Royal Blue Homecoming Dress

Royal Blue Homecoming Dresses 

The color royal blue, like its name, conjures images of royalty and regality – making it a perfect dress option if you’re planning on going for Homecoming court. Royal blue tends to stand out from the ultra-popular navy or powder blue dress options, especially if you go brighter, balancing elegance with making an entrance. 

If royal blue is one of your school’s team colors, you can pair your dress with other team color accessories as a nod to school spirit! 

Royal blue can encompass both brighter and darker shades of blue. If you’re not sure which blue is right for your Homecoming vibe, we break down the differences (and how to accessorize them) below. 

Bright Royal Blue Homecoming Dresses  

Bright shades of royal blue have associations with wealth because this pigment used to be one of the most expensive to use. This is part of what makes this color a stunning choice if you’re striving for that Homecoming Queen crown. 

Bright royal blue is traditionally what we think of when we think ‘royal blue.’ It’s an extremely saturated shade of blue that makes cool skin and hair undertones pop in pictures. 

Black, white, or metallic tones like silver or gold are great complements when it comes to shoes and accessories. Bright white can create a particularly stunning contrast, but be careful that it doesn’t take away from your dress. 

Dark Royal Blue Homecoming Dresses 

This shade is not quite as dark as navy blue, but it still gives an air of regal sophistication. If you like the idea of going darker in your dress without going with a black dress, dark royal blue may be the hue for you! 

Dark royal blue tends to be great for all skin and hair undertones. If you have dark hair and don’t want it to blend with your dress, you can try a pretty updo.  

Since this color is closer to a neutral tone, it’s a little more versatile accessory-wise than bright royal blue. If you have shoes and jewelry that you love as much as your dress and want to have them stand out, dark royal blue makes an excellent canvas. 

Short Royal Blue Homecoming Dresses

The elegance of royal blue strikes a fabulous contrast with a shorter hemline, which tends to be the most popular dress option for Homecoming since it’s usually a semi-formal dress code. If you want a formal touch, you can look for details like beading, rhinestones, or puff sleeves, or go fancier with your jewelry. 

Typically, short dress silhouettes are either tight or they’ll flare out, usually at the skirt for an A-line look. Tight dresses will give a mature, sleek vibe, whereas dresses with more movement will flow with you on the dance floor. More voluminous skirts can also take the formality of your dress up a notch, which is great if you’re looking for something more formal. 

When it comes to shoes, you can go a little more detailed and bedazzled with a shorter dress than a long one without your shoes competing with your gown.   

Long Royal Blue Homecoming Dresses

As we said, Homecoming tends to be a venue for shorter dresses, but if you like going all out and want to make an entrance, a long gown may be perfect – especially for Homecoming Court! A long dress in royal blue gives a sense of sophistication and luxury, especially when paired with metallic accessories. 

Long Homecoming dresses also tend to either be sleek and form-fitting or flare out, like a ball gown. Ball gowns bring a splash of princess drama, whereas sleek looks exude more mature elegance. When you’re choosing shoes, no matter what silhouette you’re working with, keep them on the dainty or neutral side so they don’t compete with your gown. 

Keep in mind that longer dresses may be more difficult to dance in, so be sure to practice before the big night! You may find that it’s easier to dance in form-fitting looks if there’s a slit, as this will give your legs more room to move. 

Royal Blue Dresses for Royal, Elegant Vibes

If you’re looking to make a statement but still serve sophistication at Homecoming, you can’t go wrong in a royal blue dress. For more on everything Homecoming – including how to choose your dream dress and how to get prepared for the big night – check out our guides!