Back in my day, we were lucky to get a new outfit and a pair of shoes.  My date picked me up for prom in his fathers car and we drove to the local hotel for the prom.  I did not spend $500 on personal grooming (waxing, nails, hair, makeup,...), spent under $100 on an outfit (dress and shoes), did not have pre-party catered hors d'oeuvres at a friends house, did not hire a professional photographer for pre-party pictures, and lastly, did not go downtown on a rented party bus with 30 other kids (unchaperoned) after the party. 

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