Not a lot of teenage girl have the privilege of having parents that are willing to pay for their expenses on prom night. For this reason, they look for ways on how they would be able to save money without compromising their vision for the night. One way that you would be able save on your dress is by buying it online. Online stores that specialize in prom dresses 2012 always offer discounted prices because they know that their target market are girls that scrimp and save just so they would be able to buy a dress that would make them stand out. You can take advantage of these prices and still look like a million dollars on prom night even if you got dress for less than a $100. You can also make your own dress if you have the skills and equipment needed. The biggest advantage to making your own dress is the fact that you can be assured that you will be wearing something that is truly one of a kind because it is your own design.