. Along with with a shimmery clutch, wear classy strappy sandals or clear-soled high heels. Choose detailed accessories but keep it simple as to not overpower your dress.

If you're a down-to-earth girl, you may favor an elegant satin gown, paired with timeless accessories such as pearl earrings, high heels and a simple clutch bag. Accentuate your bust with an empire waist, wrapped with color-coordinated ribbon. Are you a vintage vixen? Go with a taffeta gown, plain or intricately embroidered with fine detail. Traditional bows or silk flowers add the finishing touch to a low back, making you a timeless beauty.

Don't want to see your double? Look for a store offering a dress registry that tracks sales and schools. Ultimately, they'll ensure that the same dress isn't sold to two girls attending the same school. Now that's one way to be unique and fend off pending embarrassment!

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