Becca asked Tessa, “Is there any chance you still have your sparkly white prom dress from high school?”
“It’s probably in a closet at my parents. Why?”
“Michael frequently mentions how you looked in that dress, and he’s carried the picture all these years.”
“Really? You must realize there’s no way it’ll fit.”
“But I’ll bet we could use the skirt fabric layers to make a new bodice, even with sleeves if you want, and add a different skirt. Michael would be thrilled.”
“Won’t it be too formal?”
“Not if I design it right,” she said, sketching her visualization.
Written in response to Charli Mills September 2, 2021, prompt at Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story to the theme, “not everyone fits a prom dress.” You can take inspiration from Ellis Delaney’s song, the photo, or any spark of imagination. Who doesn’t fit and why? What is the tone? You can set the genre. Go where the prompt leads!
Note: Becca is Michael’s sister.
Sue Spitulnik 
09/08/2021 at 19:04
The dress has come full circle for Michael and Tessa. That makes a great iconic statement about their circle of love.
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09/09/2021 at 07:17
I love stories of re-purposed fashion pieces, especially when there’s nostalgia attached. What a beautifully hopeful tale. I can imagine Tessa feeling glorious in the new outfit Becca designs from the treasure it once was. I wonder how long it would take Michael to recognise it, I like to think it wouldn’t take long at all. Fabulous take on the prompt Sue.
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09/09/2021 at 07:49
Thanks Rebecca.
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09/09/2021 at 23:00
Wonderful reinvention.
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09/12/2021 at 13:32
This is very original, Susan.
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