Hi I also live in Massachusetts and agree with Cathy to try Marshalls....I purchased one of my formal night dresses there....but for my first formal night I wanted something.....really formal....I wanted to go all out. I found this great website cybergown.com....a company out of california....and my gown came in yesterday...it is beautiful....$41 and $12 shipping........was delivered in about a week....go check it out....I don't think you'll be sorry.