100 Gorgeous Gowns for Prom

From bold ball gowns to slinky maxis, floor-length frocks are a timeless choice for prom night.

By Casey Lewis

March 13, 2012

1/100
Halston Heritage Two-Tone Silk-Chiffon Gown, $645. net-a-porter.com.
2/100
Way-In Layered Chiffon Gown, $88. shop.nordstrom.com.

3/100
**Dalia MacPhee ** Tiered Pleat Chiffon Gown, $288. shop.nordstrom.com.
4/100
Halston Heritage Ruffled Silk Gown, $595. net-a-porter.com.

5/100
Laundry by Shelli Segal Print Strapless Gown, $385. shop.nordstrom.com.
6/100
Dalia MacPhee Ruched & Tiered Strapless Chiffon Gown, $328. shop.nordstrom.com.

7/100
Adrianna Papell Sequined Strapless Mesh Gown, $278. shop.nordstrom.com.
8/100
Way-In Embellished Grecian Goddess Gown, $98. shop.nordstrom.com.

9/100
Adrianna Papell Ruched Chiffon One Shoulder Gown, $218. shop.nordstrom.com.
10/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Silk Chiffon Gown, $298. shop.nordstrom.com.

11/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA One Shoulder Jersey Gown, $328. shop.nordstrom.com.
12/100
Adrianna Papell Illusion Bodice Chiffon Mermaid Gown, $298. shop.nordstrom.com.

13/100
La Femme Strapless Sequin Gown, $348. shop.nordstrom.com.
14/100
JS Boutique Embellished Draped Jersey Gown, $178. shop.nordstrom.com.

15/100
Aidan Mattox Beaded Metallic Chiffon Gown, $275. shop.nordstrom.com.
16/100
Jump Apparel by Wendy Chaitin Ruched Strapless Mermaid Gown, $138. shop.nordstrom.com.

17/100
Accidentally In Love Strapless Sequin Gown, $98. shop.nordstrom.com.
18/100
Accidentally in Love Ruffled Tiers Gown, $98. shop.nordstrom.com.

19/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA One Shoulder Jersey Gown, $298. shop.nordstrom.com.
20/100
Trixxi Retro Glamour Sequin Illusion Gown, $88. shop.nordstrom.com.

21/100
Aidan Mattox Beaded Chiffon Gown, $495. shop.nordstrom.com.
22/100
Betsy & Adam Flower Trim Jersey Gown, $168. shop.nordstrom.com.

23/100
Pisarro Nights Beaded Mesh Gown shop.nordstrom.com.
24/100
Adrianna Papell Sequin One Shoulder Mesh Gown $278. shop.nordstrom.com.

25/100
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Ruched Chiffon Strapless Gown, $194. shop.nordstrom.com.
26/100
**JS Collections ** Chiffon & Lace Strapless Gown, $298. shop.nordstrom.com.

27/100
Laundry by Shelli Segal Beaded Panel One Shoulder Jersey Gown, $270. shop.nordstrom.com.
28/100
Dalia MacPhee Strapless Ruffle Chiffon Gown, $288. shop.nordstrom.com.

29/100
Theia Gown Draped Taffeta, $795. bloomingdales.com.
30/100
Nicole Miller Gown Strapless Gown, $795. bloomingdales.com.

31/100
Badgley Mischka Gown Halter Gown with Cape, $695. bloomingdales.com.
32/100
ABS by Allen Schwartz Gown Halter Sequin, $690. bloomingdales.com.

33/100
Mignon Pleated One-Shoulder Gown, $623. bloomingdales.com.
34/100
Sue Wong Gown Pleated Strapless, $588. bloomingdales.com.

35/100
Nicole Miller Gown Ruffle Strapless Gown, $585. bloomingdales.com.
36/100
Tadashi Shoji Gown One Shoulder Bow, $556. bloomingdales.com.

37/100
Sue Wong Pleated Gown Bead and Sequin Embellishment, $528. bloomingdales.com.
38/100
ERIN Erin Fetherston Maxi Dress, $525. bloomingdales.com.

39/100
Aidan Mattox Dress Metallic One Shoulder Dress, $550. bloomingdales.com.
40/100
Sue Wong Gown Metallic Floral Print, $508. bloomingdales.com.

41/100
ABS by Allen Schwartz Gown Embellished Halter, $512. bloomingdales.com.
42/100
ABS by Allen Schwartz Gown Jewel Embellishment Gown, $500. bloomingdales.com.

43/100
Sue Wong Cascading Petal Gown, $488. bloomingdales.com.
44/100
Jill Stuart Gown Petal Strapless Gown, $498. bloomingdales.com.

45/100
Laundry by Shelli Segal Gown Printed Straplessa, $465. bloomingdales.com.
46/100
Jill Stuart Dress Gown Belted, $448. bloomingdales.com.

47/100
Tadashi Shoji Onde Gown One Shoulder Tulle, $479. bloomingdales.com.
48/100
Tadashi Shoji One Shoulder Belted Gown, $440. bloomingdales.com.

49/100
Aidan Mattox Gown Beaded Waist, $420. bloomingdales.com.
50/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown V Neck, $428. bloomingdales.com.

51/100
hoaglund New York Gown Sequin Halter, $440. bloomingdales.com.
52/100
Aidan Mattox Gown Sequin One Shoulder, $420. bloomingdales.com.

53/100
Mignon One-Shoulder Embellished Matte Jersey Gown, $415. bloomingdales.com.
54/100
Jill Stuart Dress Gown Chiffon Halter, $398. bloomingdales.com.

55/100
Tadashi Shoji Gown Illusion Mesh, $408. bloomingdales.com.
56/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown Jewel Neck Gown, $378. bloomingdales.com.

57/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown Erika Printed Strapless, $398. bloomingdales.com.
58/100
Jill Stuart Dress Printed Gown Pleated V Neck, $378. bloomingdales.com.

59/100
Tadashi Shoji One Shoulder Metallic Mermaid Gown, $370. bloomingdales.com.
60/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown Open Back Gown, $348. bloomingdales.com.

61/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown Elysa One Shoulder Drape, $368. bloomingdales.com.
62/100
Tibi Silk Georgette Gown, $675. net-a-porter.com.

63/100
Laundry by Shelli Sega Gown Strapless Empire Gown, $345. bloomingdales.com.
64/100
Faith Connexion Draped Satin Jersey Gown, $480. net-a-porter.com.

65/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Gown Cutout Waist and Back, $298. bloomingdales.com.
66/100
Amsale Ruffle Front Gown, $290. bloomingdales.com.

67/100
ALICE by Temperley River Golden Belted Draped Lame Gown, $545. net-a-porter.com.
68/100
Aqua Gown Floral Strapless Gown, $268. bloomingdales.com.

69/100
Amsale Dress Cap Sleeve Jersey, $280. bloomingdales.com.
70/100
Aqua Gown Strapless Foil, $268. bloomingdales.com.

71/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Ene Strapless Beaded Dress, $239. bloomingdales.com.
72/100
Max & Cleo Gown Pleated Chiffon, $218. bloomingdales.com.

73/100
Jill Stuart Dress Maxi Dress Silk Chiffon, $348. bloomingdales.com.
74/100
B Darlin Dress Sleeveless Ruched V Neck Ruffled Halter Gown, $149. macys.com.

75/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress Strapless Pleated Empire Waist Evening Gown, $298. macys.com.
76/100
Halston Heritage Halterneck Metallic Silk-Blend Jacquard Gown, $595. net-a-porter.com.

77/100
As U Wish Dress Sleeveless One Shoulder Slit Sequin Gown, $119. macys.com.
78/100
Adrianna Papell Dress Strapless Beaded Ball Gown, $299. macys.com.

79/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress Sleeveless Beaded Pleated Silk Evening Gown, $448. macys.com.
80/100
JS Collections Dress Sleeveless Pleated Beaded A-Line Evening Gown, $250. macys.com.

81/100
JS Collections Dress One Shoulder Ruffled Tiered Pleated Evening Gown, $229. macys.com.
82/100
JS Collections Dress Strapless Long Evening Dress, $209. macys.com.

83/100
Jessica Simpson Dress Spaghetti Strap Sequin Open Back Evening Gown, $248. macys.com.
84/100
Calvin Klein Dress Sleeveless Spaghetti Strap Ruched Tiered Evening Gown, $160. macys.com.

85/100
BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress Strapless Pleated Empire Waist Printed Metallic Maxi, $380. macys.com.
86/100
ALICE by Temperley Moonlight Crepe-Jersey Gown, $585. net-a-porter.com.

87/100
Coast Duchess Satin Maxi Dress, $394. us.asos.com.
88/100
Coast Juliet Maxi Dress With Corsage Detail, $394. us.asos.com.

89/100
Ted Baker Tulip Print Maxi Dress, $410. us.asos.com.
90/100
Ted Baker Floral Maxi Dress, $356. us.asos.com.

91/100
Coast Satin Maxi Dress With Pleat Detail, $322. us.asos.com.
92/100
Ted Baker Pleat Maxi Dress, $356. us.asos.com.

93/100
Coast Daisy May Maxi Dress, $322. us.asos.com.
94/100
Coast Allure Maxi Dress with Corsage Belt, $322. us.asos.com.

95/100
Coast Pleat Detail Maxi Dress, $313. us.asos.com.
96/100
Finders Keepers Let Love Down Maxi Dress, $241. us.asos.com.

97/100
French Connection Halter Maxi Dress, $268. us.asos.com.
98/100
B. Darlin Beaded-Neck Gown, $189. dillards.com.

99/100
Hailey Logan Strapless Glitter-Mesh Gown, $199. dillards.com.
100/100
Rebecca Taylor Patchwork Silk Halterneck Dress, $425. net-a-porter.com.

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