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    37 Gorgeous Prom Dresses You Can Afford With A Student's Budget

    Look great without emptying your college savings for a dress.

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    1. A glittery maxi dress pretty much made for twirling in.

    2. A lacy frock so cute you won't even mind how many pictures your parents take.

    3. A chiffon gown with gold applique for looking like you recently robbed the duds from a François Boucher painting.

    4. A Jessica Rabbit–inspired number that will have everyone going "awooga!"

    5. A bedazzled cocktail dress with a chiffon skirt that's a real gem.

    6. A backless mini dress for people who believe in bows before 'hose.

    7. A Jacquard fit and flare with pockets to keep your prom tickets in.

    8. A black gown for people looking for Versace on a budget.

    9. A two-piece maxi dress, because sometimes more is more.

    10. A backless floral number with a mesh skirt to show off your stems.

    11. A glitzy halter dress to grace your school's gym in.

    12. A ruffly off-the-shoulder dress for leaving a lasting memory once you leave for college.

    13. A darling midi dress with a bow in the back because your presence is a gift to everyone.

    14. A ruffly, tiered hi-low frock to ensure you really feel like royalty.

    15. A fun cocktail dress with plenty of room for doing the Cha-Cha Slide in.

    16. A mermaid dress dripping in glitter for anyone who wants to be swimming in compliments.

    17. A black midi dress with surprise trumpet sleeves worth singing about.

    18. A cap-sleeved gown for feeling like a princess, even if your ride isn't a horse-drawn pumpkin.

    19. A slinky bodycon with a crochet overlay to make grandma proud.

    20. A glitter-topped cocktail dress for taking serious style inspiration from the disco ball.

    21. A strappy red dazzler to show off the tan you already got started on.

    22. A mesh skater dress that starts the party before you even get into the limo.

    23. A sequined stunner perfect for prom, or a fancy shindig in West Egg.

    24. A spaghetti strap gown you'll have so much fun swishing around when "Uptown Funk" comes on.

    25. A lacy chevron midi dress for a style that zigs when everyone thinks you'll zag.

    26. A sophisticated LBD with cut-out shoulders and mesh sleeves.

    27. A floral mini dress you can actually wear more than once.

    28. A mesh-inset maxi for a simple but trendy look that's nothing to ~mesh~ with.

    29. A V-necked embroidered dress with a floral design that will put your corsage to shame.

    30. A velvet maxi as luxurious as the red carpets you should be walking on.

    31. A dramatic, belted shirt dress you'll be required to walk in slow motion while wearing.

    32. A crochet frock for a crafty new look that will separate you from the pack.

    33. A retro swing to wear when you're planning on hitting up the malt shop after prom.

    34. A backless maxi we think you'll look ~berry~ cute in.

    35. A spangly, flapper-approved cocktail dress that works with almost any style.

    36. A cold-shoulder tulle dress, to ensure no one will give you the cold shoulder on prom night.

    37. A mythically beautiful dress featuring Venus, the goddess of love and beauty (aka YOU).

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