Homecoming Trends 2010 (Louie)

How to Wear AND Where to Get this Season's Hottest Homecoming Trends

Vintage- Make the old new again with a gorgeous vintage dress!  Vintage dresses are great because they have different cuts, stunning patterns, fun lengths, and, best of all, no one else will have them! Vintage dresses can be paired with jewels or chains, but for a more casual spin this season, the trend is to pair vintage florals and laces each with leather accents.  Think: leather belts, boots , and bags. Score this look at Avalon Exchange in the Loop.

Budget- You don’t have to spend a fortune to look great! St. Louis has lots of thrift stores that are hip and high quality. Saving money is always in style! At Clique you can find high end dresses from past seasons for prices cheaper than you will find at any department store or boutique. As a bonus, the owners of Clique visit New York every season on an accessories buying trip, so you are guaranteed the latest headbands and jewelry to make your Homecoming fashion spot on.

Full-length- You may think the long dress trend is worn out with so many shorter fashions emerging, but a floor-length formal will always be classy. This season, avoid being bored by your floor length gown by looking out for special details. One of this season’s most current trends is the one strap gown. Whether the strap is made up of rosettes, ruffles, or just simple satin, this trend is flattering on every body type, baring shoulders without the insecurities of going strapless. Depending on the neckline, most one-strap dresses don’t require necklaces, so play up your accessories with daring headbands you normally wouldn’t go for. Women’s Closet Exchange, managed by the owners of Clique as well, is a great place to find a new edge on a classic style.

Short- The short formal dress has been done many ways in the past few seasons. Stand out this season in a short dress with sleeves. Don’t worry—long sleeved dresses don’t have to be frumpy! There are plenty of short, sleeved formals that are sleek, flattering and so very 2010. The best combinations for sleeved dresses are long sleeved, fitted dresses in a bold print with bib necklaces sleeved or short dresses with tulle, mesh, or lace neckline and sleeves.  Trendy stores in the loop, such as Ziezo and Morrell’s, as well as the stores mentioned above have some great renditions of this trend.
Make it memorable, make it work and, most of all, make it your own this Homecoming season!