Prom Tips for Girls
Prom is a special night, and it’s worth putting in effort to make it amazing. Proprt planning can make it even more unforgettable!
Then, in order to enjoy the night, what should a girl do before prom?
If you start planning a few months in advance you’ll have plenty of time to find best prom dresses 2025, finalize your prom group and make awesome plans for before and after prom. The checklist is long, but remember that the time and energy you spend preparing will pay off when prom finally rolls around.
Here’s a girl’s prom checklist to help you prepare:
- Dress Up Your Prom Look
Start with the dress. Finding your dreamy prom dress can be funny and stressful. There are endless options to choose from, so it’s best to start looking for your dress a few months in advance so you have plenty of time to find the perfect one for you. The important thing is to find a dress that makes you feel best. You can get inspirations from tons of online prom sites and some magazines to find a dress that works with your signature style. Make sure you order well in advance so you can get your dress altered if necessary. (To check: How to Choose Prom Dress with Prom Dress Styles?)
BTW, see if your date wants to wear an outfit that matches yours (i.e. your dress matches his vest/tie).
- Accessorize Wisely
Choose jewelry, and other accessories that complement your dress and overall style.
Once you’ve found the dress, it’s time to complete your prom look with matching jewelry and accessories. Pick accessories that accent the style of your dress without being overpowering.
If your prom is in early spring, it might still be chilly outside. Choose a coverup or shrug to put over your shoulders in case you get cold.
Don’t forget to pick out a bag or clutch that matches your dress! It should be big enough to hold essentials like makeup, your cell phone and keys.
- Pick the right shoes
Go with a neutral,nude or black heels, they look amazing with almost any dress color.
Break in your heels before the big day. Wear them around the house and outside on the concrete to scuff the soles up a bit. This will make your shoes more comfortable and less likely to slip when you’re walking around on the night of prom.
Consider bringing backup flats. If you aren’t used to wearing tall heels, your feet might start to hurt. Have a backup pair of neutral ballet flats you can slip on just in case.
- Hair & Makeup Trial
If you’re planning on getting your hair, makeup or nails done at a salon, book your appointment at least a month in advance. Schedule a trial run with a stylist to experiment with different hairstyles and makeup looks.
Your nail appointment should be made for the day or two before prom day.
Your hair and makeup appointments should be made for the morning of prom.
But it’s also a popular choice to do your own prom hair. There are hundreds of great tutorials online offering advice on how to create beautifully styes for any hair type. Romantic, loose waves, Braided updo, Classic chignon are a few styles that are gorgeous hairstyles for prom. And you can also check out beauty videos to find ideas for how to do your makeup in a way that matches the rest of your style. Practice your makeup, play around with different ideas until you settle on a look that makes you feel awesome and looks good with your dress. Smoky eyes are sexy and classic; A bold red lip will turn heads.
- Manicure/Pedicure
Decide on your nail color, get pampered with a professional mani-pedi.
- Get Underwear That Flatters Your Dress
Don’t draw negative attention to an otherwise stunning dress by having your bra straps or underwear lines showing!
Choose a bra that gives you full support without showing. If your dress is backless or strapless, there are plenty of options that will still work for your dress.
Choose seamless underwear in a color that won’t show through.
If your dress is sheer, you may need a slip to go underneath.
- Get Your Tickets
Prom tickets usually go on sale a month or two before the date. You might as well get your ticket sooner rather than later so it’ll be one less thing to worry about. If you’re bringing a date, make sure you get a ticket for your date, too.
- Order Your Date’s Boutonniere or Corsage
If you’re bringing a guy to prom, it’s customary to give him a boutonniere to pin to his tux. For a girl, order a corsage to wear around her wrist. Order them to be picked up on the morning of prom, so the flowers will be as fresh as possible.
- Pamper Yourself
Get into a healthy routine. Start caring for yourself well before prom so you look and feel your best.
Get Plenty of Rest: Ensure you get enough sleep in the days leading up to prom.
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and keep your skin glowing.
Relax: Take some time to relax and de-stress before the big night.
- Don’t Forget the Essentials
Pack an Emergency Kit. Include essentials like safety pins, band-aids, pain relievers, and any necessary medications.
Charge Your Phone. Ensure your phone is fully charged so you can capture memories and stay connected.
- Plan the Logistics
Decide who to go with first. Some people like to go with a date, and others prefer to go with a big group of people.
It’s fun to go with a big group of people you have dinner with before prom and party with after. A good group number is six to ten people;
Once your group is set, you can all start planning together. You can talk about where you’re going to meet, where to have dinner, etc. Decide how your group is going to handle prom photos, too.
Dinner Reservations: If you plan to have dinner before prom, make reservations in advance.
- Figure out your transportation
Arrange transportation to and from the prom. Talk with your date and your friends to decide the best course of action. Will you be taking a limo to prom, driving your own cars, or getting dropped off? Figure out what you want to do several weeks ahead of time so you won’t have to worry about it as the day approaches.
If you want to rent a limo, figure out how much each person in the group will owe. Make reservations with limo company, and make sure everyone knows where and when to meet the limo before the night begins.
If you are going with a lot of people, a party bus is probably a better answer than a limo because buses can hold 3 times as many people as a limo depending on the size.
- After-Prom Plans
Have a plan for after-prom activities, such as an after-party or a sleepover.
Prom after parties are almost as fun as prom itself. Depending on the size of your group and your budget, you have a lot of options here. Talk with your group to decide where you’re all going to go when people are tired of dancing and ready for the real party to start.
You can pool your money and rent out a hotel room near the place where your prom is being held. Or, if you want something a bit more low-key, you could just plan to have a few of your closest friends spend the night so you can discuss everything that happened at prom.
- Run Your Plans By Your Parents
Your parents are going to be almost as excited about your prom as you. It’s a good idea to let them know what you have in mind a few weeks in advance, and filling them in on the details will help things run more smoothly. Plus, if you want a later curfew or permission to go to a coed sleepover, you might need time to help them see your point of view.
- Try On Your Dress with All Your Accessories A Few Weeks Early
Now’s the time to make exchanges, get your dress altered, or change your mind about what shoes to wear. Don’t wait until the week of prom to make big changes in your wardrobe. You’ll have enough to worry about that week!
- Confirm All of Your Appointments
It sounds like a pain, but it is worth it to confirm them. A week or so ahead of prom, call all the places you made appointments or reservations to double check they still have you booked for the right day and time.
- Start Your Beauty Regimen the Day Before Prom
You want to look and feel your best on prom day, so it’s important to be healthy the day before. To avoid feeling bloated, sick or tired, do the following:
Drink tons of water to stay hydrated.
Eat fruits and veggies.
Get a full night’s sleep.
Do at least half an hour of exercise.
- Most Importantly: Enjoy Your Prom
All your hard work is now falling into place, so relax and enjoy the night. Dance, laugh, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Even if the limo is late, your hair comes a little loose , What matters now is having the time of your life, so let loose and enjoy it.
By following these tips, you can ensure that you’re well-prepared for prom and ready to make the most of this unforgettable experience.
Reference: How to Get Ready for Prom Night?
