lace maxi dress yellow – self-portrait-US This beautiful gown features a supportive satin bust with a sweetheart neckline that contrasts perfectly with its delicate Strappy Cupped Detail Maxi Dress

Including sweet bows and dropped waists, twinkling embellishments and a breathtaking red and floral print gown, silhouettes feel bold yet composed, powerful yet absolutely effortless

Buttermilk: The recipe only calls for 1/4 cup of buttermilk, but for a looser dressing, you can add more

Group your decor Creating groups of objects on both sides helps achieve a balanced look

Level of Formality Black tie is the more formal of the two

(Of course, there were other popular brands of 80s prom dresses, too see dozens of them here!) Romantic and ruffled and lacy, the most popular Gunne Sax gowns in the 80s had a distinct Victorian-era vibe, one that persisted throughout most of the decade