As we enter May and the prom season hits full swing, high schoolers across the country are in a rush to get their hair appointments set, their outfits picked out and their limos secured. Sure, everyone wants to look their best on prom night, but some people have the courage to get a little more creative than the standard tuxedos and sherbet-colored dresses.
We're talking awesome outfits, ridiculous "dates" (we're looking at you, X-Box kid) and some of the most outlandish themes we've ever seen. These unconventional prom-goers thought outside the box for the big night, and we commend them for it. Which prom picture is the best? Vote and let us know.
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XBox Prom
No date, no problem (Via <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/sm8vv/my_friend_didnt_have_a_date_to_senior_prom/" target="_hplink">Reddit</a>)
Winnie The Pooh
A prom night homage to that lovable bear. (Via <a href="http://thechive.com/2009/04/21/worst-prom-photos-ever-18-photos/" target="_hplink">The Chive</a>)
That Hair
Best prom hairdo we've ever seen. (Via <a href="http://bizarremap.blogspot.com/" target="_hplink">Bizarre Map</a>)
En Garde
Have to make sure to put the sword in a safe place before hitting the dance floor. (Via <a href="http://www.curiousread.com/2010/09/24-funniest-prom-photos-ive-ever-seen.html" target="_hplink">Curious Read</a>)
Heart Fluttering
Sorry, this is just adorable. (Via <a href="http://www.curiousread.com/2010/09/24-funniest-prom-photos-ive-ever-seen.html" target="_hplink">Curious Read</a>)
Getting Medieval
Nothing like a fun night of dancing after a grueling joust. (Via <a href="http://www.awkwardpromnight.com/awkwardpromnight/WebPages/Details.aspx?videoid=6a7c6338-2bb4-43a0-97a3-2888c5df6b4f&title=Prom Goes Homemade Medieval" target="_hplink">Awkward Prom Night</a>)
Above And Beyond
A matching purse AND umbrella? 10/10. (Via <a href="http://www.curiousread.com/2010/09/24-funniest-prom-photos-ive-ever-seen.html" target="_hplink">Curious Read</a>)
Black And White
Our favorite part of this is the matching arm-bands and necklace. (Via <a href="http://www.awkwardpromnight.com/awkwardpromnight/WebPages/Details.aspx?videoid=57cd51e7-12b9-487d-ac97-8e621bf52cfc&title=How To Pick a Date For the Prom Photo" target="_hplink">Awkward Prom Night</a>)
Camouflage
Undetectable amongst the wooded dance floor. (Via <a href="http://thechive.com/2009/04/21/worst-prom-photos-ever-18-photos/" target="_hplink">The Chive</a>)
Patriots
Show pride in this great nation. (Via <a href="http://www.awkwardpromnight.com/awkwardpromnight/WebPages/Details.aspx?videoid=e4592148-2df7-4527-84e9-cbc67e504996&title=Go Canada! Sorry, got you mixed up with someone else." target="_hplink">Awkward Prom Night</a>)
Make Room On The Dance Floor
The slow dance part of the night is definitely trickier in that dress. (Via <a href="http://thechive.com/2009/04/21/worst-prom-photos-ever-18-photos/" target="_hplink">The Chive</a>)
Pre-Nyan Cat
That flying rainbow pop-tart kitty has nothing on this couple. (Via <a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/554126/" target="_hplink">eBaum's World</a>)
Peace
The fact that they got the peace sign to overlap so perfectly is amazing. (Via <a href="http://www.curiousread.com/2010/09/24-funniest-prom-photos-ive-ever-seen.html" target="_hplink">Curious Read</a>)
Star Wars Prom
We're kind of upset that we didn't think of this. (Via <a href="http://thechive.com/2009/04/21/worst-prom-photos-ever-18-photos/" target="_hplink">The Chive</a>)
Fuzzy
Looks a little uncomfortable to dance in though. (Via <a href="http://www.awkwardpromnight.com/awkwardpromnight/WebPages/Details.aspx?videoid=71a98e8c-e73c-4bb5-a065-5997eb9a4f03&title=She looks normal. He looks fury." target="_hplink">Awkward Prom Night</a>)
Queen Of Hearts
We have a feeling that teapot is spiked. (Via <a href="http://www.curiousread.com/2010/09/24-funniest-prom-photos-ive-ever-seen.html" target="_hplink">Curious Read</a>)
Rainbows And Lightning Bolts
Colorful outfit choices. (Via <a href="http://www.awkwardpromnight.com/awkwardpromnight/WebPages/Details.aspx?videoid=0a8539c8-9e25-4c98-b5e3-c5f8791463ca&title=Hilarious High School Prom Dresses - Rainbow Style" target="_hplink">Awkward Prom Night</a>)
The Huffington Post | Posted: 04/30/2012 12:35 pm Updated: 04/30/2012 12:35 pm