Affordable prom dresses under £50

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It’s getting close to prom season for many school leavers and if you’ve got a daughter, you know what that means – dress shopping! In fact, if she’s got her prom coming up in the next few weeks, she may already be on the lookout for the perfect dress.

To make sure her taste matches your budget, take inspiration from our list of affordable prom dresses all under £50.*

Flower power

Floral Prom Dress

Make sure your daughter is the belle of the ball in this floral prom dress from F&F at Tesco. With sheer panelling, a sweetheart neckline and 3D flowers, this dress is a great choice for such a special occasion.

You won’t have to spend a fortune on it either. The dress is currently on sale at £20 reduced from £60 – so you’ll have to move quickly if you want to pick up this bargain!

Pretty in pink

Does your daughter like to keep up with the latest trends? We’re sure she’s going to love this hot pink dress from ASOS. The dress is bang on trend with its scalloped neckline, cut-out detailing and hot pink shade – and most importantly, it’s young and fun!

Match with neutral heels and a clutch and you’ll have the perfect prom look. At only £30, you can’t go wrong.

Orange is the new black

Bold shades of orange are going to be everywhere this summer, so your daughter might want to be more adventurous with her prom dress.

This petite midi dress from ASOS is a beautiful orange shade and the perfect length for prom. At just £45, your daughter will be able to wear this dress time and time again.

Go long

Red Prom Dress

For something a little more traditional, you could point your daughter in the direction of this pleated maxi dress from H&M. This dress comes with a lace bodice and adjustable shoulder straps so you can choose whether to wear it strapless or not.

This dress is reduced today from £49.99 to just £24.99!

Lace it up!

If your daughter is a little more rebellious, then she might like the look of this black lace dress from H&M. This dress makes a statement in its dark tone but features delicate lace detailing to soften the look.

Add a bit of colour to the outfit by throwing on a pair of colourful heels, and your daughter will be all set to dance the night away – not bad for £49.99!

Lady in red

There’s nothing more glamorous than a red dress and this one from MissGuided is sure to make your daughter feel special. It’s red carpet inspired and features a high rise neck and low back.

Pair with some strappy heels and metallic accessories and you’ll be onto a winner. At £35, this dress comes in at great value.

So there you have it, we hope our guide has opened your eyes to the budget-friendly dresses available. If your daughter’s planning to go to college now that she’s finished school, find out if she can claim the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund here.

*Prices correct at time of writing – 08/06/16

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