How to lower the cost of prom for students

There is no denying that proms are getting more and more expensive, so how can you reduce the costs to make prom night less of a financial strain? Let’s take a look at some useful ideas.

Look for pre-loved prom dresses

We know that your prom is a really big deal, but the costs soon mount up. If you simply can’t do without having your hair professionally styled in the run-up to your prom, not to mention having your eyebrows, eyelashes, tan, and nails done in a salon, the only place you can lower the cost is when it comes to what you wear. There are some amazing bargains out there; if you are lucky, you will be able to purchase a gown that someone has worn just once for their prom.

On the other hand, if you still fancy browsing brand-new prom dresses, try visiting online retailers such as ohelloclothing.com/collections/prom-dresses.

Ask for favours

You know that neighbour who has the amazing Ferrari sitting in his driveway? Have you considered politely asking if he would be happy to drive you down the road to your prom in return for a fee or possibly even a favour? If you are an art student, for example, perhaps you could offer to draw a portrait of the car in question and have it framed as a token of your appreciation. You may be surprised by how willing people will be to help if you are polite and show gratitude and a bit of imagination.

Speak to local businesses

Similarly, don’t be afraid to reach out to local businesses, such as your neighbourhood beauty salon or freelance photographer. Why not pitch to them having a group of ten girls wishing to have treatments for a reduced rate, or ask the photographer if they would be willing to take images of you getting ready in return for exposure on social media? This is not guaranteed to work, but it is certainly worth a try.

Which of these ideas will you run with?