For one, there was no such thing as an online store where you can window shop from the comfort of home. So after dealing with mall traffic, crowds and snooty salesgirls, our choices were limited to long, poufy, pastel-colored things that had at least two ruffles on each end. The few of us that were fortunate enough to sidestep that drama had the bank to get a customized dress for prom - or a very generous older sister.

With promgirl.net, those days have come to an end. You can have a short dress, a dark, slinky one or one with the latest metallic fabric. The best part is that you don’t have to look like your friends and still be fab for less than the average car note. In fact, their selection is so cool that they were featured on the ABC reality show, America’s Prom Queen not long ago.

Besides styles from labels like Jovani, Paparazzi and Mauri Simone, promgirl.net offers a multitude of colors and fabrics like silk charmeuse, chiffon and silk organza. Customer service is always happy to give a tour through the many options that may not be listed online.

Promgirl.net understands that in this economy, more and more people are looking to save money without sacrificing their lifestyle. That’s why prices for a formal event dress are as low as $89.

Now, ladies don’t stop there! Promgirl.net also carries gorgeous rhinestone jewelry as well as headpieces that can add that special touch to your evening. They also bring sexy up a notch by offering a variety of sensual, strappy heels that not only don’t have that designer price tag. Unlike prom shoes of the past these can be worn with almost anything on any night on the town.

Promgirl.net also has a wide variety of cocktail, bridesmaid and quinceanera dresses in the latest styles and an array of colors. Some dresses are available up to size 20.

For advice related to prom (they also have a workout plan as well as makeup hints), go to their homepage. To check out their specials, click the ‘On Sale’ link located to the left of the main page or their specials from 2008. These folks make me wish I could go back to mine!

 This chick may have spent too much $$$$ - in this economy, I'd cry too!