Gorgeous Colors for the Sweet 16 Dress Most girls prefer white, red and yellow, but you can choose from a large variety of colors for the dress. Pink, aqua blue, royal blue and black are also common choices for the dress.
Do you have to wear a dress to a Sweet 16?
You'll still want to wear a dress, skirt or a jumpsuit (it is a party after all!). ... Formal/Black-Tie Optional: Sweet sixteen dresses that are long or tea-length will work well here. And as you go to consider dress color, err on the traditional side (black, navy, and green work well).