This could get me in big trouble, but I just have to say it: I don't think there is ANY reason whatsoever to wear a tiara to prom.
If you are actually royalty, then ok, fine. But if you're not, please leave these tacky little hair accessories where they belong - on someone else. Pretty please?
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I definitely agree. Girls, sure…you may *feel* like a princess…but hate to break it to ya…you aren’t. The tiara’s not gonna help you. It just makes you look like you fell head-first into your little sisters dress up box. (and they ARE NOT appropriate for going to the mall either!)
I disagree- tiaras, especially petite ones, are great accessories for hairstyles and updos when they also are appropriately compliment the dress. Some headbands are so outrageous and huge these days that a simple tiara is much more desirable for a hint of sparkle in comparison, especially if the rest of the jewelry is kept somewhat simple.
I think as long as tiaras are tasteful and kept in check with your other jewelry and the dress they are and should be fine. That is my opinion and I stick by it no matter who says no to tiaras with regards to any occasion. I mean I wore one that was covered by my hair (an updo that looked like a beehive…yikes) for one of my ex-boyfriend’s prom and my hair covered up the tiara so it looked like a comb and then the other time it was a headband with rhinestones on it the hairdresser took and put on my head so that I looked like I had more hair than I did at the time and it looked like a tiara but it was not. It is up to you if you want to wear one or not honestly and do not let anyone tell you yes or no. Fashion is an expression of who you are and if you “feel” like wearing a tiara and want to “feel” like a princess, I say go for it. I mean they make it seem like there is never an appropriate time to wear one–how about your wedding day? If you are so set against them write to the companies that make bridal tiaras and tell them to stop. Let people decide for themselves honestly!
UM….I totally disagree with that statement because at prom you should be more than happy to feel royal. I personally would not wear one but dont go out there and say that” If you are actually royalty, then ok, fine. But if you’re not, please leave these tacky little hair accessories where they belong – on someone else.” And by the way, most of the Tiaras that i have seen are way better than the tacky Tiaras that you would probraly pick out.
Please girls, tiaras are a fashion no. Just because it’s available doesn’t mean you have to buy\wear it. It only serves to make you look like a pretender to the throne. Get a sparkly barette or rhinestone bobby pins and let your hairdresser go wild-she can make you glitter without wearing a crown.
I have to disagree as well. Fashion is about wearing what best represents our personality. Sure, we will always have people telling us what’s hot and what’s not, but I think that a person should wear whatever makes them feel comfortable and happy.
Fashion is constantly changing: what may be totally “in” now will be tacky tomorrow.
I dare you to look at those colorful and loud radical outfits that you wore in the 80’s and not laugh at yourself.
When you reach those pearly white gates, God isn’t going to ask whether you wore Prada or Chanel, but how good of a person you were. And bashing people who like to wear tiara’s isn’t going to sit too well with him.
Its a tiara. Who cares if you wear one or not. I know I don’t.
DISAGREE!!!!!
um yah i have to disagree with you because obv you dont know how special a prom is to a girl now a days. if it makes her feel pretty then she should wear one. prom is a big thing unlike it was in the 80’s. god i hope u dont have kids.
Proms have been special to girls for many different reasons since they began. Really, Tiaras are tacky and childish. Most teen girls beleive themselves to be a full grown woman, but when prom comes around, they put on a big girl dress and a kiddy tiara. Either your a young woman or a kid. Pick one.
I had never worn a tiara for any occasion. But if one were to wear one I can’t think of a more appropriate time than at prom. At most proms some girls are crowned by student vote queen or princess, but I don’t think that means that they are the only ones allowed to wear them. Also I’d like to point out that usually only “real” princesses or famous actresses wear ball gowns to special occasions. In a way prom is more about allowing girls to dress up as a princess than anything else. And to call a tiara tacky is absurd. The inventor of the little black dress, Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, paired that dress with a tiara. The photo of her wearing her pearls, little black dress, and tiara is iconic.
And in response to comment #10 and all those with similar opinion. So when a young woman puts on a ball gown for her wedding is she acting like a little kid?
When adults dress up for Halloween are they childish?
More importantly- Does it matter? Why not get in touch with your inner child?! Life is too short to not have fun!
When becoming a young women I think in an attempt to recreate themselves some women punish their inner child and ultimately are punishing themselves, unfortunately many continue on with this for the rest of their life.
The truth is almost all fears, goals, beliefs, habits, ideals, and ultimate understandings about the world in adulthood stem from impressions as a child.
Funny how people so easily reject any joy they might get from their inner child’s suggestions but these same people can spend a lifetime in therapy trying to remove their childhood impressions of an overly critical mother resounding in their head.
Perhaps not accepting their inner child is what causes it to haunt them.
So accepting your inner child is accepting yourself, saving yourself lots of therapy in the future, and just a better, happier way to live!
Maybe you aren’t all about tiaras. What about… making a snow-angel, taking off your shoes and squishing your feet in the mud, specifying the color of sprinkles on your frozen yogurt even if they all taste exactly the same, etc etc. It’s all about loving yourself and loving life! And maybe if you were having more fun/ happier with who you are then you wouldn’t be inclined to be critical of others’ fun and who they are.
MY PROM is coming up & i bought a small crown bcuz it compliments my dress
& i LOVE it! & i have a right 2 feel like a princess, right?!
mahalo, AJaNe:)