SI Teens Fashion Prom Attire From Duct Tape

Ah, to be young again. Two teens from Staten Island recently hit up their prom in hand-made outfits created out of duct tape. Erin Janosik and her date, who simply goes by Frank in this 1010Wins piece, are trying to win the Duck Brand's "Stuck at Prom" contest, which would get them $3,000 scholarships.

A pro-tip if you're considering fashioning the latest trend out of the tape: Erin says it can get pretty hot, though her dress—fashioned after Marilyn Monroe's famous halter—at least allowed for air circulation. Anyway, we applaud this, mostly because it's all so very Andie Walsh.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on June 17, 2010 5:07 PM

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robingee

It's hard to pick a winner from the top 10, but I think I like the paint-drippy kids the best.

Jen S

I've seen a duct tape purse, and it stank so bad of the glue.

Mordicai

I'm glad Gothamist linked to the contest-- a lot of times news media plays ostrich to make the kids seem like crazy people-- trying to get 3k ain't crazy.

Anyhow, I'm going to go out on a limb here regarding comments on the couple's attractiveness & say that people who live in glass houses my not want to throw stones.

r1b2

It's the gay dude and the fleshy, creative gal from every HS in the country. They go everywhere together, but they never go THERE!

CR

She's got a little meat, and he's got a little meat. They look cute together.

John Clavis

You guys are mean. She's cute.

movi

Oh please! She's adorable - you narrow-minded, superficial pigs.

Mr Mel

Why superficial?

robingee

Do you need a dictionary?

Cannibal

I was impressed until I saw the other duck tape prom couples... this guy sucks!!

inoyourider

Yeah me too.

Nice try kids, but those other couples are WAY more advanced.

virjin

yeah definitely not pushing it. plus way hotter non fatass chicks.

robingee

I bet you're a super-hot sexy dude! Since you're talking smack about a very cute high-school girl who is fun and creative and trying to get money for college.