Sleek and sophisticated, the elegance of a column dress is unmatched by any other prom dress. A favorite of screen starlets like Marilyn Monroe, this style is undeniably va-va-voom.

Though the figure-hugging column dress conceals very little, body imperfections matter less than a healthy dose of confidence... and leg-lengthening stilettos never hurt (just ask Marilyn).

If you don't have a body that rivals Gisele's, don't fret. Strategic ruching and shirring details - both are fancy terms for fabric gathering - add a forgiving element to the hips, tummy, or bust.