Just the other week I mentioned soph-hop to a friend and she blurted out the word prom. I mean can't we just worry about one thing at a time. My friend isn't a procrastinator but should she be shopping for a gown now. Geesh! Between her plans of becoming prom queen to what color will be her dress, made me hurl. Is fashion the only thing people can think of when the word prom is presented to them or is it memories?
High school isn't cracked up to be what people make it. Amongst all the problems teens have to face including strenuous nights of writing essays, dreadful homework, big projects, PSAT's, and peer pressure. The one thing that high schoolers think about and look forward to since freshman year is prom. Prom is a night full of dreams coming to reality. For some it's every girls transitioning night from an average teen to a dazzling diva. For guys they're lucky, if they get a kiss.. Or more. But overall prom is memories to cherish and reminisce in your adult- hood. Before your dreamy night there is a variety of planning and preparation which some don't take into consideration or even realize. But what sex has an easier time preparing.
The main topic that comes up with prom is fashion. Why is appearance an important issue during prom? I suppose it's to be in competition as to becoming prom queen or king or to have a reputation of being best dressed in your yearbook. Alexis, a sophomore at Con High said, " it's not to impress people, but to impress yourself". When asked, " What do she spend more time on- her hair or clothes", she stated, "Both, because they compliment each other. How can you have one done and not the other"? Therefore girls have to worry not only about the perfect dress and shoes but accessories to set off her outfit. They have to find the right undergarment that tucks their stomachs in and makes the gown fit smoothly which helps compliment and capture her body shape, the right sparkling diamond earrings and bracelets, and lastly a clutch, and a wonderful hairstyle.
Boys basically have a guideline to follow. Whatever colors their date wear's that's the color of their suit, tie, and/or shoes. I interviewed a male teacher at Con High. He quoted, "It really didn’t take time to prepare because I just went with a couple of (my) fellows. I didn't have a date". Shaquille, tenth grader, said, "When it comes to prom, I'm mostly worried about what color to where so that I can match my date. But the least I'm worried about is my haircut. " And with sarcasm he stated, "I can do that the same day of the event". The only thing males have to do is meet the standards of his date if he wants one. But the girl has to figure out the theme and colors; boys' interest isn't really in what are their theme or color schemes for prom.
It's very rare that the guy cares when asked what accessories will they wear to prom besides their tuxedo, Shaquille said, "One earring". That was fast. I think the word accessory is foreign to males or just not in their vocabulary. I'm surprised he didn't say a Rolex watch with gold chains or something. Most males could care less about fashion when prom I in mind. "I'd rather party then do anything else" a quote from Shaquille. An anonymous male who asked for his name to be with held said, " It's not about what happens at the prom, it's about the after party in the hotel lobby". " I was more interested in who was stashing the beer and which one of my boys was bring the weed".
There are many similarities with both sexes but there is a world of differences between the two. Both sexes have their own complexity. For girls it's fashion and boys it's their actions toward their date. To girls the gown and shoes is important but the accessories are even more important. They compliment the gown and quoting a sophomore at Con High again, Alexis, "You can't have a cute outfit on without your hair done etc." Girls have find nice jewelry, perfect gown with great shoes, a slip and undergarments, a clutch, and a shaw for when the night bring heavy breeze. And beauty is time and pain not to mention. Girls have to wait in hair salons for several hours while getting her hair done. And a hair cut alcohol rub doesn’t hurt as much as getting scorched with hot curlers. And even once their hair is done the pain doesn’t stop there, they have to sleep pretty. A guy just continually brushes his hair for hair waves to form, spray it, and tie a do- rag on his head. Not only do females have to sit in a hair salon but they have to sit in the nailery also to get manicures and pedicures to beautify their nails and feet. Natural beauty is a great thing to have but some just have to have make-up. Make- up adds a little extravagence to the night and volume to one’s beauty. When is the last time you seen a guy wear some M.A.C lip-gloss or Victoria secret eye shadow? Never! Men are complex in a special way, but fashion is not it. During prom they plan the actions out. Like how they’re going to impress their date tonight. They have to be the one’s to rent a stretch Hummer or a limozene with a shouffer. There job is to take their date on an adventure. They also have to buy their date roses and of course a crisage to put around her arm. If he’s a real gentle-men, he may even buy her some jewelry. So how does fashion effect your prom night and memories or does it?
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