Top 5 Green Prom Dresses for 2009

As the color of life, vibrant and full of zest, green makes it easy to avoid falling into a fashion rut. Green is a daring color but, paradoxically, wearing green may make you look like a cautious person and an observer in life. As an uncommon hue in a prom gown, it is a target for attention, so make sure when wearing it, that it flatters the skin and highlights your persona. This is not impossible as there is a hue of green that looks good on everyone, whether a traditional delicate pastel, a brilliant emerald or luxurious olive.

Some of the trends for Prom 2009 include beads, sweetheart necklines, pleats and ruffles, assymetric straps or accents, prints, and the ever popular elegant Hollywood styles, both old and new. The following green prom dresses are selected based on a variety of criteria including the trendy touches that will make them stand out this year, flattering style, wear-ability, price range, and hue variety. Every prom dress is a chance to display your creativity so let this list be a starting point to enhance your search for the perfect expression of you!

Beaded Taffeta - Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner - Prom Collection 8138

This exquisite ivy prom gown has a fitted torso with shapely pick-up skirt, jeweled straps meeting a coquettish keyhole front set in a sweetheart, and a clever beaded empire band that wraps around the otherwise open back. The dress is judiciously sprinkled with beads that twinkle like stars on the darkly shimmering taffeta. A zipper makes it easy to wear and the empire band adds support, while the open back, shoulders and keyhole neckline keep it flirtatiously sexy. The deep color and luxurious design add depth to the typically cool taffeta texture.

The average price is $378 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Flirt Style #P2327

This mint number features an elegant fit with captivating old Hollywood style and smooth sensuality. Featuring a plunging halter neckline leading to a beaded empire accent, Flirt exquisitely captures a subtle burst of glamour that perfectly complements the simply flowing lines. This is a prom dress for subtly drawing attention while remaining coyly traditional. The cool color and the rich flowing texture of the fabric combine for a pleasurable feel.

The average price is $308 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

La Femme 12158 Green Gown

This graceful emerald prom gown is bold and classic Grecian style. It features clever assymetric straps that provide support while adding a fresh touch. The skirt is gently pleated to add sweep as fabric falls softly to floor length. Striking and comfortable, this prom gown will flatter a wide variety of figures without breaking a budget. With its uncluttered design, there is plenty of room for dramatic hair or makeup to draw attention to the wearer's inner goddess.

The average price is $198 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Printed Chiffon with Beading - Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner - Paparazzi Collection 8232

This exciting prom dress draws the eye up with a sweetheart bodice and keyhole opening. It subtly enhances with clever patterns that appear random but accentuate the bust and slim the waist. The slim line of the gown keeps it simply elegant, while the daring tortoise pattern, high slit, plunging back and sweep train make it unforgettably dramatic. Wearing it will be drama free, however, as it offers full support across the back and simple construction. Paired with understated accessories and a fearless personality, the dress could steal any show.

The average price is $358 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.

Night Moves by Allure - 5871

This gorgeous prom gown with a strapless beaded sweetheart neckline, is guaranteed to flatter with its corset bodice for a custom fit and full A-line skirt. Neckline beading travels down to the bottom of the peekaboo corset back to look great from behind. The dropped waistline is accented by a crystal brooch on the hip for asymmetric flair atop the classically flattering A-line skirt updated with gently cascading layers of glowing ruffles and a hint of a train to sweep the floor without being cumbersome. A lustrously sensual shade of olive adds a rich earthy dimension to the taffeta.

The average price is $378 online or check here to find it at a dress shop in your area.