Best Mini Evening Dress: Zara Short Dress With Ruching This Zara Short Dress With Ruching ($60) proves that minidresses can actually make just as much of a statement as any floor-length styles.

Taokepy Chiffon Off-Shoulder Prom Dress, $75 Amazon. Elegant and classic is Taokepy’s Chiffon Off-Shoulder Prom Dress, a beautiful gown with a flowy skirt and accented applique detailing.

But chiffon dresses are the loophole. They’re light, breezy and easily make you look pulled-together without overheating. Right now, Nordstrom Rack has a ton of options on sale for up to 65% off.

The "It" dress of the 2025 prom season is Sherri Hill’s 57250, a floral blue print strapless satin corset ball gown with chiffon ruffle skirt slit. The $750 dress has taken social media by storm.