Prom Cocktail Dresses To Match Your Favorite Decade

1920's – If you love the look of mobster mavens and flappers, then slip into prom cocktail dresses that are black, red, or feature lots of sequins and beading. Look for dresses that offer a drop waist and are demure, but still very cute. Wear a pair of t-strap mary-jane pumps to complete your ensemble, and as a fun touch, put your hair into a flapper bob or close-to-the-head curls, complete with a feather or a sparkling headband.


1930's – The glamorous era of the Hollywood screen sirens is the perfect place to draw your inspiration from when it comes time to shop for the perfect prom dress. To stay in line with this decade's hottest trends, you'll want to go with prom cocktail dresses in silks and satins, with v necklines, only a touch of rhinestone embellishment, and loose fitting cuts. Think red carpet as you accessorize with rhinestones and pearls, and of course, red lipstick. Soft waves, a fascinator, or a classic chignon will complete the look.


1950's – You'll look just like a dream come true when you get playful with prom cocktail dresses that feature a full shirt, lots of layers, a sweetheart neckline, or a bold floral print. Put on your mother's best set of pearls, a pair of cute kitten heels, and fashion your hair into something sweet, like pinned back curls or a playful but sophisticated pony.


1960's – Go mod with knee high boots and a prom cocktail dress that features bold color blocks or a mod-inspired style. Accessorize with chunky plastic jewelry and a beehive hairdo with smoky eyes and nude lips. Or, if you prefer something a bit more classic, look to Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast At Tiffany's” to find your inspiration. A little black dress, pearls, bold cat eyes, and a sparkling tiara will complete the look.


1980's – Get bold and channel your inner punk princess to get a rockstar look that's sure to turn heads. Bright colors, interesting patterns, and full skirts are details you want to find in your prom cocktail dress, but if you want to be a bit more edgy, look for chain and gunmetal details, metal studs, and little black dresses that have been vamped up. Accessorize prom cocktail dresses in this style with lace gloves, long beads, a high or side pony, neon leggings, and a pair of high top sneakers.