Best Affordable Prom Dresses
Prom is one of those nights that will live fresh on your minds forever. In my day (circa 2012) the dress of the hour was a long, sequined gown shinier than a disco ball. Fortunately for the class of 2016, the offerings on the market have become a lot chicer. Long are the days of sparkly mesh. Instead, you’ll find ensembles that aren’t your typical prom pieces, but are most definitely stylish enough to wear beyond the glory high school days!
So, you’ve got the date, the shoes, the clutch, but no dress yet? No worries, we’ve scoured the CUTEST prom dresses for you guys. And the best part? They’re all under $80! Find yourselves something nice, ladies! You deserve it.
Price: $75
Where: Rent the Runway
Makeup to wear it with: Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette | Rimmel Lipstick Kate Moss Edition
Embellished Strappy Back Dress with Ruched Waist
Price: $39.99
Where to buy: David's Bridal
Makeup to wear it with: NYX Extra Creamy Lipstick | E.L.F. Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette
Badgley Mischka Fluorescent Chiffon Gown
Price: $80 (to rent!)
Where: Rent the Runway
Makeup to wear it with: Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Palette | Buxom Lips-April
Price: $80 (to rent!)
Where: Rent the Runway
Makeup to wear it with: tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette | Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick Pepper
Price: $29.90
Where to buy: Forever 21
Makeup to wear it with: Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette | CoverGirl Wetslicks Lipgloss
Price: $69.99
Where to buy: Modcloth
Makeup to wear it with: Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar | Urban Decay Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss
Price: $68
Where to buy: LuLu’s
Makeup to wear it with: Essence All About Nude Eyeshadow | Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Mignon Black Chevron Twirl Gown
Price: $75 (to rent!)
Where to buy: Rent the Runway
Makeup to wear it with: Kat Von D Eye Contour Palette | Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick
Illusion Embellished V-Neck Long Slim Dress
Price: $99.99
Where to buy: JCPenney
Makeup to wear it with: CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Nudes | NYX Cosmetics Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick
Price: $79
Where: Mura Boutique
Makeup to wear it with: Bare Escentuals Ready Eyeshadow | Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick Peach Frost
Think you might be interested in one of these dresses?! We’d love to know! Tell us in the comments below. If you want to make sure your makeup looks amazing too be sure to check out our Prom Makeup Guide!
