Green homecoming dresses for every kind of dance

Cold bleachers in a short velvet dress

For a green homecoming dress that survives the stands, velvet’s the warm one. Our emerald velvet mini has a round neck and sleeves right down to the wrist, and it still looks right in places where a strapless dress would feel like too much. For the game, add a beige coat and chunky boots. Later, sheer tights and heels.

Same idea with the second long-sleeve velvet mini. It’s closed at the top and short at the hem, so a few gold rings and a tiny gold clutch are all it wants.

The warmest of them all has a stand collar. That high neck keeps the wind off your throat, and you can skip the wrap entirely on a chilly October night. A high ponytail shows off that collar best. Black tights, small gold hoops, done.

Shine, straps or a long gown for a dressier dance

Lurex is for the dance floor. Metallic thread runs through the knit, so it catches every light in the room, and the green lurex mini with a V-neck stops its sleeves at three-quarter length, so a bracelet’s got room. Matte black tights with it, and suede pumps or ankle boots on a steady heel. Keep jewelry small. The fabric’s already doing plenty.

Prefer bare shoulders? The velvet cocktail mini sits on thin straps. Plan on a strapless bra underneath, or clear straps, and bring a short jacket for the walk outside.

Then there’s court. If you’re walking up front at the coronation, you’ll want the long emerald velvet gown. It sits off the shoulders, the sleeves end mid-forearm, and a leg slit on one side lets you climb onto the stage without lifting the hem. See more emerald looks for the dance or every color on our homecoming dress page.

Frequently asked questions

What if the gym gets really hot?

Take the strappy velvet mini. Long sleeves are great outside and less great a few songs in.

What should my date wear next to a green homecoming dress?

Black or charcoal, and navy works as well. A dark green tie or a plain gold one matches you without looking like a costume.

How do I get the size right on a fitted mini?

Take two numbers, bust and hips, and hold them up to the chart on the product. We sew each style from XS to XL, and a large is about a US 10. If the hem rides up when you sit, take the next size.

Do you have green with glitter in other cuts?

There’s a lurex wrap mini on this page, and more glitter minis in other colors if you’re still deciding.