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

The internet always gives us something to talk about. This mom spent $16,000 on her daughter's prom and of course, opinions are flying. Spend your money how you want to I am just here to be nosy about the dress and here is what I found since a few of you had asked about the young lady's dress.
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[@WestIndianGirl]

16K on PROM - UNBELIEVABLE 🤯

[@j.bennette3390]

And irresponsible, unless they got it like that. I would be more concerned with setting my child up for college or as an entrepreneur.

[@deanbarnette1602]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@MrsBrit1]

And what was it even spent on, because apparently it wasn't this trashy dress....

[@norma5044]

Does she have a college fund????

[@deescott8312]

That’s ridiculous

[@kris517]

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

[@lydiapicano8806]

Totally agree.

[@aftersexhighfives]

It's not actually her skin there's skin tone mesh you can see it on her thigh. I don't think it's risque when it's an illusion.

[@VashtiPerry]

2007 prom was scandalous compared to this 😂 so to me, it's not risque.

[@samanthafreeman4315]

This is nothing. I saw a dress the other day and the girl had basically cups and mesh on her tatas for a prom dress.

[@rainbd4569]

I went to prom in the 80s and it was all pouf and ruffles. Today’s dresses? My mom would have fainted. 😅

[@mimik6414]

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

[@sandra-jones]

Why is it ridiculous?

[@Katzbynite]

@@sandra-jonesIt ridiculous because this is nothing but who can out do to get more views or end up on some talk show. These are teenagers and really teach these young females to have some modesty. And they wonder why there are so many predators out here stalking. Stop dressing up juveniles like grown street walkers.

[@sandra-jones]

@@Katzbynite so it's the fault of women that predators exist huh... You're the type to ask a women what she was wearing when she was attacked... It's ridiculous that you think women get attacked because of what they wear... It's ridiculous that you think people should live their lives based on your ideals... How many have you attacked because of what they were wearing...

[@deathbycheese850]

No that's not the reason there are so many predators. Predators are born that way. And it doesn't matter what anyone wears. We should be able to walk around naked without being attacked, because men/women should be able to control themselves. All adults should be (barring illness) able to control themselves. ​I was SA in the military. The first thing i was asked was, what was i was wearing. Tshirt, jeans, hiking boots. A week later, i was forced to go to a social event, and the only top i had was a vneck sleeveless top, that i hated. I used a safetypin to close the neckline further up, and wore my bag strap across my chest, because i didn't want anyone looking down my top. Monday morning, i get hauled into my bosses office to be reprimanded for "not dressing as a victim, and not acting like one either". We can't win, and people like you make it so much worse, with your ignorant comments.@@Katzbynite

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

@@Katzbynite Predators exist. They don't need a reason. However, I agree that this sort of thing is done to outdo other people, which is particularly distasteful

[@abbiereynolds8016]

People treat prom like the Met Gala lol😅

[@majesticallymaiah]

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.)

[@AdventurousGeek]

This!! I just spent over $10k cash between my two kids medical and dental needs this year that will allow them to lead happy healthy lives going forward. There will be more important, more impactful expenses that a person will need to provide for their kids in their lifetimes. Its important to have the right priorities so you can show up for your kids when it really matters. ❤

[@georgettewilliams115]

Hopefully these kids are graduating, sometimes folks show out for Proms only to find out a diploma will not be received.

[@traceygrant3386]

I agree

[@pansepot1490]

*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.

[@TowelRanger]

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

[@gwenwifar]

Imagine having this kind of money when you can use it on prom without even noticing you spent anything.

[@shacooked]

Same I would had invest and use money for house down payment lol 😂

[@jasmynmadison5984]

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.

[@brandygriffiss]

Yes!! I've never spoiled my 4 girls. I made every prom, hoco, graduation,dance, wt ever dress! And told them the whole way, the world does not give a damn about your feelings, no one is going to feel sorry for you and they are never going to GIVE you anything! It is hard out there, Momma and Daddy will be the only ones who care on that level.

[@kimberlysspiceykay4606]

I think it’s unfair to judge this mother and child entire interaction based on the prom cost. From the clip, the mother wanted to do this because she didn’t attend her own prom. The child seems very understanding and grateful

[@fanime1]

​@@kimberlysspiceykay4606 let's be real, the mother wouldn't have been allowed to wear a dress like that in her prom. There are plenty of beautiful dresses that are more age appropriate. If she still wants to spend that much money, that's fine, but it's also giving off living through your children mentality, which has been proven time and time again to be damaging to children.

[@kimberlysspiceykay4606]

@@fanime1 I wouldn’t think it would have been allowed but I have seen a lot of dresses lately that seem to be allowed now. I would say living through your kids isn’t healthy but I feel like this was the only time she has done it so that’s not bad but if you did other things besides this then it would be an issue

[@susannpatton2893]

Hope other girls don't expect this from regular parents. Nah star, you better start working in 9th grade and save every penny if you think that's coming out my pocket for your prom. 😂😂😂😂

[@roserenik6375]

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

[@thebumpercar1344]

Maybe for a wedding where you're looking for your next husband at the reception?

[@allena-monetp.5326]

I could personally definitely see some women wearing that for their wedding but definitely not loving the fact that she’s a high schooler/teenager and it’s for prom.

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

So brides aren’t supposed to be sexy huh?

[@thebumpercar1344]

@@TheOriginalScorpioBelle : I think that weddings tend to be family events, and the rule generally is you can emphasize your boobs or your legs, but not both. And certainly not your stomach.

[@titian-red]

​@thebumpercar1344 I have a theory called The Conservation of Fabric (I may have stolen the premise from physics). When a dress has long sleeves, expect either a low neckline or backless. Strapless? Expect a higher neckline and back. This one has one long sleeve, glove, and half of a massive collar. Of course it's going to be missing some important fabric. 😆

[@donnadeerman7557]

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

[@Iflie]

Yeah I think the prom is so weird, to me they are children aged so all these dresses make them look like they are trying to be 30. At least cover the sides and underboob. And sexy weddingdresses I also find weird but at least they are adults making those choices.

[@Sunny-kt1ni]

@@Iflie For prom in the US aren’t most people going to be 18 though? The very revealing prom dress trend makes a tiny bit of sense to me if that’s the case since they’d be considered adults. Not that I’m a big fan lol

[@sandra-jones]

Is it senior prom?

[@aairsick]

apparently it is!

[@Iflie]

@@Sunny-kt1ni Google says 17-18 but they also have junior prom which I think is a year younger and you can sometime invite people from a younger grade. I don't think the 17 year olds would pick different dresses from the 18 year olds but the parents seem to be really permissive and paying for it either way these days. I'm dutch and we did have a prom but you don't really bring a date and no one was showing much boob at all, classmates wouldn't really be the ones you'd want to show that much too, I mean you see them too much every day to think of them that way.

[@maryannraley]

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

[@SheilaLJones]

Same and I went to a Catholic high school

[@misstriciaskitchen8640]

You must not have seen what some of the dresses look like at prom now. Apparently there is no dress code at a lot of schools. It’s awful.

[@ArinsSecret]

My high school didn’t play that either, but I don’t know what they are doing now a days.

[@loulouwaters9050]

Same

[@thar7347]

😂😂😂

[@ms.n4878]

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?

[@sheilasamuels1066]

Wise Mother

[@Jai-ling]

So much wisdom in what you wrote.

[@naimahzeriouh1717]

My mom and grandmother taught us all the same lesson. It's one I have carried on with my own children.

[@grandmafrosty]

I had the same thing. For me, it was wearing makeup and earrings, although the earrings I earned when I was 12. I think being able to earn the earrings when I would have had to wait another 4 years was a really good thing. It made me feel like the work I had done was appreciated and that there was a point to still trying and not just waiting idly for life to happen

[@sheilasamuels1066]

@@ms.n4878 My Mother told me the same thing and I appreciated it at all of life's milestones.

[@CatsaLots]

Oscars - Yes. High School Prom???

[@BarbaraMcLamb]

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.

[@ericka-denise]

Preach!

[@Childfree_Forever]

I would absolutely spend $16K on my daughter for a prom if I could afford it. Between the tickets, the dress, having her hair and makeup done, the pictures, the limo, the hotel, the morning after breakfast: that stuff adds up and I want my daughter to have the best. Good thing I don't have any kids. I would spoil a girl.

[@shakalakaboom_boom2009]

​@@Childfree_Forever this made me smile so hugeee ngl

[@Childfree_Forever]

@@shakalakaboom_boom2009 Black girls get no love in society, not even from their own parents most of the time. We are muled, told to settle and accept scraps. Even in this comment section are black mothers saying they wouldn't spend the money on their girls. I guarantee if this was a white girl their comments would be completely different. Time to break the toxic cycles in the bc.

[@petpilgrimgoose]

@BarbaraMcLamb---I couldn't agree more. Everything about this is sad and wrong...

[@caziontherise]

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

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Nice!

[@kray3883]

What year was that?! I think prices may have gone up a bit.....

[@misstriciaskitchen8640]

@@kray3883yes I’m curious about how long ago that was too. My granddaughter just went to prom. Her dress was only 350, but with alterations, hair, nails, makeup, shoes, jewelry, flowers and splitting a limo with her friends, it cost about $1000. No extras like a fancy dinner.

[@caziontherise]

@@kray3883 2003

[@jasminlove3251]

@@kray3883it did but even today you can spend that, the average person might spend 1,500 2,000 but because everything is more expensive there’s ways to get deals, I be seeing those crystal shoes and purses on clearance at discounted stores and even Macys have them half off sometimes, you can get a dress starting at $150 for a elegant basic look; far as hair nails and makeup only splurge on one and find someone you know to do it for you, for instance pay the money for nails and do your own makeup or find a family member good at hair… it can be done no reason to go broke over prom even if I had it I would do a basic prom and splurge on a senior trip and college

[@refillpan]

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

[@CrankyBarista]

Social media. They all want to look like celebrities at prom.

[@rokurosecake]

Can't they wear what they want? Are specific clothes just allowed for specific age groups?

[@susanperry4177]

​@@rokurosecakeno. The brains of people this age are not fully developed and they do not make good decisions. Look at other teenage behavior that causes you to SMH. Brains, especially frontal lobe (decision making, critical thinking etc.), are not fully developed until about 25 years old. They still need adults to help them make responsible decisions and to help them learn how to think about those decisions. Yes, I used to teach human growth and development.

[@awalker8371]

Sadly that’s what they are influenced by just that. The Met Gala

[@Jai-ling]

​@@rokurosecake Who wants to dress like that anyway??

[@sailorneen]

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

[@samanthafreeman4315]

Out the window now. Don't want to discriminate or offend anymore.

[@keltzy]

Y'know, I went to prom 2004 - 2007 and I don't actually remember there being any set-in-stone rules. One of my friends wore a belly dancer outfit as her dress, though she did bring a poncho with her in case she got in trouble. But nobody stopped her. That being said, I think she was the only one showing much skin, so maybe it just hadn't crossed their minds that anybody would want to?

[@MsAngelique]

​@keltzy I went to prom in 2007. In my school, the rules were the skirts couldn't be too short (no showing the buttocks), no cleavage, and no showing the belly or back.

[@simpleshoes]

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

[@sassy81852]

It didn’t say she finished high school

[@ElizabethDewey-si6sh]

Prom is before graduation

[@trilbynhiss]

I saw someone on another of these videos comparing it to a wedding and how important it is. What a load of bovine manure.

[@lindaartz3297]

I don’t understand it at all. They are high school kids, not attending a top tier event. The dress itself is inappropriate for prom or wedding. I know there are “influencers” who make a lot of money and they are usually young and want the newest extravagant shiny thing instead of practical investments but they may look back and regret it when they are ready to settle into adulthood.

[@taeheart350]

She’s a junior so imagine her senior year prom next year

[@AnxiousTrap]

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.

[@sb333]

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.

[@Lin.Stone.]

I agree

[@akosua8779]

Agreed not my daughters! I could not...dress is popping but no way for my kids

[@donaldallen1213]

She’s at least 17 prob 18! A “child”??? 🙄🤷‍♂️

[@elainelear4982]

Probably has lots of mesh so you can not see anything.

[@susannpatton2893]

​@donaldallen1213 when does it change? If she was in a situation where she was hurt, then it's a child. But for prom it's full on grown adult?

[@ZacherlJem]

Just wanted to say I recently discovered your channel. I'm a 39 year old gay man with no kids and who doesn't sew a stitch (although it's on my bucket list). However, your talent, humor, and insight is still a pleasure to watch!

[@kimberlyroman5660]

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

[@DawnOldham]

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. 😂

[@starlinguk]

Modesty is patriarchal bull---t.

[@joanna0988]

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

[@debrascott8775]

Same! $5k, 50 people. Got better things to do with my $$

[@folioio]

She’s a beautiful girl, but that dress is more suitable to a 30-year-old Best Actress nominee than a teenage girl at prom. It’s the wrong dress at the wrong event.

[@deathbycheese850]

The dress wasn't $16k, it was only $1300.

[@Hawthorneheights888]

⁠@@deathbycheese850did she say the dress was 16k?

[@terryowen6759]

Mine was $500, my friend...who took photography class...took the photos. They were awful, she had done much better on a project In school, I couldn't believe how bad they were

[@tahurahossain6012]

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

[@sandra-jones]

Maybe it wasn't at the school.

[@skskees]

Does not matter where prom was. Not appropriate for teenager

[@sandra-jones]

@@skskees nothing wrong with this dress. You show more skin in shorts and a tank top.

[@donaldallen1213]

The religious prudes are out in force with their “morality” bs! 🤪

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@sandra-jonesare you a mother? Because these dresses are not appropriate for teens.

[@maryjackson9816]

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.

[@MamaMOB]

Why are you happy that some people can throw away money? I get at caring or thinking your opinion matters but why are you happy about it? That's a weird thing to be happy about.

[@janel9865]

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?? 😂🏀

[@misstriciaskitchen8640]

Nope. No gyms anymore. They are renting out the fancy hotel ballrooms.

[@krism.9363]

Proms haven’t been in the gyms for many years now. 😂

[@janel9865]

@@krism.9363 lol. I am old ......

[@gailmiller6333]

@@krism.9363 👍🏿😂😂Agree, it’s been EONS since since the gym days

[@m.b.ortega544]

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

[@nanasbabygirl2]

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.

[@78vette11]

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

[@queenreg7]

Mom said that she never got to go to her own prom.

[@jillneverumind7229]

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!

[@Childfree_Forever]

In this day and age, degrees are not getting people anywhere but a bunch of student loan debt. I wish I had a mother who loved me enough to spoil me like that.

[@Guerline-vs2ri]

​@@Childfree_Foreverso because your mom did not spoil you like that she don't love you smh

[@Childfree_Forever]

@@Guerline-vs2ri Poor people who deliberately birth children into poverty do NOT love them.

[@-------------------------oo]

@@Guerline-vs2ri stop putting extra words in their mouth. they said they wished their mother loved them ENOUGH. Keyword: ENOUGH. Meaning that their mother loved them, but not to the point where they'd do something as extravagant as this

[@yumyum215]

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

[@mizz2ts86]

I agree❤

[@karimbennett5651]

Money invested is way more beautiful than clothes worn once and locked away.

[@gloriaportillo2536]

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

[@deathbycheese850]

The dress was $1300.

[@deanbarnette1602]

No it wasn't, because they lied & the price couldn't be verified PERIOD!! 🙄💯

[@andreamckenzie8598]

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.

[@hales6367]

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

[@mercymonroe83]

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!

[@BlackCanary87]

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.

[@cassondrasims4373]

And she looks gorgeous ‼️ I have seen way more revealing for the prom this year than hers‼️

[@TheQueenEC]

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

[@deeluu7560]

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.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

I for one don't think it's reasonable for either! Money can't buy you class....

[@deeluu7560]

@@serendipityshopnyc "more reasonable" is what I said, I'd expect someone young to wear this not a grown woman getting married. And a dress can't make you classy either, plenty of whores have beautiful gowns so relax a little 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@gailmiller6333]

@@serendipityshopnyc 👍🏿FACT!! All the money in the world can’t buy it.

[@alfredfreedomjones5105]

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

[@Twin2th]

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!

[@ekelamcgee671]

Pics?

[@ms.andrea172]

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

[@lpgilber]

Right. It's not like they asked us for the money.

[@Childfree_Forever]

I agree. If I have the money and a daughter, I wouldn't hesitate. Girls deserve to be spoiled and shown they are special and loved. ❤

[@skskees]

Its not about the money.

[@AdirondackRuby]

True...but when people declare publicly what they do, we're all allowed to have and share an opinion on it.

[@krism.9363]

Exactly! I’m glad this parent could do this for her daughter. Most parents can’t & seem bitter about it.

[@katwitanruna]

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.

[@JustACuriousPerson]

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)

[@angelaaskew1637]

Can we say it all 2 GETHER class " U DAMMMMM FOOL" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@VidWatcher01]

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

[@alesiayoung2160]

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.

[@trilbynhiss]

I'd get a new used car for that amount of money, and a nice one at that.

[@dawncoe1293]

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!

[@debrascott8775]

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.

[@redaleta]

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.

[@Wombletron]

Looks like it’s about 2.5months worth of minimum wage so I think that’s a pretty reasonable start.

[@juliawidmaier5334]

Yeah, I thought that number was far too low for that dress but maybe it works out with the exchange rate.

[@CrankyBarista]

​​@@Wombletronyou're not considering cost and profit. Im betting less than 1/3 of that price went to just labor. $1300 price plus probably $50-$100 in shipping Probably $600 for cost of materials, $200 labor, (profit is usually a 200% mark up of overall gross) so Im assuming the designer made at least $800 profit... hopefully labor was more 🤞

[@KateandBree]

@@CrankyBarista The Turkish Lire literally has no weight to the US dollar; when I was there in April, our tour guides told us it was safer to carry USD than stacks and stacks of lire. Current exchange rate is $1 USD = ₺32 (Turkish lire.) Minimum wage in Turkey is ₺17,002.12 (approximately $570 USD.) Istanbul is a bit of a microcosm having one of the lowest poverty levels in the world. Please be aware workers are treated differently in Istanbul. It's beautiful.

[@CrankyBarista]

@@KateandBree have you ever visited a garmant factory there? Or talked to their workers? And none of that changes the fact the dress was still too low of a price. The only way the workers got a fair pay, was if the designer took low profit. That doesn't change the reality of the price... no matter the exchange rate.

[@AdirondackRuby]

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! 😂

[@jazmina1343]

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.

[@jennbidwelledwardson2885]

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

[@andreagrant3830]

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.

[@beeznhoney4323]

AgreedIndeed 💯 my issue is that the parents are okay with a teenager is wearing it. BUT... As I already stated... a LOT of parents are willing to audition their families for reality tv in any possible way they can.

[@andreagrant3830]

@@beeznhoney4323 facts!

[@krism.9363]

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[@jenniferwait2146]

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

[@MaryWehmeier]

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

[@pamz7531]

I have no words. But I love your talent.

[@jenwhite5387]

The girl looked beautiful!

[@LeciHere]

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

[@sydneysahota]

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!

[@beckyshell4649]

I agree the dress could be worn once or if they pushed it twice . It is so unique that it is very recognizable. I think girls should wear cocktail dresses for prom instead of these over the top dresses.

[@Jsa460]

Oh come on. While I agree it's ridiculous to pay that much for a prom dress and it's not an appropriate style for a high school dance, she's far from "practically naked". Everything that needs to be covered, is covered, the dress is just designed to make it look like maybe it isn't due to the full length slit. No one would blink twice if a celeb wore this on the red carpet which is where something like this is suited to. The mother/daughter were probably just trying to show off their money in front of others for attention, which I think is a far worse lesson for the daughter to be learning.

[@sydneysahota]

@Jsa460 that full slit is still showing private areas. It isn't full on, but it isn't far from it. Also, I'm not sure how she moves, much less dances, in that dress for prom without suffering a wardrobe malfunction. Just because celebrities wear practically nothing for award shows doesn't mean it isn't immodest.

[@AnnaNewton-yh6xf]

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.

[@mapatterson173]

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?

[@VidWatcher01]

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

[@krism.9363]

I wouldn’t worry, her college is probably already paid for too. Most people with money start planning for their kid’s college when they are born & invest for it. By the time the kid is ready for college it’s paid for 10x over.

[@jentrification_]

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.)

[@Katzbynite]

If that is the mindset then clearly education and parenting have failed. Grandmas are in their 30s and 40s. Parents living vicariously through their children! No guidance but only " look at me, look at me". Proms are a joke and always have been. You see these people all semester, majority don't get along yet going to a prom to dance, get drunk, wreck cars, molly people or eek out some revenge. Sure people can spend money as they please but at the same time you put it out in public and people will call you fool regardless if you can afford it or not. It is a certain group that are always over the top on BS!

[@84rinne_moo]

I’m confused. You saying they think prom is peak? Or having a wedding is peak? Idgi lol

[@moccastarlove9111]

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

[@cashmier2cashmier223]

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

[@KateandBree]

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!

[@krism.9363]

Dubai has great designer too.

[@KateandBree]

@@krism.9363 Oh yes! I've seen some lovely dresses from Dubai as well. They're a bit more expensive though.

[@naomim5746]

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.

[@pla4825]

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

[@jacquelineduran8213]

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.

[@suegirl452]

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

[@s.a.morris8625]

... 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.

[@cathyjolivet]

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

[@jillcampbell3510]

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

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Don't think like that, please.

[@Jsa460]

@@user-bo1rj2xu2s Why? 16k quite a bit of money to have "spare" to spend on things you want rather than particularly need. Even if you get more financial in the future is pays to continue to think this way so you don't waste it all and end up with nothing.

[@itsdrjade]

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!

[@MondesThreads]

My apologies.. my description said 16K for her prom dress but it was for the whole of prom which was aluded to in the video. The video on Tamron Hall Show gives the breakdown

[@itsdrjade]

@@MondesThreads that’s no worries! I guess I was expecting something more scandalous 😂 I mean, spending $16k on all of prom IS perhaps scandalous, but not what was spent on the dress! I’ll have to check out the full video if I can find it.

[@elicastle93]

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

[@deevadelyte212]

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

[@TheLynnz10]

I’d probs get a massively custom historical dress 😂

[@juliawidmaier5334]

Now that would be worth it for sure.

[@beaniesatthebeach8457]

As long as the girl is happy, im happy😊

[@karimbennett5651]

Should adults align their happiness with what pleases a 16 year-old fir who, likely, does not understand the power of compound interest/investment returns on $16K over time.

[@LoveLupe300]

Looks like a wedding dress!

[@susanjeffries5108]

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?

[@Autonomous111]

The prom dress definitely looks like a dupe. It's not the same. Even the shoulder piece looks a bit different.

[@brianlinger4653]

I read that the shoes were $4500. I could see how everything added up to 16k once I saw that.

[@juliawidmaier5334]

​@@brianlinger4653the shoes were more expensive than the dress? Wow.

[@sheilamuse-dubose7324]

Love the dress

[@carmellasimpson4514]

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

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

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. 😂

[@feiery]

That dress is absolutely gorgeous. I see people saying it’s a bit risqué. I think it is a nude illusion meaning that the only skin you’re seeing is her legs.

[@hellybelle5]

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 ❤

[@ecstaticreader]

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.

[@mimsydreams]

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??? 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@shealstewart5381]

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

[@joycebooker-jefferson6717]

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

[@kathyrodriguez820]

I agree. It's too much.

[@Hellzladee04]

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.

[@santanateex]

She’s more covered up than majority of dresses

[@Alwaysontime11]

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.

[@hayleymariemills]

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!

[@Ford_prefect_42]

It's risque for the model but the girl has spandex or something under so it's fine really. The main issue is the fit! It does not fit her hips and is puckering or when the spandex was added they messed up where the dress lies so it won't lay flat. That's the biggest crime here

[@Chick3nSalad]

Nah Turkey is a lot cheaper than most places in Europe. Here in the UK or in France that dress would be at least 5 to 6k. This is why we're all flocking to Turkey to buy our wedding dresses and get plastic surgery. Services are amazing and top-notch, too! 👌🏾

[@kimpeterson95]

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

[@goldenlifelove7251]

Proms are replacing weddings. If she has $16,000 to spend on prom, I assume her post-high school education is free of student loans.

[@leighc2982]

Boy, this would NEVER have flown at my high school prom back in the jurassic era! 😮

[@icturner23]

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.