Spring, that magical time when summer break is finally in sight. But before the school doors close for a few months, high-schoolers have eagerly marked their calendars for the event that has made guys nervous and girls giddy for decades: prom! From sleeves and sequins to ruffles and cropped tops, it’s time to look at some of the season’s hottest gowns—and the accessories that will add the perfect ‘pop.’

All photos courtesy of Nordstrom unless noted.