Prom is supposed to be the most magical night of your high school life — you get your hair and makeup done; you wear the gorgeous gown that makes your mom cry, "You're all grown up"; and you generally look flawless as you kiss good-bye to your awkward years. For these teens, prom was ruined when their outfits were banned. Check out their "inappropriate" and "immodest" choices to see for yourself that these girls look beautiful, no matter what their school says. Alexus faced a one-day suspension because the dress that she had designed with her mother was deemed "too revealing." Alexus's mom was aware of the dress code, and even added sleeves to the dress and decided against a leg slit. She claims her daughter was discriminated against because she is plus-size. An hour after Mireya arrived at her prom, she was asked to leave and told that her dress violated the dress code. While the dress was open in the back, the administrators said it violated the ban on showing skin in the midriff area, as some skin could be seen when she lifted her arms.

Mireya's mom says she was treated unfairly, as other students with similarly cut dresses were not sent home. When 17-year-old Clare arrived at a prom organized for homeschooled kids, she was told her dress was too short. Her photo shows that her dress clearly fits the association's guidelines, which state that her prom dress should at least reach her fingertips. "When I got into the ballroom I laughed, because I was surrounded by girls in much shorter dresses than me," she wrote on her sister's blog. Clare was then told that her dancing was causing the chaperones to have "impure thoughts" about her and was asked to leave. Brittany went to prom in a strapless dress designed for large-chested women, but she wasn't allowed in until she covered up her cleavage with a shawl. Her parents say she was singled out because of her physique. In the picture above, 15-year-old Kylee is modeling one of two prom dresses that she purchased, both of which do not pass the newly imposed dress code at Shelton High School.

The dress code bans bare midriffs, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, see-through lace tops, spaghetti strap tank tops, and short skirts. Many students are reportedly skipping the dance because they can't wear what they want. Shaferwas kicked out of her senior prom for wearing a pair of red skinny jeans. Even though the school doesn't have a dress code, she was approached by a teacher and told to leave because of her pants. Shafer's mom reached out to the school for an apology. Tayler Gillespie is one of dozens of girls at Bingham High School who were turned away from their homecoming dance because their dresses were deemed "immodest." According to the Utah school's dress code, dresses should cover the chest and the back of the armpit, stay securely in place, and go no higher than mid-thigh when seated. Tayler said no one checked to see where her hemline fell before being refused entrance. Gabi was told she couldn't enter her school dance without covering her shoulders, even though her mom had it altered to meet the requirements.

Her straps met the 2-inch minimum requirement, and her back wasn't exposed beyond the bottom of her shoulder blades. where to buy 80s prom dressGabi had the perfect response: "Maybe instead of teaching girls that they should cover themselves up, we should be teaching boys that we're not sex objects that they can look at."prom dress shops nashville tn Amy was told she had to wear the vice principal's tuxedo jacket over her dress in order to enter prom. black prom dresses ebayShe spent a good portion of the night crying in the bathroom after a teacher reportedly told her repeatedly "big girls gotta cover up." Eventually, she was allowed into prom though the vice principal's tux did not cover her breasts, which were allegedly the inappropriate part of her outfit.

Follow Olivia on Twitter and Instagram.Article Not Supported We're sorry but this article contains media that is not currently supported in this app. If you are not redirected automatically, click this link.... Scientists Find Second Tool-Using Genius Crow Navy Sets Off Huge Explosion to Test Warship The Latest Luxury Amenity: Custom Kitchens ‘Blair Witch’ Looks To Scare New Generation of Horror Fans NYPD Shoot Man Wielding Meat CleaverIn case of doubt, faculty/staff monitors will determine whether or not dress is appropriate. All students and their guests who are in violation of the dress code will not be allowed to enter the Prom and they will be required to leave the premises altogether. Any student in possession of alcohol or other intoxicating substances will be asked to leave the premises.  If the substances are illegal, law enforcement officers will intervene.  Any student or guest who arrives under the influence of intoxicating substances will not be allowed to enter the Prom and will be required to leave the premises. 

Any student who is reprimanded for infractions related to intoxicating substances will be subject to all Handbook penalties governing said infractions. Students and their guests will be expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times.  Any disrespectful, defiant, obscene, or obnoxious behavior by a student or his guest at the Homecoming Dance, or connected in any way with the Prom will subject the student to all Handbook regulations governing inappropriate behavior. No refunds will be given for students who are asked to leave the Prom for Dress Code or Disciplinary violations.It has been a distracting week for students at a Connecticut high school, trying to focus while a “prom gown panel” meets nearby, judging whether dresses are appropriate for the social event of the season. The panel of seven female staff members, dubbed the “taste police” by one student, was appointed to preside over the school's dress code. They have met over the past several days to determine whether gowns students had purchased weeks or even months ago were “appropriate and tasteful” enough for the dance scheduled just three days away.

Of the 109 gowns the panel evaluated Wednesday, 17 were "deemed inappropriate." That raised to the total number of rejected gowns to 32. In the never-ending debate over dress codes, Shelton High School has found itself the latest to draw national attention on the topic. Last Friday, eight days before the May 16 prom, school headmaster Beth Smith reminded students of a dress code in an announcement over the school PA system. She made it clear that backless dresses, gowns with side cutouts or exposed midriffs were not appropriate. Students — and the parents who paid hundreds of dollars for their dresses, alterations and matching shoes and accessories — quickly panicked. “I feel like maybe if they did this in January, we would be understanding, and be like, okay, that’s fine. But eight days before wasn’t okay, because every girl has bought her dress,” said 17-year-old junior Alexis Gerics. Alexis and others claim they were surprised by the dress code announcement.

While school and district administrators insist the dress rules are in the student handbook, parents and students say they cannot find such specifics. Courtesy of Alexis Gerics Last week, Alexis watched classmates grow distraught after Smith rejected prom dresses they had purchased. “So I thought, all right, let me go down there just in case, so I don’t get turned away at the door,” she recalled. As soon as Alexis showed Smith a photo of her long backless gown, she was told she would also have to wear a camisole if she wanted to wear it to prom. Shortly later, Smith made her announcement over the PA. “I encourage any student who may have any doubt that your dress is not appropriate to show a picture to one of the housemasters or me before next Friday,” Smith said. “Be proactive and allow yourself time to rectify any issues, prior to 6:00 next Saturday night.” Students were warned that inappropriate dress would prevent them from entering the dance and “there will be no refund.”

The announcement has created a flurry of activity among worried students who have since proactively submitted pictures of their dresses to the panel of judges determining whether each gown is “appropriate and tasteful,” said Ann Baldwin, a public relations consultant representing the school. The panel had reviewed 209 dresses as of Wednesday night. It was scheduled to review at least 16 more gowns on Thursday, Baldwin said. To date, 313 female students had purchased prom tickets. On Tuesday, Alexis learned with “huge relief” that her gown, originally deemed inappropriate by her school headmaster, was found suitable for prom. “My mom was really happy and so was I,” she said, although she feels bad for at least one friend who was not so lucky. Even though Tricia Marini ended up buying a second gown for her daughter, spending several hundred dollars each time, she feels fortunate: She learned Tuesday that her daughter’s second dress would be allowed.

Courtesy of Tricia Marini Marini said she originally reached out to the school headmaster several weeks ago after hearing about a Michigan student who was denied prom access because of her dress, which was similar to the one Marini’s daughter originally had. Both had cut-out designs that exposed the waist. She showed the dress to Smith, and the headmaster said the dress wouldn’t be allowed at the dance. Marini asked if she could make some alterations to it, like covering the cutouts with mesh. “And she said, 'If all you’re going to do is throw netting over it, then no, she cannot wear it.' So my daughter went to her, hysterical, crying, asking for further verification, and she didn’t have the time to speak to her, so we started scrambling,” Marini said. They found another dress last Tuesday, four days before Smith made her PA announcement, and then held their breath: “We still didn’t know what we were working with because there were no specific standards set.”

According to the high school’s student handbook: “Halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, see-through lace tops, spaghetti strap tank tops, mesh tank tops, work-out wear, spandex, cut offs (for either sex) and short mini skirts are not appropriate school attire and will not be allowed.” It does not provide further explanation. But Shelton Schools Superintendent Freeman Burr said none are needed. “What we’re talking about here is what is good judgment,” he said during a news conference Monday on the topic. In a statement he read earlier, Burr said the school raised concern over appropriate attire after "some faculty, staff and even some male students" raised "some serious concerns" about what they had seen. "We just want all of those attending to have a safe and memorable evening. I really don’t see what’s wrong with that, or why this has turned into what some are calling a controversy," Burr said. Many students said that's because the dress code reflects a sexist double standard.

In a petition sent to school administrators, they noted the high school hosts a “Mr. Student Body” talent competition and questioned why boys are allowed to take the stage “in nothing but their boxers but a girl can't wear a backless dress to prom.” “This selective enforcement of school dress code is unacceptable,” the students said in the petition. Marini still believes that advance notice beyond eight days could have prevented “all of this absolute panic.” She pointed out her daughter’s best friend purchased her dress over Christmas break. Marini said her daughter, a 15-year-old sophomore, feels lucky because she still has additional years to look forward to prom. “But for the seniors, this is their last big thing. It’s a rite of passage, and she fears this milestone has been ruined for them. This fun time has caused such stress,” she said. “There are some girls who have said now they can’t go, and it’s devastating.” writer Eun Kyung Kim on Twitter.