@neil @vfrmedia

I agree, Thing is a smart suit would be sufficient, could be bought and would be good for things like work, job interviews, formal events etc.

This is before we get on to what the girls wear, those prom dresses are probably equally expensive..

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@zleap @neil the dresses are indeed equally pricey - there's a whole mutual aid group in my area to help out parents who can't afford prom outfits. I think most lads wear normal suits (not black tie) to these proms.

Still don't understand why we have them here in UK in the first place, I suspect its a hangover from the days of short term temporary affluence from neoliberalism that occured in the 90s and 2000s..

@vfrmedia @neil

Yeah, just another import from the US of A. I feel sorry for the kids and parents who can't afford this stuff at all.

What happened to a simple celebration.

Of course, these suits are about social media likes now, as are a lot of things.

@zleap @neil

these events, in their present form and fashions also exclude those who might be unsure about their gender identity (or just non binary)

@vfrmedia @neil

Parents need to fight back, as they hold the money, club together and hire the local nudist camp out for the evening, if the kids (being 18 year olds they are adults anyway) want a prom they can have one there, with associated dress code.

Would save all the problem of expensive suits / dresses etc.

Would also probably make a good few of em think twice about if a prom is needed.

The alternativfe is, if they really want a prom, they get a part time job from 16, save up for the required attire etc.

Think of it also as revenge for the constant I want, I want, all the time.