Think that all proms are picture perfect? Think again! Between wardrobe malfunctions, dates gone AWOL, and chaperones gone wild, anything can happen at prom. Just ask ELLE Fashion Assistant Kristen Shirley, who nearly missed her prom. Read her story after the jump, and check back every day for more real-life prom stories from ELLE and ELLEgirl staffers.
Kristen Shirley (right), ELLE Fashion Assistant
Where did you get your dress and what did it look like? Was it the dress you wanted? What sort of style were you going for?
I bought my dress at Saks – first one I tried on – BCBG black, floor length, one shoulder, ruched on one side. I wanted something goddess like, and it was perfect. I also wore a tiara I bought at Harrod’s…
Any prom beauty blunders (too much hairspray, too much lipstick, tanning etc.) that you regret?
Not enough eyeliner!! But my friend decided she wanted to cut her hair to frame her face more, ended up chopping a big blunt section that looked horrible, and I had to cut it 30 min before the limo showed up.
Who did you go with to prom? Was your date taller or shorter than you?
I went with my best friend, who was shorter than me in my 4 inch heels!
Were there any embarrassing moments during your special night, or was your prom pretty much picture perfect?
My limo broke down twice on the way to prom, we almost missed the entire thing because it was on a boat! Then, on the way back, one of the wheels fell off of the limo and the body of the car caught on fire from the friction on the road…
Any songs you remember dancing to?
Nelly “Ride With Me” and Footloose
What did you do after your prom?
My friend had a huge party at her house – we had a bonfire and slept in tents.
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