Fashion Forward Prom Dresses That Let You Dance the Night Away

TweetMost little girls look forward to their wedding day – to the day when their father will walk them down the aisle and beam as they lead them to meet their husband. Most girls dream of the dress they’ll wear on this special night, and up until their wedding day, they don’t have any other moment that comes close in importance.

Except, of course, the moment of the prom. The prom, which is a long standing tradition across the United States, is the one other night that a girl can dress up and feel like a true princess – the one night where you can be sure all the boys will be looking at you, the one night where you can dress up without feeling silly. It’s one of the most important nights of your high school career – and let’s face it, most fashionistas take it quite seriously.
That being said, the hunt for the perfect prom dress can be long and arduous. How do you find a dress that stands out? The last thing any girl wants is to walk into the party and see someone else wearing her dress. How do you find a dress that’s comfortable and that allows you to dance the night away? This article is here to help. We’ll highlight some of this year’s best options for fashion forward prom dresses that let you dance the night away. Read on and get sartorially enlightened.

Short Satin Ombre Print Dress
Ombre has been everywhere this season – it’s gone from a fashion don’t to a serious fashion do. You’ve seen it on the clothes of your favorite starlets, and even on the locks of your favorite celebrities. Famous actresses Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore and Rachel Bilson have all rocked ombre hair, and it seems the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. Why not have some fun with your prom dress? Get all eyes on you in a gorgeous ruched pick-up skirted mini-dress that features a dramatic ombre print in all the shades of the sunset. Dazzle in purple and fuchsia, romance in blue and pink. This short, stunning style isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s sure to guarantee all eyes will be on you.

Short Strapless Dress with Organza Ruffle Skirt
Another short and sweet mini-dress option for you: the organza skirted number. This flirty piece is decidedly fashion forward – it’s just as suited for a red carpet premiere as for the prom. In a gorgeous coral hue with a ruffled sweetheart bodice that slims and shapes pre tip hair extensions, this dress is short enough to let you dance the night away without having to worry about someone stepping on your train and ruining all of your fun. It’s got just a bit of a princess feel, thanks to the ruffled organza skirt, which could just as easily be straight off the Paris runway.

Strapless Tulle Ball gown with Beaded Corded Lace
Above, we talked about weddings – but we didn’t mention that one of the greatest things about your wedding day is that you can dress like a princess. Newsflash, ladies – you can dress like a princess on prom night as well! Live your fairy tale dreams in a Cinderella-inspired ball gown with a full skirt. Modern touches bring this dress firmly into the present, but you might as well be skipping off to meet Prince Charming, thanks to a strapless style with ivory-corded lace overlay and a figure flattering tulle skirt. This dress is positively begging to be twirled.

Floral One Shoulder Silky Knit Pleated Gown
If you’re looking to go old school Hollywood siren for prom this year, consider a red hot one shouldered bodice gown with delicate floral detailing on the shoulder. With a floor-length skirt made of a silky knit fabric, this gown grazes and highlights your curves without going overboard hair extensions, thanks to flattering pleated lines that slim and lengthen. With an empire waist, this dress looks good on just about anyone. We’d recommend pairing it with a retro-inspired updo (think Taylor Swift on the red carpet) and some siren-red lipstick. Ooh la la!

Whether you choose to go long or short, modern or classic, you’re sure to find a prom gown that works for you. When thinking about buying your perfect prom dress, consider the conditions. Do you want something that might be a bother when you’re trying to bust a move? Do you want a short dress or a long one? Long ones will graze the floor and are utterly romantic, but they might be a bit of a pain while you’re trying to dance. Short dresses are gorgeous, but they’re certainly not as classic as longer styles. No matter what you choose, remember that every dress looks best with a bright smile and a big dash of confidence.