Homecoming Dresses

Your 2026 Homecoming Dresses Start Here

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.

  • No Going Back Mesh Mini Dress

    There's no going back tonight in this sultry sheer mini dress! Featuring a high neckline, an alluring low back, long fitted sleeves, and a sheer mesh bodice with a sweetheart design, this dress is a definite closet staple. The dress is partially lined and features slanted ruching at one side and a curve-hugging silhouette. Composed of a mesh material that offers plenty of stretch. Style this mini dress with platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • High round neckline, sheer mesh bodice with sweetheart design
    • Long fitted sleeves
    • Low square back, zipper and hook and eye closure
    • Side ruched detailing, bodycon silhouette
    • Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining
    • Form-hugging fit, plenty of stretch
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0189

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $38.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Seemingly Stunning Mini Dress

    Stun and shine the night away! This mini is a gorgeous show stopper.

    Fits & Features

    • Crew Neck 
    • Sheer Long Sleeves
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Mesh Knit Fabric With Heat Stone Embellishments I Fully Lined
    • Heat Stones Showcase Belted Design At Waist
    • Form-Fitting 

    Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3607

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $64.90

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  • Alisha Rhinestone Strap Formal Dress

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    Sultry and stunning, the Alisha formal dress will keep all eyes on you. With thin rhinestone detailed straps that give effortless sparkle and a curve-hugging silhouette, and an alluring high slit.

    Fit & Features

    • Lightweight, breathable stretchy fabric
    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Rhinestone detailed straps
    • High waist seam
    • Floor-length hem, form-fitting silhouette, high slit
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, glamorous evenings, dinner parties, weddings

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2450

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Just One Night Strapless Bodycon Mini Dress

    Get ready for a night of fun in this sassy mini dress flaunting a bodycon silhouette that puts your curves on display!

    Fit & Features

    • Stretchy knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Strapless neckline
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6064

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

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  • Marvelous Mesh Mini Dress

    Marvel them all with this pretty mini dress! It features a partially unlined bodice, a mock neck, unlined mesh long sleeves with fringed cuffs , a sweetheart bust lining with padded cups and a fringe lace detailed waist that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of combination mesh, lace and crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes an exposed back zipper.

     

     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3618

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

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  • Velvet Vixen Mini Dress

    Be an ultimate fashion vixen in this sexy velvet mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, double spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric, offering moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0117

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $34.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Adele Pleated Formal Dress
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    Cheers my dears! This party dress is all the rave ! She features a beautiful metallic lace detailed bodice, a v-neckline, and adjustable spaghetti straps that tie in the back, her spaghetti straps meet in the back to a square back with a zipper. She has an inner lining, as well as padded cups and her skirt meets at the waist with a pleated style and of course, pockets! So beautiful babe!

    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: 05001-0041

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

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  • Wrapped In Velvet Mini Dress

    Get all wrapped up in chic and stylish velvet with this stunner of a mini dress!

    Fits & Features

    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Wrap Front Creating V Neckline
    • Square Back
    • Ruched Side Detail
    • Short Asymmetrical Hem
    • Smooth Velvet Fabric I Lined
    • Moderate Stretch I Form Hugging Fit 

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0150

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

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  • Rose Marie Metallic Formal Dress

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    Shimmer your way through the crowd in our Rose Marie! She features a v neckline with a cinching detail. She has spaghetti straps that are adjustable and cross over in the back to a lace up detail and a lower back zipper closure. She has two cut outs, one at each side of the torso. Her hem is floor length and she is lined with a mini skirt. She is composed of a metallic knit material that has a crinkled texture. She offers minimal stretch but a smooth fit with flow. We are obsessed with the goddess style she flaunts!

    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: 05002-0246

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

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  • Daring And Bold Midi Dress
    Dare to be bold and stylish on your next night out in this midi! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with stitching and padded cups, a square back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, vertical seam detailing running down the front, and a mid-length, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and includes a sultry back slit.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0181

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

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  • Loren Glitter Knit V Dress

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    Radiate a fiery fierceness in our glitter-embellished Loren gown! She has a curve-hugging cut and features spaghetti straps, a deep V neck, a high-seam banded waist, and a long-line slim skirt that pools gently at hem. Loren slips on and is made from a lightweight, textured knit material with moderate stretch. 

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0264

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Meryl Formal Glitter Column Dress

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    Stand out from the crowd in the shimmering Meryl glitter column dress sure to sparkle all night. You'll be ready to stun in the alluring off-the-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice, and side ruched detail leading to a sultry side slit on the floor-length column silhouette.

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter-knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
    • Off-the-shoulder neckline
    • Fitted bodice, high-waist seam
    • Side ruched detail
    • High side slit
    • Long-length column silhouette
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Weddings, bridesmaids, galas, and formal dinner parties.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-8495

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $69.90

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  • Dena High Slit Satin Formal Dress

    Radiate a classic elegant vibe in our stunning satin Dena dress. She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a trendy square neck, an open back leading to ruched detailing, a high waist seam, a sultry thigh high front slit, and a floor length, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0282

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $42.90

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  • Marian Metallic Formal Dress

    Special Occasion

    Be your own arm candy in our glimmering Marian! She features a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and cross over at the back. Lower back has a keyhole cutout and a hidden zipper. Her A-line skirt meets high waist with a banded accent, and flows out to a floor length hem. She has a full lining with slits on both sides of the leg. She is composed of a pleated metallic mesh material that offers slight stretch and a lightweight flow.

    Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0287

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $64.90

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  • Ellen Deep V Slit Gown

    Special Occasion

    Take the plunge in our exquisite Ellen gown. She features tank-style straps, a deep V neck, a high-seam banded waist, and a long, flowing A-line skirt with a side zip and high slit. Ellen is partially lined and made from a smooth nylon jersey material with a slight sheen and ample stretch.

    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: 05002-0268

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $26.97 $74.90

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  • Ximena Formal Satin Ruched Dress

    Special Occasion

    Wow them all in our ravishing Ximena dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, vertical princess seam and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging floor length silhouette accented with ruching throughout and a high side slit. Dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0285

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sequin Shine Skater Dress

    Bring the shine in this shimmering skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a built in no slip strip, padded cups and a flared mini length skater silhouette. The all over gleaming sequins are set in a scroll print pattern. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a relaxed fit.

    Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8483

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $46.90

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  • Lyndsay Satin Formal Gown

    Special Occasion

    Have a night to remember in our Lyndsay! She is composed of a beautiful satin like material that offers so much flow that you can dance the night away while looking amazing, and without compromising your comfort. She has a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and cross over at the back, and a wrap design bodice. She has a belt detail that is detachable, pockets, and a hidden zipper at low back. She is fully lined with a smooth fabric and offers minimal 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: 05002-0254

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Carmela Formal High Slit Glitter Dress

    Special Occasion

    Glitzy with a gorgeous sheen, the Carmela formal high slit glitter dress will make a show-stopping entrance. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline with pleated detailing, spaghetti straps, a square back design, a floor-length hem with a slim-fit silhouette, and a high side slit to showcase some leg. The glitter knit fabric will showcase a stunning glimmer that will catch the light beautifully. Complete your look for a black-tie party with rhinestone heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline, pleating
    • Spaghetti straps, square-back design
    • Floor-length hem, slim-fit silhouette
    • High side slit
    • Glitter knit fabric, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7173

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Liana Formal Sequin Scroll Mermaid Dress

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    Bring the sparkle to your evening in our sparkling Liana formal dress for homecoming or black tie galas. With a gorgeous sequin scroll, strappy back, and mermaid silhouette that accentuates your curves!

    All eyes are on you in this radiant dress. If sparkle is your signature, discover stunning sequin prom dresses or opt for effortless sophistication with our eye-catching formal dresses.

    Fit & Features

    • Sequin scroll, mesh-lined fabric, minimal stretch
    • Sleeveless V-neckline, double-row of adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Padded bust, no bra required
    • Cross-strap back design, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, black-tie galas and weddings, big birthday events

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1227

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $49.97 $99.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Mischa Velvet Mermaid Gown

    Special Occasion

    Nothing says glam like our Mischa Mermaid Gown! She of composed of a velvet like material that is sleek and sexy and offers moderate stretch. She has a fitted bodice with a v neckline, padded cups and adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a low back line. Her floor length skirt flares towards the bottom for a mermaid design, and hugs at the waist. We love Mischa because she pairs well with a variety of heels and accessories! 

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0249

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

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  • Sparkle The Night Away Party Dress

    This dress is the ultimate party ensemble. Glow all through the night in this glitter dress that features a plunging v-neckline, sexy spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and a curve-hugging bodycon fit that enhances curves. Complete your night-out ready look with sleek rhinestone hoops and classic stilettos

    Fits & Features

    • V neckline
    • Spaghetti straps that cross at the back
    • Envelope style hem hits mid-thigh
    • Textured glitter knit fabric 
    • Curve hugging fit 
    • Moderate stretch 

     

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8482

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Riley Lace Floral Two Piece Dress

    Make it a night to remember in our beyond gorgeous Riley two piece dress! She features a lace top with a square neck and back, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a cropped hem. Her foiled floral printed satin party skirt has a high rise waist and a woven lining with a tulle hem for added flare.

    Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0023

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sound The Horn Trumpet Dress

    Make an eye-catching style statement in this chic, curve-hugging midi dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a flattering empire waist, and a high-low trumpet hem with a form-hugging silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric with a pretty sheer crochet overlay. Complete the look with cute heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Empire waist, slim-fit, high-low trumpet hem
    • Sheer crochet overlay, knit fabric lining
    • Curve-hugging fit, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0153

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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