Love 'em or loathe 'em, there's no doubt that celebs can be a fantastic source of inspiration when it comes to putting together a prom look that's truly worthy of the red carpet. Even when they get it wrong (and let's be honest, isn't it reassuring how often they do?), we can look, and learn – cherry-picking the best elements from every example of celebrity fashion, and making a note to avoid any of those, frankly less successful style decisions (Nicki Minaj – much as we love your work, we're looking at you…)
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The world of celebrity fashion may seem a bit like another planet at times – and about as far from your grasp as Jupiter or Mars – but believe it or not, it's perfectly possible to grab yourself a generous slice of celebrity style, without the help of an expensive stylist and as many designer freebies as you like (come on, you don't think those ladies look as stunning as they always do without any help, do you?) For example, there are hundreds of fantastic independent retailers throughout the UK that specialise in prom frocks that look a million dollars, but will actually cost you a fraction of those four-figure price tags you find on celebrity dresses. Some shops even promise never to sell the same dress twice for a single prom, guaranteeing you a celebrity style dress that's as exclusive as anything worn for a big London premiere. Complete the look with accessories cunningly sourced from your favourite High Street outlets (and perhaps customised, for extra impact), a great hairstyle, and clever make-up… and trust us, you'll be fooling the paparazzi before you know it.
If you're keen to come up with the perfect celeb-inspired prom ensemble, it's vital to do masses of research – and there really is no better place to start than PROM's very own 'Get the Look' gallery. It's your secret style weapon, featuring appearances from a whole range of female celebrities, and showcasing a massive variety of celebrity styles, with shopping and beauty advice to help you recreate each look yourself. From Hollywood A-listers to X-factor sweeties, if there's a female celebrity who's had a fabulous red carpet moment over the past year or so, you'll find her here! Whatever your personal tastes, just browse through the images until you see something that gives you a tingle. Perhaps you like the idea of working Cheryl Cole's brand of old-school glamour, or maybe you'd prefer to try something a little closer to Angelina Jolie's edgy cool – you might even be thinking of all-out vampire chic, as modelled by Glee's Lea Michelle, or it could be that your vision of the perfect prom dress includes gloriously girlie satin, ruffles and frills, wonderfully worn in our gallery by Amanda Holden, amongst others. In every case, along with a picture of the celeb in question, you'll find affordable suggestions for frocks, shoes and accessories to help you plan your own version of her look. We even have practical tips for your hair and make-up. In fact, it's a bit like having your own celebrity stylist!
Having said all that, if you're hoping to recreate Lady Gaga's infamous meat-frock for your special night, we're afraid you're on your own…
