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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Sasha Formal High Slit Wrap Dress
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Create a captivating entrance in this formal wrap dress for your next soiree. All eyes are on you in this stylishly chic long formal dress with a plunging V-neckline to perfectly display a sparkling rhinestone lariat or delicate layers of dainty necklaces.
Fit & Features
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Asymmetrical wrap V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched detailing, slim-fit bodice
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High front slit, floor-length wrap silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Prom, black-tie weddings, and formal parties.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6236
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Arianna Formal Scalloped Lace Glitter Dress
Special OccasionWe've got so much love for glamour, shine on in our twinkling Arianna dress! She features an all over bronze hue, a V neckline with a scalloped lace trim, narrow adjustable straps that lead to a cross back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to a form hugging floor length silhouette to sweep them off their feet! Arianna is composed of a lined scalloped lace fabric adorned with glitter accents. Dress offers a moderate stretch. Glitter will transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6231
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $10.00 $69.90
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Keyla Formal Glitter Dress
Special OccasionShine on under spotlight as you dazzle in our Keyla dress! She features an all over hunter green hue, a boat neckline, padded cups, princess seams and an open back with a multi-strap design. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass illusion with a flared hem. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a lower back zipper closure. Glitter may transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6218
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Selene Formal Scalloped Lace Dress
Special OccasionStay sophisticated in lace as you wow in our charming Selene dress! She features an all over red hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with a scalloped lace trim, padded cups and adjustable narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a form fitting floor length silhouette accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a lined scalloped lace fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6188
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
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Vivian Formal Glitter And Lace Dress
Special OccasionRadiate glamour as you make a grand entrance in our Vivian dress! She features an all over black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline and unlined floral lace insets on the sides. Her open back makes a bold impression and leads to a lower back zipper closure. Her slim bodice leads to a floor length silhouette and is accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass illusion. She is composed of a glitter crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6169
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Giselle Formal Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionBrighten the evening as you make a head turning entrance in our wowing Giselle black dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a flared floor length silhouette. Her color block design features a black hue complemented with sheer mesh panels adorned with sparkling iridescent heat stones; that creates an hourglass illusion to enhance curves. Dress is composed of a combination double lined smooth knit fabric and mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6131
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $99.90
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Macy Formal Velvet Dress
Special OccasionSlip into rich velvet to make a regal entrance in our Macy black dress!
Fits & Features
- V Neckline With Wide Shoulder Straps
- Multi-Strap Back
- Slim Fit Bodice I Floor-Length Silhouette Accented With High Slit
- Lined Velvet Fabric
- Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Back Zip Closure
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6130
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
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Kyleigh Formal Open Back Glitter Dress
Special OccasionMake them see stars in our glittering Kyleigh black dress! She features a boat neckline, fitted long sleeves and a show stopping open back with a wowing lattice back. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that showcases curves in all the right places! She is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Glitter may transferSpecial Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6104
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Heidi Formal Lattice Dress
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Allure them in the chic Heidi dress to make a head-turning impression at your next special event. The formal dress features a sleeveless plunging V-neckline, a built-in padded bust for comfortable support, and dual spaghetti straps. The straps lead to a bold open back to show off a hint of skin and sleek lattice straps that let you adjust the fit. The bodice of the dress leads to a floor-length mermaid silhouette that is complemented with vertical seams to streamline your shape. Complete your outfit with rhinestone earrings and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, dual spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, lattice design with tie closure
- Empire waist, vertical seams
- Floor-length mermaid silhouette
- Luxe satin-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0162
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
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Chanel Formal Pleated Chiffon Dress
Special OccasionTake the plunge in pretty pleats as you wow in our Chanel dress! She features an all over emerald green hue, a deep V neckline with wide tank-like straps, mini lattice strap accents on each side, an open back and a flowing floor length silhouette. Her all over pleated detailing truly makes her a one of a kind! Dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a hidden lower back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6084
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $39.94 $109.90
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Leyla Formal Crepe Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionKeep your look simply elegant as you radiate your natural beauty in our Leyla gray dress! She features an all over gray hue, a sleeveless bodice, a scoop neckline with wide tank-like straps, and flattering underbust seams. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a curve hugging floor length mermaid silhouette that is accented with vertical seams to create a body-con like effect. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6069
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $25.94 $69.90
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Jolene Formal Glitter Velvet Dress
Special OccasionStrike a sultry impression in our mesmerizing Jolene dress! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a mermaid silhouette, and composed of a velvet glitter fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a faux fur wrap.
Fits & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mermaid silhouette
- Lined velvet glitter fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
- Runs true to size
The saturation of glitter varies. Glitter may transfer.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6093
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $56.90
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- Sleeveless cowl neckline
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Tiana Velvet Dream Formal Dress
Special OccasionBecause you're what dreams are made of, gorgeous! This stunning velvet dress features a seductive, plunging neckline, thin shoulder straps that cross at the back, and an empire waist that leads to a floor length skirt with two enticing waist-high slits. Tiana is perfect for your next formal event or as a stunning fall bridesmaid dress!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size smallSpecial Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6076
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $22.97 $59.90
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Janelle Glitter Bow Back Formal Dress
Special OccasionCreate your own fairytale tonight in our gorgeous Janelle dress! She is a natural tone, floor length formal dress that features a high round neckline, a sleeveless bodice, and a stunning plunging cowl back with a large bow detail. Her soft, glitter adorned, knit fabric features a form hugging fit with plenty of stretch. Glitter may transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6017
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $38.97 $74.90
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Ryleigh Formal High Slit Lurex Dress
Special OccasionMake an alluring appeal in our twinkling Ryleigh dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to a bold open back that is accented with wide straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging floor length silhouette accented with high side slit to show off your heel game! Dress is composed of a rich plum hued lined lurex knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" 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: 05002-6010
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
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Anastasia Lace Formal Dress
Special OccasionFeel like a lost princess in this gorgeous gold dress! Anastasia features a scallop V neckline, built in cups, thin adjustable straps and a floor length sheath silhouette with a high slit. She is composed of a lined tulle fabric that features gold floral embroidery throughout. Includes zipper closure.
Model is 5'7 with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5881
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $24.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Haley Formal Shimmering Metallic Dress
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Glow from within as your radiate your natural beauty in our shimmering Haley dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline and narrow adjustable straps that lead to a cross back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to a narrow waist band accent and flows into a sweeping floor length skirt with pleated detailing throughout. She is composed of a metallic mesh fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric and includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32 bust, 24 waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5816
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Penelope Glitter Formal High Low Dress
Special OccasionLead the room with a bit of magic in our glamorous Penelope dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, short sleeves and a slim fit bodice that leads to a flirty high low skirt that brings the best of both worlds! She is composed of a rich burgundy glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric. Glitter may transfer.
*Also available in Plus ,,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: 05002-5799
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $20.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lola Off The Shoulder Lace Dress
Special OccasionFall back on classic lace to make an alluring impression! Our Lola formal dress features a off the shoulder neckline with scalloped lace trim, short unlined sleeves and an all over lace bodice. Her bodice is lined in the front with beige hued knit lining to create a subtle two tone effect and is unlined on the back to show a hint of skin. Her bodice leads to a form hugging mermaid silhouette to enhance curves and features a lovely lace contrast at the back. She is composed of a crepe and lace fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5787
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Tatiana High Class Velvet Dress
Special OccasionTatiana is trendy, high-class, and glam in this long black velvet dress! She features a wrap bodice that creates a plunging neckline, double shoulder straps, a low back with a strappy lattice detail, an exposed back zipper closure, and a high waist seam leading to a flared floor-length skirt and a high leg slit. Tatiana is composed of an unlined velvet knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36 hips. She is wearing a size smallSpecial Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5703
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Margot Formal Mermaid Crepe Dress
Special OccasionSweep them off their feet in our captivating Margot dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, flattering princess seams and narrow corded straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating mermaid skirt that is accented with godet panels. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5702
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tessa Off The Shoulder Ruched Dress
Special OccasionInvoke elegance and grace in our Tessa dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust and ruching along the bodice to add a rippling effect. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating mermaid skirt that is accented with a dramatic flare and a wide banded hemline. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress includes a smooth knit lining and back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5713
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $27.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kelise First Impression Evening Dress
Special OccasionMake a lasting impression when you stroll through your next formal event. Our Kelise dress does just that with a flattering racer cut bodice detailed with a large keyhole bust and narrow shoulder straps. Her sheath silhouette accentuates your shape and is composed of a crepe knit fabric that smooths down every curve while providing a moderate stretch for a comfortable fit. Kelise closes with a basic back zipper closure.
Model is 5'8" with a 32 bust, 23 waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5694
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $47.87 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Britt Wrap Formal Floral Dress
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5552
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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