Homecoming Dresses
Your 2026 homecoming look starts with a dress that understands the assignment. Think on-trend mini party dresses and short semi-formal dresses that go from simple and cute to full statement glamour. Silky satin and knit satin keep it sleek, while sequins, beading, and lace applique bring the sparkle. Choose fitted, flowy, or A-line shapes with halter, strapless, off-the-shoulder, corset bodice, open back, or cowl neckline details. Draping, side sash accents, and ruffles finish the look in light blue, navy, butter yellow, light pink, turquoise, teal, purple, red, classic black, and white.
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2026 Homecoming Dresses are all about finding the look that makes you excited for the dance before the night even begins. Explore cute homecoming dresses curated by Windsor’s in-house buyers and style experts, from sparkly minis and fitted corset styles to flowy A-lines, ruffles, florals, and statement silhouettes. With decades of dress expertise behind every season, Windsor brings together the latest HOCO trends, colors, fabrics, and affordable homecoming dresses so you can find a look that feels like you.
What Homecoming Dresses Are Trending for 2026?
This year, texture and personality are taking the lead. Sequins catch the dance-floor lights, ruffles add movement, and corset silhouettes bring structure to short party dresses. Mini HOCO dresses keep the look playful, while bodycon HOCO dresses create a sleek, fitted shape.
Color gives you another way to make the trend your own. Trendy pastel HOCO dresses bring softer shades like light blue, sunny yellow, pink, and mint into the mix. For richer color, look to jewel tones like navy, burgundy, and plum. Not sure where to start? Explore The Windsor Edit’s guide to trendy HOCO dress colors.
How Do I Pick the Perfect Homecoming Dress for Me?
Start with your school’s dress code and how formal your dance will be, then focus on what gets you excited to try it on. A dance in the school gym might call for a fun mini or skater silhouette, while a banquet hall can inspire something a little more elevated. And if your school is taking HOCO to a roller rink, arcade, or another unexpected venue, think about a dress that lets you comfortably move through the night.
Then experiment. Try fitted and flowy silhouettes, colors you already love, and at least one shade or style you wouldn’t normally choose. Think about your shoes, jewelry, hair, and makeup as part of the outfit, too. If you're coordinating with your date or friends, get more ideas for coordinating homecoming dresses without giving up the details that make your individual look yours.
Can I Wear a Long Homecoming Dress?
Absolutely. Homecoming is often semi-formal, but the right length depends on your school, venue, traditions, and personal style. Short dresses are a HOCO favorite for their party-ready feel, while midi and long dresses can give the night a dressier look. High slits, open backs, fitted silhouettes, and contemporary necklines can also keep longer lengths feeling youthful and current.
If you're deciding between lengths, try both. What you picture wearing and what makes you light up once it's on aren't always the same thing.
How Formal Does My Homecoming Dress Need to Be?
Start with your school’s dress code and event details. HOCO dresses can range from cute semi-formal minis to more elevated midi and long styles, so you don't need to make your dress more formal simply because it's a milestone dance.
Your accessories can also change the mood. A simpler dress can feel more dressed up with mixed-metal jewelry, rhinestone heels, or a statement clutch, while an embellished dress may only need a few finishing touches. Freshman year can be your first chance to figure out what “dressed up” means to you; by senior year, you may already know exactly which traditions you want to keep—and which ones you want to remix.
When Should I Shop for My 2026 Homecoming Dress?
Earlier gives you more freedom to explore. Popular colors, sizes, and trending styles can move quickly as local HOCO dates get closer, and stores can become busier during peak shopping weekends. Shopping ahead gives you time to try different silhouettes, compare fabrics and colors IRL, and build the full outfit without making everything a last-minute decision.
Use Windsor’s virtual try-on feature in the app when you're browsing, or Find Homecoming Dress Stores Near Me to shop at one of 350+ Windsor stores across North America. In-store stylists are ready to help you compare dresses, find your fit, and put together your HOCO look.
Your homecoming could happen in a gym, ballroom, roller rink, or somewhere completely unexpected. The location changes, the trends change, and your style changes—but the best dress is still the one that makes you want to put it on again the second you get home. Find yours at Windsor and make HOCO 2026 look like you.
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Vivi Formal Foiled Woven Glitter Party Dress
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Bring that glow to your special evening with a formal dress that radiates glamour! Vivi features a sleeveless V-neckline, a built-in padded bust, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with lattice straps, and a fit and flare short-length. The dress is composed of a floral glitter-lined woven fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded cups
- Open back, lattice straps, back zipper closure
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Floral glitter woven fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0794
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Daisy Formal One Shoulder Glitter Dress
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Bring the glitz with a formal dress that radiates with endless glamour at your special event! Daisy features a one-shoulder neckline, an asymmetrical keyhole at the bust, a high side slit, and an A-Line silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Asymmetrical keyhole at bust
- High side slit
- A-Line silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
The saturation of glitter varies. Glitter may transfer.Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1712
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Flirt Swiss Dot Ruched Mini Dress
Bring those flirty vibes with a stunning mini dress that makes the perfect first impression! The dress features a square neckline, short puff sleeves, a swiss dot pattern throughout, a ruched body, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and gold earrings.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short puff sleeves, ruffled hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Swiss dot pattern
- Ruched body, mini-length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1247
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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A Stylish Choice Ruched Mini Dress
This sultry ruched mini dress would be a stylish choice for your next night out. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, spaghetti straps, ruching at the bust and on the sides, and a mini, bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching along bust and sides
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4088
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stylish Night Out Sleeveless Mini Dress
Make your night out a stylish one with a LBD that brings the wow factor. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and an anklet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless
- V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4081
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Amora Formal Ruched Satin Slip Dress
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Slip into this bold formal slip dress that brings the drama to your look! Amora features a sleeveless V-neckline, a caged bodice, a ruched center with drawstring, spaghetti straps, lace-up straps at the back, and a slip silhouette. The dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with faux leather heels and door knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Caged bodice
- Ruching at bodice with drawstring
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up straps at back
- Slip silhouette
- Satin fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0786
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Glamour Velvet Mini Dress
Step up your style with this chic velvet mini dress that will bring a luxe and glam vibe to your look. It features a V-neckline with a wrap-front design, long balloon sleeves with cinched hems, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your outfit with a dazzling embellished necklace.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Long balloon sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1246
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Diedre Formal Glitter Ruched Bodycon
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Bring the glow with formal bodycon the brings the glitz! Diedre features a square neckline, ruched long sleeves, glitter accents throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Ruched long sleeves
- Glitter accents
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0783
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lyla Sequin Mesh Mini Dress
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Keep your look sultry and glam in the Lyla sequin mesh mini dress. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps, a lace-up back with a tie closure, and a short, form-fitting silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has all-over sequin embroidery and includes a stretchy knit lining. Complete the outfit with rhinestone statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, tie closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0784
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $24.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Clarissa Strappy Back A-Line Formal Dress
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Simple yet so chic, the Clarissa formal dress will have you radiating style. She features a sleeveless V-neckline, dual spaghetti straps that lead to strappy back design, front ruched detailing, and a fitted, floor-length, A-line silhouette with a sultry thigh-high front slit. Add some glamour to your look with rhinestone statement earrings, and complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, princess seams
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Strappy back design
- Back zipper closure
- Front ruching
- Fitted, floor-length, A-line silhouette, front slit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1687
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Jenny A-Line Satin Formal Dress
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Bring the drama in the eye-catching and chic Jenny satin formal dress. She features a sleeveless square neckline with ruched detailing, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a sultry lace-up back design. Her flattering high waist seam flows out to a floor-length A-line silhouette with side pockets and a thigh-high front slit. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, ruched detailing
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back design, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, floor-length A-line silhouette
- Side pockets, high front slit
- Woven satin fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1685
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $89.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Luana Formal Open Back Sequin Dress
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Bring the sparkle with a formal dress that dazzles from all your best angles! Luana features a sleeveless scoop neckline with padded cups, bungee spaghetti straps, a bold backless design accented with bungee bar straps, a sequin scroll print pattern, and a mermaid silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Padded cups
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Backless, bungee bar straps
- Sequin scroll print
- Mermaid silhouette
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1688
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $37.97 $99.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keely Lace Sweetheart Midi Dress
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The Keely lace midi dress will bring elegance to your look while also giving you subtle sultry vibes! She features a sheer lace top with a boat neckline and a scalloped trim, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a sheer open back. She has a chic tie-front ribbon belt and a curve-hugging, mid-length silhouette. The sheer lace fabric has a lining with a sweetheart neckline. Complete the outfit with rhinestone earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer lace top, boat neckline, scalloped trim
- Long fitted sheer sleeves
- Sheer open back
- Tie-front ribbon belt
- Mid-length, form-hugging fit
- Sheer lace fabric, lining with sweetheart neckline
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0778
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $56.90
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Amara Formal Scalloped Lace Mermaid Dress
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Make an enchanting entrance with a lace dress that brings the drama to your formal evening! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with single button closure at the nape of the neck, an open-back design, a floral lace body, sparkling sequins throughout, and a mermaid silhouette. The dress offers a form hugging fit with slight stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Open back, single-button closure at the nape of the neck
- Floral lace body
- Sequins
- Mermaid silhouette
- Lace fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1684
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam It Up Glitter Mini Dress
Glam it up for your night out with a mini dress that brings the glitz! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee straps, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini-length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4077
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taking The Plunge Ruched Halter Dress
Take the plunge with a dress that reveals more than a hint of skin! The dress features a twist halter neck with a keyhole at the bust, a ruched drawstring, a high side slit, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Twist halter neck
- Keyhole at bust
- Ruched drawstring, high side slit
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4073
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Marixa Formal Lace-Up A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Lace-up in a glam formal dress that makes creates an enchanting entrance! Marixa features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, a lace-up back, and a flowy A-line silhouette accented with hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and an anklet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, X-back
- Lace-up ties
- A-line silhouette
- Lined satin fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1738
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Irene Sequin Floor-Length Formal Dress
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Dazzle the night away in this enchanting floor-length dress! Irene is designed with shimmering iridescent sequin details, a low-cut back with crisscross straps, and a plunging neckline. Keep your look glam with a sparkling evening bag and matching earrings.
Fit & Features
- Plunging neckline
- Thin spaghetti straps
- Low-cut back with crisscross straps
- Form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1679
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek And Sultry X-Back Mini Dress
Keep it sleek and sultry with a mini dress that calls for attention! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, lower back lace-up ties, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stilettos and a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Lower back lace-up ties
- Mini-length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4068
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek And Stylish Vibes Mini Dress
Get those sleek and stylish vibes for date night in this chic mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, spaghetti straps, a corset-designed bodice with a satin fabric, and a short, lined mesh skirt with ruched detailing, an asymmetrical wrap design, and a curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, built-in padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-designed bodice, satin-lined fabric
- Back zipper closure
- Asymmetrical wrap mini skirt
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size, minimal stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3990
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $6.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Trendy And Ruched Mini Dress
Step up your style with this trendy mini dress that is perf for the cooler months! It features a deep V-neckline, long bishop sleeves, a high waist seam, and a ruched skirt with a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette and a front adjustable drawstring. Pair this dress with chic mules.
Fit & Features
- Deep V-neckline, pleated detailing
- Long bishop sleeves, smocked hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short, form-fitting silhouette
- Ruching, front adjustable drawstring
- Woven fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4061
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Knockout Puff Sleeve Bodycon
Stun in a knockout dress for your next night out with the squad! The dress features a plunging sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves, a bodycon fit throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Short puff sleeves
- Mini-length silhouette
- Bodycon fit, moderate stretch
- Crepe fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1235
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ella Off-The-Shoulder Side Slit Dress
Special Occasion
Make a lasting impression when you stroll in this sultry dress! Ella is designed with a high side slit, off-the-shoulder long sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline. Wear her with sparkling earrings and strappy heels for a stunning date night.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder long sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- High side slit
- Midi length
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1662
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alaney Sequence Bustier Satin Party Dress
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Dance the night away in the Alaney party dress that's sure to dazzle the room! She features a strapless, sweetheart bustier-style top with shiny sequins, flexible boning, and padded cups for all-night support. Her fit and flare satin skirt make for many twirl-worthy moments. Add a clutch and lace-up heels for the perfect finishing touch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, sweetheart neckline
- Sequins, padded cups, flexible boning
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length skirt
- Luxe satin fabric, no stretch
- Zipper closure
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0774
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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