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(All measurements approximate from size small)

Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this long navy blue prom dress, under $200, is an upscale design that won't break the bank

3 Bert Stern, Looking Over Shoulder , 1962, featuring Marilyn Monroe in a backless Christian Dior Haute Couture dress at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles

These light, bright neutrals create a polished look when styled with intention