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Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips

Just back from dress shopping with my 13 year old for her “graduation” outfit thus I thought it timely to share some Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips. Check out these cost-saving tips…

Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips

Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips

  • Sleek Cutout Maxi Dress CAD $23.80, Forever 21
  • Power Brunch Flounce Dress CAD $23.80, Forever 21
  • Pleated dress $19.95, H & M
  • Dress in a lyocell blend $24.95, H & M
  • BELTED HI-LO DRESS $20.00, Urban Planet
  • EYELET FLARE TANK DRESS $20.00, Urban Planet

Yes, I do look at price. Not being cheap but she will grow out of this dress by next season. Do I want to invest a fortune in a grad dress? No thanks. Visa Canada recently released a survey showing thrifty Canadians spend 26% less than Americans on Prom (so I’m not alone in my prom planning philosophies).

I also look at functionality and fashion. Can she dress it up or dress it down? Can she wear it again? (we do have a few weddings coming up).

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  5. stacey dempsey says

    The link didn’t work for me either but from your write up I like that it can track spending . My daughter is graduating this year and it has been a bit bumpy with what she wants and what we can afford and deciding what things I pay for and what she should pay for as she wants a lot of things that are definitely extras so we have been muddling our way through but I don’t think she has realised how much it all adds up to.

  7. Mary Gaudet says

    I like that I can keep track of spending so I can stay within my budget!

  16. Bons says

    I like how the app can help with customizing budget and timeline for planning prom night

  22. jan says

    I like that it shows some parents are making kids responsible for some of the costs.

  24. IreneN says

    I firmly believe that having your children share the cost of their prom outfit is a good thing.

  26. Darlene W says

    Budget is the big word for Prom, formal or grad, this APP helps you keep to your budget and track your expenses.

  29. Amy Lovell says

    I like how it helps parents plan so they can work out a budget beofre they go to the sotre with their child

  33. nomnombearinyvr says

    I like that it helps parents budget for all kinds of expenses related to prom.

  37. vilmark (@vilmark) says

    I like that it not only helps you budget but also helps to keep the suprise out of it. there is things you will forget but the app keeps those from popping up on you.

  52. Connie says

    I really like how you can track and plan. With three girls… this will be handy!

  55. May says

    I like that it keeps track of your spending so that you will not go pass your budget!

  57. Shawn says

    I really like the fact that you can track spending. Budgeting is important to my family.

  86. Jessica P says

    I love that it is so easy to use and intuitive and helps me out day to day

  87. Cathy C says

    I like that it helps you track your spending and stay on budget Great for a teen or young adult learning to manage their budget before heading to college or university

  89. darci says

    I love that it keeps you aware of your spending and is a great way to keep teens accountable for their purchases…YES those slurpees and iced drinks add up…they eat away at your $$$ rather quickly! skip 5 of them and you have $20….

  94. Sunshine G says

    I like that it tracks your spending – it’s a good intro to budgeting for teens.

  100. michelle says

    I love that it tracks my spending cause I dont do it in my head, this was I can make sure nto to blow the budget too much

  102. Jennifer L. says

    I think it’s a great learning exercise…about how to make a budget and stick to it.

  106. angela m says

    I like that the app helps make a budget and keeps track of your spending.
    thanks

  111. Dayna Wilson says

    I like that the app encourages smart budgeting in a demographic that’s about to move off into the world, and thus can really benefit from it.

  146. Jen C AKA @JusticeSadie says

    I like that the app allows you to track spending so you can stay on budget. I follow on Pinterest.

  153. Angela Mitchell says

    I’ve always thought it was crazy how much money is spent on prom/grad now. When I graduated back in the 90’s, I bought my dress at a vintage store for $25 lol! I love that this app helps teens and parents think about ways to cut costs and help set priorities.

  158. Bev says

    I like that the app has a timeline component to it to make sure you plan for prom in a timely manner.

  162. Lori Bazan says

    Prom/grad is super expensive and I love that it has a budget tracker to manage what you are spending

  163. JaimeeM says

    I love the money saving apps that are out now! Prom is one over the top too expensive event. Its great to see an app that can help cut the costs down

  188. Doris Calvert says

    The site sure has reasonably priced dresses and can get them through itunes, love that

  190. laurbolduc says

    I like that it has all the necessities to help you prepare for prom. Including the lists and timelines. I also like the tips it provides.

  196. Darlene Tuling says

    I like the timeline feature. It’s great for planning ahead and helps you budget.

  201. lisa bolduc says

    wish they had this app when I went to prom, but I will let my nieces know about it

  214. Debbie White Beattie says

    This post may be 2 years old but most of these dresses are still beautiful

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