To draw inspiration for your last big entrance in the high school arena, this collection of atypical DIY Prom hairdo's, dresses and accessories is the perfect.
To save some cash and look fierce, DIY may just be the perfect option. The DIY styles allow for you to have your own input in the design and to perfectly craft your styles to your tastes. The crazy, quirky and cute designs that girls attending prom have come up with over the years have shown some awesome creativity with regular household products, schoolwork and more, that you can channel to make your big night super special. From pop can prom dresses to plastic bag prom dresses, there is something for everyone.
30 Atypical DIY Prom Finds
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Awkward Prom Photos
This Hilarious Collection Captures Some Truly Baffling Memories
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Moustachioed Manicures
Cute Polish's Moustache Nails Tutorial is a Girly Way to Support Move
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DIY Hairdo Helpers
The Athletic Sock Bun Accessory Creates the Perfect Big Bun
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Floral Purse Makeovers
The DIY Decoupage Bag by Honestly WTF is Dynamic
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Duct Tape Prom Dresses
The Best Prom Outfits Are Made from Industrial Adhesive
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DIY Highlighter-Hued Tresses
Lauren Conrad Inspires the Kandee Johnson Hair Chalking Video
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Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
Casey Hansel Creates Elegant Dresswear Out of Recyclable Material
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Cotton Candy Styles
The Candy Glam Spring 2012 Collection is Sweetly Seductive
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Hipster Prom Lookbooks
The Planet Blue SS11 Collection is 'Too Cool For School'
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Coffee Filter Fashion
Prom Dress Made from Java Machine Discards
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Movie-Themed Prom Wear
Twilight-Inspired Wardrobes Bring 'Vamp Chic' Back
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Seaside Tresses DIY Videos
Cup of Jo's Mermaid Braid Tutorial is Instructive and Eye-Catching
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Psychedelic Beaded Couture
The Sabine Ducasse Melting Pot Collection is Boldly Bright
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DIY Floral Crowns
The Refinery 29 Flower Hairpiece is Summer-Ready
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Coy Preppy-Pink Captures
The 'Sweet Pastel' Series is Softly-Hued and Prim
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Delicate Prom Dresses
The 'Shanghai Spring' Vogue China August 2010 Spread is Femme
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Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
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Stormtrooper Boutonnieres
Kristy Lynn Creates a Star Wars-Inspired Garlands
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Social Media Dress-Up
Facebook Halloween Costumes for the Ultimate Social Networking Nerd
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DIY Jeweled Nails
The 'Who Needs a Ring?' Manicure by Jasmine Smith is Adorable
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DIY Dress-Painting
Be Your Own Pattern-Maker with the Pseudomorph by Anouk Wipprecht
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Studious Graduation Gowns
The Homework Prom Dress is Shockingly Chic
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Furry Sci-Fi Fashion Statements
The Ewok Dress is the Pinnacle of Geeky Party Attire
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DIY Wrapper Frocks
This Homemade Skittles Dress is Both Creative and Unique
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Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers
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Donating Prom Dresses
The Glass Slipper Project Helps Underprivileged Students
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Gleeky Prom Styles
The Boys of Glee Make the Pages of Teen Vogue April 2011
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Inspiring Eco-Friendly Adolescents
Teens Turning Green Launches 'Project Green Prom' Video Contest
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