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1. Pretty Little Things — a site that knows the importance of making a grand entrance.
2. Nordstrom Rack — an affordable option for anyone who wants Nordstrom clothes without the Nordstrom price tag.
3. Rainbow — a mall staple that has upped its game to provide surprisingly cute options in straight and plus sizes.
4. Unique Prom — an online boutique for people who are always saying they were born in the wrong decade.
5. City Chic — a plus-size purveyor offering some insanely cute gowns sure to make the night memorable.
6. Forever 21 — a colorful store filled with a wide range of styles and sizes that are always rotating so the chance of matching with someone else is slim.
7. Rent the Runway — a service that lets you wear clothing way out of your price range. The only catch is you have to give it back after prom.
8. Amazon — a reliable provider of pretty much anything, with solid reviews and customer pictures to help prevent buyer's remorse.
9. Charlotte Russe — an affordable store that sells out-of-the-box cocktail dresses and gowns for daring prom goers.
10. Boohoo — a reliable seller of affordable dresses for just about any style.
11. Lulu's — a treasure trove of comfortable, slinky maxi dresses and shoes to match.
12. Missguided — a seller of sexy, ~interesting~ dresses that probably no one else will have.
13. TJ Maxx — a classic standby for getting designer dresses at bargain basement prices. They don't call them Maxxinistas for nothing.
14. Saved by the Dress — a dress seller that will truly save you when you're not sure where to shop.
15. Yes Style — a Hong Kong retailer that offers unique dresses that will have everyone asking "where did you get that?"
16. Dorthy Perkins — a retailer offering traditional gowns in straight, petite, plus, tall, and maternity sizes.
17. Modcloth — a Texas-based seller offering charming and quirky frocks with famously inclusive sizes.
18. Torrid — a plus-size seller offering dresses for everyone from fashionistas to Disney fanatics.
19. Venus — a seller of flashy and fun dresses for when you want the whole school to turn their heads as you walk by.
20. Tobi — an LA-based retailer offering maxi and cocktail dresses you could honestly wear again after prom.
21. Asos — a UK seller that brings over fashion from across the pond that would otherwise be hard to get.
22. Kiyonna — a plus-size seller for elegant frocks that will be make you look like a ~goddess~.
23. Express — a reliable store known for adventurous frocks everyone will love.
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