For many centuries lace was used to decorate the most elegant and expensive pieces of clothes. Dresses with lace look very feminine, light and airy.
The type of dresses worn by girls to proms varies greatly from school to school and individual to individual. Some opt for a full and traditional ball gown while others are a much less formal affair with girls wearing shorter cocktail dresses. There is also a particular style of dress named the prom dress. This term is usually used to describe a strapless dress with a skirt that flares from the waist. This style has now become so popular that it is often worn for much less popular occasions and is sometimes even dressed down with boots or trainers for day time or alternative look.