Hi all

I have been getting a lot of emails on how to pick elegant prom dresses. Yes, it is that time of year again.

I picked up the local paper and their was this fashion article stating that this year’s trend is metallic colored mermaid style dresses. For heaven’s sake who thinks of these things.

If you are currently shopping for a prom dress, my advice is to ignore the trends. I mean look at this one. How many women actually look good in metallic colors? And to top that off with mermaid style dresses is ridiculous. Unless you are a size two this is not a good look for most of us.

Choose a prom dress with this criteria in mind instead:

1) Look for colors that actually compliment your skin tone - regardless of what color is “in” right now.

2) Look for a dress that compliments your particular body type.  For example if you have a curvier figure, you may want to look into empire style dresses. They tend to accentuate your positives while minimizing those assets that you may not want to advertise.

3) Think ahead. It is ten years from now and you are looking at these pictures. Do you want to think, ” Wow, I looked great” or ” What the heck was I thinking???”

Also pay attention to rule number three above when considering your hair style. Go for a classic style, like having your hair pulled up in a nice bun. This is not the time to try a new cut that you “think” will look cute.  Instead take what you have and work it into a simple, classic style. A trim is fine but nothing drastic!

Other than that focus on having fun. Most of us have only one prom. Enjoy it!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

P.S. If you are ordering your dress online be sure that it will be delivered at least a week in advance. That way you have time to get it adjusted, if need be.