Now that prom season is in full swing, some clear trends in fashion, music and overall prom experiences are emerging. Here’s the scoop on how kids today are having fun at the big dance. The fashion Finding the perfect gown is an essential part of the prom process for young women everywhere, and there are definite trends in formalwear this year.
Dress shops are seeing some popular — and some not-so-popular — silhouettes this season. Kaitlyn Nesbit, prom manager at MB Bride in Greensburg, said, “We’re definitely seeing a lot more girly type dresses ..
. I think the girls are getting away from the sexier look and more towards the glamorous, princess-type vibe.” Brenda Beckett, owner of Formal Dresses for Less in Kitanning, agreed.
“There’s been quite a few ballgowns this year,” she said. “What hasn’t been as big is the mermaid style.” Nesbit is seeing a lot of slits on the skirts of gowns, too.
“It’s almost like a need for teenagers, they almost won’t buy a dress if it doesn’t have a slit.” This style allows for more freedom of movement and makes formalwear easier to walk in.” Both Nesbit and Beckett agreed that black and red are evergreen colors for prom dresses — but pastels are trendy.
Corset backs and tops are sought after for gowns like the one Shelby Seybert, a senior who attended Valley High School’s prom, searched for. “I didn’t really have a certain dress in mind, but I definitely wanted a corset top,” she said. “The back.
