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Short and Elegant Prom Dresses

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 Teens really 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.

Detractors of the short dress on the other hand, say that long dresses are traditional as opposed to short elegant prom dresses. It is exactly the length of the dress and the formality that separates this dance form the others school events. Also, they say, long dresses reinforce the concept of what is acceptable formal wear. It is not always up to the students themselves to decide. Marking occasions with special attire is part of the ritual.

Deciding on Long or short every one agrees that prom dress need to be simple and elegant to honor the moment of passage that the event represents. While short but elegant prom dresses are becoming more popular, parents and teens need to take everything into consideration as well. For example, does the prom have a theme this year? Whats the colors? If the prom has a Old theme for instance, a short dress would not be appropriate. So whatever you choose, do it carefully, because these pictures last forever.