Long sleeve homecoming dresses for chilly October nights

Velvet wraps with a V you set yourself

Velvet is a dense fabric with a soft pile, and that makes it our warmest pick for an October gym. Our burgundy mini closes with a wrap you can tighten or ease off, so the depth of the neckline is up to you. Thin black tights and patent heels go with that color. The blue version of the same cut likes silver, a fine chain and a small clutch.

Sizing a wrap is simpler than it looks. Since the front adjusts to your bust, the number that matters most is your hips. Walk around and sit down at the fitting to check the hem. Short lengths ride up on bleachers.

Chocolate brown is there too. That wrap is sewn in velvet with stretch, so it’s snug and you can still take a full step.

Lurex knit that moves on the dance floor

Want shine without sequins? Then look at lurex, a knit with metallic thread that shows under any light. Our purple midi has a round neck and a close fit, and the knit stretches enough for sitting at dinner and dancing after. There’s a mini in the same purple.

In blue, a shimmering mini has a wrapped skirt and draping at the waist. Silver or pearl earrings suit it, with black pumps or heeled ankle boots. For bare shoulders, look at the black lurex midi with a leg slit. Its sleeves still reach the wrist, which is why these long sleeve dresses work for homecoming in a cold hall.

Long homecoming dresses with sleeves

Not everyone wants a mini. Our black velvet maxi has a slit that opens when you walk, so your heels won’t stay hidden. With its covered arms you can skip the shawl indoors. A second maxi drops the neckline off the shoulders and keeps the sleeves, and it looks best with your hair pinned up. Take a heel with either one, since the hem is cut long.

Homecoming dates come around fast each fall. Choose early, and try the dress on with your real shoes.

Frequently asked questions

Which bra goes with the off-shoulder lurex midi?

A strapless bra. Try it with the dress before the night itself, not in the car.

Which coat works over a velvet mini?

A short dark one. It leaves the hem visible, and that keeps the outfit looking like a party.

How should I care for lurex?

Wash it in cool water without bleach, don’t wring it, then dry it lying flat, out of the sun.

Where can I see the rest?

Our main homecoming page includes short sleeves too. You can also browse minis with long sleeves, the formal styles with sleeves or all our velvet.