This year for prom, try something new - instead of going long and slinky like everyone else, go short and sweet! There's no need to fork over a load of money for prom, especially when retailers like Fred Flare and Forever21 have a variety of dresses to choose from to fit nearly any budget.

Check out a few of our favorites below!

Forever21 Metallic Bubble Dress, $29.80 (This one is our favorite, and it comes in tons of different colors!) 

Forever21 Silk Bow Dress, $32.80 (Not strapless, but adorable and casual enough that you can wear it again and again!)

Forever21 Metallic Jacquard Dress, $24.80 (LOVE THIS! It looks like a million bucks and only costs $25) 

Fred Flare Rainbow Dress, $50 

Fred Flare Floral Watercolor Dress, $53 

Fred Flare Voile Lace Dress, $82