Homecoming Dress Ideas & Inspiration

  Homecoming Dress Ideas & Inspiration

Homecoming is a special event that many young ladies look forward to. A lot of thought goes into finding the perfect Homecoming dress. If you haven’t decided yet on a beautiful Homecoming dress for your next Homecoming event, here are a few ideas to help inspire you.

Neutrals: Neutral colors such as beige, white or grey are always a simple yet elegant choice. You can even combine neutral colors for a more unique look. Some popular dress brands you can possibly buy a neutral-colored dress from include Baby Phat, Donna Karan, Dana Kay, MSK, Simkhai, London Times, Miss Circle, Apple Bottoms, Zara, Veronica Beard, Reiss, Issa London, Solace London, Belle By Badgley Mischka, Banana Republic, Victoria Beckham, Almost Famous, Rachel Zoe, Madden NYC, Madden Girl, Romeo & Juliet Couture and Catherine Malandrino.

Little Black Dress: The little black dress is a classic for a reason. This is a simple yet classy choice for Homecoming dresses. Some stores you can possibly purchase a black Homecoming dress from include Altar’d State, Camille La Vie, Charlotte Russe, Belk and Marshalls.

Lady In Red: Red is a popular color for Homecoming dresses as it is bold and confident. Red dresses always seem to catch attention so if you want to be noticed, this is a great color to choose. Some popular dress brands you can possibly buy a red dress from include Badgley Mischka, Aqua, Ralph Lauren, Norma Kamali, Alex Evenings, Aidan Mattox, Halston, Lucy In The Sky, Kay Unger, Zapaka, Betsey & Adam, Blondie Nites, Ramy Brook, Tadashi Shoji, Connected Apparel, Eliza J, Zac Posen, Kim Shui and Alfred Sung.

Pastels: Pastel colors are a very lovely and fashionable choice. Pastel colors such as lavender, lemon yellow, powder blue, periwinkle and carnation pink are perfect for a Homecoming event held in Springtime. Some popular dress brands you can possibly buy a pastel-colored dress from include Hello Molly, Petal & Pup, Aritzia, Ignite Evenings, Club L London, Lela Rose, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Reformation, Nina Ricci, Gianni Bini, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Allegra K, Birdy Grey, Selfie Leslie, Abercrombie & Fitch, House Of CB, AMIClubwear, For Love & Lemons and After Six.

Vintage: A vintage dress is a wonderful option because it gives you a chance to dress more uniquely. As the dress is vintage, the chance of someone else having the same dress as you on Homecoming night is highly unlikely. Additionally, this can be a more affordable option when shopping for a dress because you are buying secondhand. Check out vintage clothing stores or thrift shops if a vintage dress sounds like the right decision for you.

You can also look for vintage dresses online through eBay, Etsy, Bonanza, Depop, Poshmark or Mercari but keep in mind that depending on the decade the dress was made, sizing can be different from today’s standard sizing so you may want to take measurements prior to purchasing a vintage dress online. Don’t forget to also look into any information provided regarding the condition of the dress as sometimes vintage clothing can have damage such as piling, tears, missing beads or stains from being used. It’s often best to try and find a vintage dress that is in New or Like New condition as that is a better indication that the dress has been properly cared for over time. You can even research dresses worn by actresses and singers from the past such as Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers, Carole Lombard, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Billie Burke, Cyd Charisse, Olivia De Havilland, Vivien Leigh, Doris Day, Eartha Kitt, Etta James, Ava Gardner, Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Lena Horne, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Vivian Vance or Mae West for inspiration of what you may want your dress to look like.

Celebrity: Speaking of celebrities, they also can be an inspiration for your Homecoming dress. Celebrities often dress up in formalwear for red carpet events such as movie premieres or award ceremonies. You may decide to wear a Homecoming dress similar to a red carpet look from one of the many popular celebrities out there such as Kellie Pickler, Ashanti, Jena Malone, Emma Stone, Jennifer Stone, Gabrielle Union, Leonie Elliott, Salma Hayek, Debby Ryan, Keke Palmer, Emma Roberts, Julia Michaels, Bridgit Mendler, Bella Thorne and Tiffany Thornton. All you have to do is research your favorite celebrities red carpet style and find a dress that you like that’s similar to theirs.

Royalty: Royals from around the world inspire lots of fashion choices, especially for formal events such as Homecoming. If you want to feel like royalty, you can look up styles worn by royals to help you come up with a gorgeous idea for your Homecoming dress. Some royals you can draw style inspiration from include Princess Diana, Princess Eugenie, Queen Anne-Marie Of Greece, Queen Noor Of Jordan, Queen Rania Of Jordan, Princess Madeleine Of Sweden, Lady Sarah Chatto, Queen Sonja Of Norway, Princess Alexia Of Greece And Denmark and Princess Theodora Of Greece And Denmark.

Television & Movies: Another fun option is to find a Homecoming dress similar to a costume you love from a film or television show. There are many films out there with great costumes that can inspire Homecoming looks including Miss Congeniality, Beautiful, Bridesmaids, Confessions Of A Shopaholic, 27 Dresses, Austenland, Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, The Nutcracker And The Four Realms, Mirror Mirror, Clueless, Hook, Oz The Great And Powerful, The Princess Switch, Maleficent and Once Upon A Crime. Additionally, several television shows can also inspire Homecoming looks with their costumes including Emily In Paris, Sanditon, The Carrie Diaries, The Bold Type, Riverdale, Suits and Gossip Girl.

Barbie/ Pretty In Pink: With the recent success of the Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Emerald Fennell, Ryan Gosling and Ariana Greenblatt, Barbie inspired clothing, otherwise known as Barbiecore has become very popular. Pink also tends to be a popular color for Homecoming events every year. If you desire that pretty in pink Barbie-style look for your Homecoming, some stores you can possibly buy a dress from include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, LoveShackFancy and Ross Dress For Less.

DIY: Another option is to make your own Homecoming dress using fabrics and other materials that you can find at a crafts store, thrift shop or possibly already in your own closet at home. This is a fun option because you can customize the dress in whatever style, pattern or color you want. You can get very creative with this option and you won’t have to worry about anyone having the same dress as yours because it will be completely unique. This is also a great option if you are on a budget and trying to save money. There are even tutorials online on YouTube that can be very useful when creating your one-of-a-kind dress.