A request for gently used prom and other formal wear is being made by the area's Professional Women's Business Network.
Spokesperson Jennifer Horton says they intend to sell back the dresses at reduced rates to high school students who will to attend this year's prom.
Donations will be accepted at Curvy Chick or Shear Serenity until March 17.
The dresses will be sold at events during April and May with the money raised donated to the I Am Awesome Retreat for Young Women.