cheap formal dress
 

OK. I need a cheap formal dress by Friday, apparently. Cause I'm a cheap date like that.

Additionally I'm interested in what, exactly, I should be looking for to wear to a military ball. I think it needs to be long and probably not to sexy, but honestly, I don't know for sure.

I'd imagine that a lot of department stores will have dresses on sale since the high school homecoming season is winding down.

yeah but then won't everyone be like, "Who brought Hilary Duff to the ball?"

Loehman's is a mecca of reasonably priced formal dresses. You'll want to wear a long dress to the military ball. Also, try TJ Maxx, Ross and Marshall's... I'm normally a label snob, but I got away with a $12 Ross dress at an industry function last spring, and I got so many compliments on my dress... meanwhile my beautiful co-worker, who was dressed to the nines in a designer gown (Michael Kors? I don't know what it was...) didn't get a-one.

First check with your friends and raid their closets. Then hit the discount department stores and upscale consignment shops.

It's all about attitude and the right accessories! Good luck!

ETA: David's Bridal has some inexpensive off-the-rack formal gowns, too. I'm not the hugest fan of their gowns, but you never know what you'll find. Happy Shopping. Definitely check out Loehmans!

ha.

I'm sure they have normal dresses too...

I've gotten lots of normal dresses in the Homecoming clearance area at department stores - there's usually some cute simple longer gowns.

LMAO

Thats what I was thinking the whole time I was formal dress shopping. At one point, I got all bitchy and yelled a bit to loud, "I JUST WANT A F&%^ING DRESS WITHOUT CRINOLINE." Some women then put her hands over her child's ears and ran out of the story. Honestly, we're in NJ. The kid probably hears worse on the Turnpike.

Borrow from a friend or sister? Large chapters mean many dresses.

multicolored duct tape ;)

OMG that stuff hurts!

but you get a dress, wax, and exfoliation all in one, for only a few dollars ;)

I agree with James about borrowing a dress from a friend or a sister. Or check out a discount or outlet store such as T.J. Maxx or Daffy's. I got a gorgeous elegant formal dress at Daffy's for $50 down from like $200. :)

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RESALE STORES!!!! especially those near wealthy neighborhoods.

Can I just add that I am already buying a bridesmaids dress that involves crinoline?

My personal crinoline needs are already satisfied. Maybe that kid with the covered ears knows where I can get a non-Duff-ified dress?