How Do You Select A Sweet Sixteen Dress?
For teenage girls, a Sweet Sixteen party marks a coming of age. Even if you are not a debutante, your Sweet Sixteen serves as the most essential of social ceremonies–your introduction to the world of adult society. At the center of this ceremony is your first appearance and your dress. Take time to select your Sweet Sixteen dress and you will have plenty of happy memories to look back on in the years to come. Select a theme for your party, if you want to have one. Depending on the theme, your choice of dress may change. For example, if you are planning around a Renaissance theme, you may wish to have a dress that reflects the original fashions of this romantic age. Ask a trained salesperson or seamstress to measure you or enlist the help of your mother or sister. Correct measurements of the bust, waist and hips are essential for purchasing a dress that fits or for commissioning one to be made. Start shopping early, preferably about six to eight months in advance. If you are special or
