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- Giselle Bartram, an 18-year-old from Newmarket, Suffolk, said school proms are 'extortionate' and skipped her own.
- Research finds one in four parents spends between £250 and £500 on prom, with some exceeding £1,000.
- Mel Collins, a parent, echoed concerns that proms strain families financially and fuel competition.
- Money mindset mentor Sharan Sammi proposed cost-saving ideas, such as borrowing dresses and budget-friendly accessories.
