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If budget is part of the decision, look for affordable prom dresses in silhouettes that still follow the same rules: V or asymmetrical neckline, balanced skirt, and fabric that is not too stiff around the shoulders

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An annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute, it's the event that guarantees the attendance of the starriest A-listers, the most in-demand stylists, and the industry's most talented designers

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