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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21. Manor School, Mansfield Woodhouse
Pupils from Manor School at their prom night at The Derbyshire Hotel in South Normanton in 2010. Photo: Anne Shelley
22. Brunts
Tickets please! Forever Green in Mansfield was the venue for Brunts School's prom in 2012 when these students arrived in an old London Transport red bus. Photo: Roger Grayson
23. All Saints
Shannon Scullion and Melissa Bell arrive at South Forest Leisure Centre for the All Saints' School prom in 2011. Photo: Anne Shelley
24. Brunts
This dashing quartet arrive for Brunts School's prom at the Oakham Suite in 2011. Photo: Angela Ward