Last week when we shared our favorite knee length prom dresses, several girls requested that we round up some floor length options. Long dresses are definitely a popular prom choice–the longer length has a more formal feel than shorter styles.
Not into these particular picks? Jenna-worthit13 made a great point in the comments when she said she got her dress at Goodwill for $20. Buying used is an awesome option–try searching through thrift stores and secondhand shops like Plato’s Closet for your dream dress! Post-prom, remember that there are places online where you can sell your used dress or donate it to a local organization.
Check out our six picks for longer prom dresses below!
This gorgeous strapless, taffeta gown has a rhinestone belt along the waist, layers of pleating and a bow that ties at the center back. We love the shape and how über-dressy it is. You’ll feel like you’re at the Oscars! Not comfortable with strapless dresses? A simple, cropped cardigan can solve that problem. (Unique Vintage, $39)
Blue is popular prom choice, and we love the cheery tone of this particular shade. The flattering mermaid style may look a little uncomfortable, but is actually great to dance in because of the full bottom. We love the tulle peaking out in the skirt of this taffeta creation, plus the mismatched floral and thin straps. (Unique Vintage, $69)
Like a more flowing dress? A Grecian style might be a good choice for you. This gown has an empire waistline, beaded collar neckline and flattering, gathered bodice. Not into classic black? They also have the dress in royal blue. (Unique Vintage, $59)
Like a really romantic look? We adore the soft shade of purple, the asymmetrical ruffles at the skirt and blinged-out bodice on this spaghetti-strap gown. (Macy’s, $68)
While white might be too bridal for some, it’s a popular formal color choice that looks stunning on dark-haired girls. This sweetly romantic halter dress features beaded trim along the neckline and a short waterfall gather at the middle. (JCPenney, $45)
… and one more, for the girls with a little bit of spunk. You would definitely turn heads in this dress, which features large, colorful sequins throughout and a purple chiffon empire waistline. It’s not for everyone, but perfect for the right gal! (Unique Vintage, $69)
Which dress is your favorite? Do you already have your prom dress picked out? Tell us about it in the comments!
I love that aqua blue one! SO PRETTY! I am homeschooled, so I have never been to prom, but I would love to wear a gown like one of these!
Some homeschool groups have prom. I am homeschooled and I am going to my senior prom.
I am a homeschooler too, and I am hosting a little prom at my house!!! 🙂 just a few of my friends, I chose I theme and we are going to dance old-tyme style (waltz, swing, reel) and play games! we are even gonna have a prom queen
Sadly, my homeschool group isn’t big enough to do prom! 🙁
Homeschoolers are able to go to public school proms with their friends who are public schooled (at least where I live). There’s also a homeschool prom in my city where public school friends can join if they want (waltz, swing, and reels–no creepiness):)
What my homeschool group does we try to combine our prom with other homeschool groups or other homeschoolers to make it bigger.
We have a homeschool Prom in our city, and everyone invites there friends that are homeschooled, then w=they invite there homeschooled friends… And it goes on. 🙂 This is my first time going to it though!
I really love the purple one and the last one is really original, but not exactly something I would choose. I like simpler looks, but like @lotr1997 I am homeschooled, so I don’t get to wear one.
There are homeschool proms, you know 😛 I’m going to one next year when I’m a junior!! 😀
I missed prom sadly but if I could do it all over, I’d definitely consider the purple dress.
love the blue and gray dresses
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I love the purple and the plain white!
😮 I took one look at that first one and was like, omg, thats the prettiest dress EVER! The other dresses don’t even compare!
I LOVE the white and silver gowns! So gorgeous!
I love all of those dresses. I feel I prefer full-length dresses to knee-length. Knee-length dresses are harder to find. Long dresses are more modest most times because the length isn’t as much of a worry(unless the dress includes a slit.)
The purple one is my favorite! 🙂
I love the lavender one. It’s so soft and pretty.
Also, for girls that aren’t comfortable with strapless but don’t like the look of a cardigan with prom – you could get the dress altered. A seamstress could take a little fabric off the bottom to make straps. Personally, I’d rather pay to get straps added then buy a cardigan, but either way works!
The dress i love the most is the one in the article photo! haha
I really love the blue one. I really love how it flows.
Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVE the last one!!! I’m homeschooled but we have formals so I’m super happy 😀
I love the last dress, though my favorite is the one in the article photo! What about making a post on some ideas for shoes to wear at prom?
A lot of them are a little low for me, but the purple one is still cute.
Hmmm, I really love the first one! I am also homeschooled, but I have no idea if they do proms! If they don’t, I’m gonna ask them about it once I start HS next year!
I really really like the style of the white one, but I would never wear white because I’m so pale I’d blend right in!
the black Grecian one looks GORGEOUS! i love it!
I got my prom dress!!! i’m so excited even though I’m homeschooled this is my first prom 🙂
Thats fun! im homeschooled to! but im not going to prom because none of my friends are going. but i am going to a spring fling tm night!:)
I’m homeschooled, so unfortunately I don’t get prom (and my homeschool group doesn’t do one). But if I did, I would choose either the first one (in a different color) or the lavender one. 🙂
i love the aqua blue one and the polka dot one!:):):)
I love the purple one and the last poka dotted one! They are both so different but so beautiful! I am homeschooled as well but one of my good guy friends just asked me to go to his prom with him so I get to find a dress! We are only going as friends and we are both very clear on that. But I am so excited! Can you post your favorite prom hairstyles as well pretty please?!
I like the last one
I simply adore the purple romantic Macy’s dress.It’s fantastic!
My favorite would have to be the pastel purple (:
pretty but not very modest.
I agree.
The purple one its gorgeous
My favorites the black one!! It’s a very beautiful style and look! ^-^
We have a Prom and 9th – 12th can go. We even have have Prom committee, Prom court, and over 100 people attend. Can’t wait for this year cause I’m on both Prom court and committee! 🙂 God has totally blessed us with this!
(And we are all homeschooled!)
I love the polka dot one!
I so want the 4th dress.. But I’m homeSchooled.. And I never like the poem thing:/ And even if I would have stayed in regular school I still would not go to poem:P
I just get to dress to be getting it I mean maybe I’ll be IN a wedding soon. Yup I think thats a good enough excuse to get that dress. 🙂
Hey I’m not crazy about the prom stuff either. :p and I’m homeschooled too!
I just read you guys Comments I don’t even have a homeshooling group.
Ooh, I love that purple one <3
They’re all so pretty! I’m going to 2 proms, and I have 2 dresses, both blue. One is a baby blue, full length gown, with one shoulder strap, and it’s very flowey with a bit of sparkle. The other is more of a royal blue strapless A-line, with silver beading at the top. I’m very excited for prom! Both dresses make me feel beautiful, and I’m comfortable in them. 🙂
I’m actually homeschooled as well. (Surprise surprise!) However, I take a couple classes at the local high school so I can take music, and get my science lab credits. Because of that, I can go to prom. However, I feel your pain, gals! I know hos much it sucks to be excluded from stuff like this. 🙁
I like the black one and I really like the purple one! They’re both gorgeous but I don’t think I’d wear either one to a formal. I’m pretty short and don’t know how to hem a dress sooo…knee length is much easier for me!
I liked the 4th one and the 6th one
I LOVE the last three!!!! 🙂 However, no prom for me. 🙁