Red homecoming dresses for the fall dance

Velvet or knit for a night in the gym

Start with velvet if you want the red to look deep under the gym lights. The plain velvet mini with a round neck is the simple one. There’s also a velvet wrap mini, and you decide how low the V goes when you pull the belt tight.

One-shoulder velvet minis are for the girl who wants the group photo to be about her. Skip the necklace with those.

Knits feel more like a sweater. Our red rib knit mini stretches and hugs the body, and the angora-blend mini has ruffles at the hem that swing when you walk across the floor. Neither one needs a jacket inside. That’s handy when the coat pile by the bleachers turns into a mess by nine.

And for a red homecoming dress that covers you up to the chin, there’s a high-neck mini with long sleeves.

The cold walk from the parking lot

Football first, dance later. Wear sheer black tights from the start and you won’t freeze in the stands. Ankle boots handle grass and concrete, and you can switch to heels in the car if you’ve got a pair in your bag. With the high-neck mini, try over-the-knee boots, which leave only a little leg showing between hem and boot. A short black jacket goes over all of it.

Keep the rest of the outfit black or gold. Red’s loud enough.

Plans after the dance? If the group ends up at somebody’s bonfire, throw a hoodie over the knit mini and keep the boots on. Nobody at a fire pit at midnight cares how it looks.

The full homecoming collection has other colors, our short dresses with sleeves come in more fabrics, and you can see every red we make in one place.

Frequently asked questions

Which red option is warmest?

The angora-blend knit with long sleeves. Velvet comes second.

Can I dance in a wrap dress?

Sure. Tie the belt snug at the fitting and do a few moves in front of the mirror. If the V opens too far, pull it tighter and knot it again.

How short is too short for the dance?

Sit down on a chair in it. If the hem climbs higher than you’re comfortable with, take the next size up. A red homecoming dress in velvet looks right with the hem just above the knee or a bit higher, and we make each one in XS to XL.

How do I wash the rib knit one?

Cool water, 30 °C at most, hand wash or the delicates setting. Dry it flat, and fold it on a shelf instead of hanging it.