How much is too much for a prom dress?
September 19, 2018
The female seniors of Morton East’s class of 2018 have differing opinions on just how much is too much for a prom dress.
According to USA Today, in 2017 it was found that a teenage girl in high school spends an average of $202 on a prom dress. Considering that prom dresses can go for upward of a thousand dollars, the average is not all that bad. We decided to see if this average resonated with our very own here at Morton East and get a more in depth opinion on the price tag of attending prom.
“I feel anything over $250 is too much in my opinion. Chances are you’ll only wear the dress once,” senior Alyssa Mia Berrios said.
Even if it might be attire for one night, others believe finding the perfect dress is priceless.
“I don’t think there’s too much for a prom dress. I’ve heard of many girls who waste over $600 on a prom dress, which is crazy, but as long as they love and feel comfortable in the dress, I think there’s no problem,” senior Amairany Cardoza shared.
Sometimes there is a certain budget in mind, yet when a certain dress speaks to you, it can be hard to say no.
“I had made a budget for my prom dress, I was supposed to spend a maximum of $350, but once I saw the dress I loved and felt comfortable in it, i went a little over my budget. I don’t mind because I feel confident with the dress I bought,” Cardoza confesses.
However, another important deciding factor when it comes time to finalize the purchase is who exactly is paying out of pocket for the dress.
“My mom paid for half and I paid the rest,” senior Maria Morales said.
It seems that most parents were willing to help out their daughters buy the dress of their dreams, and that for them, there is no such thing as paying too much for a prom dress.
“My mom had told me that if I really liked a dress she was willing to pay whatever the price was, but I mean I didn’t want to do that to her since she’s already paying for my senior fees, ticket for prom and ticket for senior breakfast,” senior Crystal Mendez said.
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Jacqueline R. • Jan 10, 2019 at 10:33 am
To me I really think that the prom dress is not really that worth it to pay a lot just for one night and just to look amazing in it. I would just pick whatever I find that is not that expensive and that it looks nice and pretty. But everyone has their own opinion on what to spend on the dress and for anything else to accompany it and if they are happy then its good.
Silvia 1 • Jan 8, 2019 at 10:19 am
I do agree with everyone else’s opinion where if a girl feels comfortable in their prom dress then the price shouldn’t matter. But on the other hand, girls should consider a budget for their dress and at least try to stick with it. I know there are a lot of beautiful dresses out there that doesn’t ridiculously cost too much. I have seen a lot cute dresses in many stores that isn’t too much of a cost and honestly I might even use my sweet 16 dress for prom.
Lisa Lopez • Dec 10, 2018 at 10:53 pm
I agree that when finding the perfect dress price should not matter. Prom is a night for everyone to feel pretty and confident. although I would not pay that much for a dress that I’m only going to wear for one night theres other people who will. Theres always rentals and other options if you don’t want to waste that much money on a dress. The most important thing is not the value of the dress but how you feel wearing it, if you feel beautiful and confident in it then go for it.
Lisa Lopez • Dec 10, 2018 at 10:46 pm
I agree that if you find your perfect dress the price should not matter, I think prom is the night where everyone should feel pretty and confidnet, although i would not pay that much for a dress that I’m only going to wear for one night theres other people who will, there is always rentals and other options if your dont want to spend that much money on a dress. The most important thing is not the value of the dress but how you feel wearing it , if you feel beautiful and it gives you confidence then go for it.
Concepcion Gonzalez • Nov 9, 2018 at 2:56 pm
I believe that if you have found the perfect prom dress, price shouldn’t matter if you feel amazing in it. Prom is a huge night for all seniors and having the perfect attire will make the night unforgettable even if you’re only in the dress for a couple hours, memories and pictures are forever. So, consider spending a little more when you fall in love with what you’re wearing.
Dayanara C Diaz • Nov 1, 2018 at 7:13 am
I agree with the opinions of others, if you love a dress and feel comfortable in it then go for it! However, I am curious on how much is too much for a prom dress appearance wise. Are movies really correct about the attitudes of teenagers? Would anybody actually admit to talking bad about other girl’s dresses or does appearance not matter to the Morton east students. I wonder if anybody actually judges somebody’s dress in prom and what is seen as ‘ugly’ or ‘pretty’.
Anna L Hernandez • Oct 31, 2018 at 11:30 pm
I think there is a price to keep in mind when you look for a prom dress. I think looking for the dress that will make prom feel special or at least complete is a big part and should take a bit of time to look for. I think it is nice of the parents to help pay for the dress, it show that they want their child to be happy on that special day.