As department stores begin to flood with teens and tweens, prom dresses are flying off the racks. Routinely embellished with ruffles and jewels, these age-old staples can become a bit mundane. While the lengths and styles of prom dresses have been a bit more interesting and on-trend in recent years, nothing I’ve seen compares to Nasty Gal’s new Anti-Prom Collection. A rep from Nasty Gal says that they were aiming towards “an alternative to those expected long princess gowns and tiaras with a rebellious assortment of everything a gal needs to celebrate the big night in her own way.”
If we’re being honest, I don’t find many of the items in the full collection to bethat outrageous. In fact, there are a few pieces that I’m eyeing for my own closet. However you may feel about it personally, there is no denying that it’s great to see such a progression for a classically stiff category of clothing. I hope girls take advantage of this opportunity to express themselves; I know I would have!
The dusty pink hue of this ruffled rose piece is perfectly contrasted with flirty side cutouts. Keeping it simple with neutral-toned accessories maintains the dress’ sweet vibe.
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The pastel balloon print on this plunging party dress may not say “prom”, but it definitely yells “fun”. While it may be better suited for braless babes, with a little tape this dress can be kept (almost) school-appropriate.
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This sparkling, tribal standout will be the envy of every fashionista, whether at prom or a party. My favorite piece of the collection boasts lust-worthy color, print, and shape. I just may have to buy this baby…
This simple stunner is a modern take on classic, vintage lace. The keyhole cutout is beautifully balanced by long sleeves and neutral coloring.
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One of the more daring pieces in the collection, this structured Gaga-inspired dress is completed by a geometric, mesh overlay. While a bit reminiscent of Lizzie McGuire’s igloo dress, this may be the right fit for your wild child at heart.
This was the only piece in the collection that I was truly skeptical of. While I understand that feline-inspired headbands have (somehow) been on trend lately, I don’t see where this fits into prom. But, if this has you saying “wow”, as well as “meow”, you go for it, girl!