The year was 1990, and young Tracee Ellis Ross was ready for the prom! The actress shines in this simple yet gorgeous grey dress and dangly earrings, proving that it’s not all about the bows and frills — pure class. Her unpretentious dress showed off her gorgeous hourglass figure and really accentuated her collarbones for a put-together look all-round.
The chunky bangle and French manicure further show that the accessories took center stage for this look. To think that proud mama, the great Diana Ross was possibly behind the camera snapping her little girl is a wild thought in and of itself.
Snoop Dogg
Looking at teen Snoop, one has a hunch that he will grow up to be a force. That "don't mess with me" swagger has certainly carried him through the years, making him a hip-hop legend. This feels like a one-of-a-kind look — we mean, we can probably count on one hand the number of times we have seen Snoop Dogg in a tux.
And don't even get us started on the bow tie and boutonniere. The young couple with matching corsage and boutonniere look seriously ready for their big night. It's clear to see that when Snoop wants to, he can really suit up.
Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel is now a mainstay of high fashion who anyone would aspire to dress like. But it's good to know that she wasn't born that way. By the look of those puffy sleeves and that strawberry pink dress, the star of "The Real Housewives of New York City" enjoyed her prom in the 80s.
We will admit, the jewel tone looks beautiful on her, and she's definitely giving Disney princess vibes with this look. The reality star toned her look down in later years and evidently also eased up in front of the cameras. With that slouch, young Bethany may have been a little nervous.
Claire Danes
"My So-Called Life" depicted a slightly different teen from the one pictured here. Ditching the auburn hair, grungy plaid shirts, and teen angst, Claire Danes looked perfectly sunny on her high-school prom. In a simple dress and earrings with a statement necklace, and what we're guessing is red lipstick, Claire was a sight for sore eyes.
Her hunky date looks like he could have also made quite the TV career himself. He definitely comes across as the guy walking around with the football jacket stuffing nerds into lockers. But we hope we're wrong and that Claire had better taste in boys back then.
Courtney Cox
This is an interesting look for Courtney Cox. While we acknowledge that this was the 80s and special concessions are made for this, the "Friends" actress sweater-dress-combination seems weird, even for then. We will say, though, that it is very on-brand for Monica Geller.
While she looks slightly strange, there's no doubt that she looks very happy, especially as she holds onto the arm of her sweet date. He, on the other hand, could have lightened up a bit. Maybe the photographer just caught him at a bad moment, but maybe he also didn't fully recognize the huge star potential in his date.