Pricey Dresses' Letdown: The Ad vs. Reality Showdown

7. Emerald Ball Gown

Original Cost of Dress: $100* Created in original by: EveryTime Fashion Knock-off Acquired at: Unknown Knockoff Acquired for: Unknown Ask Dorothy Gale; emerald green is a color that never goes wrong. Although this gorgeous color has endured over the years, it becomes far less appropriate when you're hoping to serve up mermaid reality and you end up with a '80s tablecloth.

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Emerald Ball Gown on Facebook and Knock Off Nightmares When an impoverished high school student ordered her ideal prom dress from EveryTimeFashion, she received a gown that was nearly completely different.When it comes to this one, there are lots of tears and tantrums but not much glitter and brilliance. It's a historic failure that will not be quickly forgotten.