{"id":8496,"date":"2025-04-28T12:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8496"},"modified":"2025-04-28T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:46:21","slug":"is-that-an-easter-dress-or-a-prom-dress-who-knows-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8496","title":{"rendered":"Is that an Easter dress or a prom dress? Who knows anymore?!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valerie Meyerovich &#8217;26<br \/>\n<em>EE\u00a0<\/em>Staff Writer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, social media has become increasingly hyper-focused on girls\u2019 prom dresses, turning what should be a fun and memorable experience into quite the opposite. As prom season rolls around, many girls go to platforms like TikTok to share videos of themselves twirling around and showing off their dresses. Most are hoping for compliments or friendly comments, like \u201cWhere did you get it from?\u201d or a \u201cLooks stunning!\u201d But instead, what many receive is harsh criticism and just general hate comments from complete strangers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lately, one of the most common criticisms and controversies revolves around dresses supposedly resembling \u201cEaster dresses\u201d rather than what\u2019s traditionally expected for prom. These \u201cEaster\u201d dresses typically feature floral prints, pastel colors, and lighter fabrics. They\u2019re usually not super sparkly, poofy, or dramatic. They lack the extravagance of typical, old-fashioned prom dresses and that alone has made them controversial and a subject of ridicule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing that most people online don\u2019t realize is that these dresses are often chosen intentionally to embody the wearer&#8217;s personal style or comfort. Not every girl wants a bedazzled gown or a sequin dress. Many are embracing more mellow looks that feel truer to who they are. Fashion is always evolving, and prom fashion is no exception. The idea that there is only one \u201cright\u201d type of prom dress feels very old and outdated, especially in a time when society is developing so much and when individuality is supposed to be celebrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, social media often focuses on conformity. Influencers influence, and teenagers listen. Once a trend arises, everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon, simply to avoid being judged for not participating in it. It\u2019s like a wave of conformity, where everyone is fighting to fit in. The pressure to dress a certain way to avoid being made fun of is a true battle that many teenage girls face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, a prom dress should make the person wearing it feel confident, beautiful, and like themselves. They shouldn\u2019t be seeking approval from strangers online. Whether it&#8217;s dramatic or floral, prom dresses should focus on personal desires, not internet trends. So the next time you see someone in a dress that doesn\u2019t fit your idea of what prom \u201cshould\u201d look like, maybe ask yourself: does it really matter, as long as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> love it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Credit: sustainablebaddie.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valerie Meyerovich &#8217;26 EE\u00a0Staff Writer In recent years, social media has become increasingly hyper-focused on girls\u2019 prom dresses, turning what should be a fun and memorable experience into quite the opposite. 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