With spring approaching, students scan through stores, searching for the perfect prom dress. Happy with their purchase of a pink ball gown, or an embroidered silky dress, they place the attire on display in their room, eagerly awaiting the day they can finally wear it.
After Prom, the enthusiasm begins to wear off and the dresses will inevitably be retired to a distant corner of these students’ closets. Whether they will grow out of them, or get bored of them, the dresses get forgotten.
Aiming to establish a more sustainable fashion cycle, the Parents’ Association will hold a clothing swap Feb. 4-5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in C116 for special event dresses and concert wear. Donations will be accepted Feb 3-5 from 8 to 9 a.m. in the high school lobby.
Not only can students get a new dress, but the dress gets a new life. Beyond sustainable fashion, event chairs Audris Wong and Lena Jessen hope students will take advantage of this opportunity to take fashion risks and find their styles, especially by reimagining dresses.
“For people who are creative, this is a great opportunity to get a free dress and experiment with it however you want,” Ms. Wong said. “You’ve got a free dress. You can change the neckline. You can add an accessory.”
Students will not have to donate to take something. This year, organizers hope to get even more dress donations and more people participating in taking dresses as well.
