A prom dress is the second most important dress in a young girls life next to her dreams of her wedding dress, hence where the stress begins but not to worry. Here’s my list of my top favorite prom dresses and designers that will make all you 2012 prom blues go away. Please note all looks are from left to right.

From Tadashi Shoji: Most recently known for dressing Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.

 Ivory/Nude Tulle and Embroidered Lace Trim Halter Dress, Style #8M835M Price $448.00

 Daisy Tulle and Metallic Embroidered Lace Tiered Dress, Style #3M843MX Price $608.00

Willow Tulle and Metallic Embroidered Lace Long Sleeved Tiered Dress, Style #3M843M Price $648.00

All available at: South Coast Plaza 1.877.TADASHI and Forum Shops at Caesars Place 1.877.2TADASHI or for more information www.tadashishoji.com

From Monique Lhuillier and her ML Collection:

Lemon Strapless Ruched Cocktail Dress, Style #442319 Price $589.00

Multicolor Floral-Print Ruched Chiffon One-Shoulder Gown, Style #442369 Price $798.00

Strapless Tulle-Overlay Lace Dress Style #442315 Price $398.00

All available at: Neiman Marcus www.neimanmarcus.com or for more information  www.moniquelhuillier.com

From Adrianna Papell:

Long Blouson Dress, Color Taupe/Pink, Style #091866700 Price $260.00 Available at: Dillards, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and Nordstrom and online at www.macys.com  www.nordstrom.com

Bow Bodice Gown, Color Amazon, Style #091864110 Price $160.00 Available at: Von Maur www.vonmaur.com and www.ideeli.com

Long Halter Blouson Gown, Color Nude, Style #091860630 Price $280.00 Available at: Bloomingdales, Dillards, Lord & Taylor, Macys, Nordstrom Saks Fifth Avenue and www.edressme.com

From Aidan Mattox:

Strapless Beaded Gown, Colors Bright Yellow and Neptune, Style #442650 Price $480.00 Available at: Saks Fifth Avenue and www.edressme.com

Umpire Beaded Bodice Gown, Colors Coral and Bright Yellow, Style #442420 Price $465.00 Available at: Lord & Taylor and www.edressme.com

Spaghetti Strap Blouson Gown, Colors Black, Ruby and Violet, Style #441640 Price 365.00 Available at: Neiman Marcus and www.edressme.com

From David Meister:

Metallic Floral Chiffon Dress, Style #CKZQJK9209 Price $445.00

Stretch Taffeta Trumpet Gown, Style #CKZOS17995 Price $500.00

Razorback Gown With Waist Detail, Style #CKZORR9427 Price $ 680.00

All available at:  www.davidmeister.com

From Bebe:

Isis Sequin Feather Dress, Color White Price $198.00

Long Taffeta Organza Strapless Gown, Color Navy Price $198.00

Pleated Strapless Layer Skirt Dress, By Rami Kashou, Color Royal Blue Price $178.00

All available at Bebe and www.bebe.com

From Sue Wong:

Cocktail Dress, Colors Antique Peach and Turquoise, Style # N2138 Price $419.00

V-Neck Evening Gown, Colors Antique Peach and Ivory, Style #W2101 Price $569.00

Long Halter Gown, Colors Persimmon and Sapphire, Style #2175 Price 479.00

All available at: www.suewong.com

From Terani Couture:

One Shoulder Pleated Gown, Colors Red, Black and Green, Style #J1138 Price $338.00 Available at: Estelles, New York www.estelles.com

Beaded Strapless Gown, Color Cream, Style #E1112 Price $1320.00 Available at: Diane & Co., New Jersey

Strapless Beaded Corset Gown, Colors Silver/Taupe and Fuchsia, Style #95304E  Price $550.00 Available at: Christina’s Fashion, San Diego and www.newyorkdress.com

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