With school right around the corner, it's time to consider the hottest homecoming dress trends. Homecoming dresses mark the beginning of a new school year and you want to dress to impress. Let's consider the long and the short of homecoming dresses this year.
Short Takes Show Off Great Legs
This season, short homecoming dresses are even more popular than long ones. More young women are taking the opportunity to show off the shapely legs in short homecoming dresses. With well-toned Michelle Obama as our First Lady, more women are getting involved in fitness and want the world to know it. Here are some tips for choosing a short cocktail dress for homecoming:
- if you have unattractive knees or bruises from summer sports, a tea length dress covers a multitude of sins yet still reveals your lower legs;
- micro short dresses tend to be too casual for a formal homecoming event;
- a popular length for homecoming dresses is mid-thigh;
- add sheer, silky stockings with a shine or metallic glow to bring more attention to your legs; and
- if you have short or slightly heavy legs, high heeled dress shoes makes you look leggier.
Every Homecoming Dress Has A Silver Lining
Silver is the favorite color for homecoming dresses this season. In years gone by, gold was the top choice. This year the runways are unanimously featuring silver. Whether you choose a homecoming dress with a shiny or matte silver tone, the colors flatters all skin tones and hair colors. Consider the best ways to wear a silver homecoming dress:
- Make sure you don't overwhelm people with too much “heavy metal” and avoid oversize jewelry opting for a couple of small, simple pieces instead; and
- Add black shoes and accessories so you don't overdo the simplistic beauty of silver.
Get The Single Strap
Gone are the days of strapless gowns that make you worry about losing your dress if you party too heartily at homecoming. Single strap evening dresses dominated the 2009 Academy Awards. Show off an elegant, mature side when you slip into a single strap homecoming gown. Best of all, you can dance all night and still keep your dignity. Benefits of a single strap homecoming dress include:
- showing off those well-toned arms from summer workouts;
- a dress that stays put throughout the homecoming event; and
- a modern asymmetrical look everyone is sure to notice.
Hide Those Figure Flaws
If you managed to pack on a few unwanted pounds snacking during the summer, you might not be able to whittle down in time for homecoming. Let's consider a few homecoming dresses that hide those minor figure flaws:
- puffy bottom dresses give short gowns a more dressy feel and hide heavy thighs;
- cinched waists create an hourglass shape even if you don't have one; and
- tiers and pleats cover tummy bulges and heavy thighs beautifully.
No matter which style you choose, beaded dresses are hot for homecoming this year. Add a sheer bolero jacket over your homecoming dress for those chilly fall evenings and you're ready for a school year full of good times!