In my prom days, there were really only two looks. The traditional soft-colored, long, frilly gown or the sleek, deep hued, halter number that I longed for and my mother refused to let me buy.
Sure it came with a short matching jacket that I wore when I showed her, but she correctly surmised that it would find its way to the back of some chair within minutes of arriving at the ballroom and my back would be bared for all to see the entire night.
While teens may still not agree with their mothers about the styles and color of their gowns, at least they are no longer limited to just a few looks.
Prom fashions are less about following trends and more about expressing personal style which tells me that while young women today may enjoy keeping their finger on the pulse of fashion, they have the confidence to style their own look.
Prom fashion options for spring include dresses that are short, long, and in-between. As for color, there are as many choices as there are colors.
Purple and turquoise are strong. Black, which wasn’t even an option for the most forward fashionista in my day, is back again this year. Other options being chosen for a sophisticated look are coffee brown, bronze, and gold. On the other end of the color spectrum, papaya, lime, apple green, lemon, orange, and fuchsia speak to the fun-loving set.
With so many options, the only challenge for this year’s prom-goer may be getting mom’s approval. I just hope they can do a better job than I did!
