The Prom night party is the most awaited night of high school days. It is the big night when everybody dresses up and makes memories to last a lifetime. Prom night is the time for seniors to end their high school life in style, when everyone is together for the last time in school. It is the last dance and also the last big formal event in school life.

Dressing up for the prom night is every girl's dream. It is the first big chance to really “dress up” in the best way possible, to make the night both exiting as well as memorable. Prom dresses are generally formal party gowns-long and delicately stunning. Prom dresses may be based on the theme of the party or they can just be traditional ball gowns. The dress can be made to convey the right image - sweet, innocent or sexy.

Selecting a prom dress can be as formal as choosing a dress for a wedding. It involves a lot of planning right from the kind of dress, the material, the size, the color, how to order it, the accessories with the dress, and so on. There are special stores that specialize in the designing of prom dresses. These stores carry collections from popular designers like Alfred Angelo, Alyce Designs, Attitudes, Cachet, Cassandra Stone, Forever Yours, Glam Gurlz, Haley Nicole, Jasz Couture and Jessica McClintock. The most popular prom dresses are satin, sequined, vintage and the timeless little black dress. For more flash opt for the asymmetrical hem, the strapless dress, the halter, the hanky hem or the classic Cinderella ball gown.

There are several things to be considered while choosing a prom dress. It is very important that the size is just right. Each designer has his own size chart so it is better to be ready with bust, waist and hip measurements. The next important thing to know is your body type that may be an A, H, round or hourglass. Then decide upon the style of the dress including the length, color, the material, the neckline and other design aspects. Most professional designers will help consumers decide these aspects.

Information about prom dresses is available in magazines like Your Prom, Prom Magazine and Seventeen. There are several online stores that sell a wide range of prom dresses. Online stores have various options that may not be available at local stores. However, be sure to order early and check return policies since most suppliers do not accept returns. These websites also offer advice on choosing the right kind of prom dress to make the prom night a most memorable affair.