Senior prom night is an exciting time and a nerve wracking time for teens. Chances are you have spent hours finding the perfect senior prom dress to wear on the special night. The colors are just right, the length is perfect and every detail is fine-tuned to make even the pickiest teen happy with her senior prom dress. Then the realization that you need shoes for your senior prom dress hits you. Don't panic. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect shoes for your senior prom dress.

Senior Prom Dress Length and Shoes

The length of the senior prom dress will affect what style and type of shoes you purchase for this special prom night. If the dress has not been fitted, you have a little more flexibility in the height of the shoes. Ideally, you want a long dress to just barely graze the floor or be slightly above the floor. Measure the length of the dress to determine how much material you have that is extra for your daughter's shoes to provide height. For example, if the dress is 4 inches too long, you can go with heels that are up to 3 inches high.

Take the Shoes with You to the Fitting

Take the shoes with you to the senior prom dress fitting. This will enable the alternations to be made with the exact height that your daughter will be on senior prom night. Even if the shoes are flats, take them with you to the fitting.

High Heel Alternatives

Many teens want to wear high heel shoes on their senior prom night. Yet, there are many teens that have feet that have never seen a pair of heels. It can be a challenge to walk in high heels and the teen can end up being self-conscious all night or even worse fall on senior prom night. There are some alternatives though that will keep your senior happy and still be in fashion.

Wedge heels are an alternative to traditional spike or narrow high heels. Wedge heels are also very trendy and will look excellent on your teen. They provide additional support and are easier to walk in than the traditional heels.

Flats are another alternative to traditional heels or any type of heel. You can always tell your teen that since the dress is already fitted and you're getting shoes at the last minute that the heels will ruin the height of the dress. Flats are very trendy and come in many different styles that are suitable for formal occasions such as the senior prom.

Many times senior girls forget the height of their prom date. You do not want to have your daughter wearing heels that

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