Celebrity-inspired prom dresses on a budget

Sarah Bernard
·Host of The Thread

One way to hit on the perfect gown is to take style inspiration from your favorite celebrity. We invited two prom-bound teenagers to our studio to showcase affordable options that reflect the very different fashion sensibilities of Selena, Miley, Emma, Blake and Taylor. See which one fits your taste and shop the click-to-buy options in our blog below.

If you're going for a Selena Gomez look, think Hollywood glamour with clean lines and a bit of femininity.

Dillard's gown, $77.40.
Dillard's gown, $77.40.
Asos one-shoulder dress, $125.
Asos one-shoulder dress, $125.
Nordstrom gown, $158.
Nordstrom gown, $158.









Miley Cyrus's signature is lots of extra glitter and shine.

Arden B. gown, $118.
Arden B. gown, $118.
Jenny Han dress, $141.
Jenny Han dress, $141.
Edressme.com gown, $99.
Edressme.com gown, $99.









Black lace, razor-sharp cuts and edgy drama define Emma Watson's style.

Rent the Runway dress, $50.
Rent the Runway dress, $50.
White House Black Market, $109.
White House Black Market, $109.
Topshop dress, $94.
Topshop dress, $94.









Blake Lively is all about bold colors and sexy hemlines.

Dillard's gown, $170.
Dillard's gown, $170.
Charlotte Russe gown, $44.50.
Charlotte Russe gown, $44.50.
Macy's dress, $79.
Macy's dress, $79.













Choose something romantic, flirty and playful for a Taylor Swift vibe.

Macy's dress, $129.
Macy's dress, $129.
Piperlime dress, $79.
Piperlime dress, $79.
Asos dress, $135.
Asos dress, $135.














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