Formal, or a dance or event of any kind, can be a very stressful experience for a number of reasons. With my upcoming sorority formal, I've finally perfected the formal preparation routine and it's only fair that I share my genius with the rest of the world! So here I present to you the solutions to the top 12 problems I have encountered over my formal lifetime.

1. Finding a date

Potato from the local convenience store? Check. You have your own Mr. Potato Head!

2. Finding the perfect dress

The perfect chance for a public debut of that XL t-shirt you only wear in private. Work it, girl!

3. Finding the perfect shoes to go with the perfect dress

Well hello there, cozy slippers.

4. What about the perfect hairstyle?

There's really only one answer to that: messy bun on the top of your head.

5. And the makeup?

Go all out! Go big or go home, am I right? That's my life motto.

6. So, what exactly are you supposed to do with your face in photos?

I've found that the key to good pictures is to not doing anything! Haller at those artsy candid shots.

7. What friends should I show up with?

Friends? why would you need friends? The best groups are the ones that are just you and your (hot) potato date!

8. When is the perfect time to show up to the event?

On time? Fashionably late? Who cares, I’m showing up after my nap. At least I’ll be well rested!

9. What should your date wear?

He's a potato... he can't really dress up. #potatoskinchic.10. When do you start getting ready?

Don't freak out, get ready whenever you want, let the people wait! You are the star of the show, after all. *Fair warning: the people may not actually know this, but don't worry, it's the truth.*

11. How much food should you really eat at the formal?

All of it. Who cares if anybody judges you, enjoy yourself! Haters gonna hate.

12. Afraid of how you'll look when you dance?

It's all about having fun and being yourself! You go, Glen Coco.