The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
Summary
Students at Huntington School in York started a project called Dress 2 Impress to help make prom clothes affordable. They offer dresses for £45 and suits for £25, and some students from low-income families can borrow outfits for free. The clothes are donated from shops and people who only wore them once.Key Facts
- Prom dresses can cost up to £595 or more, which many families find expensive.
- A charity found that one in four parents spend between £250 and £500 on prom clothes.
- Dress 2 Impress lets students hire dresses for £45 and suits for £25.
- Students eligible for free school meals can borrow outfits for free.
- The dresses and suits are donated from closing shops, businesses, or individuals.
- Students help run the boutique, gain work experience as "prom consultants," and manage social media and website tasks.
- The boutique offers private appointments because of limited space.
- A teacher said the project started as a classroom idea and has grown into a valuable support for students.
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