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How to Pick a Prom Dress. Finding the perfect dress might feel like a daunting challenge,
but finding a dress that makes you look and feel confident will help you enjoy your big
night. You will need Fashion magazines Friend with good taste Hairstyle and makeup Matching
clutch and internet access (optional). Step 1. Consider your personal style -- whether
you're romantic, edgy, classic, or retro. If you're not sure, flip through fashion magazines
and cut out pictures of the styles that catch your eye before you go shopping. Start shopping
early. Four to six weeks in advance means you'll have time for alterations and to buy
accessories. Step 2. Bring along a friend whose style you admire. Their opinion can
give you a different perspective. Step 3. Wear your hair and makeup similar to the style
you're planning to wear to the prom, when trying on dresses. Step 4. Accentuate your
figure. Choose a dress that flatters your figure and suits your personality. If you
hate your arms, choose a sexy, backless dress with capped sleeves. Search small boutiques,
online stores, and resale shops for a unique selection of gowns in addition to hitting
the big department stores. Step 5. Get a dress in a color that you love. Brights or pastels,
there are no hard and fast color rules, as long as you feel good in it. Step 6. Choose
a coordinating clutch purse to hold all your stuff on your special night. Did you know
Molly Ringwald's character Andie famously wears a home-sewn prom dress in the 1980s
classic _Pretty in Pink_.