off the shoulder tulle dress Pink Prom skimming mermaid skirt that falls to a maxi hem with a romantic train at the back Midi Applique Detail Off Shoulder

Try Consignment and Thrift Stores Another possibility is to visit local consignment or thrift stores, where you may be pleasantly surprised by the variety of prom dresses available at significantly reduced prices

While other dress codes allow some variance in dress length, black-tie events are not the time to wear your even your fanciest mini, midi, or tea-length dresses

You'll notice in this guide, a lot of the looks will work with our without a tie

Inner silicone strip at bust, frill detail, layered hem

Cardigans, leather jackets, moto jackets, denim jackets, trench coats, and sweaters all look great over a slip dress

Bold red or deep wine lipsticks pair beautifully with a black one-piece dress, creating a glamorous look