How to Choose the Perfect Homecoming Dress

With homecoming just around the corner, high school students around Bucks County are busy shopping for the perfect homecoming dress. Not every dress is right for every girl, though. Consider each of the following details of the dress to ensure you look your best on homecoming night:

Color

Since homecoming dances occur in the Fall, you’ll be sure to see your classmates in earthy colors, such as olive and brown. These shades complement most skin tones, so they are often a safe bet. To ensure you stand out from the crowd at your homecoming dance, choose a homecoming dress with a bright color or bold pattern, like this La Femme dress. Neon shades, such as hot pink and fluorescent blue, are sure to make a statement, as well.

Neckline

Choose a neckline based on your body type. Girls with a larger frame might opt for v-necks, scoop-necks or sweetheart necklines. These shapes create the impression of a longer vertical line, which makes fuller-figured girls look taller and thinner. Girls with a smaller frame should look for necklines that will visually widen them, like a classic halter or a crew neck style. For those of you with an average build, consider the look of your neck, shoulders and bust. Draw attention away from square shoulders by choosing a homecoming dress with a scoop, square or v-neck, like this Tony Bowls Homecoming dress. Disguise a too-small or too-large bust, opt for a Sabrina neckline, which softly curves from one shoulder to the other.

Length

Remember, homecoming is not as formal an event as prom, so consider going with a shorter dress. A skirt that hits your leg at mid-thigh tends to be flattering for all body types, like this Faviana Homecoming Dress. First, though, consult your high school’s dress code before opting for a short dress. For more conservative schools, opt for a knee-length cocktail dress.

Skirt

In order to best flatter your figure, you must choose a dress with the right silhouette. Slender girls can create the illusion of curves with a dress that cinches at the waistline and bells out, like this Tony Bowls Homecoming Dress. To disguise a pear-shaped body that is smaller on top and fuller down below, opt for dresses with a fitted waistline and an A-line skirt. Petite girls should avoid fuller silhouettes, as they can overwhelm small frames.