For eccentric clothing items, punk prom dresses certainly fill the bill. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the Punk, Goth and Grunge culture folks see these dresses as glorious fashion. Punk prom dresses are all about free expression. Punk prom dresses are original and one-of-a-kind, so you'll probably have a heck of a time finding one for sale. Used clothing stores are a good place to start. “Upscale” used clothing stores have lots of good candidates, but their stock changes quickly, sometimes daily, so check frequently. If you're so lucky as to find one already “punked”, someone else's take on punk prom dresses may not be yours. You'll do best to start from scratch, with a yet-unadorned dress.

The punk prom dress starts with a normal (or perhaps not) dress. It's a pick-your-own-style, preferably of shiny or silky fabric. However, cotton, beaded and sequined fabrics are on the punk prom dress no-no list. Now, you can begin "punking" out your creation. Sew a woolen plaid cap sleeve to a long-sleeved shiny black dress. Glue lace to the bodice, or suspend a large billowing ribbon from the waistline. Trims can include shiny silver chain belts, plastic bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The dollar-type stores can provide some great finds.

One good thing about punk prom dresses is that your imagination has free rein. Anything goes! With punk prom dresses, tradition goes out the door up front. When looking for add-ons, check the “fat-quarter” bins at fabric shops. These contain an amazing array of fabrics in small lengths from fabric roll ends. You'll need only small bits of fabric for embellishments. As for footwear, a substantial and shiny boot or grungy and well-worn high-heeled sneaker might be the perfect compliment to your punk prom dress creation. Remember, anything goes.

How about punk prom dresses and hair style? Some think an outrageously loud and cheap wig is a must, showing off gaudy and strange hair accessories nicely. Uncombed hair, piled and tied in a random fashion may better suit your idea of punk prom dress success.

With plenty of imagination, a disregard for coordination and a little time, you'll have a great time at the prom. Punk prom dresses may not be here to stay, so have your fun until the next free-expression fashion trend hits!