Guide Note: Short Prom Dresses are elegant dresses that do not reach the ankles. Short dresses are in style and most girls prefer to show off their legs and their prom shoes. They are lighter, easier to dance in, and tend to be cheaper because they take less material to make. A shorter prom dress gives illusion of added height for shorter girls. However, choosing a dress that is too short might compromise formality.

Lengths: Short prom dresses generally come three lengths, tea length, knee length, and miniskirt.

Tea length covers further than the knee but shorter than an ankle length dress. This length effectively conceals the your knees and thighs while allowing you to show off your ankles and prom shoes.

Knee length covers to the knee. It can conceal the hips depending on the dress style. This length lets you flaunt your knees and calves.

Miniskirt is above the knee. Dresses this short show off your legs but if they are very short they may not be considered formal enough for prom. Skirt Styles: Short prom dresses also allow for more creative skirts. Hi-low and ruffled hemlines, and high split and full skirts are several of the more playful styles.

Hi-low hemlines have a shorter length in the front and a longer length in the back.

Ruffled hemlines give the dress a touch of femininity.

High splits are splits in the skirt that go up to the mid thigh. They allow you to show off your legs without compromising formality.

Full skirts are skirts that are layered for a fuller bell shaped look. Purchasing: The best place to get any prom dress is you locals formal gown stores or bridal shops. Most places carry will short style prom dresses. Before purchasing be sure and try on the dress, if possible bring the shoes you will be wearing.

Internet shopping, with its wide selection, is often first place many girls look. The downside of online shopping is that you can't try on the dress. Also the dress might not be the color you expected because the real color didn't show up well in the picture. Fast Facts:

1. Price range: $50 to over $500
2. cocktail dresses can be used
3. Style trend of Prom 2008
4. Tends to be cheaper
5. Easier to dance in
6. Lets you show off your shoes
7. Makes you look taller

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