We’ve all been there: you’re shopping for a prom dress on the internet and it looks amazing, but when you try it on, it’s dreadful! Ladies, it’s time to explore better options. Since we have a few new rules this year, we thought it might be helpful to explore some of the best online and brick and mortar shops.

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Cherry Prom Dress

Rules and Regulations

1. Formal Gowns
2. The Right Length both front and back (including slits).
3. No cleavage. You’re pretty enough without it. 
4. Above bra line in the back
5. No see through or super tight material. 
6. No tennis shoes or flip flops. 

Budget Friendly Prom Dresses

Have a tight budget. These days we all do. Here are a few sites that will give you a bang for your buck. 

-Dillards Clearance in Slidell-150 North Shore Boulevard, Slidell, Louisiana – LA 70460.

–Cherry Prom Dress 

    – Missord

–Amazon                                

–Lulu’s

So You Want to be A Princess

Want to fulfill your inner Disney princess? These inexpensive websites have the most gorgeous dresses to make your dreams come true. 

1. Hebeos
2. Promfy
3. GemGrace

One of a Kind Prom Dresses

Worried you’ll look like everyone else? No fear. Try some of these sites out. 

1. JJ’s House
2. Simple Flavor

Vintage Inspired 

Feeling a look from days gone by? Try out these websites that are either inspired by vintage looks or actually sell prom dresses of the past. 

1. Etsy
2. Vintage Dancer 

Wedding Dresses

Okay. So you aren’t getting married yet. Does it matter?

1. Modcloth
2. Unique Vintage