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Step 1
Lighten the stain. The first thing you need to do is try to lighten the stain. Even if the stain didn't come out in the wash or at the dry cleaners, it still might be possible to ease the stain's intensity. For a quick fix, sprinkle some salt over the stain and rub it in. Then squirt some lemon juice and rub the spot with ice. Finally, use a cloth the dab the stain area until it's dry.
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Step 2
Get a flower pin. If the stain is on the upper part of a dress, a flower pin similar to the boutonniere that men wear to the prom will hide the stain and add a nice touch to the dress. Take the dress to the florist so that you can find a flower that matches the dress and covers the stain. Make sure that the flower is pinned securely to the dress so you don't reveal your secret midway through the prom.
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Step 3
Use a support ribbon. Support ribbons such as the well-known red looped ribbon for HIV support or the yellow version that signifies support of cancer treatment. Research is a very politically correct way to hide a stain. If the stain is on the front, upper part of the dress, pin one of these ribbons on. Not only will the ribbon hide the stain, but it's also a great conversation piece.
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Step 4
Get a shawl or pashmina. If there's one night in the year that it's fashionable for a younger woman to wear a shawl or pashmina, that night is prom night. Find an elegant shawl to wrap around the area of the stain. Do the same with a pashmina, which is a cashmere (or faux cashmere) wrap that comes in an array of bright colors to match your dress. If the stain is a bit lower on the dress, wear the shawl or pashmina in the crook of your elbows and pin the garment at the right height to cover the stain.
