10 Red-Carpet Worthy Homecoming Dress Ideas
Photo: Fairchild Archive1/10Twenties Deco
The glitz of twenties-inspired frocks seems tailor-made for a glamorous event like homecoming. From sequin embroidery to metallic trim, shiny details add a dash of Great Gatsby-worthy style to drop-waisted dresses and flapper frocks.
Emma Roberts in Jill Stuart at the designer's Spring 2012 show.
Photo: PR Photos2/10Plaid
The checkered print brings to mind school uniform skirts and punky rock star-worthy pants, but reinvented as a party dress, plaid becomes way more chic than geek—especially when paired with edgy additions like a leather jacket or studded ankle boots.
Emma Watson in McQ at Men of the Year Awards.
Photo: PR Photos3/10Polka Dots
Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Diane von Furstenberg couldn't get enough of polka dots for fall, and for good reason—the whimsical print turns a classic silhouette into a stunning head-turning. Better yet, it's an easy pattern to wear because it's often neutral and always chic.
Hailee Steinfeld in Marc Jacobs at the BAFTA Tea Party.
Photo: Fairchild Archive4/10Forties Floral
The ladylike dresses of the forties—an era overflowing with cinched waists, exaggerated sleeves, and longer lengths—looks even sweeter in retro floral patterns.
** Camilla Belle in Miu Miu at the premiere.**
Photo: Fairchild Archive5/10Sixties Mod
The classic shift, a favorite silhouette of the swinging sixties, is a minimalistic canvas just begging for head-turning accessories, like a stack of colorful bangles, a statement necklace, or a serious pair of shoes, like bright stilettos or edgy ankle booties.
Kate Bosworth in Calvin Klein at the designer's Fall 2011 show.
Photo: Getty6/10Stripes
From skinny pinstripes to bright bands of color, stripes bring a chic Parisian vibe to classic cocktail dresses. The key to making the casual staple evening approved is to look for lu fabrics and sophisticated color palettes.
Chelsea Kane in a striped black dress on .
Photo: Rodarte7/10Lace
From sweet frilly shifts to granny-chic maxis, there's a lace dress to suit every style. Edge up a fancy frock with motorcycle boots and dark tights, or embrace the elegance with pointy high heel pumps and a red pout.
Taylor Swift in Rodarte at the Rodarte Spring 2011 show.
Photo: Getty8/10Stars
After Dolce & Gabbana showed stars all over their fall runway, it was impossible not to feel over-the-moon for this fanciful print. Like polka dots' quirky cousin, a star-patterned dresses is totally on-trend but still unexpected enough that you won't risk running into someone wearing the same thing.
Chloe Moretz in Miu Miu at the First Annual Comedy Awards.
Photo: Getty9/10Fifties Schoolgirl
Peter-pan collars, pleated skirts, and ladylike cinched-waist shapes may be schoolgirl-inspired, but they work just as well after-hours. Fifties frocks get a fancy spin from whimsical polka-dots, lace trims, and chic black-and-white color combinations.
Alexa Chung in Chanel at ACP 30 Days of Fashion.
Photo: Getty10/10Seventies Prints
Seventies graphic patterns—think Missoni's legendary knits and Marc Jacobs quirky richly-hued prints—bring a refreshingly retro vibe to silky shirtdresses and full-skirted numbers.
Leighton Meester in Marc Jacobs at the designer's Fall 2011 runway show.
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