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Whenever I’m in need of formal wear (I’m talking wedding guest dresses, cocktail attire and even maxi-length vacation dresses), Lulus has always been my go-to in my early adulthood. The brand boasts just about every formal-wear look you could ever think up, and their styles are so good, they make me wish I had shopped the brand for my junior and senior proms. Instead, I spent those days browsing through dozens of racks at the mall. It took multiple shopping trips to finally settle on the dress I felt was right for me, and I still needed to get it hemmed (hi, yes I’m 5 '1), much to my mother’s wallet’s dismay.

Lulus has taken the guesswork out of all of those pursuits, with their wide variety of colors, cuts and lengths and sizes, and their knack for affordability without compromising quality and material. Below, I’m taking a trip down memory lane myself, exploring some of the best prom dress trends Lulus’ has to offer this year. I can’t wait to shop for my next (err, adult) event!

Blue prom dresses pretty much look gorgeous on all skin tones, so they’re high up on the list as a major prom trend for this year. We’re eyeing a ton of blue styles at Lulus,’ but our favorites include this light blue ruched dress (one word: chic) and this tiered, textured maxi dress. They'll become your go-to spring dress option for every occasion.