Homecoming 2014

Homecoming is one of the most memorable moments of a student's high school career. The cute Homecoming asks, Homecoming spirit week where everyone dresses up in a specific theme, the Homecoming football game where the queen and king are crowned, the fancy dinners and pictures, all leading up to the dance. But the best part (in my opinion) is the dress. My favorite part of Homecoming is going through Instagram and looking at all the dresses everyone wore. Every girl wears a beautiful dress, yet everyone’s dress is still unique in itself, showing off the girl’s style and personality. Finding the right Homecoming dress can be a bit of a challenge, but have no fear. Today I'm going to talk about the best stores to buy Homecoming dresses from, online and locally, and how to work around your budget!

If you are struggling to find a Homecoming dress, don’t worry! There are so many stores that sell dresses and specifically homecoming dresses, you just have to look a little harder. If you are uncomfortable ordering a dress online, I advise you go to a dress shop or a bridal store. In Iowa, there is Hope’s Bridal and Le Chic Prom and Pageant Boutique that sell name brand homecoming and prom dresses that will for sure have what you are looking for! These stores specialize in events like these so all of these dresses are perfect for Homecoming and Prom. I will say, these dresses are a bit on the pricer side of the spectrum (usually ranging from $200-$600).  If your going to your senior year of homecoming and want to splurge a little and find a one of a kind dress, go to these stores for that perfect dress! If you are looking for something cheaper, I advise you to go to Dillards or VonMaur. These department stores not only have cheaper homecoming dresses, but also have a wide selection you can choose from. The dresses sold at these stores are usually knock off’s of the designer dresses sold for $500 so you would be getting the same style and look, just for much cheaper! These dresses usually from $50-$100 and many times the dresses will be on sale. 

In my opinion, I would order the dress online because you have such a wide selection you can choose from. Though many argue that shipping is a hassle and you might get a wrong size, just always be sure you have a back up dress and that you order ahead of time in case you need to ship it back for a new size or shipping took loner than expected. My favorite website to buy a homecoming dress is http://www.newyorkdress.com/ this site has prom and homecoming dresses from all the dress designers in America. The website catalog aids to everyone’s price range and style. If you’re looking for an elegant, expensive dress, just click the name brands or the “red carpet” section. If you’re looking for a cheaper, yet still stunning dress, just click on the lesser-known designers or the clearance section. I’ve purchased several dresses from this website and had no problems with shipping and all came within the 7-10 day range. If you’re looking for more vintage style dresses I would defiantly advise you to check out http://www.modcloth.com. This website has the best vintage style dresses for amazing prices too, around $50-$150. If you’re looking for pretty and simple Homecoming dress, check out http://www.lulus.com . This website sells simple, but stylish dresses for around the same price as Modcloth.

These are just a small sliver of stores where you could purchase Homecoming dress. There are so much more websites and stores where you can find a dress that matches your style and personality. The websites and stores I just mentioned are the ones I personally like the best. But whatever the store or website you purchased your dress from, make sure you love your dress so you can feel confident in what your wearing. Have fun at Homecoming this year!