With it officially being Prom season I’m sure anyone who has been on the internet these past few weeks has seen the ongoing debate between the typical “Prom dresses” and the newly popular “Easter dresses.” The “ideal” prom dress is formal, sparkly and unique, while the new “Easter dress ” is plain, simple and floral.
Personally, I lean more towards the original prom dress side because I feel that prom is a formal event where everyone should dress formally. People who want to wear the original prom dress even expressed feeling embarrassed to wear what they want. While my prom dress isn’t big and sparkly it’s still formal enough for a prom dress. I can pair it with heels, and it fits more of the traditional prom attire.
Now I’m not saying you need to go out and buy a big sparkly gown for prom, but some of these “Easter prom” looks are getting out of hand. I have seen some girls wear dresses that are almost brunch attire with sneakers to prom. This look is just not formal enough. Prom is a very nice event, so I think that a nice, sparkly dress is best paired with nicer shoes.
If that style of dress is what you feel most comfortable and confident in, then good for you. But for me personally, that style of dress is just not what I envision when I think of prom. I understand that sparkly, extravagant dresses are not everyone’s cup of tea, and some people like things a little more on the simple side.
Now I also feel that to have a nice prom dress you don’t need to go spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on it. I have seen people spend far too much money on dresses that you, one, only wear once and two, are way too plain and boring to be spending $300 on a dress that does not fit the occasion.
Overall, I think prom is a classy event that you should look your best for, and I think that starts with a formal, glam dress and nice shoes.
