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If you’re not running around in a tuxedo on a nightly basis a la James Bond, you can probably get away with a secondhand version of a garment you’re only going to wear once or twice a year, at most. Stores that rent formalwear often sell pre-worn tuxes, while sites offering used prom, party and bridesmaids’ dresses are proliferating. And with the average cost of a wedding hovering around $27,000 — more than the average down payment in some parts of the country — it’s no wonder some recessionista brides are turning to websites like TheDressList.com for second-hand wedding gowns.
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