They began life in America but became huge on these shores in the 90s as school leavers turned on the style for the glitz and glamour of prom night.
So, in our latest retro gallery we take a stroll along memory lane to school proms back in 2010 to 2012.
Can you spot any familiar faces?
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13. Samworth Church Academy
Samworth Church Academy leavers' prom at Rufford Park Golf Club in 2011. Pictured are Rebecca Price, Hayley Freeman, Dawn Meade and Kelly Ratcliffe. Photo: Anne Shelley
14. Meden School, Warsop
Meden School year 11 prom from 2010, held at Mansfield Civic Centre. Photo: Roger Grayson
15. Brunts
Brunts School prom at the Oakham Suite in Mansfield in 2011. Photo: Angela Ward
16. All Saints'
Lauren Curtis, Charlotte Stenson and Ellie Jones at All Saints' School's prom at Edwinstowe's South Forest Leisure Centre in 2011. Photo: Anne Shelley