Prom spending rises to average $1,078 this year, survey says

usatoday.com — Mary Stirsman says she couldn't imagine buying her 17-year-old daughter Madison the $500 dress she found at an Indianapolis boutique on one recent shopping trip, because Stirsman only spent $800 on her own wedding dress.
Prom, the economic indicator? MT @USATODAYmoney: Prom spending rises to average $1,078 this year t.co/EsqoMHZd #economy