Bustle dress contest!

Bustledress.com is hosting a contest for the most beautiful bustle dress in America. No, I don't know why it's just America. Perhaps they feared the competition? LOL! Anyway there are several categories. Go read about it here:

http://www.bustledress.com/cgi-bin/z.pl/reset/room71.html

Speaking of bustle dresses

It occurs to me that the next Dracula's Ball is next week and I have no new gown to wear. The Horror! I have no idea what to make. I'm overwhelmed by my stash and inspiration images. I can't even narrow it down to bustle era. HELP!!