Leah Bray made her own prom dress from scratch after deciding she didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on one dress On her social media page, she encourages others to take on challenges like ...

When Leah Bray started shopping for prom dresses, she quickly ran into a problem. "Prom dresses were just so unbelievably expensive," the 18-year-old from Bucks County, Pa., tells PEOPLE exclusively. ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Choosing the right prom dress is a big decision, but one teenager ...

Leah Bray shares with PEOPLE her advice for those wanting to make their own prom dresses Leah Bray made her own prom dress from scratch after deciding she didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on ...

After going viral for making her own prom dresses instead of spending hundreds on one, Leah Bray is now encouraging others to take the same leap — even if it feels intimidating at first. "Taking on a ...