Compared to winter formal and prom, homecoming is one of the less-formal dances traditional to North American high schools. The semi-formal style means that fancy features such as trains, ruffles and other lavish embellishments are often passed up, in favor of fun, more-relaxed styles.
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Strapless
Strapless dresses are a frequent choice for homecoming dances. The style can be cut straight across the top, or dip inward at the middle to create a sweetheart neckline. As strapless necklines leave a lot of skin exposed, they are often balanced out with a slightly longer hemline.
Halter
Halter necks are a popular feature on homecoming dresses, whether they are high-neck halters or cut straight across with V-straps that extend from the center and tie around the neck. High-neck halters are often featured on dresses with short hemlines to balance out how much skin is showing.
Off-shoulder
Homecoming dresses that expose one shoulder add a touch of celebrity to the semi-formal style, creating a look that's sexy and sophisticated. Some off-shoulder dresses feature the fabric draped loosely over one shoulder, while others have a thinner strap that leaves more of the shoulder bare.
Cinched Waist
Homecoming dresses are often cinched at the natural waist or have an empire waist design. The waist is often accented with a cumberbund, bow, ribbon or corset.
Jewel tones
Jewel tones such as emerald green, topaz, amethyst and ruby red are some of the most popular colors for homecoming dresses. Jewel tones suit the semi-formal style of homecoming, as they're somewhere between the high formality of black or white and have the casual nature of earth tones.
Sparkle and shine
Some girls want sparkle and shine. Dresses in a shiny metallic fabric, and fabrics that include sequins, offer glitz. Satin is also a popular fabric for homecoming fashions as it gives the garment a shiny sheen.
