She Asked For Help Elevating Her Prom Look After Saying She Couldn’t Afford Much, And She Was Overwhelmed By How Kind Internet Strangers Were
An 18-year-old named Victoria Hoffman took to TikTok to ask viewers for some suggestions on how to elevate her look for prom. She had only expected to receive a few tips, but instead, the video went viral and changed her life.
Hoffman is a homeschooled student who also goes to a vocational-technical school. She was invited to her friend’s senior prom.
She was super excited because she never had the chance to attend a school dance before. But then, she realized that she didn’t have a dress or shoes to wear to prom.
She had recently ordered an outfit on Amazon for graduation but wasn’t sure if it would work for prom as well. In a 10-second clip posted to TikTok, Hoffman showed off a blue and white dress patterned with roses. It was paired with a white corset top.
In the text overlay of the video, she wrote, “Someone please tell me this is a good prom dress. It’s all I have, and it’s all I can afford.”
Most people complimented the outfit and told her that it would work well for prom. Others took it a step further and offered to help her buy accessories, hair, and nails.
They sent her donations, and now, she even still has enough left over to pay for EMT school, which she had been saving up for.
In a series of follow-up videos, Hoffman expressed her gratitude and appreciation for all the support, kindness, and generosity that viewers have been showing her.
It was more than she ever could’ve hoped for, and she was in disbelief that so many people came together to hype her up. Many people offered a kind word to Hoffman in the comments section.
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“As a dad, let me say you look like a princess. Don’t let anyone bring you down. Have a blast at prom!!” exclaimed one user.
“It’s super cute, and I personally think the perfect prom dress is whatever you deem to be beautiful and perfect. Prom style is not confined to any rules,” stated another.
“That dress flatters you a lot. You look beautiful. Wear what makes your heart sing,” gushed someone else.
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