It’s never too soon to start thinking about prom dress shopping. So whether you’re in year seven and dreaming ahead, or in your final year and ready to find that perfect prom dress, here are some things you need to know.
Research
Before even setting foot in a store, do your homework. Window shopping online for styles and colours of dresses you like will be a huge help when you begin prom dress shopping. Look through magazines to see what’s trending and base your ideas on what appeals to your taste. When you step into a specialist shop such as Fairytale Endings Dresses, the choice of dresses can often feel overwhelming. Focusing on a pre-planned selection will help immensely, and make the buying process quicker. You’ll also often get first dibs on the dress of your dreams!
Use Pinterest and Instagram to store images of dresses you like to show our team, and they will do their best to match from our extensive collection.
Know your size and body shape
Since there is not a standardised sizing system for all prom dress designers, finding the right fit can be challenging. The majority of prom dress designers use slim-fitting sizes, which may differ from your everyday clothing sizes. Dress size and jean size are not the same, so don’t be alarmed if you are a size 6 in jeans and a size 10 in prom gowns.
We have size guides for each of our designers on their Fairytale Endings website pages, so take a look.
Finding the right dress to suit your body type is also very important. Are you pear-shaped, petite, large-chested or hour-glassed? These things will influence how each dress falls on you. Investigate what works well for each body type before beginning your prom dress shopping. Take a look at our blog on this for more information.
Take someone with you
Prom dress shopping isn’t the best experience when you’re on your own, Bringing a family member or friend is a great way to get feedback and find the best dress for you. Often a different set of eyes leads to suggestions of colours or styles that you may not have considered originally.
Of course, our expert staff will help guide you through the trying-on process and find your perfect dress. We can also recommend hairstyles and advise on the ideal accessories.
We are certain you will find the dress of your dreams at the Fairytale Endings boutique. We’ve scoured the globe to source a carefully curated collection of prom dresses, a one-stop-shop for that truly show-stopping outfit. Visit us soon!
