Best Prom Dresses

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2007's hottest prom trends have been rated and boiled down to five different categories. No matter who you are or what your style is; you are bound to be drawn to one of these hot fashion groups. This year we want you to look like a star!

1. Shining Star - Choose shiny or metallic fabrics. Bright colors are fabulous! Accessorize with anything that sparkles or glitters. Top off the look with matching metallic or satin Colorifics shoes. Make sure your hair and body shimmer too!

Trend setters: Beyonce, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Nicole Ritchie

Recommended dresses: Beyonce dress, Jovani 10628200 dress, Jovani 11790275 prom dress

2. Rock Star - Choose something short. Dark colors are good for this look. Add some flair with a lace trim. Accessorize with a choker. Messy or spiky hair gives all over rock star appeal.

Trend setters: Kelly Ozbone, Lily Allen, Avril Lavigne, and DJ Leigh Lezark

Recommended dresses:
Short Flip dress 6061, Terani prom dress 45144, Jovani style b10835165

3. Movie Star - Choose something low cut like a halter. Flowy and whimsical are good words to describe this category. Light colors are perfect. Accessorize with pearls and anything dainty or vintage.

Trend setters: Marcia Cross, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, and Scarlett Johansson.

Recommended dresses:
Faviana 5801 dress - Marcia Cross, Jovani 11755 dress, Jovani Beyond b5357130

4. Shooting Star: Choose dark colors. Classic black and white is best. Be seductive and sultry. Accessorize with large black beads, or maybe you want your jewelry to add a splash of color to your ensemble.

Trend Setters: Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria

Recommended dresses:
Beyonce dress by Faviana 5916, Jovani 105852175 prom dress, Jovani dress 105903200

5. Starfish - Choose something colorful. Pastels best suit this look. Choose a dress style that is fun and flirty. Soft, gathered, and fresh and great words to describe this category. Accessorize with long beads or chains. Short or long dresses work under this category.

Trend setters: Kirsten Dunst, Hilary Duff, and Kate Hudson.

Recommended dresses:
Faviana 5632 prom dress, Terani 45174, Terani 45169

The Sean Collection is an exclusive prom dress designer that is sold through various retailers. The Sean Collection prom dresses are targeted to a younger audience, as they are styles fit for a high school prom or some college dances and proms. The Sean Collection cannot currently be found on best prom dresses web site, but we might add it Fall 2007.

Dalia prom dresses this season are focusing on three main trends-Hollywood Glamour, American Idol and Rainbow Retro. Dalia and her eclectic mix of styling combine fabulous color, print and flirtation. A Dalia prom dress will put you in the realm of such celebrities as Hillary Duff and Peyton List.

Dalia prom dresses come in short and sassy and long and luscious lengths and literally every color of the rainbow. A Dalia prom dress is not one you will find everyone else wearing. The fabrics and details are so different that you will be sure to make an entrance no matter the event. From tie die to basic black you will find it all. Dalia, long known for her innovative style designs, creates dresses that make a statement.

You've seen prom dresses and pictures of prom dresses, BUT do you know exactly what types of dresses you are looking at? To make an educated decision about the type of dress you want you first need to know what's out there. Lets review the types of dresses out there and what body types look the best in each. Attention class, it's time for Prom Dresses 101.

A-line

Gown
An A-line gown has a form-fitted bodice that flares out from the natural waist to a full skirt. This type of gown features a seamless waist and may also be called a princess-cut gown. The gently flared style flatters most figure types and is especially useful for disguising large hips and thighs.

Ball Gown

A ball gown has a very full skirt that begins at the waist and proceeds to the floor. The waist is seamed and may be styled in various shapes and designs. The ball gown style visually cuts the body in half and is ideal on average to tall figures.

Bouffant Gown

A bouffant gown is characterized by a sheer, puffed-out skirt often made from stiffened rayon or silk. The skirt of this type of gown is similar in fabric construction (but not necessarily in length) to a ballerina tutu. The flared skirt is perfect for disguising a an apple pear-shaped figure.

Empire Cut

Gown
An empire cut dress has a high waistline beginning just beneath the bust and a long, full skirt that flows straight from this waistline. The empire cut style masks a pear shape or thick waist and creates an illusion of height for short or petite figures.

High-Low Gown

A high-low gown is hemmed long in the back either at the ankles or to the floor and just above the knees in the front. This new style is very trendy. It is perfect for those wanting to show just a little leg without going all out with a short or tea-length dress . It is perfect for showing off a hourglass figure and long legs.

Tea-Length

Gown
A tea-length dress is a gown that is hemmed to end just below the knee. It has a fun, flirty appearance that is perfect for a slightly casual or more relaxed appearance at the prom. This dress style is ideal if you have great calves or if you have a tall, thin figure.

Sheath

Gown
A sheath is a slim dress with little fabric detail that hugs curves and outlines the silhouette of your body. The sheath is perfect for sleeveless styles and tends to show off a well-toned body. Sheath dresses are especially beautiful on tall, thin figures.

One of the most fun parts of shopping for prom is looking a pictures of prom dresses. This is where all your ideas start to come from. Prom dresses, pictures of accessories and matching shoes can all be seen in catalogs and on the Internet. First see as many prom dress pictures as you can to narrow down the styles and designs you love. Then go out and see how those same styles look on you. The Internet is one of the best sources for pictures of prom dresses. There are literally thousands of these sites so you might get sick of looking at prom dress pictures. Many magazines carry pictures of prom dresses. Pictures are your biggest shopping tool as they help you ask salesclerks if they have something similar to what you are looking for.

You can even start way ahead of time by cutting out pictures of prom dresses or printing out prom dress pictures. You can compile your shopping wish list and keep it with you when you are shopping.

Armed with your pictures of prom dresses its time to go shopping. Get ready for lots of prom dresses!

Sequined prom dresses have never gone out of style. Prom dress sequins vary in intensity and that is the only thing that has changed over the years. You can find sequined prom dresses in every style and color. Prom dress sequins can either blend in with the dress's fabric or contrast with it making for very unique prom dress choices.

You can take separate pieces such as a sequined prom dress tube top and pair it with a black skirt and black wrap and have a prom dress that is easy to put together. Prom dress sequins can form designs and patterns that can be extremely unique. Sequined prom dresses can be found anywhere; in retail shops and on the Internet.

Sequined prom dresses come in so many variations that your choices are limitless. You can find prom dress sequins adorning the bodice, the waist, the skirt or the whole dress. Read a description of how prom dress sequins can be used below.

Sequined cocktail dresses are reminiscent of the roaring 1920's: wide v-neck top and full back, asymmetric dropped waist with handkerchief flourish, and sequined gauzy mesh overlaying a beige sheath. The beige sheath is easy fit with a bit of stretch, and the drop waist of the mesh overlay gives way to an a-line skirt.

I am sure I am not alone in having heard about the wonders that can be achieved with duct tape when it comes to designing and making duct tape prom dresses. It is just phenomenal to think that these gorgeous creations are made from the same tape you use to hold together your bike seat or to keep a cardboard box from falling apart. If you have never seen a duct tape prom dress you are really missing out. There are contests around the nation to make a duct tape prom dress and tux and see who can be the most creative.

One of the coolest is the Duck â Brand Duct tape “Stuck on Prom” contest in its fifth year. They give away a scholarship worth $5,000 to one lucky couple each year. Check out their website for more information and also for winning entries!

You will just be blown away by the duct tape prom dresses and coordinating men's outfits on this website! With colors like purple, maroon, pink, neon green, silver, camo and clear you are limited by only your imagination. The design of a duct tape prom dress is something that can be as individual as you are.

A couple of tips on the design and wearing of a duct tape prom dress:

• Because of the material you will probably get very hot. Wear cotton underneath so you are most comfortable.

• Paint on a duct tape prom dress flakes off so that isn't a fun option for your limo or living room couch.

• People will want to touch your duct tape prom dresses so be prepared.

• You won't have to worry about getting dirty or rained on but you will want to keep a little bit of duct tape in your duct tape purse that matches your duct tape prom dress for any last minute repairs.

• You really can't plan on making your duct tape prom dress the night before so plan accordingly.

If your not read for a duct tape prom dress then you can always just buy a dress from our shop here at Best Prom Dresses.

There's no way to say it but like this, proms are expensive! When you roll in the cost of the duds and the dinner, not to mention the all-day events and the flowers, pictures and tickets, you are talking a big wad of cash. This website aims to help you with just one of those costs- the prom dress. Have you ever heard of a free prom dress? Legitimately free prom dresses are available through many different organizations for those girls who could not otherwise afford to go to prom. You can also take advantage of other options for free prom dresses. You can ask around to friends and family to see if they have a free prom dress they can lend you just hanging around in their closets taking up space. Don't discount your mom's old prom dresses either. Besides being a great source for a free prom dress you are going with vintage, which is so in right now. Free prom dresses are not always used. In another article on this website we talk about organizations that get free prom dresses from companies and individuals that are then made available to girls in the community who need help with prom.

The best way to look at free prom dresses is not “This is old and used” but instead as a great opportunity to make a dress that is all your own. You can take a free prom dress and jazz it up with new ribbons, lace, beads, sequins, crystals, feathers or whatever you can find to make it different and unique. Free prom dresses make it possible for you to spend your money on accessories to make the dress feel new. A free prom dress with a new wrap, shoes and jewelry isn't old at all!

Don't forget that if you are the one that is offering a free prom dress that you could also offer the shoes, and other accessories that you bought to go with it too. If you are offering a free prom dress make sure you communicate whether you want the dress back and if so do you want it in its original condition? Free prom dresses can be altered to fit the new person or totally updated by ripping off sleeves and adding other alterations. So if you want it back let them know right up front.

Yellow prom dresses have come back in style and just in time for prom. A yellow prom dress says something about a women. It says you are playful and outgoing. Unlike red, which says you're daring and even aggressive yellow makes a statement that you are approachable and fun to be with. Yellow prom dresses are not as easy to find so if you see one that catches your eye grab it. You can find yellow prom dresses in shades of yellow from creamy buttercup to the palest yellow. A yellow prom dress doesn't have to be boring either. With accessories that bring out the best in yellow you will be greatly surprised at the versatility of a yellow prom dress.

As with any dress try it on. Hold the dress up to your face in a mirror with really good lighting. This will help to determine if the yellow prom dress you want will go well with your complexion. Yellow prom dresses look great on those with pale coloring or deep tans. A yellow prom dress can bring out the golden highlights in a blonde or serve as a perfect backdrop for deep black hair and all hair colors in between.

Try these tips to help you in choosing the perfect yellow prom dress.

• There are many shades of yellow so be sure to always try on the yellow prom dresses you find. Don't rely on how they look on the rack.

• Yellow prom dresses are a great choice for slimming and hiding any little physical traits you don't want to emphasize.

• With yellow prom dresses you can jazz up your look with coordinating wraps and shoes and bag. The best part about yellow prom dresses is that you can have a different dress over and over with just the change of jewelry and accessories.

• If your legs will be showing choose your hosiery with care. Don't assume that any hose will do.

• Have fun with your hosiery. Fishnet or crystal studded hose can be extremely elegant or fun and funky.

• If you are shopping online allow plenty of time for your yellow prom dress to arrive and make any needed alterations or coordination shopping trips for accessories.