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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Flattering Tennis Dresses
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Customizable Latex Apparel
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Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Romantic Elegance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Athletic Shoe Adornments
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Whimsical Spring Apparel
Anna Sui's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection is the Definition of Demure
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Fall-Centric Layered Apparel
The UNIQLO U FW24 Collection is Timeless and Elevated
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Youthful Summer Fashion Ranges
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Summer-Ready Fashion Collections
Hey Harper is Unveiling Its New Summer Collection
Bridal Shapewear Campaigns
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Elegant Ready-To-Wear Collections
The Maje Fall 2024 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Ultra-Chic
Spring-Ready Contemporary Fashion Collections
boohoo Boasts the Spring Awakening Collection
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories
LarAllan Presents Statement Bags for the Holidays
Whimsical Fashion Collabs
Free People x Eliza Faulkner Offer A Playful Take on Modern Romance
Spring Fashion Blooms
Reformation Drops Seasonal Wardrobe Refresh with Sustainable Flair
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Millennial Pink-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Features Practical Spring Pieces in Signature Pink Hues
Comfort-Focused Stylish Jumpsuits
Popilush Has Unveiled a New Collection of Jumpsuits
Affordable Designer Bridalwear
Azazie & Christian Siriano's Collection Shares Styles Under $1,200
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
Hurr x Deliveroo Helps Users Quickly Receive Pre-Loved Styles
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
Cherry Red Winter Capsules
PrettyLittleThing's Cherry Girl Trend: Bold Winter Fashion Collection
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
It Girl-Inspired Fashion Lines
Veronica Beard Recently Launched Its Spring/Summer 2025 Capsule
Ultra-Chic Vintage-Inspired Swimwear
Rumored's Vintage Swim Collection is Head-Turning
Romantic Size-Inclusive Intimates
Gabi Gregg Unveils a New Intimates Capsule with Playful Promises
Resort-Ready Apparel Collections
Marie Oliver Unveils a New Collection of Vacation Staples
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Seasonal New Year-Inspired Apparel
lululemon Launches a New Collection for the Year of the Dragon
Jewelry-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Essie Gel Couture Be-Dazzled Collection is Expressive
Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses
The Shirt Dress Collection is Inspired by Dior's New Look
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Outfit Transformation Apps
Drippi Lets You Transform Friends' Outfits with Simple Photo Edits.
Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel
Alessandra Rich Unveils an Exclusive Capsule with Net-A-Porter
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands
The Cheap Monday Relaunch Retains Its Punk Aesthetics
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Elevated Loungewear Lines
UNIQLO's New Collection Blends Comfort with Street-Ready Style
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes
Stuart Weitzman X Swarovski Unveil Dazzling Pumps for the Holidays
Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel
Paper Planes Features Aesthetic Homecoming Styles
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Collagen-Infused High Fashion Dresses
DETERM Debuted an Open-Back Dress with its Infused Fabric
Redefined Women's Sportswear
Under Armour Launched the 'Women’s Courtside Collection'
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
Transformative Shaping Dresses
Body by Miraclesuit Offers a Smooth and Sculpted Silhouette
Spring Bring-Ready Apparel
SHEIN Offers a Range of Swimwear and Vacation Outfits
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Creative Denim Collections
BAYEAS Reimagines Traditional Office Denim in Unique Ways
Leopard Mini Dresses
The LARSA DRESS Pays Homages to Styles from the 2000s
1980s Corporate-Inspired Collections
H&M Studio's 'SS25 Collection' Features Tailored Pieces
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Understated Linen Apparel
The Organic Linen Shirt Dress from Good For Sunday is Effortlessly Chic
High-Fashion Press-On Nails
Prabal Gurung x KISS Brings Runway Style to Everyday Looks
Structured Denim Hoodie Designs
The Dawson Lot 23 10OZ Denim Hoodie Has a Casual Construction
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Chic Satin Blazers
Freedom Fleur Promises to Turn Heads with Its Fashion-Forward Silhouettes
One-Stop Wedding Shops
The A&F Wedding Shop Fulfils the Fashion Needs of Brides, Guests & More
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections
Ariel Taub Debuts Its Exquisite Spring/Summer 2026 Line
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Charitable Collaborative Fashion Lines
Pacsun Extends Its Collaboration with the Rare Impact Fund
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Elegant Men's Formalwear
Jack Victor Presents a Striking Elegant Formalwear Collection
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Yellow Fit-and-Flare Dresses
Grey Bandit's Yellow Dress is a Burst of Sunshine Perfect for Summer
Holiday Shapewear Collection
Ruby Ribbon Unveils Holiday Shapewear Collection for Style & Comfort
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Ramadan Fashion Capsules
REDTAG Launches its Annual Ramadan Fashion Collection for Women and Kids
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Little White Bridal Dresses
David's Bridal Has Launched 'The 8 Dress Edit' Collection
Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules
ALDO Shoes Presents Shoes Donned in Petals & Pearls
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Event-Ready Spring Shoes
ALDO's New RSVP Edit Ensures There are Shoes for Every Occasion
Elegant Bridal Lines
Stella York's Line Appeals to Modern Brides Seeking Both Style and Substance
Inaugural Bridal Shapewear Collections
David's Bridal Introduces the Shapewear DB Studio
Intricate Bridal Designs
Heli Kalkstein's the 'Reverie' Bridal Collection is Stunning and Luxe
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Coming-of-Age Runway Shows
Dhruv Kapoor's Spring/Summer '25 Collection Mirrors Personal Growth
Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses
Adobe is Leveraged to Create the Primrose Dress
Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
Stein Presents its Spring/Summer 2025 Line of Minimal Looks
Thoughtful Bridal Collections
Essense of Australia Debuts Its Latest Bridal Collection
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
Bold Playful Summer Collections
Duvin Design Co. Launches Nostalgic Spring/Summer Collection
One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans
Coperni Continues to Initiate Conversation with One-Legged Jeans
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Bohemian Wedding Ensembles
BHLDN and Free People Launch a Variety of Bohemian Bridesmaids Dresses
Affordable Activewear Collections
Forever 21 Unveils a New Activewear Line for the Season
Bridal Loyalty Incentives
David's Bridal Launches a New Loyalty Program
Summer-Ready Premium Fashion
Standard Issue Presents Its California Summer Collection
Premium Tailored Shirts
The Reebok x Anine Bing Tailored Shirt Boasts Effortless Sophistication
Versatile Fashion Inspiration Apps
Urrban Tailor Helps You Find an Outfit For Any Event
Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing
Primark Introduces a Capsule of Adaptive Clothing
Designer-Approved Western Apparel
Dapper Dan Debuts a New Spring Collection with GAP
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules
SERVE introduces the 'After Hours Collection'
Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses
Petal & Pup's Latest Valentine's Day Collection is Enchanting
Social Good Prairie Dress
The Gwen Dress is a Flattering Summer Staple from Grey Bandit
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Elegantly Modern Bridal Collections
Essense of Australia Has Introduced a New Bridal Collection
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Fashion-Forward Bridal Party Apparel
Park & Fifth's 'Un-bridesmaid Collection' Embodies Elegance
Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts
UNIQLO Redefines the Classic Tee for Summer Wardrobes
Luxury Bridal Rental Platforms
P.S. Bridal Rental Lets Brides Rent Out Their Own Wedding Dresses
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Chic Bridal Suit Collections
David's Bridal and WILDFANG Launch the Intricate Empower Suit
Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections
Diane von Furstenberg for Target Has Over 200 Pieces
Versatile Summer Rompers
Cartolina's Best-Selling Hadley Romper is Available in Three Colors