A young woman’s 16^th birthday party is one of the most important occasions of her life.  When a girl turns 16, she is well on her way to becoming an adult. In many states, she can get a driver’s license and legally drive a car without an adult present. For most girls, one of the most important aspects of this milestone birthday is making the right choice among all the available sweet 16 dresses.

Parents and teen girls may not always agree on just what is an appropriate choice from available sweet 16 dresses. Both generations need to respect each other’s beliefs, but also be willing to compromise. Unless a girl wants to wear an extremely inappropriate dress, it is usually a good idea for parents to acquiesce to her wishes.

The dress should combine youth as well as maturation and be of a cut that flatters the girl’s figure. For example, an overweight girl might not look her best in a strapless gown. Likewise, teen with very skinny arms will not look her best in a dress with long sleeves that are too big for her arms. Color choice is also important, as every girl has a color that best flatters her looks. The bottom line is to allow your daughter to have as much independence as possible, but provide necessary parental guidance so everyone has the best 16^th birthday party experience.

The selected dress may play an important part in the sweet 16 party, especially if your family hires a service such as Super Sweet Sixteens to manage the planning and execution of the party.  Party planners can select balloons, flowers and lounge furniture to complement your daughter’s dress. Also, if you requested nightclub dance floor lighting or spotlighting your daughter’s makeup and dress will play a role in what type of lighting best complements her appearance.