We’re trying a new thing here at Cult of Americana. Presented here for suspense and enjoyment is Cesar’s as read by Emmie Strickland. You may read the original essay by clicking here.
How to Destroy Prom Night in 30 Minutes Or Less
There were three things that went into having the perfect prom night: the perfect date, the perfect dress, and the perfect look.
By the day of prom, I was already 0 for 3. I had rejected one of my childhood friends in the middle of my high school’s homecoming game, to wait on the mysterious boy in my math class that I knew was going to ask me out.
I was wrong, per usual.
My dress, albeit gorgeous, had a ton of flaws that I strived to work around because of the price point. The zipper was broken and jewels kept falling off the front of the gown. But, who could say that they got their prom dress for under sixty bucks at a local thrift store?