<h1>How to Save on Prom!!!</h1>

PROM!

Every girls dream? You get to wear a beautiful dress, amazing shoes, get your hair done, and dance all night! A night girls look forward to from the time they hit Jr. High. So why does it have to be so expensive? I mean think of the costs: Ticket, Dress, Hair, Make-up, Shoes, wristlet, cover-up for dress, Jewelry, and nails!!! Here's a list of the average costs.
-Ticket: $30-$40
-Dress: $100- $150
-Hair: $20-$30
-Make-up:$15
-Shoes: $40
-Wristlet: $25
-Cover-up: $50
-Jewelry: $60
-Nails: $20

WOW!!! I don't know about you but that would probably cost me about a years allowance! That's way to much money for one night! So I'm writing this post to show you how you can attend your prom without emptying your wallet! :)

Well you can't do much about the price of your ticket since it covers the cost of everything there. So let's move on to the dress.

 Dress:

A lot of girls buy their dress about a month or two before prom. They want to look at every dress, every size, every style. And when they find one they love it just happens to be the most expensive one in the store. All that is so unnecessary! Keep your eyes open for a dress way before prom. While your shopping for your winter clothes, look for sales on last years dresses. The styles don't change dramatically so it won't be one of those "sooo last year" dresses. :) Also look at resale shops and garage sales. You can find dresses there from 20 to 50 dollars. That saves you about a hundred dollars.

Hair:

Now for the hair! It's got to be perfect so I just have to get it done professionally right? Wrong! Find a relative or a friend who has experience and who is willing to do your hair for free. Maybe you can buy them a little thank you gift to show your appreciation. Or if you're going with a group of girls you can all get together in the afternoon and do each others hair. Either of these options would save you 20 to 30 dollars!

Make-up:

 Make-up time!!! You don't need to spend $20 to get it done professionally. Buy some pretty make-up from walmart or use what you have. Either do it yourself, ask a friend, or even have your mom do it. Your mom has to have a lot more make- up experience than you anyway. :)

Shoes:

You don't need to buy the perfect pumps or the highest heels. If you have a long enough dress you could wear flats or even a pair of shoes that you already have. If you have a shorter dress you may want to find a new pair. But that doesn't mean they have to cost $40! I found a very nice pair of shoes from payless for $25 and I can wear them again(not just to prom). You could borrow a pair from a friend or even look at resale shops. :)

Wristlet:

A wristlet is a total necessity. You need something to carry your phone, camera, money, and extra make-up. But it doesn't have to cost a fortune. I bought one from payless for $9 and I can use it for weddings and even as a wallet. No need to spend $25.

Cover-up:

You will probably want to look for a cover-up the same places you would look for a dress. Stores throughout the year, resale shops, garage sales, and even online. Usually you don't have to try on a cover-up(like you have to with a dress) to know it fits. They mostly have standard sizes. Ordering online with coupon codes could save you lots of money.

Jewelry:

Of course every girl needs jewelry but it doesn't have to cost 60 bucks. My dress is a halter top so I have no need for a necklace, but if you have a strapless, a necklace would make the dress look more complete. So you need a necklace and earrings. See if you have something already. Simple, silver, dangle earrings are always appropriate for any dress. A simple necklace that layers would be perfect. You could find exactly what your looking for on eBay. They have great jewelry for really low prices! Or you could borrow from a friend. Just make sure you get the jewelry back to them in the same condition it was in before.

Nails:

No need to go get your nails done professionally. Have yourself, a friend, or your mom do them. French tip is always the best way to go. :) You could even go down to the dollar store and buy a set of fake nails for that night. It won't cost you more than $5. :)

So I hope all this information helped you. As you can see there are many different options for getting better deals on items. You don't have to buy something brand new and something you may want may be something you already have. :)