Good deed of the day: help make prom dreams come true
Be honest -- how many of you still have your prom dress hanging in your closet? Now, how many of you have EVER worn the thing aside from that one glorious night of disco-ball-lit teenage magic?
Anybody?
Amazingly, it seems there aren't many other occasions in a gal's life that call for pastel taffeta, beaded bodices or sequined shawls. Really!
But seriously, I think we all know how important that completely over-the-top frock was on that one aforementioned night. It was, like, the whole point! It's what made us feel special, like the pretty princesses we were in our 16-year-old heads. (That, and the hairspray-soaked up-do that stayed in place even after we took out the bobby pins.) Prom just ain't the same without the dress.
You now have a chance to make somebody else's prom-dress dream come true. One of our favorite consignment shops, Fresh Threads in south Tampa, is collecting used gowns for girls at Plant High School who can't afford them on their own.
The dance is April 16, and the collection continues until April 9. Drop off any gently used formal gown (bridesmaid's dresses work, too!) at the shop, 4230 S Macdill Ave, Suite F, during normal business hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admit it, you're not wearing that thing again.
Deal Diva Kim
(Photo: Promgirl.com)
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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