Oh No They Didn’t. The American Flag As Formal Wear.

American Flag Formal Wear

Hard to believe but there’s an actual market for U.S. Flag ball gowns, evening gowns, prom dresses and wedding gowns. While it’s not my personally preferred way of showing my patriotism, clearly it is for the following. Check out the American Flag as Formal Wear.

American Flag As Formal Wear

I’m not talking about Katy Perry’s fun on-stage costumes or rock stars wrapping themselves in the flag, I’m talking serious stars and stripes. Take a look.

American Flag As Formal Wear
Patriotic wedding gowns by Lady Roi
Stars and Stripes ballgown. With matching helmet.
Stars and Stripes ballgown. With matching helmet.
American Flag Wedding dress on Amber from Offbeat Bride.
American Flag Wedding dress on Amber from Offbeat Bride.
American flag gown | photo by Mark Lindamood and Dottie Peoples at the Grammys
American flag gown | photo by Mark Lindamood and Dottie Peoples at the Grammys
photo by thomas ervin
Miss Virginia, Hannah Keifer and unknown model in gown
left: Miss Virginia, Hannah Keifer and right: unknown model in gown
Reba McEntire in a sequin American flag gown
Reba McEntire in a sequin American flag gown
Patriotic ballgown on model and actress Melody Scott at the daytime Emmy awards
Patriotic ballgown on model and actress Melody Scott at the daytime Emmy awards
Flag bustle by House of Hanigan, Ltd.

Although not the actual flag, these pageant contestants and Victoria’s Secret models wearing red, white and blue are worth seeing:

Miss USA, Runner Up Nina Sanchez 2015
Olivia Jordan, Miss USA 2015
Victoria Secret model Taylor Hill
Victoria Secret model Taylor Hill
Miss USA 2011
Miss USA 2011