What do girls wear to the prom these days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most girls wear long dresses for senior prom according to my public school DD.

Correct. Homecoming and winter formal were the micro short dresses.
Prom = everyone was in long dresses.

My daughter goes to a DC private.
Have your daughter ask around before purchasing the dress!

Correct!

Every photo I have seen on IG or FB of friends' kids, the girls are in long dresses for prom, whether it's in DC, NoVA, other parts of Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most girls wear long dresses for senior prom according to my public school DD.

If invited Juniors do not wear long dresses, only seniors. Public high school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Pasties and thongs and for the photos they wear 5 inch stilettos - but the shoes are only for show, they don’t really need them for the actual prom.

My DD's first ever thong was for the prom. It actually made me tear up a bit! She looked so great in it!

WTF

+1 Gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most girls wear long dresses for senior prom according to my public school DD.

If invited Juniors do not wear long dresses, only seniors. Public high school

I’m the PP you are quoting. I knew girls wear short dresses to junior prom but had no idea that juniors attending senior prom also should only wear short dresses. So many rules!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pasties and thongs and for the photos they wear 5 inch stilettos - but the shoes are only for show, they don’t really need them for the actual prom.

My DD's first ever thong was for the prom. It actually made me tear up a bit! She looked so great in it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here -- thanks so much to those who replied with good information. She was telling me at dinner last night about the long dress, short dress thing. Apparently because she's going with a senior she can wear either. Who knew about these rules?!? I think we will start with Macy's and go from there. We can check out online too, but I'm excited about shopping in person for such a special dress and also she's very tall and very thin so fit can be a problem.

My daughter is a junior and wearing a long dress. She said that is a stupid rule made up by seniors, although it seems to be the practice at a lot of schools. Her friends are wearing long, too, so at least she won’t be alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you’re up to going to Potomac Mills, a shop there has hundreds of dresses. https://camillelavie.com/locations/potomac-mills-dress-shop

OMG - they have petites! That’s great news for those under 5’3”!!

[Anonymous]

My 10th grader has her own strong opinion about what she wants to wear. Your daughter should pick what she likes and feels good in. Some girls wear dressy pants outfits. Some wear long dresses, some short, some pouch, some form-fitting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A napkin.

I’m only half-joking.

That only took one post.

Misogyny alive and well in 2022.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A napkin.

I’m only half-joking.

That only took one post.

Misogyny alive and well in 2022.

Awww, boo hoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A napkin.

I’m only half-joking.

That only took one post.

Misogyny alive and well in 2022.

You’re weird and have no sense of humor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A napkin.

I’m only half-joking.

That only took one post.

Misogyny alive and well in 2022.

You’re weird and have no sense of humor

+1

[Anonymous]

A few years back, my DD wore a cocktail dress to her prom. She was lovely and she was able to wear it again later, where a traditional prom gown would probably never be worn again.

I don’t think the seniors-long/juniors-short code was a thing at her MCPS public school. When I asked her about long prom gowns, it was made abundantly clear that I am hopelessly out of date. Although that reaction paled in comparison to the time she was going to homecoming and I asked if she wanted a mum. Apparently that’s only a thing where I grew up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A few years back, my DD wore a cocktail dress to her prom. She was lovely and she was able to wear it again later, where a traditional prom gown would probably never be worn again.

I don’t think the seniors-long/juniors-short code was a thing at her MCPS public school. When I asked her about long prom gowns, it was made abundantly clear that I am hopelessly out of date. Although that reaction paled in comparison to the time she was going to homecoming and I asked if she wanted a mum. Apparently that’s only a thing where I grew up.

Are you from Texas? Mums were a big deal growing up in San Antonio

[Anonymous]

My niece wore a very short dress to prom. I was surprised her conservative parents allowed it TBH. Around us they seem to be primarily in long gowns.