How to Dress for Prom on a Budget

Setting and sticking to a budget can be difficult at any time. But, what if it is the most important time in a young high schoolers life...the prom? Here are some great tips on how to get ready for the prom on a budget.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• List of items you need to buy
• Phone book
• Car to get around to different stores around town

1. Know that the key to sticking to a budget is to start early. When you have plenty of time to shop around and look for the best deals you are more likely to stay within your price range.

2. Make a list of everything you need to buy for the prom. This includes dress, shoes, makeup and jewelry. Anything you are planning on spending money on, such as a hair appointment should go on this list too. You don't want any surprises.

3. Look through the phone book for local dress shops. These tend to have the cheaper prices. Also, don't forget to scope the sale rack. Many times you can find beautiful dresses here. You just have to be patient.

4. Think about borrowing accessories. Sometimes friends and family will be happy if you ask to borrow something of theirs. Does you grandmother have a beautiful pearl necklace? Does your older sister have a great black heels? This could be a great way of saving money. Just make sure you return all items in the same condition you borrowed them.

5. Check out the local hair school's in your town. Many times they will fix hair at a fraction of the cost of a real hair salon. Keep it simple. They are still students learning, so remember to keep the styles basic.

6. Once you get to the prom, stand tall. Just remember, you look beautiful and at half the price.

[Toshabntz]

on 12/28/2007 Thanks for the tips. I will share them with little sister who is headed off to bext year.