For Homecoming Escorts

I am a bit late with this season’s homecoming thoughts because of my day job. For the most part I have seen the usual: short dresses, young ladies in the traditional pose (all huddled up together touching elbows while slightly bending) and boys wearing too short pants with no socks. I’m never going to like too short pants with shoes that look like slippers, but I guess that’s the current style. I hope you’re at least teaching the young ladies how to sit since their dresses are so short, but that’s not the point of this entry. 

When young ladies are chosen to be a part of the homecoming court, they are typically escorted by their fathers (or a male escort), and more and more I’m seeing mothers serving as escorts. I think it’s awesome for both mothers and fathers to serve, so let’s explore appropriate clothing for both men and women.

For both male and female escorts, please make sure that you complement the homecoming maid. What does this mean? If the young lady is wearing pink, please wear a coordinating color. I’ve googled a color wheel before to make sure that I don’t make a fashion misstep. I’ve also texted friends to make sure something looked okay before stepping out on the town.  In other words, do not clash with the young lady you’re there to support. 

Sir, this isn’t the time to break out that gaudy plaid vest suit or some fluorescent color that doesn’t go with the young lady is wearing.  I know that men also want to express themselves through fashion, but it’s not about you on that night. Please do not arrive looking like you just left the deer woods either. Put forth an effort. 

Ma’am, just because you can wear a dress that rivals J Lo at the Grammys doesn’t mean you should. A friend of mine showed me a pic of a young lady who looked great, but her female escort looked like was going to the club. Her dress was short with a plunging neckline. Not cocktail short: SHORT.  A nice dress or pantsuit is just fine for you, ma’am. You’re not the homecoming maid. SHE is. 

This is not the time to show your ex that you finally lost weight because they were holding you back or that you look young enough to be your daughter’s sibling. While you may feel like you have a point to prove, this is not your time. Again, you are there to support your young lady and not distract from her. 

Y’all go ahead and continue to wear what you want to wear though. Whether you want to admit it or not, how you dress yourselves matters.

#ksmithsays