When purchasing a homecoming outfit for the big day, many are faced with the issue of what to look for and where to shop. Materials and styles are some of the most important aspects to consider when looking for dresses or suits to buy. Here’s a list of ideas for affordable options in different styles and varied materials. All of these can help with one’s last minute homecoming needs!
Sparkly Dresses
The best place for affordable sparkly dresses is Windsor or Macy’s, since many good dresses are still left over after other schools’ homecomings. As a result, there will be plenty of viable options. Almost all the dresses in these stores are sparkly, so finding one that is one’s color is the next issue. Trying on different types of dresses is the best fix for the problem. Macy’s has a large selection of sparkly dresses for homecoming and prom, so checking out their selection is a great idea.
Matte Dresses
When looking for a non-sparkly dress, some options for dresses on the cheaper side include ones from Nordstrom, Macy’s, Pacsun, Windsor, Francesca’s, Garage, H&M, and Madewell. The best tip is to keep an open mind when looking for dresses, even if it may not look like something that one thinks would look good on one. Similar to regular dress shopping, one needs to be open to everything to find that perfect dress.
Satin Dresses
The best stores to go to for affordable satin dresses would be Nordstrom, Macy’s, or Pacsun. For something more expensive, check out Bloomingdales. Not many stores have affordable satin, and some they don’t stock any satin dresses, so it is important to be aware of that. The best out of the four would be Nordstrom, as they have a wide selection of different satin dresses to choose from.
Formal Dresses
A place to check out for formal dresses would be Nordstrom, Macy’s, or Bloomingdales. They will be on the pricey side due to them being formal, so that is just something to understand when purchasing.
Long Dresses
Windsor, Nordstrom and Macy’s are good places to shop when looking for the perfect long dress, as they have large selections to choose from. They have sparkly dresses, non-sparkly dresses, satin dresses, and lots of different colors to fill one’s needs. Although many think that homecoming is an event for short dresses, it is important to recognize that everyone has their own tastes and interests.
Short Dresses
Some of the places to check for short dresses are Windsor, Nordstrom, Pacsun, and Macy’s.
Since all four of these stores have large amounts of dresses available, the chances of finding a short dress that’s cute is high. The stores should carry different lengths of dresses, such as mid-thigh or below the knee, it just depends on which stores one looks at.
Unique Dresses
They might be more pricey, but no one will have the same dress. Some details to look for include flowers on the side, a strange shape, or a distinctive feature. Some of the best places for unique dresses are Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, or Macy’s. There is just something special about having a main character moment of putting on a really pretty dress that stands out and is different.
One final tip for homecoming is to remember to buy outfit tape. This is some of the best tape in the world. It holds pretty much any fabric in place for long amounts of time, and it’s worth buying to not have to worry about the dress moving or falling throughout the night
Homecoming shopping can be stressful, so be mindful not to stop looking after the first couple dresses; something better will always come. Worse comes to worst, one will find a better dress one could like and have to return the other dress. It’s not uncommon to return.
Suits
For guys, suits are important to impress your Homecoming date. There are good options for all types of styles, whether you like darker colors, or want to stand out in a crowd. It doesn’t have to be complicated, good suits can be bought from H&M, Macy’s, or Men’s Wearhouse.
For those who need advice on suits, a simple black or blue suit will be perfect to impress at the dance. Most don’t wear ties, but in the end it depends on the person. Athletic shoes can work with the look, but dress shoes are always the safe way to go.
The most important thing to have at homecoming is a sense of confidence. Any suit or dress will look better with a confident wearer. So make sure to bring your best dance moves and the most confident appearance!
