Social media bandwagon culture is getting out of hand; once one opinion is shared, it spreads like rapid fire. This time of the year, prom dress styles happen to be the victim of this. Every time April rolls around, the debates about what’s “in” for prom arise. Although fashion trends concerning dresses, suits and hair are ever evolving, one thing remains principle: prom is a celebration at the end of the year for upperclassmen to dress up, dance and have fun with their classmates. Judging what everyone’s wearing will do nothing but ruin your experience.
The most recent argument taking over social media platforms is whether TikTok-dubbed “Easter dresses” are appropriate for prom. When I say Easter dresses, think of flowy, floral print dresses. They certainly juxtapose the more common sparkly bright dresses, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a place at prom.
Prom dresses are typically a topic of discussion each year, with last year’s trend being satin dresses. Satin dresses are arguably more simple than floral dresses, yet no one attacked them last year. The influx of hate towards “Easter dresses” is unusual based on recent fashion trends, which is why I stand by the fact that it’s just band-wagoning.
There’s nothing wrong with a prom dress that can be used for different occasions. Floral dresses have been worn at formal events for years, and buying a versatile dress is more affordable in the long run.
Pricing aside, a dress can still be formal regardless of whether or not it’s covered in sequins- it all depends on how you style it. A floral ruffle dress that’s paired with nice heels and an updo is much classier than a neon sparkly dress that’s worn with basic heels.
The most important thing to remember going into prom season is that just because something is trending doesn’t mean you HAVE to join in. Easter dresses are not the new prom dresses; it’s just a style that some people enjoy. As long as you feel beautiful, any dress can be a prom dress. Different types of fashion can co-exist without tearing each other down.
