Belly Showing in Prom Dress

[piccolopat]

Then your last post ...



... was an epic fail. You judged both parents and girls if a girl doesn't dress as modest as you think she should and implied that the parents are at fault. Worse, you called a teen girl going to a formal in that dress dance "trashy".

How did I judge anyone? I simply stated there is a difference between being classy and trashy. I did not indicate what each represented as this is largely in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Hikergirl]

I don't get why a bare midriff is different than a bare back, or bare shoulders or bare upper chest? What is it about the middle of the body that there is a problem with it not being covered? Its skin, the same skin as all the other parts of the body.

The girl in the photo would not be allowed into our prom, there is a dress code. Its not super restrictive but that dress would definitely fall into the too revealing category.

 

[Hrhpd]

How did I judge anyone? I simply stated there is a difference between being classy and trashy. I did not indicate what each represented as this is largely in the eye of the beholder.

Hiding behind smugness does not fool anyone over the true meaning behind your statements.

 

[mom2rtk]

Couldn't help but quote this. First thing that came to my mind after reading it was yep, you can wear it! Seen it, sadly. Wal-Mart never fails to boggle the eyes!


The midriff dresses really don't bother me. Some I like more than others, but that's true of any fashion.


Now, this dress I find totally unacceptable for prom. And just unacceptable period!

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This apparently is a 16 year old girl on her way to the prom. A Detroit radio station posted this on their FB page and people went nuts. I saw the photo again yesterday on The Talk when they were talking about prom. How her parents allowed this is beyond me.

I hope at the very least everyone can agree this was not appropriate for a high school prom?

 

[fly girl]

The girl in the photo would not be allowed into our prom, there is a dress code. Its not super restrictive but that dress would definitely fall into the too revealing category.

I can't see any school allowing it. Part of me thinks (hopes) it's media hype with no truth to it.

All I keep thinking is even if my daughter was an adult, I would be so disappointed in her wearing that. That dress is strictly to grab attention. And not in a good way. You can love your body and look sexy in something else that isn't revealing EVERYTHING!

 

[Hrhpd]

I hope at the very least everyone can agree this was not appropriate for a high school prom?

That one transcends even my extremely liberal views on visible skin.

But that just shows that everyone has a limit. Mine is this dress. This girl's parent's obviously have an even more liberal view. For some others it might be the bellybutton. I may not understand the more conservative views, but everyone has a right to them as long as long as they are not shaming or calling children and teens"trashy" if they don't conform to "their" standards.

Teenage rebellion through clothing is as old as time. I am pretty sure if we had records we would find the ancient Greek teens tweaked their togas to cause adult reactions.

 

[sam_gordon]

Its skin, the same skin as all the other parts of the body.

And the same skin covers the breasts, buttocks, and "naughty bits". I don't understand the argument that "it's less skin than a strapless gown". I don't think the AMOUNT of skin showing matters one bit. It's WHERE the skin is showing that matters. Obviously some people feel exposing the stomach area crosses a line. Some don't.

My DD doesn't have the build to pull off a two piece gown. I'm not sure where I fall on whether it should be allowed or not, but I'm also not "fashion" smart.

 

[robinb]

I hope at the very least everyone can agree this was not appropriate for a high school prom?

I don't know how that girl would be able to dance in that thing. One wrong move and she'd have a pretty serious wardrobe malfunction. It was certainly a bad choice to wear to prom. I feel sorry for her. She's only 16 and I can only imagine what people are saying about her and "inappropriate" is probably the nicest comment.

 

[piccolopat]

Hiding behind smugness does not fool anyone over the true meaning behind your statements.

So since you can apparently read my mind, what exactly do you think the true meaning is behind my statement? Perhaps I can say it a bit more directly so you can understand. What is trashy to one person is classy to another. It sounds like you and I may not agree on what is classy and what is trashy. That's OK because I really don't care what you allow your daughter to wear.

 

[Vijoge]

So, if I am confident and have self respect, I can wear that tube top to my next job interview?

Possibly. A lady interviewed at my job a couple of years ago wearing a deep-v cut sundress that exposed everything but her nipples.

 

[AustinTink]

Those crop tops that show an inch or two of midriff are straight from the mid-90s. I wore them to work when I was in my twenties, Lol. Just look at the older episodes of Friends and you'll find them there. They were all the rage.

Anyhoo, this trend will pass soon enough and another fad from another decade will take it's place. No biggie.

 

[mom2rtk]

Possibly. A lady interviewed at my job a couple of years ago wearing a deep-v cut sundress that exposed everything but her nipples.

Don't keep us in suspense. Did she get the job?

 

[scrapquitler]

Please tell me the two piece prom dress is on the way out after this year

I am looking at my Facebook feed tonight and I am thinking that these pretty girls really don't need to be wearing bikinis on the top and skirts on the bottom.

They are beautiful young girls that look a bit too provocative for teenagers.

I'm not a fan of this look, mostly because I don't think it looks elegant, and to me, a prom dress should look elegant and dressy. As soon as I see a two piece dress, that reads more casual to me.

So yeah, I promise that the next time I go to a prom, I will NOT wear a two piece bare midriff prom dress. Actually, to spare you all, I promise to never wear a two piece bare midriff ANYTHING out in public.

 

[Vijoge]

Don't keep us in suspense. Did she get the job?

No. We could barely keep a stright face during the interview. But she wasn't really qualified, anyway lol

 

[mjkacmom]

I'm not a fan of this look, mostly because I don't think it looks elegant, and to me, a prom dress should look elegant and dressy. As soon as I see a two piece dress, that reads more casual to me.

So yeah, I promise that the next time I go to a prom, I will NOT wear a two piece bare midriff prom dress. Actually, to spare you all, I promise to never wear a two piece bare midriff ANYTHING out in public.

So, this is too casual for a prom?

 

[robinb]

So, this is too casual for a prom?
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No, but she looks to be about 15 too years old for prom!

 

[okeydokey]

So, this is too casual for a prom?
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It's gorgeous and I think perfect for prom!

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Our High School has very strict guidelines regarding prom dresses. Same with homecoming dresses. No midriff showing for sure. No bare shoulders, no strapless. no low backs. No short skirts.

Alot of girls get frustrated with the rules but if they want to get into prom, they follow them.

 

[Vijoge]

This is what my granddaughter wore to prom a couple of weeks ago. She's a sophomore-her BF is a senior. She looked beautiful.

 

[Hrhpd]

And the same skin covers the breasts, buttocks, and "naughty bits". I don't understand the argument that "it's less skin than a strapless gown". I don't think the AMOUNT of skin showing matters one bit. It's WHERE the skin is showing that matters. Obviously some people feel exposing the stomach area crosses a line. Some don't.

My DD doesn't have the build to pull off a two piece gown. I'm not sure where I fall on whether it should be allowed or not, but I'm also not "fashion" smart.

This is part of the problem with our puritan society. Believing parts of our body are "naughty." Private yes, naughty, no.