50 Throwback Couture Gowns That Are Pure Prom Inspiration

The verdict is still out on 2021’s prom nights. Either they will be extra euphoric celebrations or they will be cancelled – which, if nothing else, will leave more room to imagine attending in a fantasy gown. 

If there are any perks to all this time spent indoors during lockdown — when we should be practising positioning corsages or perfecting up-dos — perhaps it’s the opportunity to daydream about ideal-world gowns and fantasy fashion moments. The best place to start? Couture seasons gone by:  let your imagination run wild with visions of yourself wearing the perfect Chanel LBD, or the most elaborate Christian Lacroix gown. 

Browse 50 of Miss Vogue’s favourite, most prom-perfect couture gowns to ever grace the runway below. If we had three fashion wishes, we’d use them all up on these beauties.