Is it true that if a guy asks a girl to prom...?

Question

he has to pay for her dress, shoes, whole outfit and transport? I heard this somewhere and was wondering, where does a teenage guy get all the money from?

Answer 1

BS! You're supposed to pay for your own clothes! He should provide the transport, but not your clothing!

Answer 2

I have never known that to be true. I have 2 beautiful daughters that have been to several each. I bought it all.

Answer 3

No, the young lady is responsible for her outfit.  Depending on the situation he may provide the transportation or not.  A couple of couples may get together and rent a limo.  I know the custom here is to meet at someone's house for dinner that the parents put on, instead of going out (which is getting very expensive)

Answer 4

i paid for all my stuff by myself, the guy who asked me to prom (My now boyfriend started going out after eh aske dbut before prom) told me if i wanted he would have paid for it all i look at it like it is more the girls prom than the guys its more enjoyable for females i do not think that the guy should have to pay for everything, the guy should buy your ticket though. it use to be that way a long time ago when stuff was way cheaper but i dont personally think the guy should pay for everything just the ticket. if he offers to pay part awesome if not don't ask

Answer 5

All you are required to do is buy her dinner, tickets, some sort of ride, and a corsage. Her parents pay for the rest.

Answer 6

Whoever told you that is totally off! You pay for your own outfit...traditionally they pay for the transport and corsage if they ask you! Why would you even listen to whoever told you that? Unless their parents are filthy rich, no teenage boy could afford to do all that!

Answer 7

No.  He should not be paying for all of that.  

I have heard of occasions where guys did that. But these where special situations. Where her family had serious financial problems and the guy would rather pay for her "stuff" because taking someone else wasn't an option. Or a case where the prom date was the mother of his child (and I hope this isn't your situation).

All the guy pays for is the actual date (tickets, food, gas, etc.) and a corsage.  Transportation is usually negotiable if they decide to get a limo. That is often split between the two or split with other couples who share the ride.

And to answer "where does a teenager get all the money from?" Either he saves up the money working. Or he gets it from his parents. And parents ARE NOT obligated to pay for any of this stuff. But of course they can help out or flip the entire bill if they choose to. As a parent myself, I would expect my sons to save up for their own prom night but would be willing to help out if they really tried but fell a little short.

Answer 8

I'm from the Class of 80 and back then I would offer to HELP pay for her dress,but she would get her own shoes. I would have the transportation and the corsage. And afterwards we'd go get something to eat.

I've been working since I was sixteen.

Answer 9

No, the guy furnishes the limo, the dinner and the remainder of the entertainment for the night. The only thing he contributes to the outfit is the corsage. It is her responsibility to pcik out and pay for the dress and shoes, and all the little extras to look especially nice for the evening. He has to get his own tux.

Answer 10

no unless it's your dad

Answer 11

She pays for her own dress, shoes, etc. Idk transport, I'd say if he's driving he pays. If they rent a limo they should both chip in 50/50.

Answer 12

No, she pays for her own outfit.  Transportation is up to the couple, they can share the expense.

Answer 13

haha noo really i think the guy supports the transportation and the corsage. other than that the girls pay everything like her dress, shoes, hair and nails.