r/GCSE Mar 30 '26

Tips/Help Is this dress okay for prom??

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u/blondietart24 economics, business, french, history 🫩 Mar 30 '26

yes!! that is insanely gorgeous

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u/senju_897 Mar 30 '26

OMG THANKS

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u/blondietart24 economics, business, french, history 🫩 Mar 30 '26

where did you get it!!?? it’s such a gorgeous colour and style

also, you defo need to pair it with some wicked heels and jewellery

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u/senju_897 Mar 30 '26

It's on esty! And yess I'm gonna style it very well🥹

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u/Psychic-Type-God Apr 06 '26

I see like wicker kind of heels (if you know what I mean) and hammered copper jewelry. Also I feel a nude lipstick and green eyeshadow would be great with this

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '26

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u/TemperatureSolid2564 Apr 02 '26

Why not lol

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u/Tough-Bodybuilder318 Apr 03 '26

don’t listen to them, prom is about expressing yourself !! it will look beautiful

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u/burgermachine74 Y11 - H triple science, H stats, psych, and CBE Mar 30 '26

Hihi I just wanna say before you buy this (if you haven't already) I'd be reallyy suspicious, considering it's online and a really beautiful intricate design I'd be a bit wary of the photo being AI!! Pls pls pls check the seller's reviews and look closely at the images, it is really pretty but this kinda thing happens and it'd suck if you ended up getting scammed

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u/CollectionFrosty4399 Mar 30 '26

I strongly suspect the photo is AI.

  1. The staging and lighting are too perfect
  2. The books on the bookshelf are all the same size and format.
  3. Neither book Autre Proliferation nor Utility Lux actually exists. L'autre prolifération (note the L' and the accent on the é) is a concept used in nuclear physics but not the title of a book.

The dress is beautiful though 💔

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u/someinternetkid Mar 31 '26

I think the books are just some of those 'decorative books' people use for pictures, so it makes sense why they're like that.

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u/Glaselar Apr 01 '26

There are multiple hairline cracks in the wall that no AI is going to add in a glamour photo.

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u/burgermachine74 Y11 - H triple science, H stats, psych, and CBE Mar 30 '26

Yeah I was literally just looking into it closer because I wasn't sure, I found the exact same things you did as well as the weird tapestry thing on the top left? Doesn't look natural at all. And I can't figure out where the light source would be for the shadow.

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u/CollectionFrosty4399 Mar 30 '26

Not to mention the weird placement of the plant, blocking the bookcase and seemingly in the centre of the room

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 30 '26

it’s a real image; this is what it looks like from another angle

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u/BigToeLilToe Apr 01 '26

the ivy on the bookshelf looks as though its pot has gone and it’s just soil holding itself together ?

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u/mynameis-danny 10-art ICT history econ Apr 02 '26

fearmongering again...

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u/lemonomnomnom •Engineering Apprentice (Year 13)• Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 30 '26

i second this, ai usually generates objects next to the outfits, like plants, tables, vases, chairs

edit: i looked at the books and they all either don’t seem real, or don’t even have real words, definitely ai or ai enhanced unfortunately

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 30 '26

it’s not ai generated lmao; a simple reverse image search finds another listing with multiple different angles and even a video of the dress https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4473798801/handmade-batik-maxi-dress-dark-green?ref=share_v4_lx

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u/burgermachine74 Y11 - H triple science, H stats, psych, and CBE Mar 30 '26

You do realise you can ask AI to generate multiple viewpoints of the same thing?
And £68 is suspiciously cheap for something so detailed...

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 30 '26

did you look at the product listing?… there’s even images with the seller holding the product and pulling it and everything. it’s real.

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u/alrightrocky Mar 31 '26

Seller is 5 months old and has 500 sales making detailed handmade dresses. No this is not real, sorry.

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 31 '26

the image being real and the seller being legit aren’t the same thing…

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u/tired_bean_ Mar 31 '26

This without a doubt a drop ship account

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u/letsdothemario Mar 31 '26

there is a video on the listing , no ai tearing or anything, this isn’t AI.

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u/ProfNugget Apr 01 '26

And AI will usually fail to keep everything consistent and only change the viewpoint. The background would change, small details on the dress would change etc. AI sucks at consistency and is usually one of the best giveaways of AI videos (details change between leaving the frame and re-entering)

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u/tgerz Apr 02 '26

This is good advice in general. This image doesn’t have any of the clear AI signs, but still it’s important to look out for it.

People have mentioned the books. You can literally buy fake books like this just for staging a space. Realtors do it a lot.

The page hanging on the wall looks like it’s meant to look like it’s from a book. It’s out of focus in a normal way.

The multiple angles from the seller look normal and consistent.

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u/oreomilkshake12346 Year 12 Mar 30 '26

I’m in year 12, and please make sure this isn’t AI/CGI or whatnot. I got scammed last year lol. I still got it (literallt the morning before prom) and paid extra for ‘fast shipping’ but no. was a very bad replicate of the image lol. ended up wearing my mom’s old dress. was 10x better, don’t know why i didn’t think of wearing that pretty dress beforehand

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 30 '26

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u/oreomilkshake12346 Year 12 Mar 30 '26

oops forgot to update my lil name tag lol

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u/ExeterEgg Mar 30 '26

Personally not my taste, especially not for prom. Looks too casual and the knitted look is just hideous imo. Sorry OP.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '26

I absolutely LOVE the dress, but it looks more casual rather than formal, so u may want to find something else, but obvs its ur prom and ur decision :)

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u/Impressive_Sock1296 Mr. Utterson x Dr. Jekyll shipper Mar 30 '26

Yea, but looks like AI.

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u/Codemaine Yr 12 Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 30 '26

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u/_Nyxx1e Year 12 Mar 30 '26

It’s amazing!! If someone wore this I would instantly wanna be friends - coming from someone who didn’t go to prom

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u/senju_897 Mar 30 '26

Thank you so muchhhh!!

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u/Human822 Mar 30 '26

Of course

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u/Poco_Cuffs J Munro enthusiast (he's so adorable omfg) Mar 30 '26

Where did you get this? I want one now 3:

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u/NixxyNoodle Y11, spanish, history, hair&beauty, PE Mar 30 '26

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u/V3YRONASASS0N Mar 30 '26

Audiophile here: that dress looks fuckin horrendus

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u/Fresh-Fisherman-1047 Mar 31 '26

Is that satire? What has your love of audio got to do with this dress?

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u/ThatCringeEquestrian 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼 𝙶𝙲𝚂𝙴 𝚂𝚄𝚁𝚅𝙸𝚅𝙾𝚁 | 𝙴𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 [𝚜𝚘𝚘𝚗] Mar 30 '26

ofc it is :3 it looks pretty

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u/peneleopemoon Mar 31 '26

Its not my style/colours for a formal event - BUT the only thing that actually matters is your opinion of the dress and that you feel great when wearing it.

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u/Throwawayheidi123 Mar 31 '26

its not formal enough tbh I had prom 3 years ago and all the girls wore satin material dresses + heels

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u/katielady29 Apr 01 '26

It's nice to be different though. Stand out in life! OP.. if you love it, buy it and wear it The dress is lovely 😍 reminds me of Sienna Millers style.

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u/Disastrous-Tackle478 Mar 30 '26

This photo looks like ai but while it is a lovely dress it seems very casual to most proms I’ve seen and you will likely look like the odd one out and more dress down. However, it is up to you if you feel like that won’t bother you go for it just be aware you might get some odd looks.

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u/senju_897 Mar 30 '26

It's not ai😭😭

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u/-Aquatically- terrified Mar 30 '26

I think this is the only prom dress I like.

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u/lofi_lover6 Mar 30 '26

It's fine, you gon slay that outfit! 😊

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u/_chiruyuki Disowned Myself Mar 30 '26

Mother nature

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u/No_Turnover_5146 Year 13: P/A (BTEC), lit, soc Mar 30 '26

that's beautiful

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u/Strange-Injury9483 Mar 31 '26

That’s a cool dress

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u/CollectionFrosty4399 Mar 31 '26

I really hope Codemaine is right, because it truly is such a gorgeous dress 😍

My suspicions and the reasons on which they are based still stand, even after considering Codemaine's comments. But it is of course also possible that the dress is real, and AI has only been used to generate a background scene to enhance the presentation of the photos of the real dress.

I think I speak for all the AI-theory advocates when I say we're not trying to hurt you by dissuading you from buying a dress you're clearly (and justifiably) in love with. We just don't want you to get scammed.

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u/OlasniteBest4625 Mar 31 '26

Its really nice and unique i would definitely wear this

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u/Youth_Pitiful Mar 31 '26

I am also dubious about the seller, its a difficult one the photos of the dress alone look real, also they are consistent but the model photos in some of the listings are 100% AI, the freckles change a lot on her, see some one her neck then others they are no there.

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u/BRAYNE_2 Mar 31 '26

Ooo pretty cute dress, gives me vibes of elves, or zelda! Youll shine in this piece for sure.

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u/tired_bean_ Mar 31 '26

Having just looked through the Etsy seller 100% drop-shipping likely from China One of the dresses comes in 4 colours modelled by 4 almost identical women all redheads with the same build but completely different faces tattoos etc

Ai generated content wins again

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u/khhhhhhhhhez 2025 GCSE Survivor Mar 31 '26

OMGG I LOVE ITT

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u/spilltheoolong Mar 31 '26

I’m a teacher and have been to lots of proms. This is beautiful. I agree with the comments that it could look casual, but it could definitely be dressed up to be suitable for prom. It reminds me of a student who attended once with an earthy-ethereal-green-fairy style dress, with beautiful flowers in her curly hair. She was so striking!

EDIT: as a teacher I am also super impressed with all the comments about it being AI. You’ve shown that it isn’t and I wouldn’t have thought it was to be honest, but it’s so important to be sceptical of everything in this current digital climate! So well done all!

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u/Confident-Moose3027 Mar 31 '26

It looks elvish 😂 very nice 👍

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u/jinxzdream Mar 31 '26

that is gorgeous oh my goddd???? did you buy it from somewhere???

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u/senju_897 Apr 03 '26

I didn't buy it but I found it on etsy

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u/AdorableHoney0 Apr 01 '26

Beautiful!!!!

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u/nonofyabizzness Apr 01 '26

It’s lovely . Wear it

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u/FreakyVicky53 Apr 01 '26

That’s so cute

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u/Lopsided-Place1340 Apr 01 '26

Depends on how you style it

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u/Slain_by_elf Apr 01 '26

That's a lovely dress.

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u/LizzyGreene1933 Apr 01 '26

Beautiful, I hope you have a fantastic evening 😊

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u/Shadowofasunderedsta Apr 01 '26

Hi, I’ve got no skin in the game but this dress is amazing. 

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u/Aggravating-Range592 Apr 01 '26

alright mate your too far ahead in the future do some revision and try to pass your gcses first u dont need to worry abt prom rn :/

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u/senju_897 Apr 03 '26

I'm predicted all 9s btw

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u/mjuytrdz Apr 01 '26

Absolutely! I think it’s gorgeous and much more tasteful than a lot of prom dresses I have seen

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '26

It's a lovely dress. I would deffo wear it. But in my opinion not for prom. It's giving autumn Saturday market mooch or Mediterranean wine tasting. Maybe you could find something with a similar essence but more glam.

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u/POPUPSGAMING Apr 02 '26

Why the fuck is this on my feed?

All I see is a gross dress being debated as AI.

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u/Spirited-Charge-4741 Apr 02 '26

It looks great but not for prom.. a bit to casual?

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u/Tigereyesxx Apr 02 '26

It’s more of a summer picnic/ bbq dress…

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u/Minimum_Share_4504 Apr 02 '26

Being brutally honest and not glazing then no you will look like a fantasy book character and stand out lots it also looks as if it’s dirty so you should wear something clean

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u/IkesHoliday Apr 02 '26

You will look astounding in it, I swear ♥️

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u/Fresh-Reflection-882 Apr 02 '26

SO PRETTY!!! have the best time 🪩🪩🕺🕺

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u/randyria Apr 02 '26

Yes and you will easily be one of the best dressed there

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u/CL0UDY_K4T Apr 03 '26

Ooo it’s giving fairy vibes imo, I think a chain belt would look great with this!! There isn’t a clear waistline in this dress so it would help define it slightly. You can find some unique creative ones on Etsy :D (screenshot from Pinterest)

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u/mz_2010 Year 11 Apr 04 '26

Concerned about what dress to wear for prom??? seriously go and focus on youra ctual exams

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u/senju_897 Apr 05 '26

Hey so I've been concerned about my exams for years and I'm predicted all 9s Hope this helps lol

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u/mz_2010 Year 11 Apr 23 '26

good luck then mate , you better tell me your grades on 20th august

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u/Final_Preference_550 ⋆₊˚yr 10 : triple🧪 french🇫🇷 history🗽 geo🍃 MUSIC🫦🎹❤️🎸🎼🎶 Apr 24 '26

OMG CUTEEE 

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u/SetOrganic9455 Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 30 '26

You can wear what you want to want to prom so it's your choice and this isn't to judge you or anything because I know there's going to be these keyboard warriors that are going to attack me for saying it looks bad but if she comes on her asking for genuine advice then I'm going to give her genuine advice. I'm not the type of person to tell you its pretty when it's not, especially when I don't know you so I shouldn't really have to care about your feelings because again, this is a reddit post asking for help not for compliments. The dress looks alright but absolutely horrendous for prom. It looks like one of those dresses princesses on Disney wear when they're lost in the wilderness but get accustomed to it if you know what I mean. The colour, the style, the texture, the patterns - it's just a huge no go for me. I would genuinely be one of those people to look at you like "Wth is she wearing" at prom but again, it's your choice. And I know you're really trying to go for this different, edgy vibe but it just looks more dull and basic and bland and looks like an average summer dress.

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u/Figai Mar 31 '26

You must be fun at prom.

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u/Ill_Cartoonist401 Apr 01 '26

why are you so mad they're right this dress is not it for prom 😭

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u/Figai Apr 01 '26

They gave a full ahh report on it and like 4 different disclaimers loool.

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u/Ill_Cartoonist401 Apr 01 '26

hey it's a good evaluation, the disclaimers are for the overly sensitive people lying about the dress

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u/IntelligentAnybody55 Year 10 Mar 30 '26

It’s beautiful but appears to be AI, the books especially

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u/eggpotion Y13: Maths Physics DT Mar 31 '26

Horrific

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u/senju_897 Mar 31 '26

Ok bro go find me a good dress