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.

  • Chanel Formal Pleated Chiffon Dress
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    Take 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
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    Keep 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
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    Strike 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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  • Tiana Velvet Dream Formal Dress
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    Because 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 small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6076

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $59.90

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  • Janelle Glitter Bow Back Formal Dress
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    Create 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
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    Make 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6010

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $74.90

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  • Anastasia Lace Formal Dress
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    Feel 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5881

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $24.97 $64.90

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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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  • Penelope Glitter Formal High Low Dress
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    Lead 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. 

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    ,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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  • Lola Off The Shoulder Lace Dress
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    Fall 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5787

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

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  • Tatiana High Class Velvet Dress
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    Tatiana 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 small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5703

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $56.90

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  • Margot Formal Mermaid Crepe Dress
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    Sweep 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5702

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

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  • Tessa Off The Shoulder Ruched Dress
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    Invoke 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5713

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $27.97 $64.90

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  • Kelise First Impression Evening Dress
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    Make 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.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5694

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $47.87 $54.90

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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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  • Larissa Off The Shoulder Formal Dress
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    Dare to bare a little shoulder action in our breathtaking Larissa dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust and a fold over collar detail with cold shoulder straps, narrow straps, a small V shaped unlined mesh inset and structuring princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette that creates an hourglass illusion to flatter curves. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric. 

    Model is 5'7 with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5537

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $54.90

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  • Mallory Formal Off The Shoulder Dress
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    Elevate your evening look in our breathtaking dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a plunging wired V bust, shoulder strap accents, lifting padded cups and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette and accented with a high slit that is complemented with a contrasting nude lining. Dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5534

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $24.97 $64.90

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  • Danielle Sweetheart Lace Formal Dress
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    Impress in lace as you have all eyes on you from the moment you enter the room in our Danielle dress! She features a mock neck with a double button closure, a large front keyhole leading to a sweetheart bust, padded cups and princess seams. Her back features a matching keyhole to show off a little hint of skin. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length skirt accent with a high side slit and a lace contrast detail. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with moderate stretch. Includes back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5580

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $64.90

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  • Madelyn Beaded Lace Dress
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    Madelyn has all the intricate details to make your night extra special. She features a deep V neckline with a scalloped lace trim, a padded bust, an exposed back zipper closure, and adjustable shoulder straps so you can effortlessly look and feel glam. The floor length skirt has a high leg slit and a slight flare so your curves will really be the center of attention. Madelyn has a full contrast lining and is composed of an embellished mesh and lace crochet fabric that offers little to no stretch. 

    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: 05002-5486

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $64.90

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  • Maddison Sleeveless Mermaid Dress
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    Stun in a formal mermaid dress that radiates elegance and grace. Captivate with a sleek, timeless style for your next special event in a dress that brings glamour. The Maddison formal dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a fold-over accent and vertical princess seams at the bust that provides structure. The relaxed fit bodice leads to a curve-hugging mermaid silhouette that flatters curves by creating an hourglass illusion. Complete your elegant formal outfit with a rhinestone hair clip to create a gorgeous updo and a sleek envelope clutch. 

    Fits & Features

    • Fold-over off-the-shoulder neckline 
    • Strapless adhesive bra recommended
    • Mermaid silhouette, princess seams
    • Curve-hugging fit
    • Back zipper closure
    • Crepe-lined fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5415

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $49.90

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  • Nayla Formal Sequin Fringe Dress
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    Bring the glam and luxe in our sparkling Nayla dress! She features a rose gold color, a V neckline with padded cups, adjustable straps and a midi length silhouette with a fringe hem. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with dazzling sequins throughout. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a slight 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: 05001-4109

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Shania Formal Velvet Sweetheart Dress

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    Stun in luxe velvet as you make a breathtaking impression in our Shania dress! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline, a wired sweetheart bust with padded cups, off-the-shoulder short sleeves, and an A-line silhouette accented with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a sleek clutch. 

    Fits & Features

    • Plunging wired sweetheart neckline
    • Short, off-shoulder sleeves
    • Padded cups, princess seams at the bust
    • Slim fit bodice, back zipper 
    • Floor-length silhouette accented with high side slit
    • Lined, velvet composition
    • Form hugging fit with moderate stretch, runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5366

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $79.90

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  • Miriam Lady In Dress

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    Stand out tonight in our Miriam dress! She features a sleeveless body with a V neckline, a plunging V back with a bar detail, a fitted bodice and a trumpet silhouette. She is composed of a crepe knit that offers a moderate stretch. Includes back zipper

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6745

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

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  • Kenia Formal Velvet Midi Dress
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    Wrap yourself in luxe velvet as you allure them all in our Kenia dress! She features an all over black hue, an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust, fitted long sleeves and a midi length silhouette with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a black hued velvet fabric.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small ,

    ,*Also available in Plus.
     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4091

    Category Name: Homecoming Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $44.90

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