10 Fun Things to Do Before Prom to Look & Feel Your Absolute Best ✨💃

Prom in Indiana & Kentucky are more than just a dance—it is a whole event. From small-town traditions to big-city venues, prom is about celebrating with friends, making memories, and feeling your absolute best. Here are 10 fun things to do before prom to make sure you’re glowing with confidence and ready for the big night! 

Make sure you are stopping by XO by Sophia’s (in store & online) early to get the best dress & tux so that you can focus on all your accessories!  

1. Plan a Pre-Prom Shopping Day 🛍️

Grab your friends and hit up the mall (hello, Keystone or Greenwood Park Mall) for accessories, shoes, and last-minute outfit details. Make it fun with coffee runs, yummy snacks and do not forget the selfies along the way! 

2. Have a Dress (or Suit) Reveal Night 👗🤵

Try on your outfit for your closest friends or family. Play music, take photos, and make it a mini fashion show. Bonus: they can help you practice your “red carpet” entrance. This will help you make sure that the fit is perfect, you can dance in confidence & that you have everything you need for the evening! 

3. Schedule a Glam Squad Trial 💄

Whether it’s professional hair and makeup or DIY with your bestie, do a test run before the big day. Not only will this help avoid any last-minute stress for supplies -  but you’ll also get to have a fun “get ready” night with snacks and TikToks.

4. Break in Your Shoes While Dancing 🎶

Instead of just walking around the house, throw on your prom shoes and have a mini dance party in your room. By prom night, you’ll be comfortable and ready to hit the dance floor. THis will also test to make sure that your dress hem is perfect! 

 Bonus: Take a few trips outside to scuff up the bottoms a bit - this will help on the dance floor, trust me! 

5. Plan a Midwest Photo Spot 📸

Prom photos are iconic. Scout fun spots like downtown murals, lakeside parks, or even a cornfield backdrop for that true Midwest vibe. Maybe ask a parent of the group to host and offer to bring some drinks and snacks for everyone to enjoy while taking photos! Decide with your group so no one’s scrambling at the last second. 

6. Have a DIY Spa Night 🌸

Face masks, mani-pedis, and a little self-care go a long way. Invite friends over, paint nails in your prom colors, and blast your favorite playlist. You’ll feel relaxed and look refreshed. 

Bonus: Add hydrating & moisturizing so that your skin is also feeling refreshed! 

7. Create a Prom Prep Playlist 🎧

Nothing sets the mood like music - trust us on this! Music makes memories! Put together a playlist of hype songs to get you pumped up (plus a few slower ones for that limo ride or pre-prom dinner). 

Ask the group for a few favorites so that everyone can enjoy the vibe! 

8. Try Out TikTok Trends With Friends 📱

From hair hacks to corsage tutorials to nail designs - there are tons of prom prep videos out there. Have fun recreating a few of them —you might even go viral before prom night. That could be fun! 

9. Plan Your Pre-Prom Meal 🍝

In the Midwest, pre-prom dinners are quite the thing. Whether you’re going out to a fancy steakhouse in Indy, grabbing pizza with your group, or hosting a pasta night at someone’s house, make it part of the fun! 

Fun Tip: If a nice parent opens their home to host everyone, make sure you offer to bring something to share or contribute to the event! 

10. Get a Good Night’s Sleep 😴

It may not sound “fun”, but trust me—waking up refreshed will make everything else better. Plus, you’ll look more energized in your photos. Think of it as the ultimate glow-up hack. 

BONUS AGAIN: Make sure you are hydrating 8-10 days before Prom and moisturizing every morning & evening, for the best skin for the best weekend! 

Final Thoughts 🌟

Prom is about making memories with your friends, whether you’re coming from a small-town high school or a big city one. By mixing fun prep activities with some self-care, you’ll step into prom feeling confident, stylish, and totally ready to own the night.

Make sure to share your photos with us @xobysophias so that we can see your beautiful looks! 

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