Brittany Noethen on Fashion

When it comes to choosing what kind of prom dress to wear, are there any criteria to follow? The best prom dresses before usually were full length with sleeves or an exact picture of a conservative and demure gown fitted for princes. Considering today’s fashion, they have changed dramatically from the conservative to more daring and bold designs. What’s in the trend are dresses and gowns that are usually backless or with side cut outs to emphasize someone’s curve or plunging necklines to high slits. Now, are they really too sexy for a normal teen ager who is going to attend a high school prom? Some parents are adamant to this kind of fashion revolution. They think that the society has gone too much of the worse, and that clothes are getting skimpier every other day. This is one of the most common causes of generation gap, that still up to now the old are finding it hard to accept. I remember attending my prom with a long two piece old rose gown like few years ago because my mom didn’t allow me to wear something revealing. It was even custom made, with her favorite designer and of course under her guidance and expertise when it comes to choosing what’s best for me. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t have any bad feelings about her interfering with my prom. I was able to make it, I enjoyed the night and I was able to go home safe and sound and definitely with a smile on my face. Now, it’s my cousins’ turn for the big event and it’s quite normal for them to ask my advice for their clothes because their parents think that what they want is either too modern or sexy. So here comes my advice to them. Short prom dresses don’t necessarily mean sexy, daring or skimpy. In fact, they can be more sophisticated yet elegant. They can be too modern yet just fashionable. Teens may find it hard to accept that you are reprimanding them of what clothes to wear or think that you’re getting in the way of making them feel less fashionable in their much awaited night. You don’t have to feed them what’s not good nor daring by giving them commands or threats but you have to instill in their minds the virtue of simplicity and elegance. Go shop with them, encourage their ideas but then don’t be too pushy. Remember it’s their turn now to shine, not yours.