Remember, if you start planning three to four months in advance, you will best be able maximize your time and money. But you don't have to spend a fortune to have a good time if you plan ahead and make intelligent choices. Just be sure that when you decide to spend money on a particular item the money spent is worth it to you. This will vary from school to school. In these cases diner is included in the dance price and your entire evening can be spent with your friends at the prom itself.
Most students do.
It is just too expensive for one person to pay for the whole thing. The style of evening gowns varies tremendously from year to year, and from school to school. Some years everyone will wear cocktail-length dresses, and other years long dresses will be the rage. For many years black was the best color, while lately pastels and metallics have made a comeback. If you aren't sure what you want, look in magazines and in stores starting in about February.