It’s that time of year again when school leavers up and down the country are preparing themselves for the biggest night of the year – prom. Whilst this still seems like quite a new concept in this country, it’s by no means a modern phenomenon.
It is documented that the first proms were held as early as the 1890s and by the 1930s and 1940s, yearbooks were starting to include photographs and write ups. This is when proms began to evolve from a simple tea dance to a more elaborate affair with banquets, dancing and fancy frocks of course! The word prom is short for promenade and originally this would be the first time young girls were dressed up and “presented” on the social circuit, thus allowing them date and find a potential husband.
But it was the 1950s when the style of prom we know today really started over in America. School sports halls and gymnasiums were decorated in swathes, girls dressed to the nines in glamourous sparkling dresses and were officially asked out by boys in dapper suits. The past few years have seen a real resurge in proms and I’ve had the pleasure of finding dresses for lots of girls this year, from the shimmering strapless 80s dresses to the full skirted chiffon princess dresses of the 50s.
For a traditional 1950s prom dress, this is one of the best examples I have ever had in stock. This beautiful dress with boned bodice, full skirt and matching evening wrap makes this truly special piece fit for any debutante prom Queen…
From the 50s style of Grease to the 80s vibe of Pretty in Pink, this is a completely different but just as popular prom look in red and black taffeta…
One thing is for sure, prom night is really important to modern girls, and finding the right dress is an absolute necessity. Keep checking our website and Facebook page to see picture of all our lovely prom dresses with their very happy owners!
Emma Brown is the owner of My Vintage, The Circus, Darwen.
Telephone 01254 774701 Website: www.myvintage.co.uk
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