If you want a prom gown with a short skirt, or a paparazzi, baby doll, ghetto or urban style you won't want a Joli prom dress. Joli only make one style and that's the traditional ball gown. Its gowns are for girls who want to feel like Cinderella or a princess when they go to the prom. The style is unashamedly romantic.

The company's creations are at the extreme end of prom styles and are in complete contrast to what you'd find with an Xcite prom dress. If you want modern, brash, contemporary or something out of the ordinary, you aren't going to find it with this company's gowns.

The traditional designs you'd expect are all available in the current collection. There are strapless sweetheart and halter neck bodices with exquisite detailing of rhinestone, sequins, pearls and appliques. The gowns feature natural and drop waists, with tulle, taffeta, satin skirts as wells as pick up and mermaid designs.

The imported fabrics come in traditional colors, ranging from pastel hues to bright greens, scarlet reds, and iridescent blues. Patterning and print is pretty much absent on the skirts, instead the beautiful fabric and its color take center stage. Where you will find patterning is on the bodice. The patterns are fine and exquisite with applique, multi-colored sequins and embroidered satin being used to create intricate designs.

Because of the quality, amount of fabric used and the fine detailing of the gowns, Joli prom dresses are on the more expensive end of the scale. You should expect to pay well over $300 for a dress with prices being more than $500 for some.

You can't buy a gown direct from the company. However, there is a store locator on the company's website, so it's pretty straightforward to find your nearest boutique. You can also buy a Joli prom dress online. When you buy online - or from anywhere else for that matter - do make sure that the seller is an authorized retailer. If you have any problems with your purchase you'll want the piece of mind of knowing you'll get good customer service.

Buying online also presents a problem of buying a gown that will fit you properly. Generally, a prom gown is about one size smaller than an ordinary dress, so buy a size up. Many online retailers provide you with a measurement guide on their website. If you follow the instructions it makes choosing the correct size of dress very straight forward.

Don't think buying a dress online line means a quicker delivery time than if you bought from a boutique. So make sure you order in plenty of time; just about all gowns need some minor alteration so you need to allow time for this.

If you're the sort of girl who loves a gown to have that romantic, timeless look, then the Joli prom dress will give you exactly what you're looking for.