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Bullied Teen Designs Her Own Prom Dress To Fight Bullying And Becomes Prom Queen

18-year-old Kyemah McEntyre designed a prom dress is anything but typical. The New Jersey resident, inspired by her African heritage, had a local seamstress from Markell’s Closet hand-sew the dress from McEntyre’s sketch. She explained the motivation behind her dress on Instagram and Twitter:

“I am 18 years old and I am undoubtedly of African Descent. As an artist I have a completely different point of view compared to most individuals. I am extremely analytical and observant,” McEntyre writes. “This is for always being labeled as, ‘ugly’ or ‘angry’. Thank God, stereotypes are just opinions.”

McEntyre was chosen to be prom queen, and this fall she will be attending the Parsons School of Design.

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Kyemah McEntyre was bullied in high-school

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So she decided to do something different for Prom

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McEntyre designed a dress inspired by her African heritage

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“This is for always being labeled as, “ugly” or “angry”. Thank God, stereotypes are just opinions” she wrote on Twitter

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McEntyre was chosen Prom Queen

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“As an artist I have a completely different point of view compared to most individuals”

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“I am extremely analytical and observant”

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“The most creative people are the ones who step out of their comfort zone and take advantage of the world around them”

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“Being exposed to all kinds of people and cultures is the muse for my artwork”

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“Don’t let anyone define you. Beautiful things happen when you take pride in yourself”

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EkaterinaPonchak 9 years ago

i just don't understand those ready-to-jump-out boobs on a Prom party.... hmm

45points

MikeDeNorth 9 years ago

OMG, A beautiful girl in an absolutely beautiful dress and you have a problem with her boobs! Get a freaking life would you! quit worrying about what others do or don't do and worry about yourself! I think she looks wonderful.....

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GrazielaLeon 9 years ago

Yeah, a girl who have boobs, SHOCKING.

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NerredNermin 9 years ago

True ☺☺ but she got a lot of spirit..

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LindaBekkemellem 9 years ago

Oh please, will you guys stop being so dramatic? All she's saying is that this is a bit too revealing for a high school prom dress. Both the girl and the dress looks awesome, but if I was her mother, I would never let her go like that to a prom. Just sayin'.

5points

VanessaG 8 years ago

every woman has boobs. just because you can actually see them now doesn't mean you have to go overboard with your reaction. jfc get used to boobs

3points

PetraBenach 9 years ago

Side boob doesn't have a tendency to pop out, usually what happens is the posture shifts and causes the fabric to gap away from the body and allow those standing at her side to get a peek inside the dress. Fashion tape and good posture can definitely make those peek-a-boob moments a minimal risk AND what’s more, Kyemah’s dress design with it’s smooth front and closed neck in back also help to keep the fabric in place. When done right, side boob is absolutely stunning and tasteful, especially when it’s paired with a full skirt and longer sleeves - it's beautifully done.

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