wow, well sorry that not everyone can afford a fucking designer dress, but do you really have to diss on the "crappy" ones like they're not even bad they're just made to fit their price

Who else thought the 'cheap junk' at 1:19 looked pretty great?

The sad thing is that “cheap” dress was probably made by a sweatshop worker, likely the same age as those girls in the video, earning 3 cents/day.

I hate how they're trying to make girls feel bad that cant afford the expensive name brand dresses. So stupid!

*"DON'T STEP ON HER DRESS GIRLS"*

What a sellout. This isn't news. Some people don't have rich parents to buy them 500$ plus clothing that you will wear twice

Teen: I’m so sad this dress doesn’t look like what I ordered!! Class of 2020: *pathetic*

Spent exactly $20 on my prom look. I got 2 dresses and a pair of heels at a second hand store. Didn't spend anything on jewelry since I just wore some of my old stuff. Mom helped me with my make up and hair. I had a blast and got plenty of comments on how nice I looked. You don't need to spend insane amounts of money in order to look good and have a great time.

I get that cheap knockoffs is a contentious topic but honestly, most average teens don't have the luxury of dishing out 500 bucks and above for a prom dress that they will only wear once. This video is just shaming those people who choose to buy things for a cheaper price. Word of advice to teens, stick to your budget and don't splurge on that ONE prom dress that will only last you a couple of hours. There will be more dances to attend, don't fret. A lady is still a lady in her $15 dress if she has manners and class.

Honestly most of these dresses don’t look that bad

I got my prom dress at Goodwill for $5.00. A beautiful long velvet gown. Wore it for years after that. My wedding dress was like $60, got it at a nice local seamstress' shop.

0:56 I kinda forgot what Ariana looked like when she still looked like herself

I can definitely see the quality difference... but most teens can't do this. We just go and find the cheapest dress that fits.

Damm y'all act like we got money

It is one night in high school, why would one pay over 100 bucks for a dress for one night in HIGH SCHOOL? Its no like your getting married to the love of your life, prom is a high school dance.

“They’re literally hanging by threads!” And the “better” dress jewels arent? How did you think they got the detail and glass on there, magic?

"I would never buy this..." Umm... I have that exact dress...

This just sounds like an ad for Sheri Hill...

2:17 That looks like me when I was younger wearing an elsa dress.

Why aren’t they giving actual good advice? Buy your prom dress the year before on clearance. I got mine, a super nice brand name dress, for $50. For junior prom, I spent a total of $10 at Goodwill. No regrets. Both dresses were gorgeous. If you don’t have the finances, you’re not forced to wear a bad gown like they’re suggesting. Splurging $700 on one night you’ll barely remember is idiotic.

That blue and white lace dress was cute! Honestly, these people are getting paid too much to say this stuff. A dress is not worth $400. Just go to Walmart and that dress will be perfect for a one night dance.

Wow you Americans go crazy with Prom. In France we just pick a nice dress out of our closet and end of story. It's just one night of party with your high school who cares lol

I went and took my butt down to Macy’s and got mine for a great deal! Yes it wasn’t what I had originally wanted, but when you live in a small town you make deal and tbh I think I looked pretty good compared to some who spent hundreds to go out of town to get theirs at a boutique. Price can’t overshadow gratitude and a genuine smile:)

Don’t step on her dress girls.. Now: DONT EVEN COME CLOSE TO ME

"I mean I can't imagine wearing it" and I'm like bruh.... You don't fit there

Am I the only one who thinks the cheap dresses look okay? I'd wear the one at 1:35

I went to the mall with a friend to look for our dresses, we hadn't been out looking yet. First store we walked into (I think JC Penney) we walked past the prom dresses and said we'll check em later... But my eye was caught by this red dress that stuck out because it wasn't put back correctly. I looked all over for where it might have come from and couldn't find any like it. I said heck it, and tried it on AND IT FIT!! I'm not really into shopping, so I was relieved to find a dress I liked that fit me, so quickly. It was on sale for $200 something (or maybe cheaper, I can't remember). I hid it on some rack and after the mall went to my dad and said "I found the dress and it's on sale!" My parents and I went that night and bought it. Even though it was a bit out of budget, my dad was happy to get it for me. After an alteration to make it shorter and used that fabric to make braided straps, I had a beautiful, simple (with a dash of bling) prom dress that I still own and love. I've had it for 5 years and haven't worn it since... I wish there were more reasons to wear a dress like that. :/

People need to calm down about prom! I had mine (Australian ahaa) and bought my dress for $25 at a charity shop and absolutely slayyyedd

I can't believe I just wanted a 3 minute ad

the black ''cheap gunk'' example was not even that bad....

I thought it was funny how at the end they were all cheering then you hear “don’t step on the dress girls!” 😂😂

I kinda like that cheap junk.

I can't afford that kind of thing. $450 dollars is insane to me. So if I can find a dress for $50-$120 at Kohl's or Macy's, that's what I'm getting. $450 for a tule mini skirt strapped to some glass shards isn't worth it.

All I got from this video was an insult to people who cant afford to pay hundreds of dollars for a dress.

My high school had a thing called “Cinderella’s closet” where people donated old formal gowns that were available to borrow. This is so students who don’t have well enough income can still get a nice dress for formal occasion (like the annual special ed prom or sport galas at the end of each season). I wasn’t intending to go to prom (my dad had cancer so I couldn’t afford it) but after a classmate of mine told our principal, he paid for my ticket. My biology teacher and elementary art teacher took me to Cinderella’s closet to pick out a gown, it was black and made of a soft and lightweight fabric. My aunt did my hair, my mom did my makeup, and all my friends put together money and rented a large van (more comfortable and cheaper than a limo). The night was amazing and I was even voted prom queen! You don’t need to spend a fortune for the night to be fantastic! I still have my dress since they let me keep it! It was awesome!

Everyone saying they would rather stay home with there friends when i have no friends😣

"I would never buy this if it was in a store" Me: **looks at almost the exact same dress I have in my closet**

"That dress is ugly, I would never buy that." *Cough....literally has the exact same dress....

I'm scared how much these girls gonna spend on their weddings if prom is gonna be this big of a deal

She’s so gorgeous at the end, I felt so sad when she had to wear that knock off, but wow isn’t she just STUNNING?

I thought the "Cheap junk" looked good

Instead of going to prom, I'd rather have a sleepover with my friends, eat popcorn and binge-watch Friends

I bought both of my prom dresses from DEB Shop when they still had physical stores in 2013 & 2014. They were both under $100 and I loved them.

Is it just me or do I like the cheap ones and I would wear it?

I would honestly rather stay home with a few with close friends.

Some women and families can't afford hundreds or thousands of dollars for a prom dress and all of the accessories! So putting down alternative options and calling them "cheap and tacky" is a bit harsh. Sure it won't look like a well crafted designer dress, and it's awful the pictures can be misleading (and I can see how that'd be disappointing or upsetting), but they're still getting an option that's affordable for their budget.

when you get this video in your recommended in 2020

My dress only cost 80 bucks and it was handmade by a local woman in our city who was trying to start her own clothing business. The dress was extremely poofy, well made and I still have it (I wear it occasionally despite its been 4 years since high school and my little sister likes to play princess with me) we found her company on offerup. You just gotta look in the right places, even the obscure places.

why is american TV so dramatic hahaha it's funny but kinda cringy

0:52 Well, that dress honestly looks like “cheap junk” if I may.

1:22 just wear a hoop skirt underneath the fake one it will look just as “good”

That company was so kind to her. Quality shows, whether in the goods or in actions.

Awe, poor rich girls who cry because they received a dress that is not good enough for them... These are the important things in life! 😶

1:14 can your head even do that?

Don’t let this video discourage anyone without a big budget. Sometime you can just buy a quality basic dress and invest majority of the money into hair, makeup, and a good tailor and you’ll be good to go.

The video ended up being really wholesome, the dance instructor woman is so kind

My Prom dress cost $10 on the clearance rack from Express and I looked and felt beautiful in it and got compliments!! You don't have to spend a ton for a dress this is nonsense!

"Don't step on her dress girls" BOI I WILL STEP ON THAT CRUSTY DUSTY MUSTY DRESS IF I WANT TO

Okay...but they're high school students, not millionaire popstars So maybe get a knockoff - better yet, shop secondhand! You know for sure what you're getting and can even try before you buy for best fit. Alter as needed or put some of the money you saved on the dress towards getting professional alterations! The fit is 80% of the outfit, I swear. Add to that that secondhand is an ecologically sound decision as well as an excellent opportunity for a roadtrip to the nearest metropolis, and you've got yourself a banger of an idea

Why some of them like crying over a dress for prom lol 🤦 I'd rather be at my house sleeping if this ever happened to me

Anything over $99 for a prom dress is ridiculous. People just don't know how to shop. I got my wedding dress for only $109 at a store and it was all hand made in high Quality.

$599 .... get real. They're teenagers. They would never spend that kind of money on a dress if you made them get a job.

Yeah, but sorry I don't have thousands of dollar just for a single dress. So cheap and tacky is my only option

What difference does it make if it's a "knock off?" Instead of worrying about labels, worry about looking pretty 🤷

Meanwhile, I thrifted my prom dress. I mean, it’s 7 dollars well-spent and I have never received so many compliments

Some people don't have $500 to spend on a dress. Those 'knock off' dresses can be adjusted to fit properly and look fabulous.

My high school graduation dress, a ankle-lenth, one-shoulder gown in a solid colour, cost exactly $80. Mother and I bought the material and a seamstress made it. Prom dresses don't need to be expensive.

I bought mine from forever 21 for about $30 and everyone thought I got it from a designer. Money doesn’t make you look better, its how you present yourself!

My dress may not be of the top quality or really what I ordered, but you know what?? I had fun and guess what? I still have money for college. I am not paying hundreds of dollars for a dress that I will only wear for a day for a night that is no different than homecoming with more food. Sometimes people can only afford the low end stuff. (Edit: Yes I do know this video is talking strictly about false advertisement, but my comment still stands.)

"When Brianna tried it on it looked worst" God damn Lisa Guerrero don't need to be that harsh...

I bought my sophomore homecoming dress at a value village, did a couple modifications to it and I wore it to almost every dance since.

that’s so sweet, i’m glad she got to have the perfect dress for her party!

I made my dress for less than $10 using Walmart fabric and nobody was any the wiser

It's fine if you want to spend a lot of money on a dress, but it should also be fine to spend money on cheaper knock-offs. Some dont have hundreds off dollars to buy a dress for just one night.

No prom for the class of 2020 I fell bad and sorry for you guys

My mom made my prom dress. I helped her with it. Picked out the fabric together. We just didn't have money. It was a simple shift dress, we put the zipper in wrong at first LOL. She's teaching my daughter to sew now. She is 9. We did some sewing altogether the other day. I hope that my mom is around to help us make my daughter's prom dresses. I was so embarrassed at the time. Now I know I was wearing special couture. Priceless in fact

I literally spent 30 dollars on my prom dress, and I looked great. Why would you spend so much on a frickin' dress?

That "Cheap junk"KINDA looks good to me Edit: please don't like my comment anymore, I'd like to keep it at 6.9k thank you :) Edit 2: So I see you guys have chosen to rebel against my wishes

If you're seriously out here crapping on teenage girls for wearing a cheaper dress, get a life. As long as it is a dress she genuinely likes and feels confident in and it is in good enough shape to last a few hours with no wardrobe malfunctions, price absolutely does not matter

some of those chinese remakes be hittin, my dress was one and it was gorgeous irl and looked like the pic

People are saying "Who would spend 450 for a dress?" and to that I say it's none of your business. If these girls have the money and want to treat themselves for one night, then let them. If you don't want to spend that money, good for you.

We don't even have prom here in my country so am I the only one thinking how INSANE it is for a teen to have a dress for 450 dollars for just one night???? sorrry but I'd rather wear something cheaper, doesn't have to be perfect.

I swear half of these 11 million views is just me coming back to this video randomly

That was so sweet of the dress company to send her a beautiful replacement. It's double duty cause they also got to show, on a beautiful model, the difference in craftsmanship

"Cheap junk"? I love those! Wtf is wrong with people. I'm all for cheap dresses that still look good XD

I think this video is pretty ignorant not everyone has $500 to spend on a dress. They should've given options for less expensive dresses maybe from different stores.

the way she YELLED 'cheap junk!!' genuinely made me cackle fr made my day

Yeah every one can afford a £1000 dress 🙄

I truly don't understand why girls spend this much for 1 prom day .-.

it’s actually really sad, there’s girls out there that can’t afford a prom dress…

this entire video is just a cringefest

What if people couldn't afford any better? of course people would get sucked in. I shop for everything online and never once received a rip off. If you're careful about where you buy it it'll be fine.

1:33 that’s not tacky it’s h💿l💿

It was so wholesome seeing her tears of joy

I remember alot of those dresses. I used to sell them at my first retail job as a sales consultant at Camille La Vie. And let me tell you, seeing those dresses everyday were nothing like those cheap copies you see online. Yes, you'd have to pay a pretty penny to have those for prom, but at least they at least looked better and worth the sale at times. The only things most were worried about was lose beads and stones, broken zippers, and finding the right color and sizes. Along with the occasional worries about two or more girls wearing the same dress. From all the years I've spent working in formal wear retail, when it comes to shopping in that area, always know your specific size and measurements, search for near by stores to see the item for your self or someone you know close by to look for you to know what it's like. And always call the store to know for sure if they have it in store and see if they can hold it for you to come try it on.

The boutiques just want the money lmao 💀 my mom bought a dress off the internet and it was so pretty and looked exactly like the picture.

my prom dress was 20 bucks ahaha

Bruh I found a dress on the Internet for £21 and let me tell you, it was everything I ever wanted, it was so beautiful beyond belief. It came exactly as the picture showed

Awe she looks so pretty, I liked the purple one on her too

“Hanging by threads.” Well what do you expect every sequin hangs on threads