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Prom dresses have been a staple of high school culture for decades, with each era bringing unique trends to the forefront.

The rosy-red prom dress was plucked off a rack at the upscale Mademoiselle Shoppe. The cost was $79.99, a pretty penny back in 1959 for teenage girls who may never wear a prom dress again.

Who needs Pinterest when the big and small screens have fed us decades of prom inspo? Most teen-centric movies and TV shows include a prom storyline, with characters often showcasing some of the most ...