Senior Serena Wen

Question 1: How much did you spend on your prom dress?

Answer: I spent $252.74.

Question 2: Where did you buy your dress from?

A: I bought it from Babyboo Fashion.

Question 3: Do you plan on rewearing this dress in any future events?

A: Yes. I really like this dress and have a really high chance of rewearing it in the far future. I attend many dance competitions that have separate award days where you have to dress up.

Question 4: How much money are you spending on additional prom costs besides the dress?

A: I spent $30 on nails, but only because I wanted to support my friend’s small business. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have spent any more money. I already have accessories and shoes. The ticket was $100.

Question 5: What were some benefits from buying your dress online as opposed to in person?

A: It’s convenient. Also, if it’s online, you’re able to see a variety of reviews and the dress on other people.

Senior Rudra Kharwa

Question 1: Where did you buy your prom suit from?

A: The suit, shirt and tie were from Zara at Brea Mall, and I bought the pants off Amazon.

Question 2: Do you think your outfit is worth the price?

A: Well, after prom, I’m going to return it. It’s not worth to spend that much money on something you’re only going to use for one night.

Question 3: Since you bought outfits from both in person and online stores, would you say there were benefits from doing both?

A: A benefit of getting clothes in the store was getting to try it on first, but it was more expensive. Online was much cheaper and convenient for me, although I didn’t get to try it on.

Question 4: What makes a prom suit worth the price?

A: Good fit and good fabric makes it worth it.

Question 5: Do you think the prom ticket is worth it, and how do you justify paying over $100 dollars for it?

A: I mean, it’s prom. It’s like once in a lifetime.

Junior Jatziry Acevedo

Question 1: How much did your prom dress cost?

A: I thrifted it at Sav-Mor Discount for around $15.

Question 2: Why did you choose to thrift your dress?

A: I’m choosing to thrift my dress because I haven’t really seen the style I’m looking for in retail stores. Last homecoming, my best friend and I found really cute dresses at Sav-Mor, so we’re hoping to find prom dresses that we like there too.

Question 3: Will you rewear this dress to senior prom or other occasions?

A: No, I’m planning to get another dress for senior prom, but I will wear it to other occasions — maybe to senior homecoming because I prefer long dresses over short dresses. 

Question 4: Would you still say your dress is worth it even if you only wore it to this one event?

A: I do think my dress will be worth it if I only wore it to one event because of the memories I’ll be making. Just like my quinceañera dress, despite only wearing it once, I definitely think it was worth it.

Question 5: What do you think makes a prom dress worth the price?

A: I think what makes a dress worth the price is how elaborate its design is. For example, a simple one-color dress, in my opinion, would be priced less, but from what I have seen, most dresses are priced upwards of $100, so it is all preference.

Senior Nicholas Sebial

Question 1: How much did your prom suit cost?

A: I don’t remember the exact cost but it was definitely pricier, like in the triple digits. I remember getting some of it from department stores like JCPenney.

Question 2: Do you think your outfit is worth the price?

A: I do think it was worth the price as I didn’t have to tailor it, and I think I can use it a lot more times.

Question 3: Since you’re a senior, is your suit one that you’re rewearing from junior year? 

A: I am rewearing my suit from junior year because it’s perfectly fine.

Question 4: If you weren’t planning on rewearing the suit in the future, would it still be worth just the one event?

A: I would say it is worth the event as prom isn’t something you get to do regularly, but I’d prefer reusing the clothes I buy.

Question 5: Do you think the prom ticket is worth it?

A: I think the prom ticket is a little too pricey, so I’m hoping this year’s prom will exceed my expectations.