12-05-2025
We went to 23 proms around Knoxville and these bold trends stood out
Prom season is one of the highlights of the high school experience when students can let their hair down and kick up their heels on the dance floor as the year comes to an end.
The News Sentinel was there to capture all the gowns, shoes, hairstyles and tuxes of the season. Here are some of the top trends we saw during prom season.
Tennessee fans are loud and proud all year long, and prom night is a special place to showcase that love.
From blush ties to bold bubblegum-colored jackets, these guys looked sharp in all shades of pink.
East Tennessee's weather is highly unpredictable, but these smart students were totally prepared! We caught a few teens laughing through an absolute downpour on their way into prom.
Together, they look like royalty. Check out the pairs that clearly put a lot of planning into their complementary styles.
Forget pastels ‒ these girls chose deep colors to sparkle like the gems they are.
From beautiful light-filled ballrooms to dark, moody spaces that looked like a nightclub, these locations pulled out all the stops for their prom guests.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Prom 2025 trends: Orange dresses, dudes in pink, matching couples
