Dallas Boutiques Face a Pandemic Prom Redux
Punch bowls are gone for good, but pink truly is forever. Three boutiques share what they are doing to keep students safe and on trend this spring.
By
Brooklee Han
Published in
D Magazine
April
2021
Photography by Elizabeth Lavin
For local high school students, the arrival of springtime in North Texas can only mean one thing: prom is right around the corner. While there is still some uncertainty about what the second year of pandemic proms will look like, Dallas area boutiques are working hard to ensure that students will look and feel their best. “Prom is still happening, whether it is being put on by the school or put on by the moms or they are planning a dinner,” says Alexa Graham, manager of the WatchamaCallit Boutique. So whether you plan to dance the night away with a small group in your friend’s backyard or in a ballroom with your classmates, here are some tips on how to find the perfect dress for the special occasion.