Completely agree. I do recommend spending extra on good rentals and tailoring though - got my clothes at a place that advertised to high school proms and it wasn't a good fit. Looking back I should have just had something custom made. I'd get enough use at the office. Not sure how it works for womens dresses but you should be able to rent something decent. Have a rocking body and it'll look great in a clean, classic style. Be a ham and people will just say how nice your dress looks.