(CNN) — For Holly Manson, a mom of three teens in Oakland, Maine, one simple saying has made the difference between absolute dread during prom ... dresses) are for someone her age, they’re too ...

It has short off-the-shoulder sleeves ... Emerald Green and Royal Blue, and it flows into a maxi dress with a mermaid hem. Prom dresses don’t always have to be form fitting, and the Tricks ...

Ultimately, I purchased a beautiful short silk Burgundy dress with rosette ... knew you were coming to the prom that night). Now is not the time to test drive a blue eyeliner or new sparkle ...

If you don't want to wear a long dress to prom, you can't go wrong with a slip ... this is a gorgeous pick. Electric blue is a standout hue, but the real moment here is that open back.