Prom is an opportunity to feel like a real princess. Many girls prepare for it as if it were their wedding, choosing a special dress, makeup, and hairstyle long before the event. We think it’d be fun to see how graduates of different eras from around the world looked during their prom.
“My mom and the prom dress my grandmother made, 1965”
“Here’s my grandmother in the prom dress her mother made for her. This photo was probably taken in or around 1953.”
“My aunt and uncle at their prom, 1971 — she still looks amazing.”
“Prom 1959 to 2022: Grandma is still serving looks.”
“My parents at prom in 1992”
“Rocking into prom (1988)! I still laugh when looking at this photo.”
“My grandma, posing in her homemade prom dress in the mid-1940s”
“My mom and dad at their prom, 1986 — I will always want her dress.”
“My great-grandmother at her high school prom, I believe it was 1948.”
“My prom in 1993: the helmet hair, the sequins, the black pumps, the press-on nails”
“My grandma winning prom queen, May 1957”
“My grandmother’s senior prom photo, early 1960s”
“My grandparents at their prom (late 1940s) and on their wedding day (1950)”
“That time in 1989 when I was short and had a mullet, and my buddy took a soap star to prom.”
“My grandma, ready for prom, 1959 — she actually made that dress.”
“My mom’s prom, 1976”
“My grandparents at their senior prom in 1958 — I think they look so sharp!”
“Big hair prom, 1988 — thank gosh my hair didn’t catch on fire. It was so flammable!”
“My nana’s prom picture, circa 1942 — I inherited her lovely ginger locks.”
“My mom at her prom in 1973”
Speaking of the last century, we decided to recall what was happening back in 1989, when the Internet had just been invented
My Husband Told Me I Am Half the Mom His Ex wife Was, I Was Furious and Taught Him a Lesson
Sylvia’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the fierce protectiveness of a mother’s love. Betrayal and heartbreak can feel like they’re breaking us, but Sylvia shows that sometimes those fractures reveal hidden strength. George’s words were meant to wound, but instead, they became the catalyst for Sylvia to reclaim her life and her children’s future.
When someone tries to diminish us, especially in a role we hold dear—like being a mother—it cuts deeply. But Sylvia took that pain and turned it into something transformative, taking control of her destiny and setting boundaries with the man who had failed her and her family.
Sylvia’s story speaks to the importance of self-worth, showing us that when we refuse to accept mistreatment, we create space for healing and real love. Her journey is about more than survival; it’s about choosing happiness, courage, and love. For anyone who has ever felt undervalued or questioned their worth, Sylvia’s strength is a reminder that we have the power to rebuild, not only for ourselves but for the ones we love.
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