Sorority formal season is almost upon us — meaning it’s time to figure out what to wear! (You know, so you’re not scrambling to borrow a dress from one of your sisters the day before. Not that we know from experience or anything.)

Unlike other parties and functions throughout the year, which typically call for a cocktail dress or chic night-out attire, spring sorority formal dresses are an opportunity to get fancy fancy. We’re talking black tie-optional gowns and glamour — meaning there’s never been a better time to go all out and rent the dress of your dreams.

Don’t know where to start and in need of options? We’ve got you. Try one of our favorite sorority formal dresses below!

DEEP V AND VA VA VOLUME

Prepare for plenty of turned heads and double takes — the deep V-neck, voluminous ruffles and pink lamé on this gown make it anything but subtle (in the best way!).

Bexlie Halter Gown

LoveShackFancy

ONE-SHOULDER WONDER

A floral gown for spring formal? Classic. This chic one-shoulder silhouette is a fashion-forward twist we can get behind.

Floral One Shoulder Gown

Badgley Mischka

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Ready to stand out in a sea of LBDs? A highlighter hot-pink hue takes this simple silhouette with a square neckline to the next level.

Riley Gown

Solace London

FRILLY FLORALS

Dying for a dress that’s as dance floor-ready as you are? Fun frills and an open back make this floral gown extremely twirl-worthy.

Floral Twist Back Gown

Ieena for Mac Duggal

JUMP(SUIT) FOR JOY

So you’re a senior, and you’re ready to shake things up with three years of sorority formals already under your belt. Might we suggest a jumpsuit? We’re giving this De La Vali one piece bonus points for a dramatic tie halter neck and open back.

Showbiz Halter Jumpsuit

De La Vali

SULTRY SILHOUETTE 

All black? Boring? Could never be you. Sassy, strategically placed cut-outs keep things interesting on this asymmetrical column gown. (Not to mention the opportunity to show off some seriously chic shoes.)

Slashed One Sleeve Gown

Katie May

ADD SOME SPARKLE

Want to rock a shorter length, but still have a look that makes maximum impact? This sequin sheath is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Paige Sequin Mesh Dress

ELLIATT

BRING THE DRAMA

Headed to formal but secretly want to pretend like you’re walking the red carpet? This floor-sweeping floral gown understands the assignment.

Moulin Rouge Gown

Bronx and Banco

SCULPTURAL STRAPLESS

Strapless, sculptural and a curve-hugging silhouette? This electric blue gown has major “all eyes on you” vibes.

Allysandro Gown

Black Halo

LACE IT UP

Floaty oversized ruffled sleeves and a strappy lace-up back means you’ll be serving romantic drama queen at hello, and edgy cool girl as you walk away.

Ruffled Cutout Gown

Ieena for Mac Duggal

DYNAMIC DUO

What’s better than one bold color? Two, obviously! Pink and red make for the pair you never knew you needed — and the chic open back doesn’t hurt either.

Lovely Duo Gown

Jill Jill Stuart

HIGHS AND LOWS 

At first glance, this gown’s high-low hem is jaw-dropping on its own — and then you realize the removable skirt reveals a romper underneath. We’re not saying it’s perfect for late-night-pizza run-slash-after-party following formal, but we’re not not saying that.

Tany Romper Overlay Gown

Jay Godfrey

RED HOT

You’ll never go wrong with red — and cut-outs plus a leg-baring slit only add to the siren vibes on this pick.

Lana Cutout Gown

AMUR

PRETTY IN PINK

With a ladylike silhouette and subtle floral print with a metallic sheen, this gown will have you living out your belle-of-the-ball dreams — and might we add, it has pockets!

Ada Gown

Sau Lee