Prom Spot - Prom Dresses: Budget Style

Want an ultra glam look for prom at a reasonable price? Once you've found the gown, turn your focus to some awesome accessories, and finally finish of your look with a pair of stunning shoes. We've done the homework for you and searched the web to find all kinds of great deals that won't break the bank.

Your Style: Kitschy Cool
Dresses: Check out DebShops.com. They have trendy party frocks, plus more than 60 styles to choose from so you can't lose. If you've got great legs, show them off in one of their adorable short styles. $$-$$$
Accessories: GirlProps.com has all kinds of fun and frilly add-ons. Think sparkly lightning bolt earrings and crystal gem charm bracelets for a look that's anything but average. $-$$

Your Style: Diva-licious
Dresses: ShopShop.com showcases electrifying gowns featured by price, size, and color. They have over 75 options for gowns under $100. Most of these showstoppers are floor-length for the ultraglam girl. $$-$$$
Accessories: Claires.com sells headbands, bags, bangles, and more. This online store is stacked with all kinds of fabulous faux jewelry. Check out long layering pearl necklaces and chandelier earrings for an awesome luxe-for-less look. $-$$

Your style: Rockin' yet Refined
Dresses: Check out WindsorStore.com's under $100 gallery for a rainbow of options. Even the patterned pieces have a subtle simplicity that makes them totally sophisticated. $$-$$$
Accessories: BananaRepublic.com is all class with just a little sass, which means beaded bracelets, cubic zirconia necklaces, and killer cocktail rings all at really reasonable prices. $$-$$$

Money Meter: $ = Under $15; $$ = Under $50; $$$ = Under $101

Prom pointer: Before ordering any style online have your mom, a friend, or a seamstress measure you for your dimensions by following a size chart. Plan to purchase a gown with plenty of time for alterations (at least two months in advance), and always check the company return policy

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