Fashion Thoughts on Homecoming

With the school year getting back into swing here in Kansas, our thoughts begin to turn to homecoming. While each school seems to handle homecoming a little differently, we try to think about the statement each young lady or young man wants to make during their homecoming.

Age Differential 

Younger ladies – freshmen and sophomores – see homecoming as their first chance to shine at an "adult" high school dance. They are more excited about the opportunity to shop for an adult dress and like the bling. On the other hand, mom and dad sometimes struggle with seeing their little girl growing up and like to influence them toward a more conservative look.
We did hear a few complaints from older high-schoolers last year that underclass ladies were opting for long dresses, in essense turning homecoming into their own little prom.
Juniors and seniors tend to be more focused on prom dresses and treat homecoming as more of an obligation. They will go to make an appearance with their boyfriend, but aren't too concerned with getting the perfect dress to make just the right look for homecoming.

Court of Honor

The exception to that would be the ladies and gentlemen selected to serve as queen and king candidates for their schools. Knowing they will be paraded onto the field in front of their parents and entire community, these candidates look for a little more elegance

What About the Guys?

Young men shoot for that in-between look for homecoming, for the most part. Not so casual as their everyday wear, but also not often do they choose the full tux option. Generally, bow ties and skinny ties are popular choices to pair with dress slacks and shirt. Adding a pair of suspenders or opting for a brightly colored shirt makes for a fun statement.
What look do you or your sons and daughters strive for at homecoming? Leave us a comment. Next blog we'll talk about some style trends we see this year.