The most important night during high school has no recorded beginning. The traditions and memories related to prom night only go back so far. A closer look reveals that until a few years ago prom night was not as important or grand for that matter. At most, prom night was an occasion to get together, dance a bit, have something to eat, and then go home. There were no mind-boggling decorations and not as much thrill of anticipation for those who planned to attend it. It was just another social event that had to be endured. The trend of making fashion statements, of dazzling people, of having the coolest date, and so on, all these are modern changes to prom night tradition. A prom dress probably didn't cause the same level of anxiety in years past as it does here in 2010.

Preparations for the right dress to wear on prom night begin weeks and in some cases, months in advance. This might sound like too much work, but it is far better than waiting until a couple of days before prom night and then fretting about what to wear. It is best that you plan your prom dress as early as possible. Not only does this save last minute worrying, but it also gives you more choices.

Not that there is any shortage of choices when it comes to a 2010 prom dress. Fashion restrictions that were once placed on prom attire are giving way to the trend of freedom, where a girl may now choose from many different options rather than following rigid guidelines. Whether going for the traditional gowns or for the modern designs that represent the latest fashion trends displayed by leading designers, your 2010 prom dress should not limit you in any way.

High-heeled sandals with strap designs were all the rage once, and yet in 2006, we witnessed a shift to ballet shoes. This might sound unbelievable, but there it is, the fashion leaders are now dictating that ballet shoes are the next trend. So when planning your 2010 prom dress, you might want to consider how well it will go with ballet shoes.

In addition to this, the length of the dress is more than just a fashion statement but also an image-maker. The formal and traditional long gowns represent age and maturity while the short prom dresses point to the sweet and innocent young lady. Short prom dresses are often used to resemble baby doll images, ballerinas, and sometimes even the salsa look.