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2025 Short Prom Dresses and Short Formal Dresses

Short prom dresses are popular for their comfort, versatility, and stylish designs. Available in the latest colors, rich fabrics, and the top prom dress trends for 2025, the variety of short formal dresses in this collection makes finding your ideal short prom dress easy. Ranging from flirty mini prom dresses for juniors to sleek and sexy short dresses for senior prom, this assortment has a look you’ll love. PromGirl provides a variety of fancy short dresses to ensure you can quickly find a figure-flattering and affordable short prom dress regardless of your body type, event theme, or budget. 

Can I Wear a Short Dress to Prom?

Absolutely! You can wear a short formal dress to prom 2025, as long as the school’s dress code permits it. Gone are the days of prom being reserved for long gowns. It’s now commonplace to see short dresses at prom celebrations everywhere. If you’re still not sure about wearing a short prom dress, here are some reasons to rock a short dress to prom:

Comfort: The ultimate in stylish comfort, short fancy dresses allow you to move about freely. By wearing a short formal dress to prom, you forego the worries of tripping over your dress, ripping a hem, or even getting the bottom of the dress dirty as it sweeps the floor.

Versatility: Short prom dresses can easily be worn again. Many special events call for a short formal dress, so create a totally new look with some different accessories or shoes and rewear your mini prom dress again for homecoming, holiday parties, or other special occasions.

Affordability: Budget-friendly formal fashions, short prom dresses are often less expensive than their floor-length counterparts. As a bonus, most girls do not need hem alterations when wearing a short fancy dress, so there are no additional costs!

Stand-Out Style: Own the spotlight when you make a grand entrance in a beautiful short dress for prom 2025. Whether you choose a simple style or get all glammed up with sequins and sparkles, a short prom dress allows you to flaunt your figure. In a sea of conventional long gowns, a unique short prom dress is a welcomed breath of fresh air!

Spotlight on Shoes: If you’ve found the perfect prom shoes, they shouldn’t go unnoticed. Wearing a short prom dress allows those pretty pumps or unique prom sneakers to take center stage.


Prom is your big night, and you should enjoy every moment of the whole experience -- from prom dress shopping to the last dance. The prom dress you choose should not only reflect your individual style, but highlight your favorite features and shapely silhouette. With such an assortment of diverse styles, short prom dresses are the perfect solution for everyone from ultra trendsetting fashionistas to no frills tomboys. So, let your excitement for the big night radiate in one of these trendy 2024 short prom dresses. Or, if the look of a lovely long prom dress intrigues you, check out PromGirl’s assortment of long prom dresses here.

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Black
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Orchid
Pink
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Red
Black
Royal
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Navy
Fuchsia
Emerald
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Lavender
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Rose
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Black
Red
Royal
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Orange
Pink
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Black/Hot Pink
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Lilac
Aqua
Sage
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Hot Pink
Dark Emerald
Faviana Short Beaded Strapless Hoco Dress 11110
Peacock
Royal
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Cloud Blue/Multi
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Black
Vintage Blue
Emerald Green
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Royal Blue
Purple
Black
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Royal Blue
Black
Red
Wine
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Royal Blue
Black
Periwinkle
Emerald Green
Red
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Vintage Blue
Red
Black
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Fuchsia Foil
Black Foil
Gold Foil
Blue Foil
Holographic Foil
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Royal Blue
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Atria Short Metallic Halter Hoco Dress 7035S
Kelly Foil
Black Foil
Gold Foil
Blue Foil
Holographic Foil
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Red
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Atria Shoulder-Tie Short V-Neck Hoco Dress 7045S
Barbie
Atlantic Blue
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Burnt Orange
Atria Lace-Up Short Cut-Out Party Dress 6859S
Black
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Atria Strappy-Back Short Shimmer Hoco Dress 7044S
Turquoise
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
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Jade
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Atria Strappy-Back Short V-Neck Hoco Dress 7037S
Flamingo
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive
Atria Back-Drape Short Metallic Hoco Dress 7000S
Light Pink Foil
Black Foil
Gold Foil
Blue Foil
Holographic Foil
Atria Strapless Short Cut-Out Hoco Dress 6870S
Soft Yellow
Atlantic Blue
Barbie
Blue Steel
Burnt Olive