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Prom is an event that every girl dreams about her entire time in high school. She dreams about what type of dress she’ll wear, what limo she’ll ride in, who her date is and what after prom activities she attends. Even with the 2011 prom season behind everyone, girls in their junior year are starting to think about what type of dresses they will wear for their prom next year.

Prom styles slow change over the years, so what is popular one year is typically popular the next. Here’s a look at some popular trends for prom dresses for 2011 and what people may see in 2012.

Bright Hot Colors

The year 2011 saw an increase in the amount of prom dresses that were made out of bright, hot neon colors. It was not uncommon to see a bright, hot pink, orange, purple or green dress on display for prom dresses.

Short Skirts

Prom dresses are typically floor length but 2011 saw the level of the skirt rise. Many prom dresses had hemlines that many adults would consider risqué. While there were plenty of knee length and longer dresses, short skirts were what was hot for 2011.

Sparkly Sequins

To add to the bright, neon colors many of 2011′s prom dresses were layered in sequins and sparkly items. Dresses were embellished with sequins on the top and sleeves, and even sewn into the lining of the dresses. These sequins really made you sparkle and shine when wearing it.

While there is no telling what the future holds, if the trends for prom dresses for 2011 are any indication, 2012 will be filled with bright colors and sparkly dresses.