This Year’s Trend in Homecoming Fashions

By Rachel Barnard

When it comes to dresses for 2012 homecoming, this season’s it’s all about classic styles, bold color, showing a little skin with sexy legs and toned backs, and embellishments galore! At this year’s homecoming dance the dress styles will transcend basic trends. It’s no longer about the bubble skirt that every girl must-have! It’s more about classic styles with show-stopping elements like beading, sequins, or cut outs in just the right spot, which will demand the night’s attention.

So say goodbye to the tulip skirt—that was so last year—and make way for the five stunning homecoming fashion trends of 2012…

1. Bold color that pops!

If you want to get noticed the second you walk into the homecoming dance—I’m talking about when you’re date sees and his jaw latterly drops at you glittering amongst all the black and white numbers.—don’t be afraid of color. So your true colors with a dress that’s pure eye candy pink, gem blue, vibrant eggplant, or even shimmering gold. Multi-hued prints will also be big this season, such as the peacock print that blends purples, lavenders, and dark blues and greens in one pattern. Floral prints are also very popular for fall in deep reds, orange, and fall gold/yellow. If it’s bold, it’s basically in style. And because prints and loud colors vary so much, and in so many fabrics, you can choose to strut your favorite color, as long as it’s loud and bold, without any fear of being outdated.

2. Classic black and white

Let’s face it; you can’t ever go wrong with a classic black or white homecoming gown, regardless of the style or fabric. Sweeping floor length, whimsical tea length, or super flirty and short, all shapes and silhouettes look good in traditional black or white. Not only do these colors create a sense of old Hollywood glamour, you can use just about any bold color or statement pattern to accessorize them—with jewelry, belts, shoulder wraps, shoes, hair accessories, and hair and make-up styles. You can never go wrong with a classic color like black or white and if you’re trying to save a bit of money, both are extremely versatile and can be dressed up or down and worn to other events with the right accessories.

3. Cute and flirty cocktail dresses

Nothing says a good time like a short, flirty cocktail dress. And this season, cocktail has gone even shorter with styles that literally skim the mid thigh. Let’s face it, if you’ve got killer gams, don’t be afraid to strut your very best asset with a short homecoming dress that leaves zero doubt about your fabulous legs!

4. It’s all about embellishments

Beading, sequins, colorfully stitched ruching, and lace around the skirt bodice—at 2012 homecoming it’s all about the gorgeous detailing on dresses. So don’t be afraid to show a little sparkle around the neckline, trim, sides, and waist of your homecoming gown.

5. Sex it up with a backless number

Take it from Angelina Jolie showing a little back can be sexy and still leave a lot to the imagination. It’s all about long gowns with plunging V-cut backs, swooping backs, racy cut outs, and thin straps over the back. The great thing about a backless dress compared to one with deep V cleavage is that it’s still tasteful.

Bio: Rachel Barnard is a self-confessed shopaholic and contributing writer for Style Cynics, a fashion and celebrity gossip site that features the latest buzz and the hottest styles.

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