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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Caroline Formal Satin Rhinestone Dress
Special OccasionBring the elegance as you radiate in our Caroline dress! She features a plunging V neckline, a double row of narrow cross straps and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging floor length silhouette and a U-shape high slit adorned with a mini rhinestone detail. Dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6595
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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Miranda Glitter Mermaid Formal Dress
Special OccasionElegance with minimal effort. Our Miranda dress is exactly that. She features a strapless neckline with scalloped trim, a form hugging mermaid silhouette, and a stretchy knit fabric adorned with glitter. Dress includes a back zipper closure.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6549
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $99.90
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Emerson Formal Lattice Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionLace yourself with elegance as you stun in our Emerson ivory dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a plunging wired V neck bust and shoulder strap accents. Her back features a sexy lattice back to easily adjust fit. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass illusion and a flared hem. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
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: 05002-6532
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
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Melina Formal Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionThe stars in the night sky are nothing compared to this beauty. Melina features a sleeveless, semi-sheer bodice with a high round neckline, padded cups, narrow shoulder straps, a sweetheart lining, a large back keyhole cut out with an exposed zip up closure, and silver heat stones. Skirt is composed of a crepe fabric with a high waist seam, and offers a fit and flare silhouette with a high leg slit.
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: 05002-6506
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $72.90
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Everly Formal Velvet And Pearl Dress
Special OccasionChannel Old Hollywood glam with a twist as you wow in our luxe Everly black dress! She features a high round neckline, fitted long sleeves and breathtaking open back with a pearl embellished trim. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with high side slit to reveal a hint of skin. Dress is composed of a lined velvet 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: 05002-6469
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
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Gianna Formal High Slit Satin Dress
Special OccasionStrike a pose in satin! Gianna features a bold magenta hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a lattice back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6450
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
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Nadine Formal Heat Stone Cross Dress
Special OccasionAdorn yourself with dazzling heat stones to elevate your evening look! Nadine features a chic black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, adjustable narrow straps and an elongating floor length silhouette that showcases curves! Dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric that is accented with silver hued heat stone embellishments and multi-faceted stones set in a cross pattern. Dress offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure and additional mini skirt length knit lining.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6411
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.94 $89.90
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Briella Formal High Slit Boa Dress
Special OccasionHello darling! Make a diva-worthy impression in our bold Briella dress! She features an all over black hue, a strapless straight neckline and a faux feathered boa trim to bring the drama! Her slim fit bodice leads to curve hugging floor length silhouette accented with a high side slit. Briella offers a moderate stretch and includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6405
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
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Ana Formal Glitter Ruffle Dress
Special OccasionStart a commotion in ruffles as you make a glitzy impression in our Ana dress! She features an all over vibrant red hue, a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a sweeping floor length to make your grand entrance! Her back features an open design and complemented with a glam bow with ruffle accent! Ana is composed of a glitter knit fabric adorned with glitter accents. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Glitter will transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6369
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $27.97 $74.90
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Lyanna Formal Velvet Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionGrace them with class as you capture their heart in our Lyanna dress! She features a chic black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice features a narrow waist band accent and leads to a flaring mermaid silhouette to grace your every step. Dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9.5" with a 34" bust, 23.5" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6365
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
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Lorraine Formal Glitter Velvet Dress
Special OccasionDance the night away as you glow in our Lorraine dress! She features an all over black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a cross back. Her open back features a lattice detail. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined velvet fabric adorned with iridescent glitter accents. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6346
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $20.94 $56.90
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Emerie Formal Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionBrighten the night with gleaming heat stones to make an unforgettable impression! Emerie features an all over elegant black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a mock neck with a two button closure at the nape of the neck and a daring open back. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a curve hugging sheath silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with silver hued heat stones. Garment offers a moderate stretch and includes a lower back zipper closure.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6333
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $109.90
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Cami Formal Glitter Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionGlow on in glitter as you allure them in all in our Cami dress! She features an all over light blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, an off the shoulder neckline with shoulder strap accents, padded cups and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette that is accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass effect. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp and a mini skirt length knit lining. Glitter may transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6303
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $84.90
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Morgan Formal Flocked Velvet Dress
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Enchant in this long tulle formal dress featuring a sultry plunge V-neckline and empire waist that leads to dual high front slits along the sweeping floor-length silhouette. Perfect for weddings or black tie soirees.
Fit& Features
- Floral flocked velvet, semi-sheer mesh with lining
- Plunge V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- High front slits, pleat details, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Empire waist
- Sweeping floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6274
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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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: $29.97 $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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Availability: Out of Stock
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