You know how wise old people always say that life is a lesson? Well, each prom is a lesson too. And after attending three, I think it’s safe to say that the following tips are pretty valid. Maybe they aren’t the only ways to have a fun, fulfilling prom, but they sure should help!
1. Wear an elastic dress. If you’re a food fanatic like I am, this should be the top priority. I made the mistake of wearing a corset-styled dress at my first prom. Not only did I end up not fitting it a month after buying, but I could hardly eat--let alone eat--during prom night.
2. Take a million photos. Even if you don't like taking photos, do it! You will not regret it. Whether or not you go you through them the night after or 1203809 nights from then, the memories you created will all have been captured in a single album.
3. Appreciate your parents. Kiss them good-bye before you leave because it’s hitting them that you’re growing up.
4. Drop the fancy-yet-blistering heels. It’s totally understandable if you want to pose in them for the photos, but is it worth it to strut in them on the dance floor? Nope, not really. Not only will you find yourself stepping on other girls’ dresses, but you’ll also feel so restricted in dancing. Nobody cares about what you look like on the dance floor. Hell, I wore crocs to one of my proms. Wear converse, flip flops, sandals, whatever!
4. Drop the fancy-yet-blistering heels. It’s totally understandable if you want to pose in them for the photos, but is it worth it to strut in them on the dance floor? Nope, not really. Not only will you find yourself stepping on other girls’ dresses, but you’ll also feel so restricted in dancing. Nobody cares about what you look like on the dance floor. Hell, I wore crocs to one of my proms. Wear converse, flip flops, sandals, whatever!
5. Don’t be that douche that gets a limo. Okay, that was kind of crude, so I apologize if you were that person. But let’s face it. Prom venues are typically within a 15 mile radius of where you live or go to school, so renting a limo to make a 2 minute appearance will not boost your ego or your social life. And looking back, you will have wasted $200 on an earth-killing machine. But I mean, if you want to rent one, go ahead.
6. If you go with a date, make sure you feel comfortable with him/her. There is nothing worse than feeling like you have to suffer for 3+ hours with someone you hardly know/don’t even like. There’s nothing wrong with going SOLO. It might even be more fun, honestly!
6. If you go with a date, make sure you feel comfortable with him/her. There is nothing worse than feeling like you have to suffer for 3+ hours with someone you hardly know/don’t even like. There’s nothing wrong with going SOLO. It might even be more fun, honestly!
7. Dance like there’s no tomorrow. Are you paying $65+ to sit on your bum? Nah. Get up there! Dance as if nobody is watching.