Prom means many things to many teens from across the world. But one thing they all share in common in their definition of prom is it being the night of a formal dance, a home coming ball, which is always held at the end of  junior school, called the junior prom, or at the end of senior school year, called the senior prom.

This night is usually a night to be romanced. A night to dance away. A night of elegance and timelessness. A night never to be forgotten, to remember when you become elderly.

Fashion  for the night is primarily couture prom dresses, bustling ball-gowns, roses, formal 'home-coming' dresses, pageant dresses, sexy, chic and sassy dresses.

 ONE BIG FINAL PARTY

The stylish couture prom dresses you find at the prom ball is always a sight to behold.

All the young ladies, in a great state of panic, days before the event, finally come out in style on this great night, some nervous, others confident, but one thing they have in common? Planning to have a great time,  in their best couture prom dresses and gowns.

This is a time for friends to hang out, laugh, and have fun. You make it what you want it to be. What is certain is the attention to your choice of prom dress before your coming-out ball.

Prom night is one big party, the last and final of all the high school dances over the years of school. Wearing the best designs of couture prom dresses, this is the last chance one to dance with everyone, the last chance at glamour, showing off and style.

What some will call the "last hurrah", before the seniors graduate and get thrown into the real world. It’s the very last time all the seniors students  will be together before graduation.

Couture prom dresses and gowns  for the much awaited night are supposed to be alluring, enchanting, pretty and chic.

On prom night, the boys usually wear a dinner jacket, and a bow tie, sometimes with a  brightly coloured cummerbund or vest. This is the best way to be attired by the boys on prom night.

Girls are presented with a corsage by their dates, while the boys receive matching boutonnieres from the girls, to be worn on their tuxedos or waistcoats.

Traditionally, girls couture wears are formal gowns, or, dresses. Most recently, there has been an upsurge in the order for larger ball gowns, slinky dresses and short length couture prom attires.

Your choice of style, and the reasons behind this choice is to stand out in the ballroom, be the cynosure of all eyes, envy of your friends and the pride of your date or partner.

Finding the special couture prom dress or gown for your special night can be a difficult and daunting task. You need to plan well ahead to avoid any last minute disappointment.

Plan and create your style well before hand. Decide on the look  and style you wish to create, and what you really desire. So, before you make any decision about what prom dress to wear, first decide on your style for the night.

• Do you want a formal or semi-formal prom dress?
• Do you want a formal evening gown?
• Do you look good in a strapless dress, do you possess the right shoulder structure to pull it off?
• Do you think an A-line cut will suit your shape better than a figure hugging couture outfit?
• Are you bold and daring enough to wear a bare back hip hugging evening dress?

The latest fad in fashion circles for couture prom dresses is, going short. Prom dresses can now come in tea length, knee length and mini skirts.

The buzz out there is that short is the way to go. However, some still yearn for the ballroom waltzing Cinderella & Prince Charming look which seems to be fading away in 2009.

Whatever it is, plan to get something you can guarantee nobody around you has. Get that colour or texture that you may not find in your local mall or boutique.

Dress up on prom night and look like you belong on the Red Carpet at the Oscars!

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