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Spring may seem years away – after all, it’s not even officially fall yet – but it will sneak up on you. If this is prom year for you, you will want to start thinking about prom now. Now is the time to start considering your look for prom night. Designers are already cooking up the best spring looks, so in the next few weeks you’ll be seeing the hot formal dress trends that will be showing up at prom. Now is the time to start checking out your favorite looks.

Now is also the time to start planning. Start putting together a “book look” of the best formal wear you see. That way, when it comes to prom or even earlier formals, you’ll be able to see which looks inspire you most. You won’t ever be stuck for formal dress ideas, because you’ll have ideas all picked out.

This is also a great time to start saving up cash for your prom night. If you want to go all out – limo, exotic flowers, and designer prom dress – now is the time to tally up how much you will spend and start putting cash aside so that you will get your once-in-a-lifetime night.

Now that prom is nothing more than a fabulous memory, your prom dress may be taking up a lot of room in your closet. What are you going to do with that old prom dress? Here are a few ideas:

1) You could keep it. If you want to keep your prom dress as a special memory, make sure that you have it professionally dry cleaned and store it in layers of fabric or a good garment bag to preserve it.

2) You could donate it. If you can bear to part with your prom dress, there are many charities specializing in prom dresses. These organizations help girls who cannot afford their own dresses enjoy a wonderful prom. By donating your prom dress, you could be helping a girl enjoy once-in-a-lifetime prom memories of her own. You can even give your dress to a younger sister or cousin as a dress-up dress.

3) You could sell it. If you need the spare cash, you could sell your prom dress through an auction site or online classifieds. Some consignment stores also take the latest prom dress styles.

4) You could re-use it. Check your calendar. Do you need to travel to Aunt Jane’s wedding this summer? If your dress is simple and classic, it could be re-worn at the wedding. If you don’t have any formal events coming up, you could always re-use your dress for an arts and crafts project. For example, you could dream sweet dreams of dancing the night away by transforming your dress into a pillow.

This Faviana Turquoise Plus Size Prom Dress is a great prom gown if you are curvy and need some extra room without sacrificing style or sexiness. While many plus size prom dresses are black or try to hide your curves, this Faviana prom dress lets you shine in a gorgeous sea blue that stands out. At the same time, the dress hugs your curves rather than trying to hide them under too much fabric. This helps you look your best and your slimmest.

The deep-v neckline and detailed jewels at the empire waist are very flattering. The neckline draws the eye upward and calls attention to your face and neck while the empire waist makes you look your slimmest by cutting the dress at one of the slimmest parts of your abdomen. The gathering at the waist line creates curves and a thin waist, so that you show off an hour glass figure that makes you look slimmer. The fabric falls away from the waist, hiding problem stomach and thigh areas. An open, flowing skirt adds lots of movement and makes it easy to hit the dance floor. The skirt shows off the lower legs and adds a little flirty fun to the dress.

It’s a big decision, especially if you scrimped and saved to buy a gorgeous Jovani prom dress, Cassandra Stone prom dress, Morrell Maxie prom dress, or other designer prom dress. The reality, though, is that most of us just don’t go to that many formal events. Prom dresses can be like bridesmaid dresses – they are so formal and specific to one event, it can be hard to find another occasion to wear them. At the same time, you spent a lot of money on your prom dress and if you had a great time at prom you may be attached to your dress. Here are some questions you might want to ask when you are making the big decisions about what to do with your prom dress:

• Are you willing to have the prom dress cleaned professionally? You cannot keep your prom dress unless you are willing and able to pay for a professional cleaning. Simply storing your prom dress without cleaning it will eventually ruin the fabric, because microscopic amounts of sweat, makeup and other substances can set into the fabric and even eat away at it.
• Do you have the room to store the dress correctly? Your prom dress should not be stored in plastic, because the plastic can ruin some fabrics. After your dress is professionally cleaned, it’s best to store your prom dress in a box, among loose layers of paper. If you don’t have the space or closet space for your prom dress, you might want to consider getting rid of your prom dress so that you can have more space for things you actually do wear.
• Do you want to store it for a specific reason, or are you just reluctant to let go? If you are just a packrat, there is no reason to hold onto your prom dress, especially if you are likely to never look at it again.
• Would you be willing to let someone else have your prom dress? Someone else could get as much fun out of your prom dress as you did and you will still have your pictures and memories.

Once prom is over and your prom dress is hanging in your closet, you need to decide what you want to do with your dress. You may have paid several hundred dollars for a beautiful Morrell Maxie prom dress, Janique prom dress, Faviana prom dress, Jovani prom dress, Terani prom dress, Cassandra Stone prom dress, ABS prom dress, or Alberto Makali prom dress. You may want to get more wear out of the dress. The first thing you must do is get your dress professionally cleaned the day after prom. Your dress fabric might be ruined if you don’t do this, because tiny, invisible stains likely seeped into the fabric of your dress overnight and these will eat away at the fabric and set unless you have the dress cleaned. Once your dress is cleaned, there are several ways you can make use of your dress:

• Have someone else recycle it. You can donate your dress to programs that offer dresses to women who can’t afford their own. Designer dresses such as Jovani prom dresses, Cassandra Stone prom dresses, Morrell Maxie prom dresses, Terani prom dresses, ABS prom dresses, Alberto Makali prom dresses, Janique prom dresses, and Faviana prom dresses are especially appreciated at these programs, but any dress can help make someone’s prom amazing. You can also donate your prom dress to a second-hand store or hand it down to a younger sister or cousin who has a prom coming up or is very young and still enjoys playing dress up.
• Get some money for your dress. You can sell your prom dress to a consignment shop or through an online auction and you can use the money for some summer fun or put the cash towards your college fund.
• Wear it somewhere else. If your prom dress is relatively classic and simple, you may be able to wear it to a wedding or other special event coming up.
• Swap it. You can exchange your prom dress for another great piece of clothing you can enjoy all summer. There are probably swap meets in your area where you can replace your prom gown with something you can wear every day.
• Make it into something else. If you are really attached to your prom dress, consider making it into something else. You can have your dress made into a crazy quilt or pillow that you can use every day.

This Faviana Silver Zebra Cross Straps Evening Dress combines old-fashioned glamour with the latest trends for this year’s prom. This dress has an overall silver zebra print and sliver metallic fabric, combining two of this year’s hottest trends: metallics and natural prints. The silver fabric gives skin a soft glow and is very flattering to cool complexions, so if you look great in blue and green clothes or other cool-colored clothes, you will look amazing in this dress.

This Faviana prom dress also has a deep-v neckline that draws attention to the face and accentuates curves for a very sexy look. The dress has an empire waist that is emphasized with detailed beading (another hot trend for this year). The waist makes your waist look tiny and gives added length to legs. A sweeping skirt adds glamour and sophistication to the overall look. Criss-cross straps on the back call attention to the back area and add some more sexiness to the look.

This dress would look amazing with an upswept hairstyle, which would show off the back and complement the glamorous feel of the dress. Metallic accessories and drop earrings would look great, as would icy, dramatic makeup. Since the dress has plenty of beading and shine, only a few accessories are needed to pull the look together.

Beauty contestants look perfect with the world watching, and while you won’t have to strut your stuff at prom, there are some similarities between prom and the pageant world. After some of the best Jovani prom dresses, ABS prom dresses, Alberto Makali prom dresses, Morrell Maxie prom dresses, Janique prom dresses, Faviana prom dresses
Terani prom dresses, and especially Cassandra Stone prom dresses show up both at proms and at pageants. Not surprisingly, beauty contestants have some great tips that can help make prom better:

• Don’t wash your hair the day it is being done. Most pageant contestants don’t wash their hair for days before a pageant, because hair that has a bit of natural oil on it often holds a style better. Talk to your stylist about this before prom and consider going one day without washing your hair – you may find your hairstyle looks better.
• It’s not about money, it’s about style. Pageant contestants spend a lot of effort and not much money but end up looking like a million dollars. They shop at sales and look for sparkle without the huge price tag by wearing costume jewelry rather than the real thing.
• Smile and stand up straight. This not only makes you look better and more confident, but standing up straight makes you look thinner, too.
• Skip the soda on the day of the prom. Pageant contestants know that soda makes you feel and look bloated. Giving up soda for one day is a small price to pay, especially if you are wearing a snug prom dress.
• Get rest the night before. You can’t really hide dark circles that well with makeup. Get a nap in the afternoon, as well, if you have time.
• Buy double-sided tape. For pageant contestants, double-sided tape is a must. It helps to make heels less slippery and can spot-repair any minor damage that happens to a dress backstage.

If you’ve bought your prom dress, you may eventually have cold feet. There may be a moment where you regret buying your dress or wonder whether your prom dress is right for you. Even if you’ve bought this season’s hottest Jovani prom dress, Morrell Maxie prom dress, ABS prom dress, Alberto Makali prom dress, Janique prom dress, Terani prom dress, Cassandra Stone prom dress, or Faviana prom dress, you could still get cold feet. It’s completely normal – prom is a big event and it’s normal to have second thoughts about the big night. Here’s how you can make sure that you avoid getting cold feet about the big event:

• Choose your dress carefully. Look at lots of Jovani prom dresses, Terani prom dresses, Cassandra Stone prom dresses, Janique prom dresses, Faviana prom dresses Morrell Maxie prom dresses, ABS prom dresses, Alberto Makali prom dresses – and every other prom dress you can think of. Then, choose dresses that you really love. Try everything on until you find one that looks good on you.
• Don’t choose a dress for the wrong reasons. Don’t choose a prom dress because your friends like it or because the sales person loved it or because you don’t want to shop for prom anymore. Choose a dress you really, really love.
• Experiment with different looks. If you start having doubts about your dress, experiment with different looks. A different hairstyle, different makeup, and different accessories can give you a whole new look. If you experiment long enough, you’ll find a look you love.
• Focus on having fun. It’s not really about the dress (you knew that, right?). While having a dress you love makes you feel fabulous, the point of prom is to have a great time.

In a sea of black and flowery prom dresses, this Terani Yellow Strapless Print Long Dress stands out. If you look great in yellow, wearing this dress will ensure that you stand out. The yellow of this dress is also very flattering and summery, perfect for prom. That’s not all. This Terani prom dress is long and strapless, with a breezy fabric. It doesn’t look too fussy but still looks formal and beautiful. Because it does not look “too prom” – yards of fabric and shine – it can be worn to other formal summer events. This one prom dress you will wear more than once. Plus, this Terani prom dress has an organic print, which is very hot this season and keeps the dress from looking too fussy or overly formal. The beaded detail along the bust draws the eye upward and adds a little sparkle to the face. The gathered material at the bust accentuates curves. The softly draped fabric is reminiscent of the beach, so this dress would be perfect for a prom dress with a beach or exotic theme.

This Terani prom dress is also very flexible. You could wear it with black heels or even strappy sandals. Simple, bold jewelry would make the dress look even more exotic. Bold makeup and big earrings would look great with this dress, as would long, flowing hair. An upsweep would make this dress look more formal.

You’ll want to remember your prom dress and your big prom night. Whether you’ve invested in a Jovani prom dress, Alberto Makali prom dress, Janique prom dress, Terani prom dress, Cassandra Stone prom dress, Morrell Maxie prom dress, ABS prom dress, Faviana prom dress, or another prom dress, you will want to remember how you looked and all the fun times you had at prom. One of the best ways to keep your prom dress memories alive – even if you decide to get rid of your dress – is to keep a prom scrapbook.

You can easily buy a scrapbook at any craft store. You can also buy stamps, stickers, and  felt pens for your scrapbook. In your book, you can create many pages that include:

• Pictures of all the prom dresses you considered before buying your prom dress. Here is the spot to paste in pictures of those ABS prom dresses, Alberto Makali prom dresses, Jovani prom dresses, Terani prom dresses, Cassandra Stone prom dresses, Morrell Maxie prom dresses, Janique prom dresses, and Faviana prom dresses you wish you could wear. It can be hard to select just one prom gown, and your scrapbook is the place to paste in pictures of other dresses you loved.
• Pictures of you getting ready for your prom.
• Bits of fabric from your dress, shoes, or accessories. This is especially a good idea if you will not be keeping any of your prom finery.
• Pictures of your and your friends on the day of prom.
• Pictures of the prom itself
• Your prom tickets.
• Your prom corsage. You can press your prom corsage between the covers of a heavy book and weigh it down. In a few weeks, your corsage will be dried and preserved. You can paste it into your scrapbook and keep it forever.