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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The Flare April 2012 Shoot by Chris Nicholl is Boldly Vibrant
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Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
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The Burgers and Nails Blog is a Collection of Paint and Buns
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Daniel Bolliger's Mystical Revolution Series is Darkly Misty
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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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School Clique Styles
The Topshop High 2012 Lookbook is Ready to Hit the Books
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The Little Fille Headband Designs are Feminine, Flirty & Fun
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DIY Floral Crowns
The Refinery 29 Flower Hairpiece is Summer-Ready
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Festive Seasonal Manicures
CutePolish's Holiday Lights Nail Art is Fun and Easy
Living Doll Couture
The Sui He AnOther Magazine Editorial Features Eclectic Prints
Drunken DIY Gummies
The Serious Eats Rummy Bears Will Get You Tastefully Tipsy
Retro Beach Fashion
The Anthropologie April 2011 Lookbook Stars Jeisa Chiminazzo
Messy Braid Editorials
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The Somedays Lovin AW11 Collection is Very Bohemian
Clone Wars Cake Pops
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Icy Pastel Captures
The Constance Jablonski Allure Photo Shoot is Elegantly Chic
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Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
Imaginatively Odd Fashion
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Frenzied Fruity Manicures
The DIY Strawberry Nails by The Dainty Squid are Easy and Fun
Deadly Gruesome Manicures
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Hair-Raising Sensual Shoots
The Hasse Nielsen for Contributor #4 Shoot is Sultry and Seductive
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Camilla Belle is Prom-Dress Pretty for Genlux Magazine Spring 2011
Sultry Summer Street Shots
Street Fiesta by Kelly Delfina Takes Swimwear to Dry Land
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'Humans Since 1982' Puts Eyes on the Back of Your Head
Hipster Hightop Manicures
These Shoe Nail Designs Will Rock Your Socks Off
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The Joanna Kustra Black Series is Both Vintage and Futuristic
DIY Berry Lip Stains
The Beauty Department Ladies are Whipping Up Tasty Edible Cosmetics
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Dark Sky Manicures
This Tutorial for Van Gogh Nail Art Features a Starry Night
DIY Travel Toys
Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
Relaxed Folk Fashion
The Dree Hemingway for Sandro Collection Offers Casual Boho Style
Sci-Fi Sidekick Sweaters
The Star Wars Chewbacca Furry Zip Hoodie Will Keep You Geeky and Warm
Fervent Fantasy Pictorials
Supernatural by Mert & Marcus Has an Occult Opulence
Intricately Embroidered Runways
The Marchesa F/W 12/13 Collection Features Impeccable Quality
Hollywood-Embellished Heels
The Christian Louboutin Highness 160 Pump is a Shoe Fit for a Star
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The Jeff Hahn for Tatler Hong Kong Presents Countryside Charm
Daring Comic Con Costumes
This Hot Chewbacca Costume Proves That Dressing Up isn't Only for Kids
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Sheila Odessey Makes Eco Handbags from Recycled Plastic Bags
Chimerical Cardboard Crowns
The Whimsical Stuart McLachlan Children's Paper Styling Hats
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