Pupils' upcycling scheme helps lower cost of prom

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A secondary school in England has launched a "prom library", a free clothing-sharing scheme that lets students borrow formal outfits instead of buying new ones. The initiative tackles the mounting expense of prom night, where families typically spend £300 to £500 per student on a single dress or suit worn once. Students curate and donate gently used formal wear, which other pupils can borrow for the evening at no cost. The scheme reduces waste while making prom accessible to families who can't afford custom purchases, turning what's often a financial burden into a communal resource.