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Chic and cheap, we PROMise: Classiest looks for end-of-school bash

Eight frocks that are just as impressive as designer numbers but for a fraction of the price

PROM season is just around the corner and teenage girls are pulling out all the stops to be best dressed.

As youngsters whip themselves into a shopping frenzy, e-commerce site Lyst has revealed this Needle and Thread pink gown is the most popular prom purchase.

 £185 frock ... Needle and Thread pink gown is the most popular prom purchase
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£185 frock ... Needle and Thread pink gown is the most popular prom purchase

But at £185, parents are having to dig deep.

Here, The Sun has found eight frocks that are just as impressive but for a fraction of the price.

 

Girly power

 Girly power ... Dress, £95, Coast; shoes, £45, earrings, £8, both Asos
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Girly power ... Dress, £95, Coast; shoes, £45, earrings, £8, both Asos

Dress, £95, Coast; shoes, £45, earrings, £8, both Asos

TIP: Wear fuchsia pink to be centre of attention on the dancefloor and pick tonal  accessories.

 

Short 'n' sweet

 Short n sweet ... Dress, £85, Asos; shoes, £30, Boohoo.com; earrings, £7.99, New Look
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Short n sweet ... Dress, £85, Asos; shoes, £30, Boohoo.com; earrings, £7.99, New Look

Dress, £85, Asos; shoes, £30, Boohoo.com; earrings, £7.99, New Look

TIP: Youthful and stylish, this vibrant dress can also be worn for a multitude of occasions.

 

Peach perfect

 Peach perfect ... Dress, £48, Wallis; shoes, £50, Schuh; necklace, £9.99, New Look
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Peach perfect ... Dress, £48, Wallis; shoes, £50, Schuh; necklace, £9.99, New Look

Dress, £48, Wallis; shoes, £50, Schuh; necklace, £9.99, New Look

TIP: This suits all shapes and sizes. It cinches in the waist and the pleats skim over curves.

 

Pretty in pastel

 Pretty in pastel ... Dress, £79.99, Chi Chi London; shoes, £60, Office
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Pretty in pastel ... Dress, £79.99, Chi Chi London; shoes, £60, Office

Dress, £79.99, Chi Chi London; shoes, £60, Office

TIP: Applique and pastels are key styles this summer so this frock is for the ultimate fashionista.

 

Rock the retro

 Rock the retro ... Dress, £120, and earrings, £8, both Asos; shoes, £45, Office
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Rock the retro ... Dress, £120, and earrings, £8, both Asos; shoes, £45, Office

Dress, £120, and earrings, £8, both Asos; shoes, £45, Office

TIP: Floral, heavy beading and light hues make this retro number a winner in the style stakes.

 

Winning combo

 Winning combo ... Top, £35, skirt, £45, both Miss Selfridge; shoes, £34.99, New Look; earrings, £8, Asos
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Winning combo ... Top, £35, skirt, £45, both Miss Selfridge; shoes, £34.99, New Look; earrings, £8, Asos

Top, £35,  skirt, £45, both Miss Selfridge; shoes, £34.99, New Look; earrings, £8, Asos

TIP: Stand out in co-ords that can be mix ’n’ matched with casual tops and bottoms when prom is over.

 

Fit for princess

 Fit for princess ... Dress, £110, Lipsy; shoes, £50, Asos; hair clip, £26, Glitzy-secrets.com
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Fit for princess ... Dress, £110, Lipsy; shoes, £50, Asos; hair clip, £26, Glitzy-secrets.com

Dress, £110, Lipsy; shoes, £50, Asos; hair clip, £26, Glitzy-secrets.com

TIP: For those who want to be belle of the ball, choose a princess gown with mesh skirt for a cool edge.