You should print out the pictures of your favorite dresses and bring them to the store with you. Please do not bring only style numbers as this will increase wait times in the fitting rooms.
Let's face it, no one is the perfect model size. That means prom dress alterations which may be time consuming are a necessary part of purchasing any prom dress if you want it to look perfect on you Taking the dress in or out: We highly suggest ordering bigger and taking in the dress. Whether you take the dress in 1" or 5" it is normally still the same price and it will look the same. However, if you have to let out a dress a few things may occur: 1) the fabric let out may contain pin holes 2) the extra seam allowance the designers normally leave in each dress may have been cut, and there may not be enough material to let it out.
One week before prom you should take your prom dress home and keep it in a safe dry place. Prom tip: Prom Dresses should be stored in a dry room (not the basement). If possible hand prom dresses over a chair instead of handing them. If you must hang your prom dresses, hand it like pants folded over the hanger. Purchase a prom dress steamer if needed.
It is really important to think of makeup looks as part your prom ensemble. When you have selected the perfect dress, all the pieces of hair and make-up will fall into place. Here are a few pointers on how to embrace the hot trends and the do's and dont's of Prom makeup. "The glamorous look" is where all focus goes on the eyes...To get the best glamorous eyes, use complementary colors, matte and shimmer eye shadows, lots of mascara and soft pink lips (Madonna and her latest look). "The sexy diva" is defined by the high gloss lips, a skin lightly sun kissed and matte eye shadows, think Beyonce and JLo.
