Prom night is meant to be unforgettable—and one British student made sure hers went viral. Eleanor Clarke turned heads not only with her glamorous outfit but with a secret accessory: a giant silver flask disguised as a clutch purse. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary evening bag. But in reality, it was a cleverly hidden container she had purchased for just $12.

Chaperones at school dances are usually trained to spot alcohol, but Eleanor’s creative trick went unnoticed until she revealed it herself online. “Still don’t know how I got away with a huge hip flask as my prom clutch,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Her post quickly spread, with people amused by the ingenuity. Though she never confirmed whether she actually filled it with alcohol, the idea itself left many impressed by her boldness.

What looked like a stylish accessory was, in fact, a sly workaround—showing just how inventive students can be when it comes to sneaking past the rules. Eleanor’s story became a lighthearted example of prom-night mischief, sparking laughs and conversation long after the dance floor was empty.