Thankfully, as we’ve seen with several DIY-ers, it’s possible to create custom gowns without dipping into college savings. Alabama teen Nazmayde Castillo (aka @Nazmayde) took over Instagram with her magnificent Fashion Nova cocktail dress she tweaked for prom. Instabrand Fashion Nova has been worn by basically every major celebrity, from the Kardashian-Jenners to Cardi B. It’s very cool to see someone take a fast-fashion brand and reinvent the look for a formal event. Maybe Fashion Nova could drop a prom line?

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