Prom dresses for a small figure

Is the annual prom coming up and so is the adrenaline level in your body?

Prom is special for everyone be it tall, short, slim, bulky, or petite. You must be thinking that your small figure or petite structure is a hurdle in attending the prom but little do you know that there are many sexy prom dresses exclusively for those with a small figure. You can add some extra charm to your looks and impress that guy you have been checking on lately!

You can pick any of the following types of dresses. Read on the article to see how each dress is designed just in a way you ever wanted.

The best outfit for a short figure is one which is designed for streamline body. The dress skirt is a dress whose lower part of the dress gives an illusion of a short skirt slightly below the knees and the upper portion of the dress acts like a blouse. It looks stylish and has been a top choice for people with short height.

Dress design details

High Waist Dresses

High waist dresses have been trending since many celebrities chose to wear it on the red carpets. The dress can have various lengths of collars and also looks perfect without collars (strapless). With the lower body giving look of a frock or skirt. these types of dresses are preferred with irregular/no collars which makes them look amazingly hot. We bet if you wear this, no one will notice your short height and your dress will definitely make you look taller.

Strapless Short Dress

One of the best and sexy prom dresses one can have is strapless short dress. As evident from its name, it is a strapless short dress with highlighting your legs and color bone visible, which will definitely hide your short height. The straps can be missing from both or just one sides. The dress will look amazing with high heels.

Straight Tube Dress

Straight tube dress is one of the best types of short dress that not only gives increased height illusion, but also is the best way to enhance your figure. The discreet dress can come in several forms as with straps, strapless, backless, slip like, etc.  The slim-fit dress is one of the most sexy prom dresses. 

Empire short Dress

Empire short dresses makes your figure prominent, highlights your waist and lower body and is thus one of the most sexy prom dresses to hide your short height. The dress makes a sizzling combination when comes in glittery appearance and also looks amazing when backless. Usually empire short dresses are somewhat loose, but still manages to highlight your body features.

Black Long Dress/Gown

You must have heard that wearing black or any dark color hides your body mass. It is correct and is a sharp weapon in beauty. You will look marvelous in the black long dress because it can conceal your pounds and remember to choose the one with figure-hugging feature to ensure that you look perfect the way you are. The golden tip here is that a huge bun or high hair-do will add more inches to your height and goes well with black long dress/gowns.

Features of short dress

Puff Sleeve Short Neck

Looking for an outfit for a simple get together? Try your hands-on off shoulder tops especially if you have a small figure. It will look beautiful on you because this knee length dress gives a true perception of height. It is one of the top choices among sexy prom dresses to will make you look classy yet stylish. The puffy sleeves and short neck will make your collar bone and shoulders look smoking hot!

Short Irregular Hem Dress

What sounds more exciting than dressing up for a party? Choose a Hem line dress which is exclusively designed for petite structure. It is like a tail frock which is shorter in the front and longer from the back. A perfect blend of beauty, style and elegance. This dress is perfect if you want to become a prom queen.

Bodycon Short Dress with Side Slit

Bodycon dresses with side slit is the new trend in the sexy prom dresses list. The dresses are meant to hug each inch of your figure and enhance your features. The dresses are perfect to hide your short height. They can come in several variations, with/without sleeves, with/without straps etc. But the side slit (normally one side), will make you stand out the crowd.

Floral A-Line Black Sleeveless Dress

Everything is made for girly kinds of girls but what about those who are more like tomboys? If you are among the gang with no girls and all boys then prom gowns of your choice are very rare to find. However, floral prom dresses are meant for you. Long gowns are not your thing because they are hard to carry. The A-line prom dress is below the knees and is not floor length so it is way easier to carry it on. It is up to you whether you want to wear heels or flats because you will slay both ways. There were times when floral prom dresses were taken as old and historic but now they are back and are very trending. The sleeveless design makes it perfect for summers.

Some common tips and trick to look taller with the small figure

-          Wear dresses that give you an illusion of extra inches.

-          Your footwear should include more heels and wedges rather than flats and pumps.

-          Verticals stripes are Holy Grail so wear dresses with stripes starting from top bottom.

-          Monochrome dresses are meant for you.

-          Throw off all the huge tote bags and start using small handbags.

-          Layer yourself lesser because you will look messier and anyone looking at you will feel confused.

-          Do not add a lot of accessories. The lesser the taller the look.

-          Baggy pants and tops are a big NO!

Final verdict

Body shaming is unethical and is not appropriate in any way. If you are a victim of it then the best revenge is to slay in the way you are. If you follow the above tips then there is no way out anyone would even dare to mock you. This prom reveals the real beauty and vogue you were hiding for so long.  Everyone is pretty and charming in their way because beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.