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The class of 2020 has not had the final year of school anyone anticipated. However, with most states and territories already allowing formals with certain conditions and the New South Wales Government recently announcing that school formals are back on the table, students have a glamorous night ahead to look forward to – for those based outside of Victoria that is.
"No one can deny that the senior students have endured the year from hell as COVID-19 sabotaged so many cherished rites of passage. School retreats, sports carnivals, musical productions, and so many other popular Year 12 activities have been cancelled, which is why the New South Wales (NSW) Government's announcement last week to allow school formals to go ahead was so great," Abby Kheir said.
Abby Kheir is the founder, chief designer and CEO of international, boutique fashion label Abyss by Abby. With a cult following of more than 800k Instagram followers, Abby knows exactly what is on-trend and how to make a statement at your school formal.
"Since the good news was announced for NSW, we have had an incredible surge in demand for formal dresses. Students and parents are looking for the best of the best to make up for the punishing year they have endured," Kheir explained.
"We have heard from countless school-goers who have said they expected their post-school celebrations to look a lot more like pyjamas and slippers, than ball gowns and stilettoes. Usually we see Year 12 students starting to look at dresses anywhere up to a year before the event, so this two-month window is going to see a lot of last-minute purchases.
"In just the last week, we have seen a number of hot 2020 trends fly off our racks. While students search for the dress style that really feels like them, there are some key trends that will make their wearer stand out from the crowd.
"Most of the trends are around the wow factor. Everyone wants to celebrate through fashion this year. The more bling the better. Everyone is tired of being cooped up and they want to take glam to the next level. They want to enjoy themselves and look and feel fabulous.
