Fashion Forward Blog: Homecoming Dresses – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

BY JOSLYN TOMBACK

With homecoming looming around the corner, finding the perfect ensemble can become a nearly-impossible mission. While on your dress pursuit, don’t succumb to the heaps of taffeta that greet you at the entrance of the department store. Brief yourself on both the condemned and commended of homecoming fashion.

Good: Little dress with a pop of color shoe

Spice up Ms. Hepburn’s iconic staple by infusing the look with a simple burst of color from the shoe department. This classic dress offers the ideal blank canvas for a vibrant colored sued pump, making for a chic look.

Bad: Anything longer than your knee

Homecoming is not your grandmother’s dinner party. There is no excuse to wear a dress lower than your knee. Homecoming is a festivity characterized by loud music and good times. Embrace your teen spirit and dress accordingly.

Ugly: Poofy, bedazzled “bat mitzvah” dress

Rule of thumb: If it resembles anything remotely that you were to your Bat Mitzvah or Quince, don’t wear it to homecoming. It’s understandable it can be pressuring when JC Penney dedicates half of their dress department to sparkles and ruffles, but use your better judgment and refrain.

If you keep your homecoming look classic, fun, and taffeta-free, you’ll be set for a truly fashionable night.