Prom Dress Shopping
My eldest daughter is a junior in high school. She's also a member of student council, which means she's on a planning committee for Prom. The theme this year is "An Evening in Paris." They've decided what gifts to give attendees, the decorations to order (think Eiffel Tower and twinkling lights over cafe seating), what band to hire... She's loving being at the center of this activity. It's like a wedding without the groom. Well, kind of.
Last week my daughter brought me a list of projected costs and goals for details like "getting my hair done" and "boutoniere" and of course "the dress." It isn't cheap. This doesn't take into account her boyfriend's costs, like a limo (that so many of the teens use) or eating at a fancy restaurant before the dance, although she did add a portion for her to help with the meal. She's such a liberated girl.
I, being the stingy mother that I am, looked at her list and said, "I'll give you your regular clothing allowance between now and then--that should help."
To which my daughter sat with mouth agape. "This is PROM! You have to contribute something!" Then she did the only thing teenage daughters can do in such a situation. She appealed to the good nature of her father.
"Of course we'll help with your dress." He's such a softie when she uses the endearment "Daddy."
I had read in the local paper a few weeks back about a woman in town who sells once-used Prom dresses in her basement. People donate their dresses to her. She cleans and presses them and puts them on racks in her basement. No dress is more than $50 and I'm told she has some really cute garments to choose from. The money all goes to a charity. Isn't that a great idea? So, this stingy mom is taking her seventeen-year-old to have a looksee.
Pray that we find something acceptable!
Traci
Last week my daughter brought me a list of projected costs and goals for details like "getting my hair done" and "boutoniere" and of course "the dress." It isn't cheap. This doesn't take into account her boyfriend's costs, like a limo (that so many of the teens use) or eating at a fancy restaurant before the dance, although she did add a portion for her to help with the meal. She's such a liberated girl.
I, being the stingy mother that I am, looked at her list and said, "I'll give you your regular clothing allowance between now and then--that should help."
To which my daughter sat with mouth agape. "This is PROM! You have to contribute something!" Then she did the only thing teenage daughters can do in such a situation. She appealed to the good nature of her father.
"Of course we'll help with your dress." He's such a softie when she uses the endearment "Daddy."
I had read in the local paper a few weeks back about a woman in town who sells once-used Prom dresses in her basement. People donate their dresses to her. She cleans and presses them and puts them on racks in her basement. No dress is more than $50 and I'm told she has some really cute garments to choose from. The money all goes to a charity. Isn't that a great idea? So, this stingy mom is taking her seventeen-year-old to have a looksee.
Pray that we find something acceptable!
Traci
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