This year's Illawarra school formals are off to a glamorous start, with Year 12 students stepping out in gowns and get-ups that wouldn't look out of place on the Emmys red carpet.
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After juggling appointments with nail technicians, spray tanners, brow-shapers, hairstylists and make-up artists, the girls made their grand entrances in an array of showstopping gowns.
Red and white proved to be the big colour trends, with floor-length gowns and plunging necklines the other sartorial standouts this formal season.
In bold yet successful departures from the glitzy evening wear, one girl stood out in a stylish pink pantsuit, while another teamed well-worn Converse sneakers with a blue cut-out slip dress.
For the boys, blue hues, skinny ties and red velvet tuxedo jackets were the popular choices.
Flick through the gallery above for photos from Edmund Rice, Woonona, Keira, Wollongong, St Mary's and Cedars school formals.
Have you had your Year 12 school formal this year? Send us photos to cos@illawarramercury.com.au.
