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The 6 Worst Things to Happen Before Formal

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Colgate chapter.

We’re back—it’s formal season once more. You got the dress. Found the perfect heels. Even locked down the perfect dance floor partner. What could go wrong?

Let us tell you.

1.  Last minute preparations are commencing and the zipper snags.

Your friend promises—it’s not you, it’s the dress. Nevertheless, tears commence.

2.  That spray tan from JJ’s sounded good in theory—but your orange pillow case begs to differ.

It’s not Willy Wonka themed.

3.  The inevitable fraturday got the best of him—stand up.

Going stag wasn’t in the plan.

4.  Bottles are poppin’—unfortunately it’s all over your dress. 

That stain can’t be ignored.

5.  Mozz stix are flowing and clasps are popping.

Bring extra safety pins, ladies.

6.  You’re friend zoned on the bus ride home.

Platonic, shmatonic.

There’s always next year, folks.

Morgan is a junior at Colgate University where she majors in Creative Writing and minors in Film & Media Studies.  On campus, Morgan is a New Member Educator for greek life's Kappa Kappa Gamma.  When she's not under stacks of English literature in the library, you can find her watching old reruns of Laguna Beach with her co-correspondent leader, Caroline Parsons.  An avid listener of country music, interior design fanatic, and diehard Bachelor spectator.  Check out the blogs and articles produced by Morgan, Caroline, and their diverse (just as weird) team of writers!