Prom dresses have been a staple of high school culture for decades, with each era bringing unique trends to the forefront.

This year's prom dresses are straight from the bold and beautiful color palette. Vibrant hues of blue, green, pink and purple are making an appearance at proms all over the valley this prom season.

She and her mom made their first prom dress together when 17-year-old Ashlyn decided to attend the prom with an upperclassman as a freshman. "It was really simple; we went from a pattern because we ...