10 Prom Dresses That Will Make You Feel Better About Yourself

by Courtney McGowan · April 20, 2012

    Survey says, "prom is the new wedding." Kids these days are dropping close to $2,000 this year in hopes of having the most raging-est night like EVER.  But ladies, we know where all the cash is really going- the dress.  And with options like this, it's hard to blame you.

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    The Patriot

    Her fondness for crushed velvet and evergreen trees are only surpassed by her undying love for America.

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    The Lady In Red

    Svetlana's got an X on her chest, and a willingness to do anything for a Visa.

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    The Awkward Sophisticate

    Smoldering gaze optional, uncomfortable stance mandatory.

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    The Wallflower

    They told me I could be anything I want.  So I became a tissue.

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    The Georgia O'Keefe

    PASS.

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    Fab Five

    Ain't nothing but a G thing.

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    Miss Congeniality

    Can't a girl love her some Skynrd?

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    The Nugent Enthusiasts

    Why blend in when you were born to stand out?

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    The Trail Blazers

    Ultimately, they decided, the cane wasn't too much.

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    The Kellie Pickler

    Yes.

    This is really American Idol 17th runner-up, Kellie Pickler.

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