Best Prom Dress Styles for Short Girls
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A prom dress should fit like a dream. In the practical sense, you want something that will flatter your body type. There are specific dresses that are flattering to girls of a more petite stature. These include the following styles.
Empire cut
According to Pretty for Prom, an empire cut can be extremely attractive for a shorter girl. This type of dress has a waistline that is very high, falling just under the breasts. The skirt tends to fall very long and may be very full. The material can range and may be satin or layers of chiffon. Because the waist is so high, it makes smaller girls look longer. It is also excellent at hiding problem areas in the middle, thus a petite girl with a little extra weight may find this to be extremely flattering. An example of this style is the 2011 LA Femme Prom Dress 15027.
Mermaid dress
A mermaid dress is fitted though the top as well as the waist and the hips. Near the knees or calves it flares out. It may do so in a dramatic fashion with a great amount of fabric and embellishments, or it may be more subtle. What is so attractive about the mermaid style on petite girls is that it lengthens the top of the body to give the illusion of height. It is also an excellent way to get a modern, sophisticated and sexy look through the top but a more exquisite look at the bottom.
You can see many different styles of mermaid dresses at Talk About Prom. The necklines range, but strapless is extremely popular. It may have a straight neckline or a sweetheart neckline that dips down. The material may be satin, chiffon, silk or another type. It may be simple or contain embellishments like Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, or beading.
Trumpet Dress
A trumpet dress is very similar to a mermaid dress except the skirt will start to come out at a higher point than in a mermaid. It may come out by the thighs or above the knee, for instance.
It is also important to know what types of dresses might not be as flattering for a petite frame. Some shorter girls stay away from ballroom gowns, for instance. They cut the figure in half. Also, because they go out so wide, they may make the girl appear even short than she really is.
Of course the best test of the right prom dress for you is to try on the different styles to see what flatters your particular body. Speak to the dress consultants for advice on what would look the best on your petite stature.