2008 Prom Dress Trends

Here is a look at the 3 hottest prom dress trends in 2008. Just as wedding dress tends, prom dresses and all formal dresses go through hot trends as well. So, whether you are buying a new prom dress to fit these trends or will be using these looks to update an old dress, here is what is hot this year!

2008 Prom Dress Trend #1: Less is more

Less is more as been a continual theme an trend for prom dresses in the last few years. By less is more I do not mean skimpy dresses versus full-length coverage. I am referring to a simple sleek look.

Less fluff and froo froo is what is hot right now. Whichever style prom dress you decided to go with, opt for a simple dress that will let you shine and not distract others with massive amount so glitter, sequins, and accessories.

Opt for dresses in a pattern free material if you want to take this spook one step further. A simple solid colored dress, like the green dress Kiera Knightly wore in Atonement is a hot look.

2008 Prom Dress Trend #2: Metallic

Ok, you knew this one was coming. Metallic is everywhere and it is too hot in prom dress trends this year. Solid metallic dresses can be found to fit every style, budget, and body type out there so there is no excuse to skip out on this prom dress trend!

If you are not too big into the metallic trend, then add it in small touches to your prom dress. Add a metallic belt to cinch in the waist of a full dress and create some definition.

You can always add metallic shoes at the last minute to get in on the trend as well for less money.

2008 Prom Dress Trend #3: Timeless

Ok, for all of you out there who want to be able to look back on yoru prom photos ten years from now and not cringe, then you will love this prom dress trend. Dresses that do not stand out specifically as one trend or another are hot hot hot this year. I am talking about classic formal dress styles, like the spaghetti strap dress, a wrap dress, or even a princess cut dress.

Yes, these have been around for a while and they are not going anywhere. A good dress style, like the wrap dress is timeless and can be sued again years down the road at a college formal or wedding!