Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Prom Dress in 2023

Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Prom Dress in 2023

Whether you’re shopping for prom, graduation, or simply a fun night out on the town, you won’t want to wait until the last minute to start your search for the perfect dress in 2023. Finding the one involves many different factors, so to ensure your dress shopping experience is as easy, fun, and stress-free as possible, our Echo Evenings stylist team has narrowed down the process into the two most important steps: shopping for your body shape, and shopping for your personality. Here is your go-to guide for finding the formal gown of your dreams:

 

Embrace Your Body Shape

 

Bodies come in many various shapes and sizes, and each one is beautiful! There is no “average” or “typical” body figure; we are all built a little bit differently. Some of us may be curvier and tall, while others may have narrower or shorter features --the possibilities are endless, and it’s part of what makes each of us so unique! One of the best ways to find your perfect dress is by selecting one that makes you feel comfortable and highlights your favorite features. 

To keep things simple, we can classify all formal dresses into two major styles:

  • Fitted and
  • Relaxed.

 

Fitted Styles

 

 Style 54923 by Sherri Hill

 

As suggested in their name, fitted styles closely hug your curves. Fitted gowns are perfect for our girls who want to accentuate their figure with a structured, full-support look.

 

Relaxed Styles

 

Style 02840 by Jovani

 

Relaxed styles pair a fitted bodice with a fluttering skirt, creating a soft, balanced silhouette that points inwards to the waist. Relaxed gowns are universally figure-flattering, making them a popular choice for party-goers around the globe!

 

Shop For Your Personality

 

In addition to your body shape, considering your personality also plays a big role in selecting your perfect dress. Although there are many different personality types and it is impossible to categorize them in their entirety, let’s continue keeping things simple!

Let’s focus on one popular, differentiating feature: 

  • Whether you love showing off and standing out, or
  • Feel most yourself in subtle, sophisticated looks.

 

Showing Off & Standing Out

 

Style 59762 by Jovani

 

If you’re a life-of-the-party type of girl that thrives under a spotlight, a unique, statement-making gown will help you stand out from the rest and invite your adventurous personality to truly shine.

 

Subtle & Sophisticated

 

 Style 61460 by Alyce Paris

 

On the other hand, if your fashion tastes surround timeless, effortlessly captivating, less-is-more looks, you will love formal dresses that exude elegant simplicity and invite your natural beauty to speak for itself.

 

Overall

 

In short, there are no “right” or “wrong” answers. Your perfect prom dress is the one that you feel like your most radiant, beautiful, and confident self in, so it’s important to reflect on what that means according to your own personal tastes. Remember, dress shopping is a fun, exciting experience, so make sure you enjoy it and skip the over thinking!

 

Fall in love with the rest of our designer prom dresses on our website, and visit us at Echo Evenings to find the one in Calgary today!