Just a hint for all you ladies...I don't know if you have a Ross's dress for less in your area, but if so, check out their formal dresses. I tried on some long formal dresses for 40 bucks...
Oh and oddly enough...and please don't think i'm cheap...I went to a fundraiser at our local Goodwill the other day and noticed there are TONS of formal dresses. I am assuming it's those bridesmaid worn one time dresses that people have donated...a good dry cleaning and they would work also...