Source: IG: @shelbypd_ @shelbypd.moments
It’s official: High School proms are now high fashion events that rival The Met Gala or your favorite red carpet award show night. Gone are the days when a stretch limo, glistening gown and black tux fit the bill for those looking to truly make an entrance upon entering their local prom hall.
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You can thank social media for playing a large part in upping the ante: Unlike decades past, prom night photos now live forever online and can sometimes circle the globe — meaning the right fit can be seen by millions of folks in an instant. With that said, we scrolled the endless sea of postings and narrowed down some standout styles that went above and beyond the call of duty.
Scroll below to see our favorite fashion looks from Prom 2025.
1. Nothing Even Matters But Us by @saintsentcaleb
2. No Glass Slipper.. by @arieelisabethh
3. “Here’s to someone i can depend on”🥂 by @shelbiboddy
4. A Dream Come True by @hollywoodpeezy
5. Mary Had a Little Lamb by @zzzayshotit
6. People Will Stare by @3xclusive.naniii
7. Said my grace, then devoured by @kaysulani
8. Never Half Stepping by @slayedpromss
9. Checkmate by @__hynasia
10. A Night to Remember by @des_straughton
11. My Turn by @amouraa.r_
12. Jumping on another plane by @rihannadeshay
13. Prom 2K25 by @phoenixsneed
14. ICONIC by 0fficial_jayyy._
15. Hustled Through the Year by @alexamelanie_
16. In Custom by @kendrell.white_official
17. Elegance is timeless by @giannarese
18. The Wait is Over by @chlososadityy
19. A Night to Remember by @laurendivine_
20. Prom SZN by @tk_.antonia
21. Long Live My Fallen by @1lilkeedott
22. Second to None by @filesofjocelynn
23. Me and Her by @1k._jq
24. The Golden Hour by @x.niyyyy
25. King and Queen by @shauddb_
26. The Main Attraction by @_kaayydiorr
27. This is My Moment by @taasiaa.monaee
28. ABOVE AVERAGE✨ by @maximumexposurefilms
29. Set the Bar Too High by @theeparisjoyce
