So it's springtime, which means it is prom season! For many high schoolers, this is one of the biggest events of their high school social life. Pretty big deal, huh? As exciting as it may seem, it can also be very stressful if you do not plan accordingly and wing it. So here I am to help you out and have the best prom ever! Here is my checklist of things to get done in order to make prom as easy as possible!
1. Make sure you feel amazing in your dress (and have the right alterations)
So the biggest aspect of prom is your outfit, therefore you need to feel like a million bucks in it and that doesn't mean spending that much. Don't worry about buying a crazy expensive dress, just choose one that you feel absolutely amazing in! Also, make sure that you get all the right alterations done because that also will affect how you look and feel in it.
2. Don't stress if you have a date or not
A lot of girls think that if they don't have a date to prom than the night automatically won't be as fun. If you are going with a date, then that's great, just make sure you are going for the right reasons and not just the corsage and pictures. Go with a significant other, good friend, you name it just make sure you are happy with who you are going with. And if you're going stag don't worry! You're still going to have a blast.
3. Make plans set in stone, so there aren't any hiccups
Alright, so by now most of your plans should be complete, but if not take the time to do so. You will be so thankful you did this after the night is over because you won't be nearly as stressed as you might be if the plans are a bit wishy-washy. Know how you're getting there and back, where pictures are, what the plan is for after, etc. Everything will be 10 times easier if you do so.
4. Appointments, appointments, appointments
Prom is huge, therefore everywhere will ultimately be booked up if you wait until the day before to call and try to get yourself in. So take the time to call your hairdresser, book a mani-pedi, order the boutonniere/corsage. Otherwise, you may be on your own, sister!
5. Have a spa day/night
Invite your besties over and treat yourselves! This is so important because you need to feel your best in order to go into an event like this. So buy face masks, watch your favorite movies, and just pamper yourselves in preparation for a night to remember.
6. Hit the gym
7. Care for yourself mentally
This sort of goes along with number 6, but if you feel mentally prepared then you will have a much better time at the dance than you would if you did not do so. Take time for yourself, breathe and just remember how much fun you will have with your favorite people.
8. HAVE FUN!
Ultimately this is your night, therefore don't hold yourself back. Take all those pictures, dance with your besties, and have the most amazing night:)
I hope all the high school seniors reading this have an amazing prom night, I'll see you there!
