Brown homecoming dresses in chocolate velvet

Friday night, the bleachers, then the gym

Here’s how the evening usually goes. You’re at the game at six, it’s windy, everyone’s in school colors. Pull a short denim or leather jacket over the velvet, wear sheer black tights and mocha ankle boots, and you’re warm enough to stay till the final whistle. Then the jacket comes off inside.

The round-neck mini covers your shoulders and arms and shows your legs instead. Soft folds gather the velvet over your hips, and the wrapped hem is cut on a diagonal that shows a bit of leg with each step. Under the lights, the pile has a copper sheen to it.

The wrap mini is cut from stretch velvet. It hugs your figure and still lets you move, and that matters at a dance. The draped waist is kind to a tummy. At the hem, one side crosses over the other. With that deep V, you won’t need a necklace at all.

Nude matte tights look softer. Black ones look sharper. Your call.

Cream, rust and your date’s tie

Brown loves yellow metal. Gold hoops, a bangle, maybe both. Cappuccino suede boots or beige pumps keep the brown homecoming dress look tonal from head to toe, and a caramel leather bag fits right in.

Your date can go with a cream, rust or burgundy tie. Ivory roses or orange ranunculus for the corsage. In group photos, chocolate stands next to black and red without fighting either one.

The dance comes every fall, and picking a brown homecoming dress is easier in September than the week before, so it’s worth choosing early and trying the dress on with your shoes a couple of weeks ahead. Every other color is waiting on the main homecoming page.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a brown midi for the dance?

There are two chocolate midis, but they’re from the warm-weather line. One’s a satin wrap with long sleeves and ties at the waist, the other a small floral print with short sleeves. For a chilly October night, the velvet minis make more sense.

Which size do I pick in the wrap mini?

Go by your measurements against the size table. If you land between two, send our manager your numbers. Both minis come in XS through XL.

How do I wash chocolate velvet?

Wrong side out, in cool water, with no twisting. Then let it hang until dry, nowhere near a heater, and steam any folds from the inside.

What if I want more shine?

Try our glittery short styles, or see how chocolate looks on a weekday among our brown everyday looks.