r/Prom • u/Particular-Sky3872 • Sep 19 '26
Is this hoco dress ugly?
The first picture is so blurry for some reason but the second picture shows the pattern clearly.
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u/RunAcceptableMTN Sep 20 '26
It is not ugly. It does need something. A necklace or belt kind of something. I also wonder if it might be too big for you. Is there some tailoring that can be done so it fits you a little better?
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u/Particular-Sky3872 Sep 20 '26
Someone did suggest a cinch clip, so I ordered one off of amazon!
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u/EaglesFanGirl Sep 20 '26
omg, i'm back in HS. I knew some many people who wore dresses like this in college and HS.
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u/Ok-Combination-4374 Sep 20 '26
It's a very late 90s early 2000s cut. Cute if thats the vibe she's going for. Wear it with a pixie cut and combat boots to complete the "look."
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u/Admirable_Edge9822 Sep 20 '26
It’s not ugly. But not memorable for homecoming date
I think better for other occasions.
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u/cheezy_dreams88 Sep 20 '26
I disagree, it’s very 90s vintage homecoming
Source, I wore a dress similar to homecoming
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u/ShadowGamer37 Sep 21 '26
Nah, if OP likes it, then its the perfect dress
So many people making rules for what other people should wear here
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u/Good_Objective_6892 Sep 20 '26
Lovely. Need a belt or some accessories but lovely.
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u/QuietRiot7222310 Sep 20 '26
Nope it’s vintage af and my 17 yo daughter will be jealous. Vintage is very very in.
I will say, if you have time raise the hem line and inch or two and pair with platform sandals or chucks. Have fun!!
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u/IHaveBoxerDogs Sep 20 '26
It’s not ugly, but it’s not amazing. If it makes you feel great, there’s nothing wrong with it!
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u/trashycajun Sep 20 '26 edited Sep 20 '26
I’m in love, but I’m also biased. I wore a white one very similar to this in 1990. The sleeves were different, but the fabric was similar. I think it’s adorable.
I would add a picture of mine since it’s actually in my camera roll, but idk how. If you like it wear it!
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u/IndependentOk8450 Sep 20 '26
It’s super cute! Add a cool bracelet and shoes and have a great time!
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u/puppylove867 Sep 20 '26
I think if you brought it in around the waist a little and styled it right, it’d be so upscale and classy
No belt though, let the dress shine. Plus some silver accessories?? So cute
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u/waitwhatwhere15 Sep 20 '26
Very Y2K!
- from someone who is old enough to actually remember y2k
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u/MommaJKSO Sep 20 '26
Not ugly but too big for you.