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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Isn't She Lovely Lace Dress
You're too lovely! This lace dress is ready for your next special occasion. This dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline of scalloped lace. Leading down to a ribbon bow waist, this allover lace dress is fully lined and topped with a exposed back zipper closure. Lining and lace both offer moderate amounts of stretch. Bow ribbon waist is detachable with belt loops.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0194
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
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Gladys Sequin Scroll Party Dress
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Glam and undeniably eye catching, our Gladys dress is perfect for your next party! She features sequin embellishment atop a mesh overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps, a plunging V bodice with back zip, and a swing-y A-line mini skirt. Gladys is fully lined and made from a woven material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5’8” with a 32” bust, 25 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0118
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Celeste Deep V Sequined Dress
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Make a sultry statement when you say it with sequins in our Celeste dress! She features all-over sequin embellishment, long sleeves, a bodice with deep Vs at front and rear, a back zip, hook-and-eye closure, and a midi-length, wrap-style skirt. Celeste is fully lined and made from a poly material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4062
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $22.97 $64.90
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Maria Satin Lace Up Dress
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Twirl the night away in our stunningly beautiful Maria dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a square neckline with padded cups and flattering vertical seams running down the bust, and a high waist seam. Her open back has an intricate lace up design with a tie closure and a lower back zipper and hook and eye closure. Her skater skirt has hidden side pockets and a flowy fit that gives off all the flirty vibes. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with a full lining and showcases a pretty all over foiled floral print.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0160
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
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Flirty Feels Skater Dress
Leave a flirty impression in this absolutely adorable skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to bar back details with a zipper closure, a lower back cut out with a zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt with a banded hem with flexible mesh to give the skirt shape. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0006
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Jia Satin Halter Dress
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Dance the night away in our beautiful Jia dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps leading to a halter tie neck, a deep V neckline with padded cups and flattering vertical seams running down the bust, and a high waist seam. Her open back has a lower back zipper and hook and eye closure. Her skater skirt has hidden side pockets and a flowy fit that gives off all the flirty vibes. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with a full lining.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0161
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Pretty & Posh Halter Party Dress
Too pretty, too posh! This dress features a contrasting bodice and and a skater design. It has a halter neck tie closure, a satin skirt and an open back. Fully lined with no stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0098
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $49.97 $139.90
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Melanie Glitter Tulle Party Dress
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Truly shine when you slip into our marvelous Melanie dress! She features an all-over bonded glitter overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps leading to an X back, a lightly padded, seamed V bodice with back zip, and an A-line skirt with pockets and volume-building tulle underlay. Melanie is fully lined and made from a poly material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5’9” with a 32” bust, 24.5 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size 3.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0044
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Suzy Ruffle Up The Evening Party Dress
Special OccasionStir up the scene with this super cute party dress! Suzy's satin fabric and A-line silhouette make her the perfect combination of elegant and fun. She also features a V neckline, padded cups for support, double spaghetti straps, pleated waist details, and a ruffle accented mini skirt. Includes a back zipper closure. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0045
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Carina Sequined Mesh Mini Dress
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Make an indelible impression in our marvelous Carina mini! She features all-over floral beading-and-sequin embroidery atop a mesh overlay, an off-the-shoulder neckline, a back zip, a deep V illusion bodice, and a slim, curve-hugging skirt. Carina is fully lined and made from a woven mesh material with little to no stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0014
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $74.90
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Journee Metallic Party Dress
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Look like a champagne dream in Journee. She features a v neckline, twisted rope style straps, padded cup inserts, and a hidden zipper located at the center back. Her bodice has a relaxed fit that meets her skirt high waisted flowy skirt. Journee is fully lined and includes a tulle skirt beneath. She is composed of a beautiful shimmering crimped material that offers a relaxed fit with moderate stretch. Hand over the bubbly!
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0026
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
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Candy Darling Tulle Mini Dress
Special OccasionPretty as a picture and just as sweet? That'll be you, my dear, in this gorgeous baby pink tulle mini! Dress features spaghetti straps, a deep V bodice with back zip and gather detail at banded waist, and an A-line skirt with tactile patterned mesh overlay. Dress is lined and made from a mesh tulle material with little to no stretch.
Model is 5’9” with a 32” bust, 24.5 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0009
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $33.97 $89.90
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Keely Party Dress
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Dance the night away in our Keely party dress! She has a form fitting bodice with a skater style skirt. She features a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that cross in the back, and a hem that hits above the knee. She is composed of a glitter lace fabric that offers minimal stretch. She includes pockets and has a flowy fit.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size 5.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0046
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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All That Gleams Party Dress
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Its time to party! All that gleams party dress features a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable, a built in padded cup area. Her bodice folds over in a wrap fashion and meets the skirt high waist. The skirt of this dress is layered. Fully lined beneath with a partial tulle skirt, then with a second layer that is a soft knit fabric and the third layer is a mesh overlay. The back of of the dress has a hidden zipper. She is composed of multiple fabrics that offer minimal stretch but have a flowy feel. She is covered in sparkling accents! This is definitely a dress for the babe that loves to dance!
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0054
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Gigi Formal Sequin Wrap Dress
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Wrap yourself with shimmering sequins in our glowing Gigi dress! She features a plunging V neckline, fitted long sleeves and wrapped mini length silhouette with a tie waist accent. Her dazzling sequins are set in a floral and leaf print. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0164
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Rosalynne Sequin Gown
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Step out in our Rosalynne. She is a beautiful, floor-length, fully lined sequined gown, with a square neckline, a tank bodice with v back, and hidden zipper closure. She features a sexy high thigh slit at the leg and a flattering form fit. She is composed of a sequin knit fabric that offers minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0080
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $24.97 $66.90
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Darby Sequin Cap Sleeve Gown
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Up your glam factor in an instant when you slip into our gorgeous Darby gown! She features all-over sequin embellishment, cap sleeves, a draped V-neck bodice with back zip and hook-and-eye closure, a high-waist seam, and a long, fluted-hem skirt with a high side slit. Darby is fully lined and cut to fit close to the body. She is made from woven mesh and smooth knit materials with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0120
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $79.90
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Simone Glitter Knit Mermaid Gown
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Radiate elegance in our vibrant, eye-catching Simone gown! Cut for a close fit, she features all-over glitter and textured embellishment, spaghetti straps leading to a V neck bodice with open, low-knot back, and a long skirt with godets and dramatic mermaid-style hem. Simone is lined and made from a lightweight knit material with moderate stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0121
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $79.90
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Taylor Formal Off The Shoulder Lace Dress
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They'll be enchanted to meet you in our dreamy Taylor dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, off the shoulder strap accents, padded cups and an unlined mesh inset with a lattice detailing. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length mermaid silhouette that is accented with a high side slit that reveals a contrasting knit lining. She features an all over floral lace fabric adorned with glitter accents throughout. She is composed of a lined floral lace fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a hook and eye closure.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6770
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Mara Crepe One Shoulder Gown
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Turn heads from every angle in a homecoming dress like the sleekly stunning Mara gown. She features a dramatic single-shoulder seamed bodice with scalloped lace insets at the back and waist, a side zip, and a body-hugging slim skirt that pools gently at the hem. Mara is made from a crepe material with moderate stretch. Complete the look with a rhinestone clutch and a faux fur wrap.Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Scalloped lace inserts
- Sheer back
- A-line silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6731
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Carolina Stretch Satin Dress
Special OccasionRendered in a rich, jewel-toned hue, our satin Carolina mini dress will make you shine.
Fits & Features
- Curve Hugging Cut
- Off Shoulder, V Neckline With Drape Detail
- Seamed Bodice With Back Zip
- Slim-Line Pencil Style Skirt I Side Ruching I High Slit
- Satin-Like Fabric
- Moderate Stretch
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4143
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Josefina Wrap Party Dress
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Wrap yourself in a satin beauty. Our Josefina is an adorable party dress that features a V neckline, double spaghetti straps, and a wrap designed bodice. Her bodice meets skirt mid waist with a flow that makes it easy to move around in. She is composed of a satin like material and is lined.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size 5.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0071
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Penny Sequin Party Dress
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Welcoming our new love—Penny! She features a modest v neckline, double spaghetti straps that lead to triangular strap detailing, and a square back with a zipper closure. Penny's bodice includes padded cup inserts and meets a skater-style skirt mid waist. Penny is fully lined and includes a tulle layer beneath that adds a little bit of volume to your look! The overlay of this beautiful dress is meticulously detailed with sequins and embroidered knot stitching. The pattern of her sequins changes at the trim and the back into a swirl and leaf design. Penny is composed of a soft knit material.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0025
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $33.97 $96.90
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Susan Formal Sleeveless Midi Dress
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Keep it sleek and sophisticated in our timelessly elegant Susan dress! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip, padded cups, pleating accents along the bust, an empire waist accent and trendy side pockets. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit and a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a hook and eye closure.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0027
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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