After Clare had boldly asked Mrs. Duncan her question, the volunteer quickly replied, “Fingertip length.” Clare knew that she was in for a fight if she wanted to get through the door, so she informed Mrs. Duncan that the dress really did comply with the rules of prom, it’s just that since she’s much taller and curvier than other girls at her school, the first thought of most adults was if she was complying with the fingertip rule?