When I picked out my first prom dress 28 years ago, I’m not sure I had much of a vision in mind other than finding a dress that was long enough — which can be a challenge for a lanky, 6-foot-tall ...

"A Starry Night in Paris" was the theme of my first prom. My dress was black and white — crushed velvet for the top, which hung just off my shoulders, and a satin white skirt. The dress was complete ...