Prom, Homecoming, & Formal Dresses --What's Hot Now

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If you wore that velvet dress....

While prom season may only last a few months, homecoming, dances, and other formal events are going on all year long! This lens is designed to show you the latest trends, classic styles, great dresses at discount prices, shoes & accessories to complete your outfit, and ultimately help you buy the formal dress of your dreams!

Want the dress featured here? It's available @ TJ Formal.

Lady in Red 

 

My Top Picks

  1. JS Boutique Strapless Ruched Satin Gown at Nordstrom, $98
  2. Milly Strapless Pencil Dress at Chick Downtown, $135
  3. Amsale Blush Off-Shoulder Strap Crinkled Chiffon Gown at Saks Fifth Avenue, $370
  4. Jenny Packham Crimson Red Silk Dress at My Theresa, £1.615,58 (about $2.657.20)
  5. Strapless Sweetheart Le Gala Dress at Simply Dresses, $398
  6. Silk Halter Dress at Victoria's Secret, $129
  7. Cotton Cady Lydia Dress at J. Crew, $195
  8. Interlude Micro Mini Party Dress at eDressMe, $158

 

Accessorize

Keep the attention on the bold color of your dress by pairing it with a black bag & shoes. But that doesn't mean you have to be boringly basic: spice it up with splashes of red and intricate details like ruffles, straps, and sequins.

Purple Reign 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Nicole Miller Plum Shirred Satin Off-the-Shoulder Dress at Bluefly, $252
  2. Miu Miu Ruffle Detail Silk Strapless Dress at My Theresa, 599 Euros (about $838.60)
  3. Calvin Klein Pleated Bodice Dress at Nordstrom, $168
  4. Full Skirt Dress at Oli, £48.94 (about $80)
  5. Belted Party Dress at American Eagle Outfitters, $44.50
  6. Frenzii Long Tube Dress with Twisted Bust at Rumor, $110
  7. Rosette Crinkle Dress at Charlotte Russe, $36.99
  8. Marchesa Strapless Silk Rosette Dress at Net-a-Porter, $2740

Hot Pink Mama 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Alyce Designs One Shoulder Gypsy Pink Evening Dress at eDressMe, $420
  2. Spiral Floral Trim Dress at Forever 21, $27.80
  3. Marc Bouwer Glamit Ruffled One-Shoulder Dress at Bergdorf Goodman, $297
  4. Cup Tulip Dress by Rare at Top Shop, £20.00 (about $33)
  5. Lauren by Ralph Lauren 'Rossie' Silk Strapless Dress at Bloomingdale's, $210
  6. Nili Lotan Hudson Tiered Dress at Revolve Clothing, $173
  7. Notte by Marchesa Strapless Organza Dress at Neiman Marcus, $750
  8. Haute Sweater Dress at Twelve by Twelve, $29

 

Accessorize

Ok, if you're gonna wear a bright pink dress, you may as well go all out and complete the look with a bright pink bag & shoes. Just be careful to make sure that the colors match pretty closely, or you could end up looking cheap & costumey.

Gilded Goddess 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Donna Karan Embroidered Dress at Browns, £4,595 (about $7500)
  2. Nicole Miller Pale Yellow Georgette Banded Strapless Dress at Bluefly, $148.99
  3. Faviana Gold Celebrity Inspired Dress at eDressMe, $270
  4. Glitter Dress at French Connection, £65.00 (about $106)
  5. Scala Gold Tiered Sequins Cocktail Dress at eDressMe, $198
  6. Carolina Herrera Flounced Drop-Waist Chemise at Saks Fifth Avenue, $1,076.47
  7. Marc Bouwer Glamit Gold Satin Beaded V-Neck Gown at Bluefly, $477
  8. Foley + Corinna Classic Shirred Dress at Revolve Clothing, $158

 

Accessorize

See the goddess trend through by choosing golden shoes (especially gladiator-style heels) and shiny bags with sequins or medallions.

The Edgy LBD 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Insight Star Squadron Zipper Dress at Urban Outfitters, $78
  2. Knit Bandage Dress at Charlotte Russe, $26.99
  3. Jessica McClintock Black Ruffle Cocktail Dress at eDressMe, $180
  4. BB Dakota Black Blanchett Dress at Chick Downtown, $66
  5. Dotty Dress at French Connection, £23.00 (about $38)
  6. Guess by Marciano Sammie Strapless Dress at Marciano, $119.95
  7. Cherish Lace Dress at Forever 21, $29.80
  8. Popper Back Dress at ASOS, £38.00 (about $62)

Glitterati 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Interlude Strapless Black Sequined Mermaid Dress at eDressMe, $542
  2. Razz Matazz Dress at Modcloth, $59.99
  3. Alessandro Dell'Acqua Jeweled Bustier Dress at Luisaviaroma, 8680 Euros (about $12,130)
  4. Gryphon The Feather Dress at Chick Downtown, $780
  5. Sass & Bide Going It Alone Black Sequin Strapless Dress at Bunny Hug, £170.00 (about $278)
  6. Badgley Mischka Nude Beaded Tulle 'Isabella' V-Neck Dress at Bluefly, $477
  7. Neon Sequin Bandeau Dress at ASOS, £40.00 (about $66)
  8. Derercuny Jacquard Mirror Jeweled Dress at Luisaviaroma, 960 Euros (about $1340)

Best Online Prom Stores. 

The dress featured here is available @ TJ Formal
Alyce Designs.
Alyce Designs, affordable designer dresses for all occasions. Prom, Bridal, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, Special Occasions, Diva and Seralina.
Best Prom Dresses.
Carries designers like Jovani, Faviana, Niteline, Terani, & Alisha Hill
eDress Me.
See the trends, shop popular designers, and check out the clearance prom dresses!
Loralie.
For over twenty years Loralie Harris has been designing and manufacturing beautiful special occasion gowns for prom and Informal Bridals. Loralie has been featured on the covers of Seventeen, YM, Teen, & more!
Prom Advice.
Get the look of a starlet, rock star, siren, vixen, and more!
Prom Dress Shop.
The finest quality DeBora Rachelle prom dresses are right here on Prom Dress Shop! We design our dresses with teenagers in mind.
Prom Girl.com
Shop at PromGirl for the hottest prom and plus size dresses. Browse the top styles in prom dresses by designer or view all the dresses!
Prom Girl.net
Prom Dresses: dresses for prom 2007, formals, homecoming and quinceanera gowns from top USA prom designers as Jovani.

Plus Size Dresses 

Jennifer Dress

Colors: Black, Purple
Sizes 0-6X
$156

Dolorosa Dress

Color: Aquamarine
Sizes 0-6X
$146

Enchanted Mesh Dress

Colors: Black, Garnet, Coffee
Sizes 0-6X
$115

Rhinestone Ruffle Gown

Color: White
Sizes 0-6X
$164

Prom Dresses on Flickr. 

Grab some ideas to spruce up your look!

andreea by vtography

.... by rekha_is_batman

Katie by cmacphotography

christy by Geoffrey Levy

graffiti + prom dresses = <3 by kate.L

Prom Night~PRETTY IN PINK~June 2006 by Cindy's World

Portrait: My New Dress 2 by tiny muffins

Grad by tvchicklet

myself...i need help by hollyjsch

Prom dress by ricklibrarian

sara by lindsay rogerson

Day 229 : I've got Julie in my Pocket by Rachel.::.K

rachel and brad by *- cHa0s -*

Prom Candid by Matt Andrews Photo

Melissa - 010 by Jerk with a Camera

Ebony & Ivory 

 

My Top Picks

  1. BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Stripe Chiffon Gown at Nordstrom, $265.90
  2. Bustier Ruffle Dress at Lipsy, £70.00 (about $114)
  3. Black & Ivory Waterfall Evening Dress at Debenhams, £90.00 (about $146)
  4. Evening Glitterati Dress at Betsey Johnson, $430
  5. French Connection Ruffle Dress at Oli, £110.00 (about $179)
  6. Blondie Nites Polka Dot Halter Ballgown at Dillard's, $99.50
  7. Lace & Mesh Tiered Dress at Forever 21, $22.80
  8. Faviana Daringly Different Prom Dress at eDressMe, $198

Revenge of the Fringe 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Alice + Olivia Sleeveless Fringe Dress at Bergdorf Goodman, $346
  2. Fringed Flapper Dress at Bebe, $119
  3. Multi Colored Flapper Dress at Amazon, $72
  4. Fringed Sweater Dress at Twelve by Twelve, $39
  5. Rachel Gilbert Peaches Fringed Silk Dress at Net-a-Porter, £355 (about $579)
  6. Zac Posen Fringe Knit Dress at Nordstrom, $1790
  7. Diane von Furstenberg Fringe Embellished Silk Dress at The Outnet, $249.75
  8. Shake It Fringe Dress at Free People, $138

Ballerina Princess 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Ballet Tulle Dress at Heritage 1981, $24.80
  2. Jessica McClintock Blue Strapless Sweetheart Dress at eDressMe, $112
  3. D&G Dolce & Gabbana Silk Bustier Dress at Net-a-Porter, $1995
  4. Lipsy Chevron Corset Chiffon Party Dress at ASOS, £29.00 (about $48)
  5. Teen Vogue Strapless Dress at Betsey Johnson, $395
  6. Luella Gathered Tulle One-Shoulder Dress at Farfetch, $1121
  7. Plenty Frock Dahlia Embroidered Dress at Revolve Clothing, $290
  8. Strata Dress at Modcloth, $199.99

Mad for Plaid 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Jovani Strapless Plaid Mermaid Prom Dress at eDressMe, $460
  2. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Cross Back Eight Dress at Net-a-Porter, $980
  3. BCBGMAXAZRIA 'Lumberjack Chic' Plaid Taffeta One-Shoulder Dress at Bloomingdale's, $378
  4. Eucalyptus Agnes Plaid Dress at Koodos, £50.00 (about $82)
  5. Strapless Plaid Dress at Forever 21, $22.80
  6. Beckerman One-Shoulder Tie Dress at ASOS $171
  7. Plaid Bubble Tube Dress at Charlotte Russe, $28.99
  8. Betsey Johnson Blue Plaid Ruffle Cocktail Dress at eDressMe, $375

To Dye For 

 

My Top Picks

  1. Scala Purple & Fuschia Graduation Gown at eDressMe, $278
  2. Dip Dye Mesh Dress at Forever 21, $36
  3. Dave & Johnny Loose-Fitting Prom Dress at Prom Girl, $198
  4. Hooch Tie Dye Dress at Oli, £30.00 (about $49)
  5. Sue Wong Plum Accordion Pleated Ombre Halter Dress at Bluefly, $296.10
  6. Karen Millen Dip Dye Silk Micro Frill Technique Dress at ASOS, $239.40
  7. Jovani Jeweled Ombre Dress at Better Closet, $460
  8. BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Crinkle Chiffon Gown at Nordstrom, $418

Feedback. 

The dress featured here is available @ TJ Formal

shiela wrote...

Nice collection of prom dress here :)
Keep up the good job!

Shiela
Prom Tuxedos

ReplyPosted December 09, 2008

pinkandblack wrote...

Hi lovely prom dresses.Very eager to buy one after reading your lens.

ReplyPosted October 07, 2008

emilyava wrote...

Nice lens.

ReplyPosted October 02, 2008

emilyava wrote...

Good lens.

ReplyPosted September 25, 2008

annetteghallowell wrote...

Great lens! My daughter is leaving for college soon and knows she will have at least 2 formal events to have dresses for. Thanks for providing so many ideass. 5*

ReplyPosted August 02, 2008

 
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