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The Bellarion

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Finding the Perfect Prom Dress for You

It’s that time of year once again as the seniors feverishly prepare for the upcoming activities, such as the senior class trip, graduation, and prom. Prom night is a very important evening to many seniors, partly because of the stereotypical high school experience that they feel the need to entertain, and also because it is one of the last activities that they will do as a high school student.

 

When a girl gets asked to prom, a frenzy of activity begins, usually starting with choosing a prom dress that is flattering and unique. Some students will go out of their way to get the perfect dress, even if that means going far away and spending hundreds of dollars. It’s not all about the dress, however. It is about the experience.

 

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Prom is supposed to be the highlight of your high school experience, it is one of the last times you will see everyone that you know in the same place, enjoying themselves and taking advantage of the evening. Many people choose to go in groups with their friends, to kind of show who they’ve grown up with during their time in high school.

 

Others will go with a boyfriend or girlfriend, a person that they have shared many moments of high school with. So back to the dress, what do you do if you’re on a budget for prom? Surf the web of course!

 

Many prom websites exist and are able to cater to price problems that you may be encountering. Rule of thumb, if you are asked by a senior and are not a senior yourself, you typically shouldn’t go “all out” with the dress and accessories. It isn’t your prom, and you have plenty of time to get extra fancy when it’s your turn to be a senior.

 

When choosing a dress, go for flattering, not fashionable. If you like the dress, but it just doesn’t work on your body, you probably should choose something more fit to your body type; you certainly don’t want to be uncomfortable on one of the most important evenings of your high school career.

 

Shown in video is a compilation of multiple dresses that will flatter you as well as show off your sparkle for the evening of a lifetime. (All dresses can be found on www.PromGirl.com)