Lavender homecoming dresses that can handle a full dance floor

Pleats for the girl who won’t leave the floor

Our pleated midi was made for places where people dance. The narrow folds open when you turn and drop back into place when the song ends, so the skirt never looks the same twice in the group pictures. Up top, the neckline is round and plain. Silver jewelry sits well on it, and so does a corsage in white.

Here’s the part we like best. On Sunday you can wear the same dress with white sneakers and a denim jacket, and nobody will guess it went to homecoming the night before.

A chilly fall evening and the velvet midi

Homecoming week usually means a football game, bleachers and a walk across a cold parking lot. Velvet makes sense then. Ours comes in a pale lavender, with a closed round neckline and sleeves that reach the wrist, and it stays covered until you take a step and the side slit opens over one leg. Heels or sandals with thin straps show that slit off, and sheer nude tights won’t compete with the pile of the fabric. Add silver earrings and a small bag, plus a long gray coat for the game.

We cut it to midi length so the slit has room to move. You’ll notice that on the stairs.

Bare legs, long sleeves and a tie at the waist

The third option is short. It’s a satin wrap mini in a cool lilac tone, with sleeves to the wrist and a V neckline formed by the wrap itself. Pull the tie tighter or looser until the waist feels right. Silver sandals or shoes close to your skin tone go with it, and a small plain bag.

One thing to know. This wrap belongs to our summer collection and returns to the catalog when the weather warms up, so it’s a dress to choose early, not the week of the dance. Every lavender homecoming dress here comes in XS to XL, and the size chart on the product page lists bust, waist and hip for each.

Frequently asked questions

Isn’t lavender too pale for a dim gym?

It isn’t. Light shades catch every bit of light in the room, and velvet adds a soft sheen of its own.

Which of the three is warmest?

The velvet midi, easily. It’s got full sleeves and a hem below the knee.

What colors go with lavender for my date’s tie?

Gray, white and silver all sit well next to it. A darker tie in a purple close to these works too.

Where can I see other colors for the dance?

Start with the full homecoming lineup. If you’re set on this shade for spring too, we’ve got lavender styles for prom and a page of lavender for any day.