jessicact asked:

Hello! My name is Jessica, I’m sixteen, and I always love what you post, so I was hoping maybe you could help me. Prom is coming up, and I’m having a challenge finding a dress that isn’t like, $300, but is still really cute. I have to buy my dress myself, so I want it to be reasonably affordable. I’m looking for something empire waist and a little flowing, so I have room to move around in it, and I’d just be more comfortable in an empire waist. Thanks!

I cannot tell you how excited I was to search for this!

Let me tell you all a little secret: there is nothing more stunning than a girl in a cocktail dress with killer heels. So, going with that thought in mind, I found three gorgeous, affordable empire-waist dresses (and matching shoes!).

You are going to look amazing!!

(From left to right)

• Free People “Merrie Gossamer”, $88 (my pick); Holly Willoughby Platform Shoes, $48
• O’Neill “Bimbette”, $52; ASOS “Faith LeCloudy” Platform Sandals, $83
• Alexia Admor One-Shoulder Dress, $145; ASOS “Posie” Platforms, $69