This is a great way to get another point of view on the dress you choose, however keep in mind that this is your dress and you have to wear it. If you are shopping with a friend or family member, have them take a picture of you in the dress, that way you can really see how it will look on you. If you love the dress and really want it, don’t decline it and go with an option picked out by a friend or family member. Focus on yourself during this process, don’t pick a dress based on other people’s opinions. Keep in mind even if you find a dress you think you love, don’t buy it right away. Ask the store to put it on hold or write down the name and style number of the dress and then continue to look at other places. You may do this for more than one dress and narrow it down until you have three or four you really like. Try them all on again before buying any …show more content…
Different styles look good on certain people and bad on others. You don’t have to pick a dress based on the colors and patterns that look good on you, but it can help you if you don’t have any ideas. According to prom.about.com, girls with fair skin should lean more toward earthy colors like browns and greens. Also colors like reds and oranges will look great on someone with fair skin. For someone with darker skin tones you have a wide range of options. You can pick any shade of pink, purple, gold, bronze, or copper. The most important thing to remember is that prom dress shopping does not have to be a hard and stressful process. The point of prom is to have an amazing night with your classmates. While prom might may not be held at your school, remember it is still run by your school so make sure that your dress is still appropriate. While all these tips will help you pick out dresses to try on, the final decision is yours. If you find a dress you love, don't stress about whether or not it will match your skin tone. Remember that the main goal is having