Prom dresses:4 trends for 2012 prom

As fashion changes, so does the trends. There are millions of different prom dresses every year to choose from and designers are constantly upping the ante every year to bring the hottest and most exclusive dresses on the prom market.

 1. More sleeves, please.

Another factor to decide when searching is the neckline of the dress such as: strapless, one shouldered, halter, scoop neck, sweetheart, V-neck prom dress and many more. But one new unique trend sweeping the market is the sleeved neckline prom dresses. Yep, you heard right. Instead of showcasing your arms, go high fashion, and cover them up instead! Don't get the wrong idea, this style still has plenty of sex appeal. One sleeved or two - this feature adds a dramatic touch to any gown.

2. Bird is the word.

Every prom season brings a new accent trend: this season its all about the feathers! Fashion insiders are buzzing about it-its the effortless glam way to add a boho-chic element to your attire. Whether you fancy a strapless mini dress with a short, feathered skirt or a flowing, satin gown with peacock feather accents, you can't go wrong with this style.

3. Bring on the bling.

What better way to accent your dress than shimmering sequin decals? From completely beaded bodices to shattered glass-like sequin corsets, if you want to be the center of attention, brighter is definitely better. Designers are combining the unlikliest of textures, like the elegance of a flowing, chiffon skirt and the boldness of a rock-star inspired sequin corset to create the ideal prom dresses for any girl. If you're more sweet and feminine, rosette decals, jeweled brooches, and sequin trim may be what you're what you're looking for. But if you're a little more wild and daring, go all out with art deco-inspired sequin patterns, sheer cut outs with sequin accents, and AB, multi sized beading. Whatever you choose, sequins instantly add that "it factor" for your special occasion.

4. Go High/Low.

An important factor to decide when finding your prom dress is the actual silhouette. Do you want to flow across the dance floor in a glamorous, floor length gown? Or a flirty babydoll mini dress to show off your killer gams? It can be a difficult decision to some, but with the high/low bodice, you don't have to choose, you can have both! From the front aspect of the prom dresses the hem of the skirt cuts high like a short dress but the back drapes longer and creates the illusion of a floor-length prom dress. The skirts can be accented in funky tiered ruffles or more simplistic in a charmeuse flowing fabric with a printed underlining. The limits are endless. And so is your style. Who says you can't have it all?