Maybe if the people in my year were nicer and more accepting of other peoples' individuality (anyone who doesn't carry a Nike or Adidas bag is literally considered to be a freak at my school), I might have considered going along to my school's prom, yet I don't regret my decision to not go. If conforming requires spending hundreds of pounds on outfits that will probably only be worn once, I would rather avoid it... Besides, why does prom have to be the only way of celebrating your achievements?