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So. Many. Prom. Ideas! (Like 80) Plus, win your dream dress!
Want to stand out in a sea of sequins and chiffon? This prom season, it's time to think like a celeb—and that means rocking a red carpet-ready frock to the big dance. Check out our picks from 2016's top trends, and flip through the lookbook below to dress like an A-lister, even if you’re headed to your school’s cafeteria.
Plus, enter below for you chance to win a $150 gift card to Rent the Runway, our fave way to be best-dressed...without breaking the bank. (Hint: You rent a gorgeous designer gown instead of shelling out serious cash. Win!)
Click the "ENTER" button below the slideshow to enter to win as many times as you want between now and April 25. Good luck!
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Quirky Graphics
Lucy Hale’s polka dotted dress is an unexpected statement-maker. -
$80, Rent the Runway -
$149, Simply Dresses
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$125, Rent the Runway -
$80, Target -
$180, Milanoo
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$70, Rent the Runway -
$100, Rent the Runway -
$218, Nordstrom -
$65, Rent the Runway -
$75, Rent the Runway -
Caped Cutie
Wide open backs have ruled for ages, but now a layer of fluttering fabric floating behind you is, well, back.Image source: Popsugar
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$33, Forever 21
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$63, Asos
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$268, Zappos
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$156, Bluefly
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$42, Go Jane
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$219, Prom Girl
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$200, Adrianna Papell
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$84, Chic Party Dress
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$250, Fame and Partners -
$47, Asos
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Ivory Tower
White frocks can make even the least-klutzy girls nervous. But, hey, if the so-real J Law can pull it off, you can, too. (And no, you won't look like a bride—we promise.) -
$180, Camille La Vie -
$180, Camille La Vie -
$70, Rent the Runway -
$156, JJ's House
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$120, Fab Beauty Dress
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$250, Prom Girl
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$50, Rent the Runway -
$85, Fab Beauty Dress
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$130, Fab Beauty Style
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$65, Rent the Runway -
Sweeping Florals
Go beyond the corsage with a strapless number that’s bedecked in buds. -
$208, Nordstrom -
$199, PROMGIRL
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$230
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$179, PROMGIRL -
$78, Nordstrom -
$199, PROMGIRL -
$300, Prom Girl
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$161, David's Bridal -
$199, PROMGIRL -
$160, Nordstrom -
Slip Dresses
Girls who hate sparkle, spangles and frills can rejoice knowing 90s-inspired minimalism (think: skinny straps, single hue) is back. -
$219, Bloomingdale's -
$70, H&M -
$52, Lulus
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$219, Fame and Partners
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$52, Lulu*s -
$150, T.J. Maxx -
$30, Asos
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$168, Nasty Gal
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$100, Urban Outfitters
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$50, Free People
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Interesting Necklines
We love a good sweetheart, but Karlie Kloss proves the mock turtle has a place on the dance floor. Who knew? -
$238, Nordstrom
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$230, David's Bridal
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$160, Rent the Runway -
$149, PROMGIRL -
$80, Rent the Runway -
$210, Nordstrom -
$150, T.J. Maxx -
$75, Rent the Runway -
$58, Nordstrom -
$230, Prom Girl
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Serious Slits
Column dresses can be tough to move in, but a single slit means you can actually dance in your frock. -
$170, David's Bridal
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$178, Nordstrom -
$200, David's Bridal -
$100, Rent the Runway -
$150, David's Bridal -
$99, Macy's
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$150, T.J. Maxx -
$150, David's Bridal -
$58, Nordstrom
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$160, Prom Girl
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Ruffles Galore
Old-fashioned layers feel modern when paired with mega earrings and low-key sleek hair, like Zendaya. -
$99, PROMGIRL -
$140, JJ's House
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$160, Prom Girl
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$169, PROMGIRL -
$132, Nordstrom -
$199, Macy's
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$200, David's Bridal -
$190, David's Bridal
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$130, UW Dress
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$125, Rent the Runway
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