Jenel Evert

Potchefstroom Gimnasium

Brief explanation about your dress or design choice


Attended the school's matric farewell?

Kaas

What was your inspiration for your matric prom dress?

My inspiration behind the dress was to stand out. The movie – 'THE HUNGERGAMES', was also a big part of my inspiration, because the movies has this weird, interesting, dramatic fashion going on and I've adored and loved it since I was a little girl, because it was very out of the ordinary and so beautifully unique. I wanted something dramatic and jaw-dropping from the start. It also felt really nostalgic and like I really achieved something big with this dress because I just know the little girl inside me would've absolutely went insane over this dress.

What was your favorite part of your matric prom dress?

My matric dance dress means a lot to me. It was my way to get myself out in the open and the fact that no one would expect it. All my teenage years I've only wore clothes that hid myself from the world and from the judging looks of strangers. But for this dress I wanted to reveal my true self without anything hiding who I actually am. I wanted to portray my personality through this dress and it was a huge success. It showed people who I am as a person. Artistic, dramatic, witty and disorganised. And I just know the little girl inside me would've been so proud that she wore this dress.

Date of matric farewell?

2025-10-02

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