Prom Then & Now…An Article
Dresses, parties, and friends; over the years, we have definitely seen some changes in prom, which is short for promenade has been around since the early 1900s. The basic theme has not changed much. Prom is still the most exciting and momentous event in a teenager’s life and one which they may keep with them for a lifetime. These days ‘prom’ starts months ahead; the prom theme, planning the elaborate event of prom night, finding that special person to ask to prom, renting limos, and of course shopping for the perfect prom dress.
Trends have changed in terms of how people view prom as well, back in the 1800s what was prom now was then known as debutante balls for wealthy socialites to have parties and have very formal affairs in the ballroom while the younger lather with their fancy attire ballroom danced the night away, now prom is less expensive and everyone’s style is as unique as the bands and DJs that they party to all night to.
Each year brings fresh excitement as girls start the important process of looking for their prom dresses in magazines to see what the teenage celebrities are wearing, they start looking and comparing designs, styles, and colors of the latest designer prom dresses and with one thing in common is the fact that they want it to be their style and knock the ‘wow’ word right out of their prom date’s head and dress designers every spring will launch the finest and most elegant of styles to help accomplish this. Prom teens will look for the most shiny sequins, stunning embellishments, special cuts, vibrant spring colors and unique patterns to set them apart from other prom goers so it is essential to start shopping early.
These days, there are so many little factors to help make the day special and prom goers have so many options and are usually the ones planning and finalizing the details for their own prom and how they want to enjoy the occasion. Prom photos, unique prom themes, after prom parties, are all the little details that makes the night special and since it’s usually the last formal affair in their high school run, teens will usually make an effort to make it count.
So as the prom trends changes every year, it begs the thought of what prom will be like in 20 or 30 years from now. One thing is certain among the rest, it will always be the night to remember and look forward to in every teenager’s life.
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Written by Dressy Girl K