As children of God, we know that dressing modestly reflects our faith and our values. Each of us possess inherent precious value, worth, and dignity that God desires for each of us. We acknowledge that our worth and value come from being created in His image, and we know that we are called to honor God with our bodies and our choices (1 Pet 3:3+4). The clothing we choose to wear makes a statement about how we see ourselves and is an outward example to others. In that light, we want to give you some clear guidelines to keep in mind when helping your teen choose their prom attire so you all can avoid any unnecessary anxiety or stress.
For our Young Men, we would like to keep the prom formal, so a suit would be the best choice if it’s possible to keep them looking their finest. It is not required, but please try to maintain a higher level of dress than normal.
Dresses for our young ladies have a lot more beautiful options, but here are some designs that we should avoid:
We are asking the parents to be mindful of these guidelines as you bring your teenage children to this event. Should there be an issue at the prom, we will be working with the parents, not the teenagers directly, but we know that it would be preferable to address these things privately and before the night of prom. Please feel free to reach out to Sabrina Massie at 919.943.9966 with any questions or concerns prior to the weekend.
For our Young Men, we would like to keep the prom formal, so a suit would be the best choice if it’s possible to keep them looking their finest. It is not required, but please try to maintain a higher level of dress than normal.
Dresses for our young ladies have a lot more beautiful options, but here are some designs that we should avoid:
- A high and/or U-shaped slit. This new design is not only high but so wide that almost the entire thigh is left exposed. A tailor can adjust this to close and lower the slit.
- A sheer corset. This is where the bodice is not lined and only has a lace or sheer overlay. If needed, a tailor can add a liner to a dress like this.
- A two piece that leaves the mid-drift exposed. You can always have a tailor sew the two pieces together with a liner.
- Short skirt or low bodices. Hem lines and slits should go past your fingertips. A liner can be added to a bodice
We are asking the parents to be mindful of these guidelines as you bring your teenage children to this event. Should there be an issue at the prom, we will be working with the parents, not the teenagers directly, but we know that it would be preferable to address these things privately and before the night of prom. Please feel free to reach out to Sabrina Massie at 919.943.9966 with any questions or concerns prior to the weekend.
