THE girls look gorgeous in their long dresses and the lads do their best.

School leavers have been enjoying Prom Nights — yet another American import that has taken hold on this side of the Atlantic.

I think it is great if these kids enjoy dressing up in an adult manner and realise there is more to clothing sense than T-shirts and jeans. I do suspect, however, that many of the young men featured in the pictures will prefer a more casual look from now on.