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Black Hollywood-Inspired Prom Dresses
March 29, 2019 · Updated May 10, 2019·By BLAC Editorial
Come through like Lupita this prom and wedding season.
March 29, 2019 · Updated May 10, 2019
Prom and wedding season is creeping up, so we thought we’d conjure the spirit of black Hollywood for inspiration. Taraji, Regina and the other leading ladies on our list wore these designer dresses during this year’s award season. Maybe you don’t have couture-level coins, but you can still slay like a star in any of these gowns, all under $400. The best part? You can order online.
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Angela Bassett, Reem Acra 
Macy’s, $279
Jennifer Lopez, Tom Ford 
Nordstrom, $286
Lupita Nyong’o, Vera Wang 
David’s Bridal, $458
Octavia Spencer, C. Siriano 
Nordstrom, $298
Regina King, Oscar de la Renta 
Bloomingdale’s, $195
Taraji P. Henson, Vera Wang 
Prom Girl, $298
Regina King, Alberta Ferretti 
Bloomingdale’s, $278
Lupita Nyong’o, Calvin Klein 
Macy’s, $379
Queen Latifah, Michael Costello 
Macy’s, $299
Jennifer Hudson, Elie Saab 
Fashion Nova, $69.99
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