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Short Elegant Prom Dresses

by: LouiseServage
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It's a new generation out there and they are making their mark. This year young women in high school are changing the look of prom. More and more young women are choosing short elegant dresses for prom. Thirty percent of all prom dresses this year sport knee or above lengths.

What do Teens Think

Longer doesn't mean fancier to most young women. Formal dresses now days can be a short and elegant, 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, equally important are the ability to still have fun as well as freedom of movement.

Most teens believe that there is a perfect dress for everyone and every body type. However, not every body type looks good in a long dress. And besides, they say, prom as a tradition is maintained whether or not you wear a long dress. And they are not so crazy that they would accept someone at prom in jeans and flip-flops.

What Parents Think

Parents are unsure what to make of this new trend. Some see the change as positive. It's a different world, they say, why shouldn't they be allowed to change it up a bit. Parental defenders of the short and elegant dress's say that is just plain practical. And besides what's important is that the prom dresses be simple and elegant, not necessarily whether they are long or short.

Detractors of the short dress on the other hand, say that long dresses are the tradition as opposed to short dresses which some see as tacky. It is exactly the length of the dress and the formality of the event that separates this dance for all the others. Also, they say, long dresses reinforce the concept what is acceptable formal wear and what is not as well as adding a touch of elegance. It is not always up to the students. 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.

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About the Author

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

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