Night Dresses

How do styles change for formal dresses for a young woman between high school prom and college formal outings?

I'm 20 and in college. If I'm considering buying a formal dress (or two) for my college year formals, how should that dress be different from I wore to the prom in high school? My prom dress was pink, strapless, floor length, slightly poofy ballgown.

Public Comments

1. Darker colors, less "pouf"
2. You want something more sophisticated but most importantly something you feel comfortable in. I also agree with darker colors. You can't go wrong with at least one sexy black dress. You would also want something a little less extravagant (not totally sequined dresses). Strapless and floor length is fine but I would stay away from the poofy ballgowns.
3. ur pink, slightly poofy prom dress, sounds beautiful, but the pink suggests fun loving carefree. as u are older, and want a formal dress...y not try a figure hugging, or tailored dress? for a more sophisticated look? how about emerald green...because i see from ur avatar that ur hair is dark..tis would rly flatter u :) u might want to ave two different, but equally beautiful dresses...so y not try a halter neck...and strapless? also remember the length..no minis 4 a formal dress:)..try knee length, this is the most flattering:) here are dresses i think r suitable, simple but elegant:) http://www.choicehairstyles.com/images/2007-prom-dresses-4a.jpg http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/54/453/1600/clubmonaco3.jpg that style, not to fussy:) hope this helpsxx