Prom dresses were modest, and meant to be princess like, but times have changed and so have prom dresses. Many girls still want to feel like a princess in a long full ball gown style of prom dress, but others want a more modern, flirty dress. There are pros and cons to both, and we hope to help you decide what dress will help to make your prom night the fairy tale that you’ve always wanted it to be.

Long prom dresses will never go out of style for one simple reason. One of the best reasons to choose a long dress is that it’s classic. You will be elegant and sophisticated in a long beautiful prom gown. You may also want to choose a long dress because the chance to wear one doesn’t arise very often. Unless you really are a princess, prom is one of the few places where you can get away with wearing a long, gorgeous, over the top dress.

If you are the girl that loves to grab attention, and likes to walk on the wild side every now and then, a short dress may be for you. Pairing a short dress with a great pair of heels is a super fun way to spice up your prom look. Another reason to opt for short dress is if this isn’t your first prom. If this is your second or third prom night, and you’ve done the whole princess ball gown look before, you may want to go with a fun and flirty short dress to change things up a bit. Finally, a short dress is ideal if you’ve got some hot dance moves that you’re planning to show off on prom night. Those moves may go unnoticed hidden away in a long dress.

You shouldn’t choose a short prom dresses if you’re uncomfortable with showing your legs. This may be obvious, but it’s easy to get carried away and forget about your insecurities when you see an adorable prom dress. Just be sure that you’re going to feel comfortable wearing it in front of all your peers. Also, some schools enforce dress code on prom night, and if the dress is too short, it may not comply with school policy. I know it’s a bummer, but check with your school to be on the safe side.