Couldn't have said it better myself.. and you just know... the type of girl that WOULD wear something like that is the same one that would scream "sexual harassment", when guys started to notice.(remember.. in the late'80's I think, some noted psychologist made a finding ,that a naked woman should be able to walk by a man, WITHOUT getting ANY coments/responses/attention).
Maybe in San Francisco, Or Massechutes(sp), that would be possible, for obvious reasons.
I don't know much about the "rag trade" or proms but this looks like a publicity stunt to me. The designer puts out one scandalous dress to create a "buzz," then sells the less scandalous designs into retail outlets. Of course, by then the kids know his name and are attracted to the "danger" of the designer.