Yeah, most of my wardrobe is brand name or designer, but I have nothing against non-brand name clothes and don't buy for the brand. I just tend to shop at places (Nordstrom, Saks, boutiques) that don't carry non-brand name clothes to begin with.
Sorry, but $75 for an entire outfit is completely impossible, especially a formal one. Shoes alone usually cost well over $100. I think instead of trying to buy lots of completely different impossibly cheap outfits, you should get a few basics that are easy to style differently. Get a few pencil...
I'm going to a party tonight with an army theme ("GI Joes and Military Hoes".. haha). Problem is, I don't own anything camo and I don't have time to go buy anything. Any cute outfit ideas?