36 Unusual Prom Dresses

Arrive in Style This Year With A Creatively Different Dress

— June 6, 2013 — Fashion
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.
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Glossy Color-Blocked Gowns
Glossy Color-Blocked Gowns
The ‘ASOS’ Metallic Dress Features Delicate Lace Detailing
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Glamorously Winking Gowns
Glamorously Winking Gowns
This Pink Face Dress is Evocative of Leading Lady Audrey Hepburn
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Studious Graduation Gowns
Studious Graduation Gowns
The Homework Prom Dress is Shockingly Chic
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Lovely Lace Womenswear
Lovely Lace Womenswear
The Alessandra Rich 2013 Fall Collection is Feminine Fashion at its Finest
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Inspiring Eco-Friendly Adolescents
Inspiring Eco-Friendly Adolescents
Teens Turning Green Launches 'Project Green Prom' Video Contest
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Fluid Gossamer Frocks
Fluid Gossamer Frocks
The Kaitlin McGrath Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sheer Perfection
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Glamorously Gaudy Collections
Glamorously Gaudy Collections
The Versace Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Upscale and Revealing
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Ball Gown Remixes
Ball Gown Remixes
The A Thing of Beauty is a Joy for Ever Photoshoot is Modern
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Timeless Transparent Fashion
Timeless Transparent Fashion
The Alberta Ferretti Fall 2013 Collection is Classic and Seductive
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Extravagant Embroidered Couture
Extravagant Embroidered Couture
The Oscar De La Renta 2013 Collection is a Feminine Dream
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Gothic Sensibility Runways
Gothic Sensibility Runways
The Hakaan Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Splashy
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Elegant Edible Couture
Elegant Edible Couture
You May Work up an Appetite Looking at the Wearable Foods Series
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$14,000 Prom Dresses
$14,000 Prom Dresses
This Glittering Gown by Dress Goddess Makes a Bold Impact on Hearts & Wallets
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Whimsical Tulle Couture
Whimsical Tulle Couture
The Alexis Mabille Spring 2013 Couture Collection is Uber Feminine
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Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers
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Donating Prom Dresses
Donating Prom Dresses
The Glass Slipper Project Helps Underprivileged Students
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Furry Sci-Fi Fashion Statements
Furry Sci-Fi Fashion Statements
The Ewok Dress is the Pinnacle of Geeky Party Attire
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Bejeweled Translucent Couture
Bejeweled Translucent Couture
The Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2013 Collection Glistens
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Opulent Heiress Editorials
Opulent Heiress Editorials
The Vogue Ukraine Haute Couture Photoshoot is High End
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Tin Foil Dresses
Tin Foil Dresses
Aina Beck Uses Shimmering Textiles To Make These Metalic Gowns
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Trophy-Clutching Editorials
Trophy-Clutching Editorials
Camilla Belle is Prom-Dress Pretty for Genlux Magazine Spring 2011
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Elegantly Embroidered Gowns
Elegantly Embroidered Gowns
The Valentino Spring 2013 Couture Collection Features Stunning Dresses
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Glam Punk-Themed Galas
Glam Punk-Themed Galas
The Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet Brought Out All the Tough Chics
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Red Haute Glamour Queens
Red Haute Glamour Queens
The Tony Bowls Spring 2011 Line is All Magical
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Delicate Prom Dresses
Delicate Prom Dresses
The 'Shanghai Spring' Vogue China August 2010 Spread is Femme
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Russian Culture-Infused Photography
Russian Culture-Infused Photography
Nickolas Sushkevich's Russian Fashion Photography is Flashy
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Operatic Fashion Ads
Operatic Fashion Ads
The Dior Fall 2013 Campaign is Utterly Glamorous
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Gowns
Sci-Fi-Inspired Gowns
The 'Tron Prom Dress' is Great for the Geeky-Chic Look
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Coffee Filter Fashion
Coffee Filter Fashion
Prom Dress Made from Java Machine Discards
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Teen Cinderella Gowns
Teen Cinderella Gowns
Lead Prom Dress Fashion For 2009 Are Vibrant Princess Gowns
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Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
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Voluminous Papermade Gowns
Voluminous Papermade Gowns
The Limited Paper Collection from Iban Montero is Full of Vintage Charm
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Superheroic Prom Dress Designs
Superheroic Prom Dress Designs
Tumblr User Robinade Renders Stylish Comic-Inspired Gown Ideas
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Duct Tape Prom Dresses
Duct Tape Prom Dresses
The Best Prom Outfits Are Made from Industrial Adhesive
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
Casey Hansel Creates Elegant Dresswear Out of Recyclable Material
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