Summary
A woman named Leah Thomas wore a secondhand Vera Wang wedding dress to her senior prom, which she found at a thrift store for a much lower price. She encourages people with expensive clothes to donate them so others can experience special occasions. Her story gained attention online with many sharing similar experiences.
Key Facts
- Leah Thomas wore a secondhand Vera Wang wedding dress to her senior prom.
- The dress was found in a thrift store and originally retailed for over $7,000.
- Thomas had to convince her mother to buy the dress because even a few hundred dollars was expensive for them then.
- She later sold the dress to pay her mother back and save for college.
- Her experience led to a lifelong interest in thrifting, and most of her wardrobe is secondhand now.
- Thomas's story went viral online, receiving over 5.4 million views.
- Many people shared their own stories of thrifted or extravagant prom dresses in response.
