Navy blue homecoming dresses with sleeves and short hems

Navy’s the darkest blue you can wear without it turning into black, and a navy blue homecoming dress looks rich under the dim lights of a school dance. Almost all of ours are velvet or knit with long sleeves, made for a late-October night. Homecoming comes around every fall, so it’s smart to choose and try one on well before the week of the game.

Short and sparkly for the dance itself

A mini’s the classic pick for the dance floor, and for a navy blue homecoming dress velvet is hard to beat. One velvet mini is fitted and closed at the neck, with long sleeves, while the velvet wrap opens into a V at the collarbones. Then there’s a marble velvet mini with a cloudy pattern in the pile and a little stand collar. Sheer black tights with all three.

For more shine, try the sparkly knit mini. It wraps over and gathers into drapes at the waist, and it covers your arms fully. Silver or pearl earrings and black heeled booties. That’s plenty.

A short velvet mini with one sleeve and a bare shoulder is the boldest choice here. Wear your hair up so the shoulder line shows.

Midi, high necks and a dinner before the dance

Lots of groups go out for dinner first, and a midi feels right at a nice restaurant. Our lurex wrap midi in navy ties with a belt, and its knit stretches when you sit, so you won’t feel squeezed after dessert. There’s also velvet in midi length with a side slit, either with a round neck or a stand collar. Heels show off a slit best.

Want to stay warm through the game? A rib knit midi with a turtleneck is honestly the coziest midnight blue homecoming dress we make. It works under a puffer in the stands, and with the coat off at the dance, it still looks dressed up. Ankle boots, small silver hoops.

If your school throws a formal ball instead of a gym dance, look at the navy velvet mermaid gown that goes to the floor. Snug to the knee, wider below, it’s the most formal navy blue homecoming dress on this page.

One fitting tip for velvet. Sit, stand, raise your arms. If the hem climbs too high on a mini, size up.

Frequently asked questions

Navy or royal blue for a blue-and-gold school?

Royal blue is brighter and closer to a classic school blue. Navy’s the safer pick if you want something you’ll wear again in winter.

Can velvet go in the washer?

On a delicate cycle, turned inside out, at up to 30 °C. Don’t wring it, and keep the iron off the pile.

How do I choose a size for a fitted mini?

Grab a tape measure for your bust and hips. Hold those two numbers up against the chart on the dress. We sew from XS to XL, and an S comes close to a UK 8.

Where can I see more?

Try the brighter royal blue, our short dresses with long sleeves or the complete homecoming collection.

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