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(Of course, there were other popular brands of 80s prom dresses, too see dozens of them here!) Romantic and ruffled and lacy, the most popular Gunne Sax gowns in the 80s had a distinct Victorian-era vibe, one that persisted throughout most of the decade

Pair your pantsuit with a dress shirt, a blouse, or a turtle neck for a polished outfit

"Some moms are taking a less-is-more approach, but we're seeing pops of embellishmentlike a detail on the neckline or a floral pattern on the side of the bodicethat look super chic and make a gown extra special," Kaplan says

The bubble sleeves add shape without needing stiff structure, so you get that pretty volume while still feeling relaxed

But having a more casual black dress option to throw on for errands, lunch with the girls, or a dinner date is another must-have

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