Custom Prom Dress? Avoid This Problem
In 2008, Marche Taylor of Houston, Texas, had dreams of attending her prom in style. That’s hardly a surprise, given that most teens want to have a wonderful and magical one-of-a-kind night on prom night. Talyor was so enthusiastic about having a wonderful prom that she created a custom prom dress to wear.
Unfortunately, when Marche Taylor showed up at her prom at Madison High School, she was told she could not enter because her dress – a yellow gown with a bare midriff – violated the dress code for the 2008 prom. The Madison High School prom 2008 guidelines demanded that slits in dresses could be no more than three inches above the knee and only an inch of midriff could be shown. According to school authorities, Taylor’s dress violated this dress code.
Taylor was stopped by the prom chaperone at the door and a debate ensued about the dress. The school maintains that Taylor was told to go home to change but refused. Taylor maintains that she was not given the option of changing. In fact, she was refused the option of attending prom even after offering to cover up. Her ticket for the event was also not refunded. Eventually, the school called internally hired police, who led Taylor away in handcuffs. She was not permitted to attend the prom although no charges were laid against the teen, either.
Taylor’s plight is a reminder that style and fashion sense are not the only things that should dictate your hunt for the prefect dress. Make sure to get a copy of any fashion rules and dress code your school has for prom and read these over carefully. Consider only those prom dresses that meet the code or you could find yourself on prom night in a stunning gown with no place to go.