Shopping for the Perfect Prom Dress

Alright Ladies. That hottie that you've had your eye on all semester finally got the nerve to ask you to the prom. Now it's time to find the PERFECT DRESS, one which will make all the girls wish they WERE you and all the guys wish they were WITH you.

For many of you, going to the prom will be one of the highlights of your high school years and a night that you will remember for years to come.

Like a bride on her wedding day, every girl wants to have all eyes on her on this special night. Choosing the right dress is definitely the most important decision, for it will be the basis of your entire look.

10 tips for choosing the perfect dress:

1. SHOP EARLY AND SHOP OFTEN. The sooner you start looking, the better. You will have first pick of all the popular styles and won't have to worry about finding the perfect dress, only to discover they don't have your size. You can take your time and have fun, rather than stressing out and grabbing the first dress that fits because you waited until the last minute.

Also, even though there are tons of dresses out there, there's always the chance that someone will buy the same dress as you. It's an unwritten girl rule that the first girl to buy the dress is the one that should get to wear it. If another girl knowingly buys the same dress and refuses to return it, at least you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you choose it first.

I wouldn't recommend buying a dress on-line, but looking on-line before you hit the stores will give you an idea of what is popular and what stores are most likely to carry the styles of dresses that interest you most. Many sites will also categorize their dresses by body type, which will help you narrow down what you are looking for. Print out pictures of styles that you really like and bring them with you as references.