The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
A group of students at Huntington School in York has launched a social enterprise called Dress 2 Impress to provide affordable prom attire. The initiative allows students to hire dresses for £45 and suits for £25, with free options available for those from low-income families. This effort aims to alleviate the financial pressure associated with prom costs, which can range from £250 to £500 for many families.
- ▪Dress 2 Impress offers prom dresses and suits at significantly reduced prices.
- ▪The project was initiated by business students to combat the high costs of prom attire.
- ▪Students from low-income families can hire outfits for free, promoting inclusivity.
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The young people rejecting a bank-breaking promJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmily JohnsonandJoanita Musisi,YorkshireBBC/ Joanita MusisiA prom dress like this has a price tag of £595 but pupils can wear it for just £45Inside an unassuming portable cabin in York, multicoloured prom dresses adorned with jewels and sparkles line the walls. A price tag hanging from one vibrant red gown reads £595, but students at a school in York will no longer have to pay such an eye-watering price to look their best.Across the country, the end of exam season marks the start of parties and proms for year 11 and 13 students, all keen to dress to the nines and arrive in style.However, this typically comes at a great cost, with debt advice charity Money Wellness finding one in four parents spend…
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