Prom season 2009 is almost here. Colors POP!

There's nothing shy about this season's color palettes. Vibrant, shimmering, eye-popping colors are what it's all about. Prints with Pizzazz!

Animal prints show up in colors that nature never intended. Mix it up with oversize black and white geometric prints. Pick bold floral prints or even bolder abstracts in jewel-tone brights and fruit-drenched colors.

Pick a bouquet of flowers that really packs a punch of eye-popping color. From teeny minis that show off your legs, to hems that sweep the floor, this year's hottest prom styles are all over the map. Go red-carpet glam with a chic turquoise ombre dress that plays with both color and length.

Whether you adore classic bouffant ball gowns or prefer swingy, swirly baby doll dresses, you'll be right in style this year. What makes the classic styles fun this year is the way they're paired with unusual details and unexpected colors. The hottest prom gowns for spring 2009 combine classic and retro styles with unexpected touches.