By Tyanna Xavier – Social Media Editor 

After months of not knowing whether prom would occur for the seniors at Jonathan Law, it is finally happening on May 12.

Thanks to the hard work of the Student Council, school administrators, Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Francisco, and the members of the Prom Committee, prom is back on and students are ready to walk the runway. 

Prom is one of the most important school dances for any school because it is every student’s chance to dress to impress – and if you need fashion help, you came to the right place.

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Ladies – This is the moment that you have been waiting for since last year, so now it’s time wear something bold and beautiful. If you’re more of a simple girl, you can always make a statement by wearing bold jewelry such as long, dangling earrings with your simple dress and rings that match your earrings.

Rule #1: Your jewelry must always match. Do not wear gold and silver together. 

Gentlemen – Now is the time to take your date and show them what you are really made of all with your look. Some men might want to go for the classic tuxedo look (black and white suit). In my opinion, that is too simple. If you want to impress yourself and your date, it is always nice to pick a color outside of the box such as a navy blue suit, army green, burgundy, or even a nice salmon color.

Rule #2: Do please match your date. If your date is wearing a red dress and you are wearing a green suit that is a fashion no-no for all occasions. 

For the ladies who love to go all out, Rule #3 is meant for you. Do not go spray tanning before prom. If you are wearing a lightly colored dress that can also be wrapped around your necks such as a halter dress or a turtle neck dress, dresses like this can easily rub on your spray tan and possibly stain your dress. If you really feel like you need a tan to compliment your dress, you can always try tinted lotions that do not rub on dresses as they dry quickly. 

Rule #4: Gentlemen – do not wear an oversized suit. The most common place where a men’s suit is oversized is the pants. It is always better to get a slim-fit pair of pants. That way, the bottom of the pants aren’t baggy at the bottom and they will be cut right at the ankle. This will make the suit look very fitted and polished.  

Rule #5: Choose a hairstyle that compliments your dress. If your dress is very sparkly, it is always beautiful to curl your hair and place it over the shoulder, and then use three designed bobby pins on the other side to give a very chic look to your dress. If your dress has a unique back design or opening, wear your hair up in a beautiful bun or ponytail with some strands of polished curls out to show those features of your dress. If your dress has a simpler design, you can curl your hair; however, try to tease it underneath to give it more volume. 

Ladies and gentlemen: follow these five rules and you will be a bombshell for the prom!