Fashion
9 Unconventional Ways To Match Your Prom Date That Won't Induce Your Gag Reflex
If you've read any of my work thus far, you might get the feeling that I'm all for experimenting with fashion, and major events are no different. So let's take a moment to discuss unconventional ways to match your prom date.
When I went to prom, I wasn't particularly traditional. I live in England, and we kind of culturally appropriated the idea of "Prom" from you lovely Yanks. Thanks. Therefore, we have one at the end of compulsory schooling at age 16, and one at 18 at the end of Sixth Form (grades 12 and 13, more or less).
The first time around, I went with my best female friend, as my boyfriend was at another school, and was far too cool to come. I didn't really care, though. I ate tasty food and danced like a crazy person in my vintage pink metallic 1980s cocktail dress, with way too many accessories. The second time around I was deeply in love, but my boyfriend found the whole thing vomit-inducing and also refused to accompany me. We'd been nominated "Cutest Couple" as well! So... I didn't go! And I was seriously gutted.If, unlike me, you have managed to get your date actually to the prom — but don't fancy doing the matching colored ties and dresses thing; or the traditional corsage and buttonhole rigmarole (blurgh!) — why not try these unconventional pairings instead?
The Subtle Twin Stars
His: (Right) Gold Star Lapel Pin, $4, pinmart.comHers: (Left) Gold Plated Star Hair Spirals, $5 each, etsy.com
The Monogamous & Monogrammed
His: (Left) Velvet Bow Tie, $20, asos.comHelvetica Alphabet Tee, $12, americanapparel.netDrop Crotch Smart Pants, $64, asos.comHers: (Right) Stripey Crop Tee, $48, topshop.comSilver Spike Crown, $52, crownandglory.co.ukSilver Sequin Letter Applique, $2, gloryshouse.comBlue Tutu, $37, etsy.com
The Autumnal Couple
His: Gold Leaf Pin by Heart of GoldHers: Gold Leaf Crown by Heart of Gold, inquire here
The Polka Dot Pair
His: (Left) Polka Dot Shirt by Paul Smith, $89, aphrodite1994.comHers: (Right) Sheer Polka Dot Socks, $12, americanapparel.net
The Lovecats
His: (Left) Black Cat Cufflinks, $34, etsy.comHers: (Right) Cat Ear Headband, $12, nastygal.com
Birds Of A Feather
His: (Left) Wooden Bird Brooch, $10, Hers: (Right) Ivory Ostrich Tassel Boa, $84, etsy.com