DUDE. WHAT THE HELL. ._. I looked like I was emo. I came in jeans and a black shirt. I couldnt afford a dress.
All but my prom dresses were under $80. They are always on clearance after the dances are finished, so you buy a year early.
I actually bought all my dresses myself. Mom mom gave me an extra $30 for prom though. But several hundred for a school dance dress? Wedding dress, maybe. But
LOL I got one dress (for the Marine Corps Ball ) for $4. Beautiful red H and M dress, perfect condition) from a thrift store.