SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Each year in the run up to prom and end-of-year festivities, Santa Monica High School teachers open a prom boutique, where students can pick out outfits for free.

The price of prom has increased steadily over the past few years, with many costs adding up: tickets, transportation, suit, dresses and even “promposals.”

At SAMOHI, students can visit the prom boutique and have their outfit fitted and tailored.

Students and other members of the Santa Monica High School Community donate formal wear and the boutique is run out of a classroom.