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Flowy vs. Fitted: Which Homecoming Dress Is Your Style and Vibe?

When it comes to choosing your homecoming dress, the first style decision you’ll be faced with is whether it will be flowy or fitted— we completely understand this fashion dilemma. Each silhouette has its own unique look and aesthetic, so it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at which dress perfectly aligns with your personal style and vibe.

Let’s break down the styling details and fabrics that make a flowy homecoming dress irresistibly charming and delve into how a fitted silhouette can be the perfect style to make it uniquely yours.

 

Flowy vs. Fitted Homecoming Dresses

At first glance, you can easily tell the difference between a flowy dress versus a fitted one simply by the shape of the style. Flowy dresses tend to have an A-line skirt, which makes it too irresistible not to sway and twirl on the dance floor. And the way the fabric moves a bit away from your bod? Brings that easy breezy vibe of comfort and ease to last you throughout the night. Be on the lookout for woven fabrics like taffeta, tulle mesh, and satin are excellent materials for a flowy homecoming dress.

Fitted dresses, or sometimes referred to as bodycon, are meant to highlight the silhouette, creating a sleek and streamlined look. If that’s the homecoming aesthetic you’re going for, consider fabrics that have a bit of spandex for an instant “fits like a glove” shape. Look for fabrics like our glitter knit or shiny jersey material that looks similar to a woven satin but super stretchy. You’ll also find fitted homecoming dresses that are not fully made of knit, like a sequin dress, but the design is tailored to be fitted.

 

Two girls posing in a fitted and flowy homecoming dress

Flowy Homecoming Dresses

Let your dress sway to the beat as you twirl and dance with your besties, wrapped in the charm of a flowy homecoming dress. Explore an exciting array of sparkly skater dresses that shimmer with every move and create a stand-out-from-the-dance-crowd aesthetic with the extra touch of sparkle. Consider a short flowy dress accented with sequins, or embrace a subtle glow with a glitter knit in a bold and vibrant color, perfectly aligning with the vibrant vibes of the night. Or let this be your time to indulge in your own fairy-tale moment with a short tulle dress designed with cascading tiers of mesh, making you look and feel like a modern-day princess.

 

Short and Flowy Homecoming Dresses

Short Flowy Homecoming Dress in a Strapless Gold Satin Style
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Totally Smitten Satin Strapless Skater Dress

Short Flowy Homecoming Dress in Floral Corset Style
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Darcie Floral Bustier Party Dress

Short Flowy Homecoming Dresses in Blue Satin with a lace-up back
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Flirt With Flair Satin Skater Dress

Short flowy homecoming dress in hot pink taffeta with puff sleeves
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Bri Taffeta Puff Sleeve Party Dress

Sparkly and Flowy Homecoming Dresses

Sparkly Flowy Homecoming dress in Glitter with rhinestone straps
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Sassy And Sparkly Glitter Party Dress

Sparkly flowy homecoming dress in navy sequins
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Dazzling Shine Sequin Skater Dress

Sparkly Flowy Homecoming Dress in Iridescent Sequin Tulle
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Lillian Sequin Tulle Formal Party Dress

Sparkly Flowy Homecoming Dress in Iridescent Sequins
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Night Of Perfection Sequin Skater Dress

Add the perfect finishing touches to your homecoming dress with sparkling rhinestone jewelry and matching block high heels for a pop of dazzle and shine to your gorgeous look.

 

Fitted Homecoming Dresses

Whether it’s your first time wearing a fitted dress to a semi-formal dance or a bodycon style that perfectly matches your aesthetic, the key to finding your picture-perfect look is making sure you feel the most comfortable to bring out your natural beauty and glow.

Choosing your favorite color is an excellent way to narrow down your options for a fitted homecoming dress. Wearing your signature color could give an extra pop of confidence as you illuminate in your gorgeous selfies. While timeless shades like white, navy, or red hold an undeniable charm, the crown jewel remains the classic “LBD” (little black dress), which pairs flawlessly with a bodycon homecoming dress creating an unforgettable elegance to cherish for the rest of the school year and beyond.

 

Short Fitted Homecoming Dresses

 

Short Fitted Homecoming Dress in Lime Green Sequin
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Jazmine Sequin Bustier Party Dress

Short fitted Homecoming Dress in Blue Velvet Glitter
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Sparkle In Your Eyes Glitter Dress

Short Fitted Homecoming Dress Iridescent Sequin Blue
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Sadie Sequin Bodycon Party Dress

Short Fitted Homecoming Dres Black Rhinestone Star
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Light Up The Night Rhinestone Star Mini Dress

Long Fitted Homecoming Dresses

Long Fitted Homecoming Dresses in Teal Green Glitter
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Trisha Formal Glitter Strapless Long Dress

Long Fitted Homecoming Dress in Hot Pink Rhinestone
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Gabrielle Formal Rhinestone Long Dress

Long Fitted Homecoming Dress in Red Glitter
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Jenna Formal Glitter Lattice Dress

Long Fitted Homecoming Dress black Sweetheart
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Justine Formal Crepe Sweetheart Long Dress

So there you have it! A list of stylish flowy, and fitted homecoming dresses to help inspire your picture-perfect look for HOCO.  If you’re curious to explore an array of semi-formal styles, check out our full collection of homecoming dresses online or at a store near you.

 

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