J. Crew Prom 2010

It's no secret that I love J. Crew, even though I'm tired of overpriced tees with weirdly placed ruffle flowers. But they do produce classic occasion dresses that will look good in photos in 20 years. And most are relatively inexpensive.

Cotton Organdy Galette Dress, $285

Silk Taffeta Bow Monde Dress $250

Silk Chiffon Taryn Gown $425

Delphina-Gown, $350

Pearlized Sequined Silk Dress $650

Quail Bridal Peony Dress

Are you looking for a prom dress that is full of ruffles, but still totally kick ass. Look no further than the Peony Dress from Quail Bridal. It's a bridesmaid's dress not a prom dress, but it's just too cool to pass by.

The silk blend mini dress is available in eighteen standard colors, and custom colors are available if you provide a swatch. It is available in sizes from 2-12, and by special order in sizes form 14-22 at an extra cost. And I think it is such a classic dress that it would look great on a plus sized girl. Be proud and strut your stuff. Trust me this dress will look good on you no matter what your size. The Peony dress costs $350.

Prom Dresses from Net-A-Porter

I love prom time. I don't know why. I didn't have the greatest time at my prom. I was dating a twenty-something physical therapist, so I couldn't get permission for him to attend. My mother and grandmother found a more appropriate date for me. It was a disaster. I'm five-two (I will tell you my true weight, but never my real height.), and he was six-five. And it didn't help that we didn't have a thing in common.


And don't get me started on my dress. It was black satin and gold lame. At least it had a classic shape. I loved the sweetheart neckline and short tiered skirt. But now I wish it had been plain black satin. But my family didn't have a lot of money, and it was affordable and kind of pretty.


So this week I am going to have a week of prom dresses. And I'm am going to start with dresses from Net-A-Porter. Think of it as prom dresses for spoiled brats. But all of the dresses will be under $1000, because no parent, no matter how wealthy should pay more than that. After $1000 I feel the daughter should be chipping in. But that's just my opinion.

Antik Batik Walice Gown, $970.

3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Shirt Dress, $995

Rachel Gilbert Imogen Beaded Dress, $685

Halston Heritage Asymmetric Dress. Halston Heritage is all over the newest Sex in the City movie, and this is one of the dresses the Carrie will be wearing. $325

Jessica McClintock Prom Dress

This prom dress by Jessica McClintock is rather fun and flirty. It reminds me of a really hip ballerina. But for some odd reason pink tulle always reminds me of prom.  The belt around the waist of the bustier keeps it from being too precious, so it it won't be like you are wearing a costume. Also available in black. $185.

Prom For The Fashion Forward

Would you wear a silk romper to prom? I kind of think this one by ABS by Allen Schwartz would look rockin with nothing but some stunning shoes and a bag. $385

BCBG for Prom 2010

Some of BCBG's best evening dresses this season are elegant black or white.

Tiered Lace Gown, $498.

 

Strapless Bubble Hem Dress, $298.

Open Back Pleated Gown, $398.

 

Tiered Silk Gown, $448.

 

Side Cut-out Gown, $488.

Prom By Ouma

Prom season is almost upon us. Girls everywhere are starting to think about what they want to look like on that fairytale night. Well, if you're a bit of a rocker chick Etsy seller, Ouma may be the designer for you. The dresses are kind of traditional, but still fun. And there are some affordable choices too. But if you want one of her dresses now is the time to order, last year she was completely booked for the season.

Striped Tutu Party Dress, $188.

Queen's Crouqet Ground, $325.

A Mad Tea Party, $240.

Just Because I Love You, $260.

D&G Silk Bustier Dress

I know that it is much too early to be thinking about prom dresses, but if I had a daughter this would be the dress I would buy for her. When I think of prom this is the dress I imagine. And prom dresses are expensive so sometimes they need to saved up for.

This D&G Dolce and Gabbana dress is a puff of blush silk organza with a fuchsia grosgrain bow belt. Depending on how you accessorize it could be traditional and girlie or punk rock. $745

Another JCrew Prom Dress

JCrew Silk Dupioni Rosette Dress, the flowers are so very flirty and the navy so very preppy. $495

Prom Dresses From Shopbop

LaROK La Princesse, $298 More dresses below.



Nanette Lepore Rope Me, $425

Alexander Wang Silk Wrap Dress, $595


Rachel Roy Patrice Pleat Front Mini Dress, $1795

Acne Prom Dresses

These prom dresses by Acne are for the more avante-garde girl.




Bergman DF, $325.

More below

Dressy, $325
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Prom Dresses By J.Crew

Printed silk chiffon Whitney dress, $375.


Silk taffeta sangle dress, $215.

Silk taffeta halter dress, $205.

Silk taffeta Delores dress, $195.

Slub silk Penelope dress, $285.

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More Dresses For Prom BCBG

Pleated one shoulder gown, $217.20 (Originally $724 size 4 only)




Draped Open Back Gown, $258.


For the next few days BCBG is has a $100 discount on any purchase over $300. The code is SPRING09.

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BCBG Dresses For Prom

Strappy Satin Gown, $298.

Pleated Bodice Gown, $280.


Rosette Strapless Mini Dress, $398.

Prom Corsages

A prom corsage that can actually save forever. Buy this for son to give to his date. It is much nicer than the usual carnation or rosebud corsage for the same price or more. Etsy is wonderful.

Prom Part 7

Etsy is a great resource for prom. Just type in what you want, and tons of options pop up.
Top Row: Vintage dress $33, garter $20, journal $30.
Middle Row:Flower purse $85, violet hat $140, dress $390.
Bottom Row: dress $89, flower headband $45, and capelet $145.

Prom Dresses Part 6

I love BCBG dresses, they have a certain movie star quality to them.

Top Row left to right: $400, $288, $340.

Middle Row: $440, $360, $288.

Bottom Row: $200, $300, $380.

The dresses that cost $288 and $200 have a Herve Leger feel for about a tenth of the price.

Prom Dresses Part 5

Betsey Johnson really is the gold standard of prom dresses. The dresses usually have a timeless 1950s quality or a 1980s rock girl vibe.

And since we are talking about prom, if you have any pretty dresses hiding in the back of your closet donate them to one of these programs that give prom dresses to girls who couldn't afford prom otherwise. Everybody has an old prom dress, party dress, or bridesmaids dress (which are much better now than in the past) that they will never use again. If you have a blog, please post the link so that more people can get the information.