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2008 Prom Dress Styles

Prom is a magical night for every girl who attends. With that in mind, it's important to choose a dress that's beautiful and flattering. Your prom dress should make you look and feel fabulous. Check out the following prom dress styles for 2008 -- you're sure to find the perfect one for you:

The following prom trends for 2008 are based on popular prom and prom dress searches.

1. Sexy

Sexy prom dresses in 2008 include a lot of very grown up and celebrity-inspired features. One popular feature of sexy prom dresses for 2008 is the extra long slit up to the thigh.

Another popular feature in the sexy prom dress 2008 fashion race is a very, very low back.

2. Modest

On the other side of the coin is the modest prom dress. This is currently the second most popular prom dress style sought for prom 2008. The modest prom dresses are some of the cutest, most tasteful (in every way), age-appropriate prom dresses on the market.

These modest dresses range from long dresses, dresses with more than a bodice, and no plunging necklines or back lines.

The best part of many of these modest prom dresses for 2008 is that they look like very nice dresses which can be worn again. These modest prom dress designs do not scream prom. They are simply elegant.

3. Short

The third most popular prom dress style for 2008 is the short prom dress. Short prom dresses tend to have skirts that land above the knee. There are other short prom dresses that are tea length. It is much easier to dance in a short prom dress than a long, floor-length gown.

Some of these short dresses are just above knee or below the knee, and are very cute.

4. White

The next most popular style that teen girls are seeking when it comes to prom dresses? They want white dresses. White is the new black? White is a very elegant and sophisticated color, usually reserved for other important occasions from a First Communion to a wedding ceremony.

There are quite a number of great prom dresses in white for 2008. For added sophistication, there are some black and white combinations that are very chic for teen girls going to prom 2008.

5. Purple

The next most popular prom dress color is purple. The purple could be an influence from Bollywood, and from colors in fashion in general. The range of purples available in prom dresses for 2008 includes light lavenders and very rich, deep purples.

6. Pink

A classic color for a teen girl and for prom is pink. Sometimes pre-teen and young teen girls outgrow girlish pink, only to re-discover it later. For prom 2008, teen girls are re-discovering hot pink and more subtle pink dresses.

7. Plus-size

Plus-size prom dresses are another popular searches for teen girls. While some prom dress designers make dresses in size zero to 24 others only go to size 24. Also, a style made for a size zero or two will not exactly look the same on a girl who is wearing size 20.

The best plus-size dresses for teen girls are those that are designed specifically for plus-size girls.

8. Cheap

As prom dress have become more sophisticated, the prices have only climbed. Another popular prom dress search has been for cheap prom dresses. So often a prom dress is a one-time wear, so why spend a lot of money on it?

9. Camo

Camo prom dresses are not as strange as they first sound. A camo design is perfect for the outdoorsy girl, the patriotic girl, or any girl who wants to stand out. Some of the camo designs are simply based on traditional camouflage.

10. Duct Tape

The search has been on for duct tape styles as well. This could be prompted in part by the Stuckatprom.com web site and contest from Duck brand tape.

11. Animal Print

Animal prints, for better or for worse, have been climbing and clawing their way back into women's fashion. The girl looking for an adult look is looking for an animal print prom dress.

12. Punk

For the alternative crowd, there is the punk prom dress.

13. Vintage

Another trend is to find a vintage prom dress to create a unique look.

14. Poofy

One '80s style that is back in fashion is the poofy prom dress. But these 2008 spring choices are very tasteful, not like the choices from the '80s.