Finding the PERFECT Prom Dress! See 12 sizzling styles!

Have you noticed all the sparkles, sequins and shiny gowns popping up around the mall?

Prom season is HERE!

I had planned to wait until next month to start featuring prom looks, but then heard that many girls are already on the prowl for the perfect dress. I hit BCBGMAXAZRIA, Caché and dELiA*s to get a sense of the styles!

I saw nearly as many colors out there as dresses! You can go for a bold jewel tone dress, a pastel look or a classic black. I spotted more long gowns but found many cute, short ones too!  Hi-Lo hemlines and single shoulder styles continue to be hot trends!

Here are four standout looks from Caché (Level 4).  From top to bottom row, meet the Gemstone One Shoulder Gown with Slit, the Sequin Waist One Shoulder Gown, the Deco Beaded Blouson Gown and the Chiffon & Sequin Hi-Low Hem Gown.

Plus, Caché has an exciting promotion happening right now. You can save $20 off  EVERY dress through Monday 3/18.

Next stop, BCBGMAXAZRIA (Level 2), where the color story also features standout shades in a seemingly infinite palette and glam styles!

From left to right: this is the Janus One-Shoulder Gown, the Florence Long-Tiered Dress and the Alicia Silk Charmeuse Sash Gown.

Want to go for a short look? BCBGMAXAZRIA has you covered. The Lillie dress, with it’s banded detail, makes for a flattering finish!

Black and white dresses are also trending!  Here’s a different take on a prom look. You can add some bling to the Yuliana silk maxi dress with a belt. You can also use a belt to pop in a color!

dELiA*s (Level 1) is another hit prom shopping destination! You can find high wattage sparkle there, such as the Black Sequin Mesh Dress and go easy on the budget. Dresses there start at $59.95. Prom dresses are just beginning to arrive at dELiA*s.  This dress is also available in gold.

Here are two more prom dresses that have just arrived at dELiA*s: the Glitter Mint Hi-Lo and the Sequin Strapless Dress. 

GURU Tip: If you have a black tie summer or fall wedding coming up on the calendar, it’s a great time to find a gown!  Many of the dresses out there are sophisticated enough to be worn to other events too.  In fact, some are from “special occasion” collections and not just for the prom.

I’ll be back again soon with part two of prom looks.  Stay tuned.

So, for a little prom fun, I want to hear what everyone wore to the prom!

Mine was strapless with a black and white sequined bodice and solid black knee length skirted bottom.  I have no idea where it is stowed away today. It was a Jessica McClintock. I hope my mom has it somewhere…