Searching for the perfect prom dress can be stressful. At Fairytale Endings we stock a range of fabulous designers including Pia Michi, Terani Couture, Dave & Johnny, Jovani and many more. Choosing not only the colour and style, but also whether to go for a long or short prom dress can be a really difficult decision. Here are some factors we recommend you consider when making your choice.
There’s a dress for everybody. Focus on finding a dress which flatters your body type and makes you feel confident. Long dress styles such as mermaid are good for cinching in the waist, and accentuating your figure. However, if you’re petite, longer, fuller dresses may make you look smothered in fabric. Shorter dresses could be a complimentary alternative to make you look taller.
Long dresses tend to give a classy and elegant image. They are traditionally worn at formal events, but with ever changing styles and trends, shorter prom dresses are becoming more popular. Just because it’s short, doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing elegance. You want to look chic and make a fantastic impression – pairing a short prom dress with some dazzling heels is an amazing look.
Short dresses can be more multi-purpose, suitable for a night out or party. However, you can also re-wear a longer dress to attend formal events such as weddings, Ladies Day at the races, christenings etc. It all depends on what you’re comfortable with.
There are so many variations of skirt outlines and styles for both long or short prom dress lengths. Shorter dresses tend to be more versatile but still look very elegant. There are many variations of styles for longer dresses, such as a leg slit or a trumpet styled bottom, although these can be restrictive when it comes to dancing!
Nonetheless, the customary long prom dress will always be in fashion. There is an assortment of designs, whether you want it simple or sprinkled with embellishments, an open back or low-cut top. Many designers offer shorter alternatives, and even a mixture of long and short in the same dress. So there is a lot more choice for you.
The most important thing to consider is your comfort and confidence. You want to be able to relax, dance and sit in comfort on such a special evening. Choose something that reflects your personality and makes you feel a million dollars. Long or short prom dress is a personal choice, there’s no right or wrong, it’s all about you feeling great!
Prom dress alterations are almost always necessary to get the right fit. Take advice from the seamstress, particularly if it’s long. They’ll advise whether you need to adjust the hemline. You don’t want it too long to avoid tripping on and tearing the dress.
At Fairytale Endings Dresses, we have a range of designers such as Pia Michi, Jovani and Dave and Johnny, and lengths for you to pick from. Visit our showroom and we can assist you with finding the perfect dress.
