Do’s and Don’ts of Prom: A simple guide to having the best night

While prom is all fun and games, it brings a lot chaos. To ensure a great night, follow these do’s and don’ts.

Do: A simple hairstyle and easy makeup.

Whether you’re getting it done or doing it yourself, the simpler, the better. A big prom hairstyle, when done right, can look amazing, but when done wrong, yikes.

Don’t: Freak out if your hair isn’t what you imagine.

Go on Youtube, learn how to fix it and everything will be fine. “Beauty gurus know everything. That’s why their hair is so big; it’s full of secrets,” Talia Gottlieb, junior, said.

Do: Include everyone.

Being left out is the worst feeling and creates more drama. “There is never a good excuse to exclude someone. Chances are, your night will not be ruined if an extra person is in your group,” Maggie Hadcock, senior, said.

Don’t: Micromanage.

Everyone just wants to have fun, and having somebody controlling every last detail is the first step to a disastrous night. “Nobody likes to controlled. Keep calm and the night will be great,” Maggie Wigdale, senior, said.

Do: Actually dance.

Sitting at the table all night is boring, and you, or your date, paid $100 to have fun, so try not to waste it.

Don’t: Dance with a girl who doesn’t want to be danced with.

Speaking from experience, having sweaty guys dancing all over you is not cute or fun; it sucks.

Do: Go to post prom.

Why would you want to turn down a chocolate fountain, free food, a bull ride machine and a hypnotist? Nothing is better than watching your best friend embarrassing himself or herself while hypnotized.

Don’t: Be the complainer.

Complaining might make you feel better, but it brings everyone else down. “Nobody cares if your feet hurt. You picked the shoes and complaining about it won’t fix your feet,” Emma Foulkes, senior, said.

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Do: Have fun.

Prom is supposed to be a great high school memory, so make it one. “There’s a lot of drama leading up to prom. The only way to make up for the ‘prama’ is to have the best night,” Coco Wiencek, senior, said.