prom dress

Formal dance garment

A prom dress is a formal gown worn by young women to prom, the formal dance held at the end of the American high school year.

These dresses tend toward the elaborate—floor-length, often sparkly or brightly colored—marking prom as a milestone occasion: She spent months searching for the perfect prom dress.

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formal · satin · sequins · tulle · strapless · floor length · homecoming · ballroom · tiara · heels · limousine · updo · glitter · sweetheart · chiffon · boutonniere · gymnasium · slow dance

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G