Short and Elegant Prom Dresses

by: LouiseServage
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A new generation has arisen and it is out there looking to make its mark. This year young women in high school are changing the look of proms. More and more young women are choosing short elegant dresses for their prom. Around thirty percent of all prom dresses this year sport knee or above lengths.

What Teens Think

Longer doesn't mean fancier to most teen women. Formal can mean a short and elegant prom dress, as well as the more traditional long dresses. Many say they feel more comfortable in shorter dresses and that elegant but short prom dresses are easier to dance in. And while image is huge at prom, it is equally important to have fun and freedom of movement.

Today's teens know that there is a perfect dress for every body type. And not every body type looks good in a long dress. Besides, as they say, a prom as a tradition is maintained whether or not you wear a long dress. But there are still limits to how far you can go jeans and flip-flops are frowned upon.

What Parents Think

There are mixed opinions on the issue of short elegant prom dresses. Some parents see the change as positive. It's there prom they should be able to change it up a bit. Parental defenders of the short elegant prom dress say that is just plain practical. And besides, they add, what's important is how the girl feels in than what others think, not necessarily whether they are long or short.

On the other hand, detractors, say that long dresses are the tradition as opposed to short elegant prom dresses. It is exactly the length of the dress and the formality that separates this dance for all the others in high school. Also, they say, long dresses reinforce the concept what is acceptable formal wear and what is not. It is not always up to the attendee. Marking occasions with special attire is part of the ritual.

Long or short both parents and young women agree that prom dress need to be simple and elegant to honor the occasion and mark the rite of passage the event represents. While short but elegant prom dresses are becoming increasingly popular, parents and teens need to take other things into consideration as well. For instance, does that prom have a theme this year? What are the colors? If the prom has a Victorian theme for instance, a short dress would not be appropriate. Whatever you choose, do it carefully, because pictures last forever.

About the Author

Louise Servage writes for Teenage Hell a website targeted to providing great ideas on Prom Dresses and Dressing for a prom, which is vital ideas for teenagers in today's world.  

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