Prom is an opportunity to feel like a real princess. Many girls prepare for it as if it were their wedding, choosing a special dress, makeup, and hairstyle long before the event. We think it’d be fun to see how graduates of different eras from around the world looked during their prom.
“My mom and the prom dress my grandmother made, 1965”
“Here’s my grandmother in the prom dress her mother made for her. This photo was probably taken in or around 1953.”
“My aunt and uncle at their prom, 1971 — she still looks amazing.”
“Prom 1959 to 2022: Grandma is still serving looks.”
“My parents at prom in 1992”
“Rocking into prom (1988)! I still laugh when looking at this photo.”
“My grandma, posing in her homemade prom dress in the mid-1940s”
“My mom and dad at their prom, 1986 — I will always want her dress.”
“My great-grandmother at her high school prom, I believe it was 1948.”
“My prom in 1993: the helmet hair, the sequins, the black pumps, the press-on nails”
“My grandma winning prom queen, May 1957”
“My grandmother’s senior prom photo, early 1960s”
“My grandparents at their prom (late 1940s) and on their wedding day (1950)”
“That time in 1989 when I was short and had a mullet, and my buddy took a soap star to prom.”
“My grandma, ready for prom, 1959 — she actually made that dress.”
“My mom’s prom, 1976”
“My grandparents at their senior prom in 1958 — I think they look so sharp!”
“Big hair prom, 1988 — thank gosh my hair didn’t catch on fire. It was so flammable!”
“My nana’s prom picture, circa 1942 — I inherited her lovely ginger locks.”
“My mom at her prom in 1973”
Speaking of the last century, we decided to recall what was happening back in 1989, when the Internet had just been invented
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Dawn Wells was a talented actress renowned for her portrayal of Mary Ann on the iconic television series “Gilligan’s Island”. In the accompanying image, she is seen in character, dressed in a stylish short-sleeve patterned shirt and dark shorts, set against a vibrant backdrop of tropical greenery and trees, perfectly capturing the essence of an island paradise.
Mary Ann was known for her sweetness and warmth, earning her a special place in the hearts of countless fans. Wells brought this character to life with such authenticity that Mary Ann felt both relatable and cherished.
Born on October 18, 1938, Wells developed a love for acting early in life, dedicating herself to the craft through theater studies and relentless practice. “Gilligan’s Island” debuted in 1964 and enjoyed enduring popularity, with Mary Ann remaining a standout favorite among viewers long after the show concluded.
Dawn Wells left an indelible mark on the television landscape, celebrated for her remarkable talent and the kindness she embodied as Mary Ann in “Gilligan’s Island”.
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