Why not be a little bit adventurous this prom season and look through some unusual prom dresses to find a gown that will help you stand out?
With high school coming to an end for many teens, prom season and dress shopping is upon us. While many teens have traditionally opted for long satin dresses with crystal beading, ruffles or low-cut backs in the past, there is no need to follow to follow suit. There are many, if not hundreds, of unusual prom dresses on the market and one will be perfect for you.
From duct tape prom dresses to $14,000 prom dresses, take look at these daringly different prom dresses and find inspiration for your special prom gown.
36 Unusual Prom Dresses
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Voluminous Papermade Gowns
The Limited Paper Collection from Iban Montero is Full of Vintage Charm
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Duct Tape Prom Dresses
The Best Prom Outfits Are Made from Industrial Adhesive
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Operatic Fashion Ads
The Dior Fall 2013 Campaign is Utterly Glamorous
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Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
Casey Hansel Creates Elegant Dresswear Out of Recyclable Material
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Glam Punk-Themed Galas
The Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet Brought Out All the Tough Chics
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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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Coffee Filter Fashion
Prom Dress Made from Java Machine Discards
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Opulent Heiress Editorials
The Vogue Ukraine Haute Couture Photoshoot is High End
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Red Haute Glamour Queens
The Tony Bowls Spring 2011 Line is All Magical
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Teen Cinderella Gowns
Lead Prom Dress Fashion For 2009 Are Vibrant Princess Gowns
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Tin Foil Dresses
Aina Beck Uses Shimmering Textiles To Make These Metalic Gowns
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Whimsical Tulle Couture
The Alexis Mabille Spring 2013 Couture Collection is Uber Feminine
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Gothic Sensibility Runways
The Hakaan Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Splashy
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Russian Culture-Infused Photography
Nickolas Sushkevich's Russian Fashion Photography is Flashy
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Extravagant Embroidered Couture
The Oscar De La Renta 2013 Collection is a Feminine Dream
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Delicate Prom Dresses
The 'Shanghai Spring' Vogue China August 2010 Spread is Femme
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Bejeweled Translucent Couture
The Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2013 Collection Glistens
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Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
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Elegantly Embroidered Gowns
The Valentino Spring 2013 Couture Collection Features Stunning Dresses
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Trophy-Clutching Editorials
Camilla Belle is Prom-Dress Pretty for Genlux Magazine Spring 2011
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Glamorously Gaudy Collections
The Versace Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Upscale and Revealing
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Superheroic Prom Dress Designs
Tumblr User Robinade Renders Stylish Comic-Inspired Gown Ideas
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Elegant Edible Couture
You May Work up an Appetite Looking at the Wearable Foods Series
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Gowns
The 'Tron Prom Dress' is Great for the Geeky-Chic Look
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Timeless Transparent Fashion
The Alberta Ferretti Fall 2013 Collection is Classic and Seductive
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Ball Gown Remixes
The A Thing of Beauty is a Joy for Ever Photoshoot is Modern
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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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$14,000 Prom Dresses
This Glittering Gown by Dress Goddess Makes a Bold Impact on Hearts & Wallets
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Fluid Gossamer Frocks
The Kaitlin McGrath Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sheer Perfection
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Lovely Lace Womenswear
The Alessandra Rich 2013 Fall Collection is Feminine Fashion at its Finest
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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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Glamorously Winking Gowns
This Pink Face Dress is Evocative of Leading Lady Audrey Hepburn
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Inspiring Eco-Friendly Adolescents
Teens Turning Green Launches 'Project Green Prom' Video Contest
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Glossy Color-Blocked Gowns
The ‘ASOS’ Metallic Dress Features Delicate Lace Detailing
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