Prom night is fast approaching. Have you started your window shopping? Just like every other girl in the planet, I'm sure you only want to look your best on this special day. The prom is the perfect opportunity to dress up, show them how beautiful you are, and impress your one big high school love. Because of this, it is very important that you know how to choose which prom dresses to make you stand out. It starts with color. Certain colors complement certain skin complexions. Here are some tips to help you.

1. Nude is in.
Pastels are gone from the prom fashion scene. If you really want to make a statement and stand out from the rest, try wearing nude prom dresses. Match them up with accessories that turn heads. A pair of vintage earrings or some huge bangle earrings will do the trick. If you think wearing a nude dress won’t look good on you, try wearing nude make-up instead. If you browse on fashion magazines, you will realize that nude more and more celebrities are wearing nude lipstick to the red carpet. Pick one look that you want to channel and show this to your make-up artist during prom day.


2. Red is the new black.
Yes, little black dresses are still a huge hit. However, the fact remains that the LBD has turned into a very common wear during prom. Audrey Hepburn remains to be one of the biggest fashion influences among today’s teenagers. More and more teenagers want to wear the LBD to the prom because they want to exude sophistication and elegance. If you want a more modern style of the Audrey Hepburn dress but not as common as the LBD, try wearing a little red dress. Keep the style simple but accessories. For inspiration, think of how Viktoria Beckham’s dresses. They are very simple but very elegant.


3. Ruffles are back.
Ruffles may have taken the backseat for quite a long time now. But there are a lot of reasons why you should consider ruffled dresses for your prom dress. First and foremost, they are a great way to conceal a body part. If you want to hide your tummy, just pick a long and flowing ruffle dress. It won’t only hide all unwanted bulges, it also makes you look more elongated especially if you’re tall.


4. Gold and silver exude sophistication.
Gold and silver will never go wrong. These futuristic colors will make you stand out especially when worn with your favorite piece of accessory and with the right make-up. Pick one that will flaunt your figure and your assets.


5. White is neat and stunning.
There’s a reason why Carrie Bradshaw wore a lot of white on Sex and in the City 2. White is neat and stunning at the same time. It also gives you the chance to experiment with huge accessories – vintage earrings, bangles, and cocktail rings.

There are many things to consider when choosing the color for your dress. Aside from your built and complexion, it is also important that you know what and whose style to channel to the prom. Keep these tips in mind and have the prom night that you've always dreamed of.