How To Go To the Prom Alone

  • May 16, 2008
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There you are—you’ve got your dress or tux, but your date just came down with last-minute mono. So how does one fly solo at the prom?

You Will Need

  • A good sense of humor
  • A fabulous dress or tux
  • The ability to talk quickly
How To Go To the Prom Alone: Commit to having a good time no matter what

Step 1: Commit to having a good time no matter what

Circumstances have deemed that you won’t have a date for the prom. Time to accept the fact and commit yourself to having a good time no matter what.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Look good

Step 2: Look good

Look good. Just because you’re going alone is no reason to give up on fashion.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Go with a friend

Step 3: Go with a friend

Go with your best friend who doesn’t have a date either. You can commiserate and make fun of everyone together.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Ask your best friend for help

Step 4: Ask your best friend for help

If your best friend has a date, go with the two of them. Chances are you’re all pretty chummy to start with, and now you can split the cost of the limo. This is where your bff earns that second “f.”

Do not hit on your friend’s date. This is completely uncool… and could make the prom a little too memorable.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Volunteer to help out

Step 5: Volunteer to help out

If you don’t want to have to find things to do while other people are dancing or losing their virginity, you can always volunteer at the snack table.

Have a good explanation for why you’re alone. If your date cancelled because of an illness, be honest. If he or she stood you up for another person or for some unknown reason, feel free to embellish.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Dance

Step 6: Dance

Dance, dance, dance… You might as well have a good time!

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Watch for prom wreckage

Step 7: Watch for prom wreckage

Keep your eyes peeled for prom wreckage—these are the breakups that invariably happen on prom night. Some major fun can be had on the rebound.

How To Go To the Prom Alone: Sit on the side

Step 8: Sit on the side

Sit on the side, watch the ridiculous unfold, and count all the people you’re so glad you didn’t go to the prom with.

Research shows that 50% of girls spend over $400 on the prom.

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Comments (5)

MegT

Love this spot. Especially the vomiting and the bear attack!

over 3 years ago by MegT

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Clark

The ";dancing"; is excellent!

over 3 years ago by Clark

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HeatherMenicucci

Great spot! He's so cute!

over 3 years ago by HeatherMenicucci

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Genuis

400$?!?! oh crap!

over 2 years ago by Genuis

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yaline

this gives me a great idea of what in reality prom will be like

about 1 year ago by yaline

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