For girls, choosing the right homecoming dress is especially important because on such a glamorous occasion, girls are more likely to shine. Stores and boutiques - both online and brick-and-mortar - offer a variety of special occasion dresses, making choosing the right one a difficult task. It gets confusing choosing something that fits well, brings out someone's personal style and stands out from the rest. Even for a fashion-crazed teen, making choices between long or short dresses, bright or subtle and low cut or bare back can become a daunting task. Following the tips below, however, choosing the right homecoming attire gets easier and more fun. Bare only one body part Sexiness should be subtle and not in-your-face. This is especially important for teenage girls, because they do not want to become a target of harassment in school. A very thin line lies between sexy and skanky. Baring just one body part helps accentuate a girl's body without giving away too much. For example, a short dress with a high neckline emphasizes the legs but keeps everything else covered and a floor-length dress that exposes a lot of back looks sexy, yet classy. Choose the correct color The correct color compliments a person's natural assets. Blue glitters bring out blue eyes and white fabric brings out an exotic tan. Whether using colors to strategically match something or cleverly contrast two different tones, the right color fits the dress to the person. Find a flattering fit No matter how beautiful and elegant an outfit is, if it fits the body awkwardly, it looks ugly. No one wants to look as if they are wearing a potato sack, even if it has rhinestones and crystals. Special occasion dresses - in any style and material -- should provide proper fit. If not, then take them to a tailor and get them corrected so they hug the body and flatter the figure. Accessorize Special occasion dresses are not special unless they are decorated with the right accessories. A simple necklace or just a stack of bangles can turn something so-so to something extraordinary. However, don't over accessorize and make them the focal point. Accessories should only enhance, and not become the wow piece. When in doubt, wear nude heels. They coordinate with almost anything. Carry a clutch instead of wearing a purse. Clutches look much more formal and sophisticated.
