A Guide to Picking the Perfect Prom Gown for Your Personal Style - Make Your Own Fashion Statement!

Start Now! Your Prom is the Perfect Time to Showcase Your Individuality and Personal Fashion Sense

Although it was well over forty years ago, I still remember my high school prom as if it were merely yesterday. The first thing I remember is the disaster of an 'updo' professional hair style that I ran home and washed out. The second thing I remember is my gown: strapless, ice blue with beautiful, soft appliques and a full, dazzling skirt. I felt, for the first time in my life, like a real princess. (Of course, I also remember the really, really sweet boy who had asked me to the prom; wonder whatever became of him?)

Let's agree to grudingly admit that your high school prom is indeed a pretty big deal. (Just ask your parents, who will be shelling out hundreds of dollars on the right gown, manicure, pedicure, facial, shoes, accessories and that really, really important prom hairstyle!) If not attending your prom isn't important to you in this stage of your life, don't go through the motions for something that's not right for you. If, however, you have even the smallest of desires to attend, please, please do! Make it happen - it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

My own daughters have each attended a number of proms over the years, and their choice in dresses is as different as they are as individuals. I actually found it (and still do, with my youngest) a real adventure to shop for prom gowns. It was a fun, memorable and costly time for me as we did the mother-daughter bonding thing over American Express receipts!