History of Gothic Prom gowns:

The men were able to play safe with a dinner jacket, but for the girls, it has become both a pleasure and joy, because although you can really go to town for your dress, you want to have a gown which not only stands out, but does not make you stand out for the wrong reasons.

With the rise of the internet, the options have grown even more, and girls no longer have to stick to classic ballgown looks, or make do with what the local stores have to offer – this has led to more and more girls choosing individual looks for their gowns.

The classic ballgown does look gorgeous, that’s why it’s a classic look after all, but it’s easily possible now to combine this classic type of look with any number of variations.
Tight fitting corsetry, ribbons, and capes are all elements which can make heads turn, and the dark rich colours also will gain attention.

So we can see that from small beginnings through the changes of the 20th century, the history of the prom gown has gone from small and dainty to styled and classic to the many individual choices available today.