What to Wear for the Holidays in a Recession?!

Ok, so I am sure you are aware that there has been a bit of an economic crisis lately. I'm not sure if you are all feeling the same way but I am feeling like saving my pennies for a rainy day instead of buying a bunch of new party frocks. Soooo... I am thinking of making my party dresses for the season... here are some ideas I'm thinking of:

Dress A from that pattern perhaps? Obviously NOT made out of crushed velvet, but maybe a simple gun metal gray fabric and an ornate bottom.


Dress A in this pattern could be really cute as well.

What's a girl to wear in a recession?!