{"id":256288,"date":"2024-02-05T15:10:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=256288"},"modified":"2024-09-23T08:02:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:02:41","slug":"prom-essentials-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/prom-essentials-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the Big Night With the Ultimate Prom 2024 Essentials Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_269261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269261\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851.jpg\" alt=\"light blue prom dress\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11352241_2314851-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/perfectly-luxurious-light-blue-pearl-strapless-maxi-dress\/2314851.html\">Perfectly Luxurious Light Blue Pearl Strapless Maxi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting ready for prom isn\u2019t like getting ready for any old party, it\u2019s The Prom! Whether you\u2019re most excited to get glammed up in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701_693\/prom-dresses.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prom dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or are just excited to dance the night away with your friends, prom is a great excuse to put in the extra effort and really do it up.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a lot to organize, from the outfit to the afterparty plans, so start with a prom checklist!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269257\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236.jpg\" alt=\"navy satin cutout halter maxi dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2075236-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/midnight-moves-navy-blue-pleated-satin-cutout-halter-maxi-dress\/2075236.html\">Midnight Moves Navy Blue Pleated Satin Cutout Halter Maxi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the moment prom is announced, it\u2019s time to start planning and ticking things off your prep list. Scroll on for everything you&#8217;ll need to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Prom Checklist<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Assemble an awesome crew and set the vibe.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269251\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236.jpg\" alt=\"floral one shoulder prom dress\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10775041_2153236-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/bringing-the-charm-black-floral-organza-one-shoulder-maxi-dress\/2153236.html\">Bringing the Charm Black Floral Organza One-Shoulder Maxi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, and most importantly, you need to find an awesome group of people to go to prom with! Some people might choose to go with their partners, while others will be going with their friends to enjoy the special night. No matter who you choose, make sure they\u2019re someone who you love hanging out with and want to make a special memory with to cap off the school year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269259\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536.jpg\" alt=\"light blue pleated prom dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10235681_2073536-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/sultry-spectacle-light-blue-pleated-halter-maxi-dress\/2073536.html?\">Sultry Spectacle Light Blue Pleated Halter Maxi Dress<\/a>, (similar) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/pristine-love-white-taffeta-strapless-maxi-dress-with-pockets\/2251496.html?s\"><span data-v-fdff25c0=\"\">Pristine Love White Taffeta Strapless Maxi Dress With Pockets<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you go in a group or with just one or two other people, be sure to chat beforehand about what you plan to wear. If you want to match, choose a specific vibe, color, fashion era, etc. to keep in mind while you shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Shop for the perfect prom dress<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256293\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"red maxi dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-10422776-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/heavenly-hues-red-maxi-dress\/558342.html\">Heavenly Hues Red Maxi Dress<\/a>;\u00a0Image via Keiana H<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prom 2022 fashion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about long, slinky silhouettes, spaghetti straps, and feminine details like ruffles, embroidery, and tule. Prom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html?f=331\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in solid colors and delicate fabrics like lace and satin are trending, and ethereal flowy skirts are the perfect romantic touch for an evening of magical fun. If you\u2019re not a dress wearer, there are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html?f=641\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prom jumpsuits and rompers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring beautiful fabrics, colors, and silhouettes suitable for an evening as special as prom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_261501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-261501\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-261501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956.jpg\" alt=\"white feather high heel sandals \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7729601_1529956-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-261501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/harlee-white-patent-feather-high-heel-sandals\/1529956.html\">Harlee White Patent Feather High Heel Sandals<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to finish off the prom fit with a pair of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html?f=751\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html?f=1&amp;f=521\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accessories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like a simple crossbody <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_39\/handbags-and-purses.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_100\/jewelry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jewelry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to carry a cute <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_80\/clutches.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clutch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of wearing a bag, just be sure not to put it down and get swept away onto the dance floor!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Prepare a prom emergency kit<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256295\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1.jpg\" alt=\"chain mail clutch\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7187351_1395256-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/blowing-kisses-dusty-pink-pleated-one-shoulder-mini-dress\/1040802.html\">Blowing Kisses Dusty Pink Pleated One-Shoulder Mini Dress<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/elevated-love-gold-and-silver-rhinestone-chainmail-clutch\/1395256.html\">Elevated Love Gold and Silver Rhinestone Chainmail Clutch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not much can go wrong at prom, but just to be on the safe side, create a mini prom emergency kit! Put all of these items in a small ziplock bag, or in a small pocket of your bag or purse for easy access in case you need a refresh or fast fashion fix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must-have items:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra bobby pins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 Safety pins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini deodorant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tide To Go pen (or your favorite stain remover)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lip gloss, lipstick, or lip balm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil-absorbing sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Choose a place to get ready<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269260\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196.jpg\" alt=\"satin gloves for prom\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10939301_2263196-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/amazing-sensation-black-satin-elbow-length-gloves\/2263196.html?\">Amazing Sensation Black Satin Elbow-Length Gloves<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it\u2019s time to decide whether you and your crew are going to get ready together, or separately. If you choose to get ready together, choose somewhere with plenty of space to spread out, and of course, lots of mirror access so everyone can get enough time to adjust their look. Ideally, you\u2019ll get ready somewhere close to your final destination and\/or the restaurant you plan to go to ahead of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Make pre-prom restaurant reservations<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256302\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3.jpg\" alt=\"red floral jacquard midi dress\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iamstherfaned3-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/sweet-sentiments-red-jacquard-tiered-midi-dress\/1713356.html\">Sweet Sentiments Red Jacquard Tiered Midi Dress<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/vacation-moment-beige-beaded-raffia-clutch\/1649036.html\">Vacation Moment Beige Beaded Raffia Clutch<\/a>; Image via @iamstherfaned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to eat something before you go to prom since you need plenty of energy to dance, socialize, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/13_431\/party-dresses.html\">party<\/a> your butt at the biggest school event of the year! Choose somewhere with food that everyone likes but isn\u2019t too heavy. Something like sushi, tacos, or even a burger joint would make great options.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256305\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4.jpg\" alt=\"chili lime chicken tacos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lulus-chili-lime-chicken-tacos4-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/lime-chicken-tacos\/\">Chili Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure to consult with your friends\/prom date to make sure everyone will have an option and remember to call ahead to ask about reservations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Choose a pre-prom photographer<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269254\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-269254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696.jpg\" alt=\"hot pink embroidered strapless maxi dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11097801_2283696-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/prominent-glamour-hot-pink-embroidered-strapless-maxi-dress\/2283696.html\">Prominent Glamour Hot Pink Embroidered Strapless Maxi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can head off to prom, your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and possibly neighbors will want to take photos of you! To make sure your photo-taking session isn\u2019t too chaotic, and everyone gets a good photo, try making one person the designated photographer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_261498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-261498\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-261498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"green sequin lace-up maxi dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-9972816-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-261498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/photo-finish-forest-green-sequin-lace-up-maxi-dress\/1079682.html\">Photo Finish Forest Green Sequin Lace-Up Maxi Dress<\/a>; Image via xiomara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone else can snap pics as they please, but the designated photographer will be the person everyone looks at in group photos. This way, you\u2019re guaranteed to get at least one set of photos with everyone looking in the same direction at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Make after-prom plans<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256304\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789.jpg\" alt=\"homemade margherita pizza\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/margherita-pizza-for-two-3789-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/how-to-make-margherita-pizza\/\">Margerita Pizza Recipe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably won\u2019t be quite ready for the festivities to end by the time prom is over, which is why you should plan ahead for something to do afterward. Getting ice cream, eating late-night pizza, seeing a midnight movie, or having a sleepover at one person\u2019s home are all fun ways to extend the party!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did this prom checklist help you? Show us your perfect prom outfit on <\/b><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lulus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/b><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lulus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><b> @lulus using #lovelulus! Still shopping for your dream dress? Head to our <\/b><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/701\/prom-2022.html\">Prom 2023 Shop<\/a><b>!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was originally published in March 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready for prom isn\u2019t like getting ready for any old party, it\u2019s The Prom! 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