Prom night is the biggest formal occasion in most teens' high school life. It indicates the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another. It is a night when the most cherished memories happen. It is thus the most looked forward to night in the life of any high school senior.

Dressing up for the prom often demands as much attention as dressing up for a wedding. Most dream of leaving a life-long impression on friends, so naturally, finding that ideal prom dress may involve days, even months of planning . Some lucky shoppers find that perfect dress at a retail outlet. Getting the best prom dress does not necessarily mean spending a lot of money. You can get that perfect dress and achieve the look you covet with a little patience and a lot of shopping around. A decent prom dress can cost anywhere between $75 and $400 or even higher-and that doesn't include accessories.

The best way to get a cheap yet good prom dress is to design your own. Look at magazines like Your Prom, Prom Magazine and Seventeen that offer advice about the latest fashion trends. Shop for the colors that compliment blonds, redheads or brunettes and pay attention to the material and cut of the pattern. To ensure comfort and a proper fit, have hip, waist and bust measurements handy and ask for advice from professionals who are more than willing to make the big night a memorable one.

Some stores offer discounts on good designer dresses. Look out for these discount offerings. There are also several websites over the Internet that offers prom dresses at very reasonable prices. These dresses start at prices as low as $50 or $60 and are also very good. Some sites also offer dresses from good designers like Jovani, Riva, Alyce, Mori Lee, Cassandra, Je Matadi, Tiffany and Celebrity at reasonable prices.