The date for the prom is always set early in the school year so that girls have plenty of time to buy their prom dresses. 2009 styles are almost the same as those for 2008, but the most popular colors for this upcoming graduation are white, black, gold, peach and pink. Designers work hard each year to come up with new styles and this is evident in the line up of dresses available for the 2009 prom. Some of the designs in necklines include the open sweetheart with satin piping, strapless and a front V-drop with a back V. Frills, flounces, bows and ribbons are back in fashion for this spring line up of prom dresses.

When choosing your prom dress, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you feel comfortable in the dress. You need to buy a dress that will flatter your figure and this includes dresses in plus sizes as well. If you want to look slim in your dress and want to lose a few pounds before the prom, you have to keep in mind that you do need to shop early. Thousands of girls are shopping at the same time in your area so you may not be able to get the ready made dress at the store. Ordering online is one way in which you have a much larger selection to choose from. However, the delivery can take four to six weeks, which means you do need to place your order far in advance.

One of the benefits of shopping online for your prom dress is that you can compare the prices at numerous retailers and get the dress of your dreams at an affordable price. In addition, these stores also carry the accessories you need to complement the dress of your choice, which means you can do all your shopping in one online location. The disadvantage is that you cannot try on the dress before you make your purchase when you shop online, so you do need to be certain of your size before you place your order.

Many girls look in catalogues and teen magazines to find out what the new styles for 2009 are in prom dresses. This also lets them know what colors are in fashion this year. However, your school may have a themed prom, which will narrow your choices in prom dresses to match that theme. For the most part though, the prom dress is usually a ballgown. You can shop for bridesmaids dresses too because these follow the same trend as prom dresses in the cut and design of the dress.

When choosing the prom dress of your dreams, consider the material of the dress. Some types of fabric hug the figure more closely than others and you have to find a color that suits your complexion. You can find the perfect color by simply holding swatches of fabric close to your face to find the color that suits you best. Even if this is not one of the colors popular in 2009 prom dresses when the color suits you, you will look like a princess on your special night.