St. Joseph by-the-Sea senior Caitlin LaPera has already done the prom thing. Having been present at the highly-anticipated event in 2007 and 2008, she plans on making hers as best as possible.

Driven by the need to be in the running for best dressed, hundreds of thousands of teen girls and boys flock to shopping malls, boutiques, and tuxedo shops every Spring for prom gear. The last place ...

If you’re the parent of a high-schooler, you’re probably deep into prom preparation at this time of year. And if a new Visa survey is correct, you’re complaining about how expensive it is. American ...