April 30, 2013

Guys vs. Girls: Prom to-do lists

Casey Nash
Staff Writer

People often make a big deal out of prom, and an even bigger deal out of getting ready for it. Both guys and girls have a lot of things to do to prepare for prom night.

GUYS:

To get ready for prom guys must shower, wear a tux, make their hair presentable, and buy a corsage. More preparations guys have to do include the following:

1. Remember their wallets.

Typically, guys are supposed to pay for everything, and the most embarrassing situation they could be in would be asking to borrow money from their date, or even worse, having to call their mom to be able to pay their dinner bill.
Matt Krombach won't forget his wallet on prom day.

2. Shave.

The fuzz doesn’t impress the ladies.

3. Clean out your car.

If you are picking up your date, be sure to remove the Snapple bottle and the week old fries from your passenger seat. Also, if you keep food in your car for an extended period of time, some air freshener might be a good idea.

4. BRUSH YOUR TEETH.

Nobody wants to be able to smell that tuna sandwich you had for lunch. Nobody.

GIRLS:

Many say that girls flip out over prom and that they must do everything over the top, just to prepare for one night. However, all girls really have to do include:

1. Put on a dress.

Finding a proper dress for prom can take weeks if not months. When you’ve completed this strenuous process, you have to get the dress on and try to not take up all your preparation time on looking at your dress in the mirror.

2. Do make up.
Make sure your hair doesn't look like this on prom day.

The right make up can completely change your look. Whether it’s a soft and pretty look or a hard and edgy, make up is a necessary piece of the prom puzzle.

3. Do hair.

From updos to curls, there are so many styles of hair that can be done. Girls have to try out style after style to make sure they have the perfect look to accompany their dress, make up, and jewelry. Be sure to check out our article on various hairstyles.

4. Get nails done.

Nails are vital to the final prom look. There are always those pictures displaying the corsages, and if you want to take those pictures of your hands, be sure to have a fresh manicure.

5. Have a snack.

Often times, girls eat before they leave for the prom festivities, that way they don’t feast on dinner and get too full before a night full of dancing.

Girls and guys both have a lot to do to get ready for prom. There are many steps to take in the preparation for prom in order to look your best for this one special night.