Formal season is well on its way ladies and this can be a night to remember or a night you’d rather forget. Make it a night full of dancing this year. The decision is really up to you... So, students, here are some pointers to guarantee you a night full of fun memories, dancing to Beyonce, and most importantly being the best date you could possibly be.

• Don’t be that date who passes out before dinner: Dinner is one of the events you must attend, not only to mix and mingle and hear the formal awards, but because drinking on an empty stomach is a big no-no. Enjoy the free meal.
• Room situation: You will become best friends with the girl you are rooming with. It’s a dual type of thing. 
• Formal Awards: You may not necessarily know what the award means or how it relates to the person who got it but just clap, laugh, and smile like you do. It makes you at least look like you fit in better even if you don’t.
• Pace Yourself: This night is a marathon not a race people; mix in a water every now and then. Steady wins the race so do not make your date take care of you at his formal! Be nice to your liver.
• If you got set up for formal: This is usually an awkward situation but I’m going to say this bluntly, alcohol is not the answer. Don’t make a night where you could potentially meet great people, a night where you don’t remember anything and make a fool out of yourself.
• Love your outfit: Don’t just like your outfit, love it. This makes you have more confidence and by having more confidence you are more likely to go out and meet new people.
• Wardrobe Malfunctions: Bring extra bobby pins, safety pins, and hair spray. That is all.

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After all, you are given the privilege of going to his formal so basically, be amazing.