Homecoming is an easy time to spend a lot of money. From dresses and suits to corsages and boutonnieres, here are a few ways to save some money.

Outfits: 

• Rewear an outfit, shoes, jewelry, etc. from years before.
• Borrow whatever you need from a friend or family member.
• Go to a thrift store.
• Shop out of season.
  • Start looking as soon as homecoming is over for better deals for next year.

Pictures:

• • Don’t hire a photographer.
    • Have another friend or family member take pictures on someone’s phone!
      • More often than not, people’s phones end up being the same quality as a professional camera.

Rides:

• Don’t rent out a fancy car.
  • Carpool with your friends or your date.

Coupons:

• If you do end up needing something new, look for coupons/deals on websites, in-store and anywhere you can get a deal.

Nails, hair and makeup:

• Do it at home. 
  • Ask a friend or family member to help.
• Go to a Cosmetology school.
  • Places like Z-Hair Academy offer cheaper prices because the people who do the hair, nails and makeup are still in training.
• For nails, use “stick-on” nails to have a look-alike manicure.
• Instead of getting a spray tan, use tanning lotion.

Dinner

• Eat at home.
  • Make something with your group or date before the dance.
• Go to fast food restaurants

Corsages and boutonnieres:

• Consider places like Price Chopper (florist section). Their prices are a lot lower compared to florist shops.