Memories of a prom night usually stay with a person for life. So it’s no surprise that shopping for a prom dress and its matching accessories is one of the most sought-after moments in any teen’s life. What you wear and how you carry yourself is undoubtedly very important. In fact, so much importance is attached to this function of high school and college that it all becomes news. Given this, it’s not a huge surprise that the entire nation is talking about Kelly Pickler’s famous prom dress.

Kelly Pickler, the cute and lovable American Idol contestant, was an instant hit with most of the viewers. This vulnerable-looking small-town girl from South Carolina became famous for her country songs and her one-liners. Coming from a broken family, her naive appearance garnered enough sympathy from everyone to take her to great heights of popularity. However, the entire country was shocked when a particular photo of him surfaced. Here’s the scoop —

This particular image showed her in a red colored party dress which most people found very offensive! This was mainly because the dress was very revealing and had a thong attached to it! The dress, people thought, was not in keeping with the popular innocent image that Kelly portrayed. This was found even more offensive because Kelly comes from a small town and girls don’t dress this way(?) for proms.

The question that now arises is, to what extent is it justified to create such a fuss over something as personal as a girl’s prom dress? What one wears is undoubtedly a personal choice and decision. However, one must not forget that celebrity status exacts a certain price. Kelly represents a certain segment of the population and she definitely holds her accountable to the fans of hers who have made her popular. Celebrities generally have to be careful not to hurt the feelings of their followers because it is the public that makes them popular.

Therefore, it came as no surprise that her stunning prom gown drew so much negative attention. However, it should also be noted that instead of creating a ruckus, more subtle things can be done, such as removing support. Kelly Pickler’s now-popular prom dress was certainly offensive, but the fact remains that absolutely no one can stop Kelly from wearing the same one again. As far as Kelly is concerned, she must be well aware of the consequences of wearing that dress. Therefore, it is better to leave her alone when it comes to her grooming. The people for their part learned a lesson that appearances are deceptive.