Prom Watch 2016: Budget
OBVIOUSLY Photoshopped photo of our friend Santiago with his date Cara Delevingne. (Juan De Anda / Lion Tales)
Even though prom is 3 months away it’s definitely time to start thinking about a budget. Try to save every dollar or cent you can this year. Prom is by far one of the most expensive events to attend. Planning ahead and putting together a game plan will create a smooth prom experience. Lion Tales estimated how much girls or boys would spend at prom this year. Below is a chart of what we thought prom 2016 will cost you. To make sure you have at least $500 by prom day (May 14th) girls you will need to save $50 a week and boys you will need to save $42 for the next 10 weeks. These estimates are based off of one of Lion Tales members that attend prom last year.
Girls
| Dress | $230 or higher |
| Shoes | $60 |
| Makeup | $50 |
| Hair | $80 |
| Jewelry | $20 |
| Nails (Mani + Pedi) | $60 |
| Total = $500 |
Boys
| Tux | $200 or higher |
| Shoes | $150 |
| Haircut | $20 |
| Corsage & Boutonniere | $50 |
| Total = $420 |
Extras
| Dinner | $30 (Location varies) |
| Ticket | $50 (Different weeks will be different prices) |
| Hotel | $200 (Location varies) |
Everyone planning on attending prom should definitely start saving sooner, rather than later! Let’s make prom 2016 a good one.
Gaby Hernandez is a senior at Lincoln high school. This is her second year in journalism and can't wait to take on the role of being one of the editor's....
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