Prom repeats hinder teens

Seniors Nikki Lee, Desirae Andello, and Melissa Manshack pose in fashionable prom attire at a local dress shop.

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March 26, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler  
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Most people know that every year fashion designers create designs and determine styles for the prom season. However, according to most girls, no one really listens to what these designers think should be worn to this one in a lifetime event.

“I keep up with the latest styles for the most part,” senior Carrie Conner said. “When it comes to my prom dress though, I just picked the dress that I like. I didn’t care if the dress was ‘in style’ or not.”

Many other girls feel the same way. In fact, some ladies are wearing dresses that have been passed down from someone in their family such as an older sister, mother, or grandmother.

“At first, I was going to go and buy a prom dress, but they are so expensive,” junior Amber Nelson said. “Besides, my mother has a beautiful dress that she wore to her prom. Since I can fit it, I am probably going to wear the dress to prom this year. This will help me to save money even though I am pretty sure that sequin is out of style.”

Sequins, feathers, polka-dots, and fringes were popular styles for prom last year, according to fashion designers. However, some of those same styles will be seen at prom this year because most of the styles from last year are still very fashionable.

For those who praise fashion designers and follow all of their creations, there are a lot of repetitive prom trends, such as bows and polka dots. Other styles that designers brought out for prom this year are safari prints, flowers, pageant dresses, and rhinestones.

“Last year, I noticed that there were a lot of different prints at prom,” senior Brittany Barber said. “This year I think animal prints and bright colors will dominate our prom. Every store that I went in when I was looking for my prom dress had so many gowns with prints, flowers, and colors. I guess it’s a good thing because it lowers the chances of two people having the same dress. On the other hand, it makes it harder to pick just one because all of them are so pretty.”

Whatever teens decide, prom is a big event that only comes around once. Therefore, ladies should wear whatever makes them happy as opposed to trying to keep up with what is supposedly “in style.”