[teahoney]

I'm going to a formal in a couple of weeks and I have nothing in my house to wear. I'm going shopping on Saturday but want to know if anyone of you have suggestions on where I can go to find affordable (read: as cheap as possible. I'm poor, people) formal dresses. I want to look snazzy but I don't want to spend a lot of money because with me losing weight there is a good chance I won't be able to wear it again.

[Lucky13]

Depending on the area you live, you might try a consignment shop.

Also, JCPenney has some decent 'formal' type of garments on their website that might work too...

[teahoney]

Didn't think of JCPenney. Thanks for that one!

[anyothername]

Is there a Ross near you? It's mostly last season, but they carry a lot of nice, pretty plus size women's clothes, both casual and formal, and have excellent clearance racks sometimes.

[Lucky13]

Ross is an excellent choice as well. I don't think I've ever gone in that store without buying something!

I haven't had much luck at other stores like that (i.e. TJ Maxx and Marshall's, etc...)

[junebug41]

Do you need more of a gown/dress, or something like a nice suit?
When I was a professional classical musician I found really beautiful dresses at Lord and Taylor's. I know it's on the pricey side, but I got in right after prom season and made a haul (even if I wasn't buying a prom dress). Unfortunately it's like the dawn of prom season, but I've always been able to find something at Foley's.

[teahoney]

I've never heard of Ross or Foley's but I'm going to check them out online.

[teahoney]

Btw, I'm looking for a gown/dress. Or even a very dressy pantsuit.

[Angel33]

The last two formals I bought were at Catherine's.
Not sure if they have one where you live but I know they have a website as well.
Good Luck on your dress hunt

Leec

[da fat n da furious]

Tracey, do you by chance have any girlfriends who could lend you an outfit?

[teahoney]

Nope Angie. I wish.

[Misti in Seattle]

If they have a Catherine's in your area, a lot of them often have fantastic deals on their close-out racks. I think in areas certain of the stores get more of that stuff than others. I got a nice skirt for $6 for my cruise and a top for about $5 or $6 that will work for dressy on the cruise. However, if there is no good sales stuff they are quite expensive

[teahoney]

I dont' have a Catherine's but I did check out the website and they had a few nice things.

[da fat n da furious]

Tracey, you gotta move over here with me! Id lend you all that I have...lol I am a pretty cheap person and find that if I buy basic things off season I only pay half price if not cheaper then that. I bought a full formal gown (black with some shimmer in the bodice and a shawl) for $39.99 It was regular priced at $250.00 I have no where to wear it YET. But its a basic black dress that every woman needs.

[da fat n da furious]

Hey do you sew? Was at a frabric store looking for cheap fabric for a costume,,,saw some pretty nice stuff for $3-4 a metre. And I saw so many pretty trims,,,infact I saw this trim that matches my living room curtains so perfectly Im thinking of buying another panel and some trim to make a top...lol
Just call me Scarlette