Prom is just around the corner and that means dress shopping. Dress shopping can be difficult based on your style, body type, and budget. Not to worry though, I found 20 dresses under 150 dollars that will blow your date away!
This a maxi length prom dress with a crochet high neck top. A great choice for anyone looking at dramatic prom dresses and the price is unbeatable! 20 bucks are all you need to rock this dress. It has a slit that makes it a little more modern with a classic look. This pink maxi dress is the best option for anyone on a tight budget and it is sure to blow your date away.
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This is a pretty and fun dress that you can wear to places other than just prom. The dress contains a slit at the leg but the train ends just past the knees. It reminds me of the dress Daisy wore in Gatsby. Maybe add some bling with long earrings or a hairpiece to complete the look. This dress is perfect for the girl who wants to look effortlessly gorgeous and it costs under 100 dollars.
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Another formal dress at the bargain price for 31 dollars. This red mermaid dress is for the bold girl who wants to get some well-deserved attention at Prom this year. Most people opt for solid colors when it comes to Prom, but this dress is patterned and will help you stand out. Not to mention, with all the photos you’ll be taking it helps that this dress is very photogenic. It compliments all the parts you want to stand out and is backless which is an added bonus.
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I love any two-piece maxi dresses, I just think it brings the right amount of modern to a formal dress. This is for the edgy girl, you can stand out with a black dress in a sea of color but look classy with the long train, and hip with exposed waist. Add some clunky earrings or a sparkly black purse to complete the modern look.
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This is the second-best priced dress on the list with a total of dollars. The red strapless look is the optimum choice for dramatic Prom dresses. This dress is for the girl who appreciates dated music from the ’50s or ’60s, because ruffle adds a bit of nostalgia to a bold look. You will catch all eyes in this dress and love the attention. You can pair it with a down hairdo and pearl earrings to create the best look possible for this look.
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For the romantic girl, the Taylor Swift fan this dress is for you. It’s a Cinderella blue color that will be sure to transform your Prom night into a fairytale. The off the shoulder is a lovely look with a patterned top. The top is a reminisce of a royal pattern and gown. Pair the dress with a headband or hairpiece to dance the night away with your prince charming.
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Depending on what your class decides either a long train or a short train dress you will rock either. I wanted to include short dresses because long dresses are classically formal whereas short dresses can go either way. This burgundy short dress is for a young woman who wants a simple approach to dress shopping. This dress has a “mullet style to it” simple in the front, but a party in the back with the ties and backless look. Luckily for you this dress is priced at 14 dollars making it the cheapest dress option on this list. Add an eye-catching shoe to go with this simple dress for your perfect Prom look.
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Ah yes, like I said, I love two pieces they are great dramatic Prom dresses. This fabulous dress has a cutout and is patterned with a nude color underneath. Be a breath of fresh air at Prom with a unique two-piece look and a patterned dress in a sea of solid colors. This is perfect for a smart girl who enjoys reading books about royal love stories. Maybe add an additional necklace to attract more attention to the bare neck. Show off your fabulous figure and take your date’s breath away with this dramatic prom dresses.
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This cream sequin dress is perfect for the girl who likes to dress up for any occasion. The sequin will dress up the night even more than the dress alone. The cream is a color that will go with any body type but if you have fair skin getting a spray tan before the big night might be the best way to go. While this dress is pricier than the others on the list, it is still well worth the buy because you will be the eye candy of the night.
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Have you ever wanted to look like a golden goddess? Well, you’ll look like you were dipped in silver with this dress. A silver sparkly color is best for dramatic prom dresses. It will be the eye-catcher of the evening as most people will be in darker more solid colors. The off the shoulder look for this dress will have you owning the room. Add a necklace or some long drip earrings to create the best look of the evening.
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You can’t go wrong with sparkly blue dramatic Prom dresses. This dress makes the best elegant look for the night. This look will be sure to impress anyone with the bodycon tight look and the classy open back. A dress you can wear to a wedding and to Prom. You can dress it up or dress it down and priced at only 16 dollars. Add some extra bling and a sparkly purse to really bolden the look.
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For a lace lover, this is the modern and a classy look. Dramatic prom dresses have a long train and this one crisscrosses the straps in the back adding some simple details. Where the best detail lies is in the lace, wrapping around the waist and the v neck is an easy way to blow your date away. This dress is for the drama lover with a deep red and romantic style. Ensure a night you will never forget with this dress.
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This dress is for anyone who was born in the wrong era. Take a step back in time with a simple satin gown. This dress brings and the element of Cinderella and sprinkles of Marilyn Monroe. A gorgeous classy dress that will look best with a glass (or plastic) slipper. Be the queen of time traveling with this era dress.
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Few dresses come in this color, that’s why it’s important to take advantage while you can. The twists and subtle detail in this dress will transform you into a greek goddess with a modern metallic color. The slit in the dress will catch your dates eye, and you can be sure it will be a night he will never forget either.
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A cream color with glitter will engage the eyes of anyone. Another short dress that will make you look extra leggy. This dress is for the girl who tends to be more athletic than dressy and might feel uncomfortable in a long formal dress. This dress is the best choice for her because a few short dresses will be as flattering as long dresses at prom. The cream glitter dress is an outlier compared to the others and will compliment your athletic build.
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For the young girl who loves a bohemian hippy look but also has a secret romantic side. The sinche at the waist will flatter any figure and the low cut is a sexy addition. The dress has a tie around the waist that dresses down the look and the flare shoulder sleeves give it a bohemian look. This dress will make you look effortlessly beautiful and would look best with an updo and a romantic hairpiece.
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Everyone needs a little black dress! Why not make it your prom dress too? This dress adds some spice to a formal occasion. For the girl who loves to be daring or surprise everyone around her, this is the dress for you. The ruffle at the bottom will compliment your legs. The dress hugs your body type in the most flattering way. Add some sparkly pumps to get the best look out of this dress.
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A sparkly top, and a long solid train, who couldn’t get on board with this dress? For anyone looking for a high neck, this is the best high neck dress I have seen. The neck follows a circle that will compliment your jawline and even with the high neck it the dress still cuts a little low. Pair it with some long earrings to make all of your friends red with envy.
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This is a summery dress with the material and length of a classy formal gown. For the colorful and fun girl who loves to add her own beachy spunk to any look. This blue floral maxi dress is one of my favorite dramatic Prom dresses on the list as it combines pattern, rich material, and elegance. It has a tasteful slit making it a sexy look. Stand out in the crowd in this dress while drowning in compliments from your friends and making your date drool.
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Velvet is very in and you likely won’t see many other girls sporting this material. Look like a walking mermaid in this sexy purple maxi dress. For the cool girl who loves to shop for vintage looks, this dress is for you. The velvet drapes off your figure beautifully while complimenting your back with the cutout. Add some long earrings or a simple hairpiece for a graceful look. No one could go wrong in this dress as it combines old, new, and sexy look.
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