Girls grow into young women so quickly. The curly toddler becomes the gangly preteen and then, as if by magic, that very attractive young lady who has heads turning in her direction. A high school prom is a showcase for a girl and prom dresses are meant to make these young beauties look both beautiful and glamorous at the same time.

This is a special occasion in a girl's life. The prom is for many the first time a teenager can show the world that she is as elegant and refined as she is pretty. Once daddy's little girl, she is now ready to accept suitors and move gracefully into society. Like the Hispanic Quinceanera party, the high school prom really is a "coming out party" for many girls. Having a special dress for the occasion is only natural.

It's very closely tied to the young lady's self-image, so a prom dress needs to be stylish and as chic as practicable. Perhaps not as formal as a wedding gown, this dress will no doubt be the first venture into evening wear and fashion does play a role. The objective is to turn a girl into a princess that any smart Prince Charming would be pleased to escort. These are meant to turn heads and make everyone recognize that the kid who sits in the back of room is a dazzling beauty.

Where to buy this dress of dreams? Many retail stores are aware of the significance of prom and order a shipment of prom dresses in late winter. The young ladies then have the opportunity to sort through the offerings when the warm breezes of April fill the air with romance and excitement. There can be so many prom dresses from which to choose: the plain single colored sophisticate or the sexy, shimmering glamour gown that would be the envy of all the girls. As mentioned before, the prom dress is all about the young woman who is going to wear it. The right dress will make her glow like a ruby.

The dress can also be designed especially for the young Miss and it's important to know her silhouette so a fashionable and sharp looking dress can be created. Is the dress to be short sleeved, ballroom gowns, or formal dazzlers? It depends on the person who will be wearing the finished work. The color may be a personal choice or what the fashion gurus are saying will be this year's best. With all these decisions it is no wonder the prom is the center of all conversation

The best thing about prom dresses is that they can be worn for other events afterwards. It truly is important to a teenage girl and her parents should be ready to just smile and understand that the prom, and the dress, means the world to their lovely daughter.