Mom spends $16,000K on prom and only spent $?????? on the dress 

16K on PROM - UNBELIEVABLE 🤯

The dress is beautiful but I do think it's a bit risqué for a high school student.

People can do whatever they want with their money. But it really shows what they value nowadays and it’s ridiculous regardless.

People treat prom like the Met Gala lol😅

If my son were to show up at her door, he wouldn't know where to put his eyes! He was raised in a conservative home and his four sisters sure didn't go to prom with the entire length of their body exposed! There are so many beautiful dresses that are more modest for a 16-18 year old. And as far as it being a wedding dress? I didn't know it was meant to be a wedding dress until you said something about it! I imagine it hasn't been worn to many church weddings. 😂

If I had that kind of money, I wouldn’t have used it on prom.

*she looks in her thirties with that dress* I don’t have daughters but with this trend spreading I feel bad for all those girls whose parents can’t afford this level of s**t. No wonder many end up being scammed by cheap dresses sold online with stolen photos that misrepresent what is being shipped.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. People spend money on prom as if they never expect their children to marry, graduate college, or purchase a home. High school shouldnt be the biggest celebration when they will likely have college, a wedding, or purchase a home later. (No, this doesn't apply to everyone but I wouldn't spend college tuition, a down-payment on a home, or wedding money on a one day event full of nicely dressed teenagers.)

The crazy thing is the dress wasn’t the most expensive thing. She is setting this child up for a world of hurt. I hope she knows that what her mother did is not normal for *most* people.

To revealing for a prom or wedding dress, more for a Red carpet event and not a teenager.

Too much exposure. She wouldn't have been allowed in the door at my prom.

That dress is not for a teenager. Period. It's beautiful but not for the really young

As a girl, I LOVED big girl stuff, make-up, heels, jewelry and such, but my Mama wouldn't allow it-Not until I was 16. When I was about 10 or 12, I really wanted some heels, but she wouldn't budge. I asked her why and her response was, "You need something to look forward to." For some reason I got that, and I don't think I ever asked for those things again until it was time. As a middle aged woman, I am so appreciative of that stand and stance. She gave me the gift of anticipation and appreciation, and I think that has led to my ability to really enjoy and relish life, and I will be forever grateful. I am concerned that most young people don't get this gift because some parents can't or won't say 'no' or 'wait' OR they just don't understand the importance of the word 'wait', so many young people get burned on life at a very young age- Always looking for the next "high". How does this parent beat this?

On the model it's stunning. As a prom dress for a highschool girl, I'm not feeling it, it's giving wedding more than it is prom.

I had 1000 budget. Dress was 120 I bought matching purse, crystal shoes, makeup done professional, strapless bra, crystal for hair and hair and nails, after party, 2 hr midnight cruise on private yacht with buffet, specialty virgin drinks, cameras, prom portraits on site at Sheraton and on dock in Norfolk, VA. Money well spent

Everyones priorities are different. I personally wouldn't spend that much. But with everthing else in life, not my paycheck, not my bill. Im happy for anyone that can do this.

I just remember there were rules for what we could wear to prom…..

Wow she looks stunning! I mean if they got $16k to spend then great 🤷🏼‍♀️ I'm frugal and my whole wedding was $6k 😅

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Oscars - Yes. High School Prom???

I would be SHOCKED to see this on a bride. I think it is too risqué for a high school girl as well.

what’s with teenagers dressing like grown adults going to the met gala or something

One of my daughters found exactly what she wanted on clearance at Dillards for $17.99 + tax. It was a pink ball gown with a sweetheart neckline. Layers of tulle. She looked like a living Barbie doll.

I'm surprised she didn't get sent home for dress code 😂 These fancy proms are killing me, I guees they are not in the gym anymore?? 😂🏀

If I had $16,000 it's going towards my child's college education! The dress is stunning AND risqué. But I don't think I would pay so much for it. "In my day" one would buy a designer pattern & have someone (a relative) sew it for you. Then brag about how much you DIDN'T pay! As someone who never married, I can see wearing a bridal-gown-like dress to one's prom. Although I'm with you! I would not wear this ☝🏽 gown to my wedding!

I don't care how much money I had, a daughter that lived under my roof would not own, much less wear out in public, a dress like that. And 16K for a prom? No.

Mom must be living vicariously through daughter cuz ain’t no way. But…the gown is gowning. She looks stunning. Imagine what her future wedding will be like

I mean, I'm a Pnina Tornei fan, and most of her bodices are sheer, so I'm used to weddings being a bit more risque. I'm more just wondering why prom had to get so damn bougie. Why are we spending this kind of money on a dress for prom? It feels like a lot of keeping up with the joneses. I don't love that teens are dressing so risque but I mean, it tracks. I personally think it shouldn't be worn on folks younger than their 20s, but I'm not their parent.

For me the price isn't the issue, how reveling the dress is my issue. No child should show that much skin IN MY OPINION.

The whole thing is ridiculous for a girl whose only accomplishment is that she just finished high school.

I don't like when prom dresses are too revealing, like this one. It looks well-made though.

The prom dress is STUNNING! She is absolutely beautiful as well.

I'm pretty sure they added the mesh at the leg for the high schooler. I'm not seeing it on the original. So the family did tone it down a little.

That dress is absolutely gorgeous! For the fit and quality, 1,300 is actually a decent price!

This is too much. This reminds me of when parents began renting limousines for their kids' 8th Grade "Send off Dance" 20+ years ago, when I was still a kid myself. It was ridiculous!

That dress Isn't appropriate for any school event, even regardless of the age!

She looks gorgeous. I hoped she had a wonderful evening. Only $1600 for the dress? I hope the people doing the physical labor were paid a living wage appropriate to their location.

What a nice wedding gown, my daughter will not be wearing a wedding worthy gown for a prom dress.

My twin and I made our own dresses for our Junior and Senior proms. Before you think we looked tacky, we were the best-dressed there, and for a fraction of the price. The secret is the fabric selected. One girl at our senior prom looked at her own dress, which was the identical pattern we had used and she was shocked. “Mine doesn’t look like YOURS!” she said. And while it’s that mother’s business how she spends her money on her daughter, I think spoiling a child at that age is going to bite her in the ass. That girl is being taught that she can have anything she wants…and we all know there’s plenty that money can’t buy!

1.3k for a dress?!? My daughter's prom dress was only $76 that I had found on Amazon & it was just gorgeous & sparkly as any dress from a high end store

If I had 16k it would not go on a dress. 500.00 would be my limit..

I don't care for the style personally. She sure has the figure for it. I can't imagine dropping that much $$$, but people live at all kinda levels.

Definitely risqué. Not my cuppa for a young lady for prom. The price was nice. Some of these ‘designers’ in the US are big mad! 16k in total is cray!

People can spend their hard earned money on what ever and whom ever they want. Love the research!!! That dress is gorgeous!

Too risqué for the under 18 crowd for my taste but it’s an excellent design. I wouldn’t wear it to save my life but it’s very avant garde.

Lol yall worried about the dress not beinf appropriate for prom when im wondering who tf is wearing this to their wedding? 🤔😂 Prom seems more reasonable.

I would not even entertain the thought of spending 16 thousand on a prom even if I had unlimited money! Maybe if I had unlimited money I would spend this on her/his wedding however I would probably get some remodeling done to my home, get a dress for $3-400.00 dollars and plan a vacation cruise or something.

The fact that schools are allowing this kind of outfit for school events, is a bit concerning. 🤔

Same in Australia, wedding style dresses are in for our formals, which you call proms.

White is a classic color. Prom is just the last school dance. What she wore and how much she spent won’t matter once she’s a true adult with real world responsibility.

That dress is banging!!! I’m stunned that she actually got what she ordered! 😮 That price for a wedding dress is a steal. I can’t afford the dress, so I’m gonna stay in my lane.

My mom and dad made payments on my dress till it was paid off. $150.00. Yes, we were poor. Right now, I still think that was way too much to spend on a dress. I'm 43 and I still am a very proud owner of that dress. 😊 $16,000 isn't anything but to rub money and materialistic things in "less fortunate kids face". (That's my opinion)

The dress is beautiful. I hope she put some away for her college tuition and books.

And here I am, never having been to a prom! I skipped out on going to my junior prom and took a road trip to Montreal instead! 😂

The dress is beautiful and she looks great in it. That said, it's not a dress for an 18yo for prom.

The girl looked beautiful!

I have no words. But I love your talent.

This young lady definitely picked the right place to go! I went to Istanbul in April and if you want fashion forward but cheaper than the States, Istanbul is the place to go (the US Dollar is much stronger than the Turkish Lira.) The dress is not to my taste; but, if she loves it and her mom approves, I am not going to judge!

People with money spend money and they live extravagant lifestyles. What’s a lot of money to us may be chump change to them🤷🏽‍♀️. I don’t see the issue unless they homeless now.

... Folies Bergère of Paris... The Ziegfeld Follies were known for displaying beautiful chorus girls, commonly called Ziegfeld Girls, who "paraded up and down flights of stairs as anything from birds to battleships." They usually wore elaborate costumes by designers.

That young lady could be a pageant queen! What a stunning young lady, and she looks amazing in her dress. That’s all the more this old lady is gonna say. Except, how does it stay on?

I love the dress, if they can afford it go right ahead, who am I to judge.

That white dress is absolutely gorgeous not surprised she spent $16,000 on the prom another lady spent $27,000 on her daughter prom

What I noticed right off is that you can see the mesh on the prom girls thigh, but you can't see it on the product video. I suppose they could have edited that out but it just doesn't look like the mesh is there. I thought that was kind of weird. Not great advertising in that case because obviously there was some mesh that had to end somewhere on the thigh. Also thought the shoulder looked a little different in the prom picture. I think it looks like a very cleverly designed dress but at the same time I agree with your other commenters that it doesn't really look like a prom dress. More like red carpet or possibly wedding/reception dress or something like that. For a person older than a high school student. They were really strict at my prom and I just went to a regular public school. That would not have been allowed but that was a while ago. She did look really beautiful. I'm wondering what the rest of the money went towards?

i think the 'wedding dress' trend is happening because kids are looking at us adults thinking "is this all there is (to life)?" and are like 'eff it, we ball' for prom. they can clearly see that this is the peak for many USians and want to go all out. however, i'd pay per my income. if I was a millionaire, 16 would be nothing. but I if I take a zero away from my income, i'd take it a way from the budget. 1600 in total is even doing a lot but if the kid works to help pay for it, sure. (i'm sending mine off to the prom tomorrow.)

Y'all realize a lot of theses "child" are already 18 by prom

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$16k on prom?!?!? That could've gone to her college fund!!

$13k for prom? No. The dress is beautiful but inappropriate for a girl that age.

My prom dress came off the rack at Ross on sale for $14 back 2012

The dress itself, I love. I'm glad some commenters noticed mesh extending to the thigh, because I was wondering how it would be allowed for prom. Wedding dresses as prom dress? I think its a great idea, especially if the child prefers those styles. I'd miss the chance of color, but that's me searching for any excuse to wear bright ass pink. As for 16k for prom? The only time I could imagine that is if I were filthy rich and covering the costs for my child, their close friends, and those students who couldnt afford it.

This is going back to the 1980’s. I lot of girls I went to school with had wedding dresses made for prom. History repeats. It’s a beautiful Dress

I’d probs get a massively custom historical dress 😂

I will probably never have that much spare money to spend in my lifetime. 😭

My 17yo went an found a dress on one of those sites you tell us about. It was fairly similar to what she ordered. The sleeves were horrendous and the appliqué weren’t the same. So we took the sleeves off. She was covered every place else and people loved the dress. I was happy that we didn’t have to tell her to look for something else.

Listen people, even if you can afford this dress, you have to take into consideration the dress on the right body. You have to have the body to wear it. And, she might be thin but still doesn't have the body for it. Look at the model, now it looks fabulous on the model.

This dress is more suitable to the Met Gala than a high school prom.

Way better prom dress than wedding dress, tbh. Super cute though! And super reasonably priced for the quality. Her mom be cray for spending that much money on a prom... But if their family can comfortably afford it, go off then, queen. Can you adopt me, tho??? 🤷🏿‍♀️

The girl looks absolutely stunning! ❤ It's just not what I'd want my little girl to wear, as as long as you're still under 18, you're a kid, and being a bit protected from the worst of things is best ❤

Feels like the last stop and no further accomplishments are expected.

As Long as the family was pleased and happy that's a experience that she will never forget. That was a pression moment and I'm happy for them. May they have many more special moment like this prom.

16,000 on a dam prom.. Hell to the naw naw naw...

My prom dress was inspired by a wedding dress in the 80’s with a small bouquet of red roses 💐.

Hopefully, there's a *COLLEGE FUND,* to go along with the *_$16,000 PROM._*

I never even understood the whole prom thing, I opted out which I am sure was to my parents relief lol.

I was confused until I watched the video a second time because I thought the prom dress was $16,000 and that the same woman’s wedding dress was only $1300 (I rewatched the video because I never saw a second dress) - but it was “only” $1300, which I don’t think is outrageous for a prom dress. Expensive? Yes. Outrageous? No. My prom was in 2003, and my dress was just under $600 (can’t remember if that included alterations, though). Adjusted for inflation, that would be $1025 today. In 2013, my mom bought me a wedding dress by Allure Bridal for ~$900 ($1212 in today’s money). While it didn’t have the slit or neck detail, the vibe and silhouette was somewhat similar. I never got married, but I hope to do something with the dress someday because I still love it so much to this very day (and I’m much happier without the fiancé lmao). I would have worn a dress like this to prom; it’s certainly more fun than what I wore myself. Heck, I would *definitely* wear her dress TODAY, and I’m about to turn 40. My opinion? I personally think that seeing this young woman in a dress that almost completely covers her entire body except one arm and one leg as “too revealing” is se*ual objectification - people are free to disagree, and I am not trying to change anyone’s opinion here. I’m just sharing mine :-) Now, what IS absolutely bonkers to me is spending that other $14,700 on prom!! I see an exotic car in one photo that explains some of it, and I assume there were hotel accommodations, hair/makeup, etc…but I would personally have budgeted no more than 1-2x the cost of the dress for everything else. I don’t think I’d want to spend anywhere near $15k on a wedding, which is why I would rather put that money towards a house or honeymoon and just elope! My only exception to that rule would be photography and videography, which can certainly get pricey. It would be very interesting to see what her wedding dress looks like in the future, if she even wants to get married and finds someone worthy. I know that I would be low key disappointed if my mom spent more on prom than on my wedding!

If I had this kind of money nobody would know what I spent because I have it like that lol, let the look speak for itself.

I mean, it's their money so its their business! I just feel bad for all of the young ladies that won't even be able to buy a prom dress at all. If it were my money, i think I'd spend some of it trying to help mame sure other, less fortunate girls got a dress & hair & makeup!

The video I saw before this one was about someone who graduated top of his class whilst living in a homeless shelter. What a country.

Yeah, she can have it for her senior prom, as long as she’s working each summer to pay for it! And, she’ll be recycling it for her wedding too. 😂

What I don't understand, is why are these schools allowing these young ladies wear these type of dresses

I helped my neighbor’s daughter go to prom. We thrifted everything that she wore and I did the alterations that were needed. They didn’t require kids to go as boy/girl couples, so she could go with a friend and just have fun. Had that been encouraged as an option when I was a teen, I might have attended.

I chaperoned my son’s prom, after an hour. All the dresses looked the same, it wasn’t a big deal. It’s really about the photos, the entrance, and the attention. Oh yeah and the date😂

It’s giving, I peaked in high school

Love the dress

Same reason I live in a neighborhood where people live in $30,000 or less ramshackle houses but they have a BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Lexus, or other expensive vehicle in their driveway and whatever expensive sneaker is cool right now on their feet. They pull up to whatever event looking like they have money but their yard isn’t mowed and they have a tarp on their roof because it leaks. I see it all the time. I mean spend your money how you want but it seems so fake.

Total waste of money to just wear it for 1 night. Would have been better to save that money for her studies or future wedding. It's also way too revealing for anyone, much less a minor! Do schools not have dress codes anymore?? Idk how any parent can let their daughter out practically naked. Teach your daughters self-respect and modesty!

The dress is stunning. In terms of wedding/bridesmaid dresses, they have been worn since the 90s for prom. I wore a bridesmaid dress for prom as well.

I wouldn't say that that's the avare price in Europe. In other European countries, it would cost more, but Turkey is well known for cheaper clothing production and tailoring.

Appalling for a high school aged girl. I wouldn't wear it at a wedding either. $16,000? I hope that family also gives A LOT to charity. I don't mind people wearing a "wedding" dress to a formal event, as long as you don't look like a bride. So many high schools in my area (Northeast) have Prom Closets. Girls donate their dresses to the Prom Closet, for kids to use the following year. I first heard of it about 15 years ago and each year the inventory gets bigger and bigger. Many families, even those who don't have to live on a budget, use these dresses.