Red Homecoming Dress

Red Homecoming Dresses

Red is the go-to color for a show stopping Homecoming look – it’s known for its boldness and always draws attention. This can be perfect if you’re going for a spot in the Homecoming court, or if you’re looking to start the new school year off with a bang! 

Red Homecoming dresses mirror the fall palette outside, especially richer reds. Brighter reds exude confidence, and light red tones add a hint of delicate breeziness to the color – perfect if you’re looking to strike a sense of balance. 

If red is one of your school’s team colors, you can accessorize with the other team colors as a cute nod to school spirit. 

Light Red Homecoming Dresses

Light red Homecoming dresses can be a brighter, more vibrant red, or they can be a subtler red that’s closer to pink. Vibrant red Homecoming dresses tend to be the gowns we think of when we associate red with boldness and power, whereas a paler red shade can give more of a romantic vibe. 

Light red tends to be perfect for warmer skin and hair undertones and contrasts beautifully with dark hair. If you have cool undertones, though, don’t be afraid to go for light red anyway if there’s a dress you fall in love with. The most important part of your look is how confident it makes you feel

When you’re thinking about accessories, red really plays nicely with gold or rose gold. Delicate black accessories can also look nice, especially if you’re just going with one pop of the neutral. Depending on the shade of red, white may also complete your look. 

Dark Red Homecoming Dresses 

Dark red brings a fabulous fall vibe to your Homecoming dance. Darker shades of red, like burgundy, have the allure that comes with wearing a red dress while still exuding maturity. 

A warmer-toned dark red Homecoming dress will make warm skin and hair undertone pop in pictures and videos. The contrast of dark red against light hair will also make for a stunning dynamic in your look, though there’s a dark red that will perfectly complement any hair color. 

When it comes to accessories and shoes, dark red pairs nicely with gold, black, navy, or pink for a little pop of color. Silver can also look gorgeous, especially with a cooler-toned deep red. If you’re looking for a contrasting element, pearls look stunning against a dark red gown – nude pumps or heels that are the exact color of your dress complete your look. 

Short Red Homecoming Dresses

Because of its semi-formal dress code, Homecoming dresses are typically short, but red will still be a showstopping choice among your peers. Homecoming dresses are usually either form-fitting or they’re more of an A-line look. 

An A-line short dress can add breeziness and move with you on the dance floor. They’re a romantic look with just a touch of drama. On the other hand, a form-fitting short red dress gives an elegant, mature vibe. Details like feathers or fringes will add movement to a form-fitting dress, which is perfect for the dance floor. 

You can have a little more fun with shoes when you have a short dress because your legs act as a visual buffer. So, don’t be afraid to go all out with the rhinestones and other pretty details when choosing your perfect Homecoming shoes – just be sure you can dance in them. 

Long Red Homecoming Dresses

Much like short Homecoming dresses, long gowns tend to either be form-fitting or A-line types (which includes a ball gown silhouette). If neither of these styles is quite your thing, you can go with a mermaid dress, which brings the best of both worlds, or even a glamorous jumpsuit. 

A ball gown in red is totally showstopping; all eyes will be drawn to you! Look for details like ruffles or puff sleeves for that extra dose of drama. For serious bombshell vibes, a long red fitted gown will call back to Marilyn Monroe and other vintage Hollywood starlets, especially paired with a sweetheart neckline. 

With accessories and shoes, you’ll want to be a bit more demure than if you’re going with a short dress. You can’t go wrong with dainty sandals in gold, black, or deep purple. A pump that matches either your skin tone or the hue of your dress will also complete your look. 

Radiant in Red for Homecoming! 

Whether you’re looking to go all-out in a vibrant red ball gown, or you want to keep it low-key in a tight burgundy dress, there’s a shade of red perfect for everyone’s Homecoming night. For even more on preparing for the big night, check out our Homecoming guides!