Forget the puffy sleeves and perms of yester-year. New generations are pushing the prom boundaries with sleeker styles.
Low-slung backs, thigh-high slits, midriff-bearing cut-outs… all styles you will likely see this prom season, but these skin-bearing looks have some parents concerned. Popular prom trends seem to be following red-carpet rules more than school dress codes and some schools are enforcing stricter guidelines.
From slideshows detailing ‘appropriate’ versus ‘inappropriate’ styles to school officials standing at the entrance of prom to check outfits, it seems adults are cracking down on current styles. However, some parents argue that these restrictions don’t address the greater conversation: When do teenagers start to approach their sexuality?
Most students attending prom are 17 going on 18 which are ages typically associated with early adulthood. Some argue that students should be allowed to experiment with style and wear clothes that they feel represents their personality.
Daily Blast LIVE co-hosts discuss the difference between style and trends as well as the dilemma for parents when it comes to prom.