Homecoming dresses sparkly with lurex and sleeves

Gym lights are harsh, and homecoming dresses sparkly with lurex handle them well because the shine moves when you do. Ours are knit minis and a few midis with sleeves, in black and silver, purple, blue, emerald and powder pink. The dance comes with the new school year, so this is a page for planning.

Colors your whole group can stand next to

Going with friends? Decide on shades together. Purple lurex gets along with black and gray, so it’s easy to stand beside in photos. Emerald wants gold earrings. Powder pink has the quietest shine of the lot, and we’d give it to the girl who thinks silver and gold are too loud for her.

Blue is the bold one. Our blue mini has a wrap skirt and draping at the waist, a round neck, and arms covered to the wrist. Silver or pearl earrings are all it asks for.

Wrap minis and the short hem with covered arms

Most homecoming dresses sparkly enough for the dance floor are short, and a short skirt with long sleeves is a good trade. Your legs show, your arms don’t, and the dress feels festive without being too bare for a school event. We cut the black, emerald and powder wrap styles that way, with a V that opens at the collarbones. The emerald one ties with a belt, so the waist is yours to loosen after dinner.

Our purple mini is the closest fit here. Its neck is round, and under a knit this snug only seamless underwear disappears. The green one stops its sleeves at three-quarter length.

Shoes and a jacket for a cold football weekend

Black booties with a heel or plain pumps go with every color on this page. Keep your tights matte, since glossy ones fight with the metallic thread. For the walk from the car, the purple mini looks great under a short faux leather jacket. Leave the big necklace home. The fabric already does that job, and small studs or thin hoops are all you’ll need next to it.

Frequently asked questions

Isn’t a midi too grown-up for homecoming?

Not if you like it. The gray lurex midi has a slit that moves when you walk, and the green one ends at mid-calf. Both are easier to sit in on the bleachers than a mini.

Can I wear it again after the dance?

That’s the best part of lurex. We design homecoming dresses sparkly with metallic thread for New Year’s parties, birthdays and winter dinners as well, so yours won’t hang unused until spring.

Which size do I pick if the knit fits close?

Take your bust and hip measurements and find them in the size chart. Sizes run XS to XL, and a wrap style is the forgiving one if you’re between two.

Where are the other short options?

More sparkly homecoming dresses in short lengths sit under sparkly minis. Other fabrics are on the homecoming hub, and covered arms in velvet and knit are with our long-sleeve homecoming styles.