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DeGeneres' high school prom look was certainly eye-catching. She wore to her big dance a red, yellow and navy button-down plaid dress with an oversized white lapel and belt.

It was possible at the time that her look was very in vogue, but the comic was quick to deflect the attention back to her fans by encouraging everyone to post their prom looks using the #ellenprom hashtag.

\"I promise you’ll wear them to prom soon,\" DeGeneres said.

While some younger followers eagerly showed off the dresses, older fans were just as thrilled to have a reason to share their throwback prom photos. So, if you want to share your prom look, take this as your official invitation to the Ellen prom.

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