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These dresses are here to help make your prom something special, I prom-ise.
1. An off-the-shoulder fishtail piece sure to have you swimming in self-esteem all night long.
2. A satin prom dress that'll make you look so much like Cinderella, you might be sued by Disney for impersonating a princess.
Promising review: "This dress was exactly what I had been searching for for months! The off the shoulder champagne color is perfect. The seller was great at communicating. I got it within a week of ordering. The pockets are awesome for your ID, phone, and touch-up kit. It is well-made with boning in the front. A bra is not required. It is plenty poofy and twirly, trust me! This would be perfect for a Marine Corps Ball, prom, or wedding!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $119 (available in 12 colors and sizes 2–26, with pockets)
3. A gradient chiffon gown – it's gonna make a hue-ge statement on the dance floor.
Promising review: "Very impressive! My daughter wanted a conservative prom dress that was as unique as she is. We ordered according to the size chart and it fit perfectly. The corset back really makes the difference. We did pay to have the dress and lining hemmed about four inches but well worth the cost. The material is high quality and the lining on both the top (black) and bottom (white) are double layered. I would highly recommend this dress." —Michael Fodor
Price: $49.90+ (available in 11 styles and sizes 2–26)
4. A tassel sleeve pick with the perfect amount of glimmer to light up the dance floor far better than the school's low-budget disco ball.
Promising review: "This was a big sparkly hit! It fit perfectly. It is super comfy and got tons of compliments! I recommend it! The color is true to the picture and liner protects you from the sequins. I machine washed it and it’s still holding up great." —BNG
Price: $44.99+ (available in seven colors and sizes S–XL)
5. A delicate tulle appliqué piece for anyone who doesn't mind showing off their softer side every once in a while.
Promising review: "I was all out of black-tie dress options a week before a charity gala, so I decided to Amazon Prime this gown based on the previous reviews. I honestly was expecting something poorly made and ill-fitting, but to my surprise it fit true to size and the quality was amazing – the sequin and stitching is very well-done. I hemmed the length about four inches and I removed the triangle mesh insert over the bust to make it a true V-neck. I received SO many compliments and no one could believe I got it on Amazon." —VG7
Price: $59.99+ (available in nine colors and sizes 2–16)
6. A long-sleeve dress so you can look like you're walking on the red carpet instead of a gymnasium floor.
Promising review: "This dress was beyond my expectations!! It's a great fit and looks way more expensive than what it is. I'm so excited to wear it to a military ball I have coming up! I am 5'6 with a 38C bust and weigh 170 pounds – the size 10 fits like a glove! It also came with a gold sash scarf. I don't even need to get the dress hemmed. This is a great buy!" —CRM
Price: $169 (available in four colors and sizes 4–20)
7. A chic sheer floral maxi you'll be able to wear botanic-all over the place after prom has come and gone.
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Promising review: "This was so much prettier than the photo; ethereal and floaty. I wote a longer, tight black cami dress underneath because the short one it came with just didn’t suit me or the dress, really. I’m 5’3 115 lbs and the small was perfect. I wore this to a summer wedding and got 'where did you find that dress??' all afternoon." —Anne L. Coursey
Price: $29.99+ (available in three colors and sizes S–5XL)
8. A stretch satin mermaid gown to rock while you dance to Billie Eilish all night long. When people compliment your style be sure to tell them, "You should see me in a crown."
Promising review: "Elegant, stunning and beautiful! I've attended galas in the past and have spent hundreds of dollars on my dresses. This dress is as beautiful and of good quality like my more expensive gowns. It fit me like a glove. Highly recommended this dress!" —Mya Bee
Price: $69.99+ (available in 14 colors and sizes 2–26)
9. Or a sequined mini dress – a pick so unique you know nobody will be a copycat and steal your look.
Promising review: "I bought this dress to take to Vegas and I’m so glad I did; I love this dress! I love everything about it: it fits great, it's surprisingly comfy, and it's great quality. I bought the XL and it fit like a glove, but not too tight. It also looks really cute with tights! For the price, it absolutely exceeded my expectations." —AHolt785
Price: $29.95+ (available in 11 colors and sizes XS–XXL)
10. A flared cap-sleeve dress with a clever cinching bow – one night in this and you're gonna be ~tied~ to this dress forever!
Promising review: "I really, really love this dress. It is a great quality of fabric and a great fit. It is puffy enough to wear without a petticoat, but you would also be to wear one (which I did). I can not wait to buy more of these in this color and others. I have recommended this dress to everyone that I have talked to about it. There are absolutely no cons for this dress!" —Morgan Powell
Price: $18.69+ (available in 44 colors and sizes XS–XXXL)
11. A peaco*ck-embroidered piece – you're sure to ruffle some feathers in a piece this chic.
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12. An embellished tulle mini that'll have people on their knees prom-posing all over the place even after the dance has already started.
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Promising review: "The dress was perfect. It has good, thick quality fabric. It has beautiful details and the colors, just like the photo. The customer service was amazing. I need the dress expedited and the dress showed up earlier than expected." —Sallysmarie Garces
Price: $47.99+ (available in 13 colors and sizes 2–16)
13. A scoop collar sweep dress that's gonna sweep your date off their feet from the moment they first see you walking down your parents' steps.
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Promising review: "This is a beautiful dress! It's great quality and looks as pictured. I'm very pleased with my order. I took the advice of the other buyers and bought two sizes up. I bought it for my sister who is a size 14 and the16 fit her perfectly." —Renée McDonald
Price: $58.99+ (available in 15 colors and sizes 2–22)
14. A 1920s-inspired gown for romantics who were born in the wrong era but still know how to rock the right dress.
Promising review: "Wow! This dress delivers!! I am 5'5", 170 pounds, 38DD, and generally wear a 16 in jeans. I purchased the 14/16 size and this dress fit like a glove. It's stretchy and super comfortable. I wore a three and a half inch heel and the length was perfect. The quality is very nice. The other nice feature of this 1920s inspired dress is that I can wear it to a normal black-tie event or to a dressy function as a black co*cktail dress and not feel like I'm in a 'costume'. This dress is beautiful. Side Note: when I walked out to show my husband his eyes nearly fell out of his head he loved it so much." —Katie Glass
Price: $49.99+ (available in 13 colors and sizes 2–22)
15. A lacy choice with a tiered skirt so lovely it'll bring a ~tier~ to your eye.
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P.S. this is padded for a ~no bra~ option!!
Promising review: "The fabric is beautiful and the stitching is very professional. The ribbon that separates the top between the flowing bottom is also proportioned right at the waist. I gave this dress five stars because the company was very proactive and professional and the dress is outstanding." —Hc
Price: $49.99 (available in eight colors and sizes 4–22)
16. A majorly ruffled number so you (and your bold, statement dress) can take up the space you deserve!
Promising review: "If I could give this a million stars I would. This dress arrived WAY sooner than expected and is definitely way more beautiful than the picture could show. The quality of the product could not get any better, especially for the price!!" —Tawnya
Price: $99.99+ (available in 17 colors and sizes 2–26)
17. A stretchy dress that'll have you looking glamorous in an outfit you'll actually be able to move in.
Promising review: "This is a beautiful dress!! I love how the bottom flares out. It hugs your body and shows off those curves! It is very stretchy. It is a tight fit but not uncomfortably tight! This could be a formal dress for a prom or a night out and I am all about deals." —Shopping addict!!
Price: $31.99 (available in three colors and sizes S–XL)
18. A floral lace-collared co*cktail dress for dancers who do not plan on letting a long skirt get in the way of their sweet sweet moves.
Promising review: "It's not often that I feel as eager to write a product review as I do about this one. I impulsively ordered this dress late last week as a potential option to wear for Valentine's Day when I saw that this particular color and style combination was on sale. To say I was surprised by the quality and fit of the garment was an understatement. It fit me perfectly, made me feel beautiful, and was richly colorful. I am so in love with this dress that I've already added another color to my cart, and I plan to invest in the black one as well. It is easily the best dress I have ever purchased." —Gina
Price: $25.99+ (available in 36 colors and sizes XS–XXXL)
19. A tulle ballgown with a secret slit – a fashion statement you won't just want, you knee-d.
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Promising review: "This is a beautiful dress. It looks even better than in the photos. Keep in mind that it's made of polyester, so the skirt produces static electricity — special spray needed. Although that material isn't clearly written, I love the style!" —Anay
Price: $79.99 (available in four colors and sizes 2–16)
20. A billowing floral number for souls with stamina who plan on planting themselves on the dance floor and staying there all night long.
Promising review: "I am six feet tall and after reading the reviews on this dress I was hoping that it would be long enough. The length exceeded my hopes! This is the first time in my life that I have been able to purchase a dress that touches the floor when I am in my bare feet. I love it! This is a dress that is truly long enough for a proud, tall woman!" —Dena
Price: $39.99+ (available in four colors and sizes S–5X)
21. An off-the-shoulder pick that'll help you be surprisingly light on your feet for a dress inspired by fins.
Promising review: "I felt super sexy in this dress last weekend. I received a lot of compliments. It fits great and you can't beat the price. I chose it over some of my much more expensive dresses for a formal party. The material isn't anything expensive, but it isn't cheap-looking or thin like you sometimes get on Amazon. I definitely recommend this dress." —Grown Woman
Price: $3.98+ (available in three colors and sizes 4–14)
22. A crystal-beaded chiffon gown sure to, let me be ~crystal~ clear about this, shine bright like a diamond.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh! It is beautiful! I love it! it is the perfect fit and they have great customer service. It also came very fast (probably because I chose expedited but still it was great)! I got the burgundy dress and it is truly beautiful. The jewels are gorgeous." —Kay
Price: $24.49+ (available in 44 colors and sizes 2–26)
23. An evening dress as colorful as your cheeks will be when your longtime crush tells you how beautiful you look (and how smart/charismatic/interesting you are, if they're worth crushing on at all).
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Promising review: "This dress is gorgeous, well-made, and very comfortable! I purchased it to wear to a Military Ball. There is nothing about this dress that's ill-fitting, rough/scratchy, or uncomfortable. The outer layer is very light and flowy. The inner layer is still lightweight, but more silky. The cups are also lined in this same silky material. I don't know that I'd be able to wear a bra with it, as it does show a bit of sideboob. But the cups feel somewhat supportive. I'd say this dress runs fairly true to size, or perhaps a teensy but small. This would be awesome for bridesmaids or a wedding guest, prom, bridal shower, etc." —ALC123
Price: $49.99+ (available in 13 colors and sizes 4–22)
24. A ruched satiny gown with lace sleeves and an elegant silhouette for old souls who like a classic, vintage vibe.
Promising review: "Wow! I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of this dress. After days and countless hours of searching online for a dress to wear to an upcoming formal event, I purchased this one on a whim and it was the best choice! It fits beautifully and hugs my curves in all the right places, but doesn't feel too big or tight at all. The length is perfect for my height. I am seriously blown away by this dress. I would definitely recommend. This is a classy dress at an exceptional price!" —T. Saldana
Price: $57.99+ (available in six colors and sizes S–XXL)
25. A billowing one-shoulder chiffon dress sure to help you show off your Marilyn Monroe moves over any and every grate you find.
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Promising review: "Great dress! The fit was true to size. I especially liked that I felt supported in the dress and would not need a strapless bra. For some reason, the gems on the black dress in the image shown on Amazon are difficult to see; in person they are quite nice and have a diamond/clear gem look. The material was of nice quality." —MW
Price: $39.99+ (available in 12 colors and sizes 2–18)
26. A modern prom dress for gaudy goths who know how to make a statement.
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Promising review: "Awesome dress! It is exactly what you're paying for, so don't expect it to be absolutely perfect but it was the best fit for me and it looked incredible. The dress was a tad bit long on me, and the fabric was a little cheap but overall the dress is definitely worth the money. I had a fantastic prom, thanks to this great dress!!! " —Savannah H.
Price: $89.90+ (available in 14 styles and sizes 2–26)
27. A halter floral lace gown with a high slit so you can cancan...if you physically can.
Promising review: "I wore this to my senior college formal and got lots of compliments! Its stretchy material made it comfortable for all the dancing!" —Anne-Marie Egan
Price: $44.99+ (available in five colors and sizes S–XXL)
28. A flared midi dress with a sheer overlay you might like even more than your date.
Promising review: "I just want to point out I have seven Miusol dresses. This dress was different though. I have been going through serious body changes and my confidence has been at zero. I bought this dress for a family function, I put it on and got tearful. I actually felt pretty. The size was perfect, I didn't look sloppy, and for the first time in darn near three years I had confidence. Family members remarked about how nice I looked and it seemed like I was glowing. Miusol, you have a forever customer." —Alexandra
Price: $29.99 (available in three colors and sizes S–XXL)
29. A sophisticated scalloped gown – you're gonna be able to wear this to any formal event that comes your way after prom is just a distant memory.
Promising review: "I purchased this dress for my company holiday party. To be honest I was expecting to get an OK dress that I was going to wear once and throw away. I was very wrong! This dress is amazing and I got so many compliments!" —Ashley Straughn
Price: $36.99+ (available in four colors and sizes XL–4XL)
30. A midi bandage dress that'll look, ahem, tight.
31. A lace and mesh dress to ensure your outfit ~meshes~ with your date's, no matter what they wear.
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Promising review: "Love this dress! It was the third dress and a last-minute purchase for a gala. It was the least expensive of all the dresses I bought and turned out to be my favorite! It has just enough stretch to fit where it needs to without the strangle hold you get with dresses with no stretch." —CJ
Price: $34.99+ (available in five colors and sizes S–XXXL)
32. A midriff number that's gonna be perfect, if your shy self can stomach all the compliments you're gonna be showered with when you wear it.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress. I've gotten so many compliments, especially on the pockets. When I told everyone how much the dress was and that I could customize it they were shocked. Girls were wearing dresses that were $300-$600 and everyone thought mine was in that range. It is beautifully made. I'm giving this dress to a family friend for her vow renewals because she fell in love with it." —Amazon Customer
Price: $89.99+ (available in 22 colors and sizes 2–26, with pockets)
33. A sparkling gown worth toasting to (with sparking cider, of course).
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Promising review: "This dress is a WOW!! Believe me, I was really stunned when I saw the quality of this dress. It was supposed to serve as an option for an expensive dress I also ordered for, but surprisingly it turned to be the best for the show. I am highly impressed." —Amazon Customer
Price: $19.99+ (available in 18 colors and sizes 2–22)
34. A flapper dress that'll be a guaranteed conversation starter – no one will be able to stop talking about a find this fantastic.
Promising review: "I absolutely ADORE this dress! I bought it for a show I'm going to see in New York and it fits perfectly! I'm 5'4'' and about 178 pounds. I got the XL and it fits perfectly! This is a great product, ESPECIALLY for the price!" —Anna Thomas
Price: $36.99+ (available in eight colors and sizes XS–XL)
35. And finally, an off-the-shoulder gown so breathtaking, we're worried it's gonna be a health risk. Just be careful you don't take everyone's breath away, okay??
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Promising review: "This gown is stunning!!! It fit perfectly and I received so many compliments!!! I felt like Cinderella at the ball! I didn't want the night to end because I wanted to keep wearing the dress!" —Sarah Wilkerson
Price: $79 (available in six colors and sizes 2–16)
Now get out there and dance!
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