Teal Homecoming Dresses

Teal Homecoming Dresses

Teal encompasses a broad range of shades, making it a versatile color choice for homecoming. Because of this range, teal homecoming dresses are flattering to many skin and hair undertones – more on that later. 

In any shade, teal is a playful color that contrasts beautifully against an autumn backdrop, which is perfect for outdoor photos before the big night. 

Many homecoming dances have themes, and if yours is an ‘Under the Sea’ or ‘Garden Party’ theme, a teal dress in just about any shade will fit right in. Likewise, if teal is one of your school’s team colors, you can go all-out with school spirit (especially if you accessorize in other team colors). 

Light Teal Homecoming Dresses

Light teal homecoming dresses bring a fairy princess vibe, especially in a silhouette that features a full skirt, like a ball gown or A-line dress. Light teal is also a great color choice if you love summer and want some of that energy during homecoming. 

Overall, teal is a pretty versatile color for complementing someone’s undertones, partly because the blue/green ratio can vary a lot. Generally, if you have cooler undertones, light teals that are a little more on the blue side will make your skin and hair pop in pictures. Warmer undertones will want to look for warmer teals. 

When you’re accessorizing a light teal dress, you’ll want to avoid super dark colors. A pop of deep purple or blue can be complimentary, but too much darkness runs the risk of competing with your dress, so always try on all your accessories with your dress beforehand. Then, you’ll know if you need to tweak. You can’t go wrong with metallics, white, or light purple, though! 

Dark Teal Homecoming Dresses

Shades of dark teal balance elegance with whimsy. Dark teal is one of the rare cases of darker tones still making you stand out from the crowd, as it’s a more playful color than navy or black. 

Much like with light teal, dark teal is a very flattering color for most people. Darker teals tend to be cooler in undertones, so it may be easier for someone with cool undertones to find a dark teal dress that makes their skin pop. However, someone with warm undertones will still likely be able to find a deep teal that’s flattering. 

Dark teal homecoming dresses pair exquisitely with gold accessories, though silver or rose gold can also complement them beautifully. Jewel tones like purple or deep blue can also play very nicely with a dark teal dress. For a sleek look, you can go for shoes that match your skin tone or your dress. 

Short Teal Homecoming Dresses

Since homecoming is typically a semi-formal event, short dresses tend to be the popular option. Short dresses are generally easier to accessorize than long gowns, as it takes more for the accessories to throw off the balance of your look. If you’re looking for a short homecoming dress, you can go all out with dazzling shoes (and, in some cases, statement jewelry). 

Short homecoming dresses can be form-fitting or flow away from the body. Form-fitting dresses are a great choice if you’re looking to balance an elevated sense of sophistication with whimsical color choices. They can exude maturity, which you may want to wear to kick off the new school year after the summer break. 

The most popular option for flowy dresses is an A-line silhouette, which is just as flattering as the color teal. A-lines have a fitted bodice and a skirt that flares out at the waist. You can find skirts that are close to form-fitting or ones that have a more dramatic flair for serious fairy princess vibes. These dresses also have the benefit of being a little easier to dance in. 

Long Teal Homecoming Dresses 

If you’re looking to make an entrance at homecoming, or you love the idea of going more formal for the big night, a long teal dress may be just the thing. A long gown can be an especially good look if you’re running for homecoming queen and you want to give that vibe of royalty in your look. 

Like with shorter gowns, long teal homecoming dresses tend to either be fitted or flare out. Gowns can just flow away from the body a little, or they can be full, showstopping ball gowns. Both choices can be a bit more difficult to dance in – though fitted gowns can be easier if they have a slit. 

When accessorizing your long dress, you should be more demure and dainty to keep your look balanced. Delicate jewelry, small bags, and shoes that blend with your look rather than add contrast will keep the attention on your gown — where it belongs! 

Balancing Playful and Princess in a Teal Homecoming Dress 

Teal homecoming dresses exude a sense of playfulness and whimsy. As a bonus, teal is such an expansive color that there’s a shade out there for everyone! For more on homecoming, including how to get ready for the big night, check out our guides.