Prom: an event to cherish; a moment to be in fashion

February is fast approaching; and as I hinted on my previous post, this month marks the event where young boys and girls transform into gentlemen and beautiful ladies. Not Valentine’s of course; it’s the prom night.

Before we go deeper to planning what to wear who to date, let’s take a pause for a while and get to know the event.

So what really is Prom?

Prom is a shortcut to promenade, an event in the US and Canada describing a formal dance held during the end of an academic year. In the UK, the term refers to a season of classical concerts (proms), held between July and September.

For large high schools, prom is usually divided into two; junior prom, for those finishing their 11^th grade, and the senior prom, for students finishing middle school.

The event serves as an opportunity for the students to socialize and get acquainted in to formal events. Thus, everyone’s in their best formal wear.

Common activities that take place in the event include dining, dancing, and the crowning of the prom King and Queen.

Proms are often times also considered the “most romantic” night of the high school students’ lives as they get to go out with the person they like. I guess that’s the real reason behind the I-want-to-look-ultra-fabulous mindset during proms.

Well, with or without a date, undoubtedly, proms are one of those high points of a high school student’s life; an event truly worth remembering.

On my upcoming posts we will be tackling more about proms. – The do’s and don’t’s, tips, and some guide for a perfect prom look.