pink iridescent sequin dress
Shop the Look: Just Tonight Iridescent Pink Sequin One-Shoulder Bodycon Dress

School is about to start, and before you know it, it will be time for homecoming! Styling a homecoming look is all about wearing what makes you feel the most yourself, whether that means wearing a homecoming dress that makes you feel super powerful, or finding something you can dance all night in. 

white tiered ruffled off the shoulder dress
Shop the Look: Dear To My Heart White Swiss Dot Tiered Ruffled Midi Dress; Image via @msmayaaa

To help you choose a dress for the homecoming dance, we’ve created this quick quiz to pinpoint the style you’ll rock for the first dance of the year! Before we get started, let’s cover a couple of quick fashion tips for homecoming 2022.

Homecoming Trends 2022

green satin mini dress
Shop the Look: Dreams Come True Emerald Green Satin Ruffled Mini Dress, Adelle Light Gold Snake Embossed Ankle Strap Heels, Constantinople Gold Beaded Clutch,

Trends can be so much fun to participate in, whether you decide to change your entire wardrobe to fit the latest style, or just like to add a few essential pieces to your eclectic closet. While there are no rules saying you have to participate in trends to look great at homecoming, it’s also a fun thing to look back on in future years to see how style has evolved. 

These are just a few of the most popular trends for homecoming 2022. 

What is the Most Popular Color for Homecoming 2022?

hot pink tiered strapless dress
Shop the Look: Tulle Intentions Hot Pink Strapless Tiered Tulle Mini Dress

Bright, saturated colors are IN for 2022. We’re loving bright reds, Barbie-inspired pink, metallics, and gorgeous shades of blue. 

What is the Most Popular Silhouette?

blue sequin mini dress
Shop the Look: Force of Fashion Royal Blue Backless Sequin Mini Dress

Simple silhouettes like A-line and skater dresses are trending for 2022, but if you like to glam it up, we’re also loving the mermaid dress. 

What are the Most Popular Fashion Trends?

magenta sequin mini dress
Shop the Look: Lost In Your Eyes Magenta Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress, Cook Silver Glitter Ankle Strap High Heel Sandals, Elegant Arrival Pink and Silver Beaded Clutch, Afterparty Silver Rhinestone Fringe Earrings

Barbiecore is steadily becoming one of the year’s hottest trends, and it’s all about hyper-feminine details, bright colors, and matching sets. 

Homecoming Fashion Quiz

Here’s how this quiz works:

  1. Find a piece of scrap paper, or open a new note on your phone!
  2. Read each question and pick the answer that fits you best, then make note of which answer you’ve chosen.
  3. After you finish answering the questions, tally your answers. Do you have mostly 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, 6’s, 7’s or a good mix of all of them? Scroll down to see what homecoming dresses fit your style

Choose Your Jewelry

affordable jewelry
Shop the Look (clockwise from top left): Set The Bar Gold Rhinestone Stud Earring Set, Divine Connection 14kt Gold Pearl Mini Hoop Earrings, Three Way Tie Gold Necklace Set, Beauty Of Blooms Magenta Flower Drop Earring, Simply Chic Gold Pendant Necklace, Heart Of The Ocean Gold Pearl Layered Choker Necklace Set, Tantalizing Gold Hoop Earrings
  1. Simple gold studs 
  2. Pearl Earrings
  3. Layered necklaces
  4. Bright pink statement earrings
  5. Pendant necklace
  6. Choker
  7. Gold huggies or hoops

Choose Your Hairstyle

homecoming hairstyles
  1. Natural or down
  2. Simple bun
  3. Beachy waves
  4. Sleek ponytail
  5. Half-up
  6. Space buns
  7. Straightened and/or extensions

Choose Your Shoes

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Shop the Look (clockwise from top left): Arlya Ivory Satin Rhinestone Pointed Toe Mule Slides, Lizaa Pink Bow Ankle Strap Pumps, Zayne Rose Gold Metallic Lace-Up High Heel Sandals, Kaylue Pink Patent Ankle Strap Platform Pumps, Claudia Crochet Beige Raffia Leather Studded Clogs, Abbot Black Lug Sole Platform Sandals, Ellyy Green Satin Ankle Strap Stiletto Heels
  1. Mules
  2. Pumps
  3. Lace-up sandals
  4. Pink platforms
  5. Clogs
  6. Chunky sandals
  7. Stilettos 

Choose a Makeup Look

homecoming makeup
  1. Maybe a little mascara or lip gloss
  2. Natural makeup
  3. Soap brows, blush, and hydrating lip balm
  4. Baby wing and bright lipstick
  5. Dewy and sunkissed
  6. Smoky eyes and lots of gloss
  7. Soft glam

Choose Your Bag

affordable bags
Shop the Look (clockwise from top left): Constantinople Gold Beaded Clutch, Basic Beach Cream Beaded Bucket Bag/a>, Essential Style Rose Gold Satin Knot Handle Clutch Bag, Seem So Chic Natural Woven Straw Shoulder Bag, Glam Go Getter Silver Rhinestone Clutch, Got It All Pink Toile Print Tote Bag
  1. No bag! I need pockets
  2. Beaded clutch
  3. Woven bucket bag
  4. Pink satin mini bag
  5. Shoulder bag
  6. Rhinestone clutch
  7. Flat-bottom tote

Choose a Celebrity

  1. Gwyneth Paltrow
  2. Audrey Hepburn
  3. Zoe Kravitz
  4. Lizzo
  5. Anne Hathaway
  6. Rihanna
  7. Gigi Hadid

What’s Your Everyday Style Like?

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Shop the Look(clockwise from top left): Ryder Light Wash Ultra High Rise Distressed Straight Leg Jeans, Cute Coordination Rust Brown Corduroy Mini Skirt, Admire You Orange Floral Print Ruffled Long Sleeve Mini Dress, Tulle Intentions Hot Pink Strapless Tiered Tulle Mini Dress, Cuddle Club Beige Long Sleeve Sweater Coat, Flirty Days Mustard Yellow Satin Mini Skirt, Only Tonight Red Two-Piece Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
  1. Jeans and a tee shirt
  2. Preppy– sweaters, skirts, and classic colors
  3. Flowy silhouettes and earth tones
  4. Pink, pink, everything pink
  5. Comfy, neutral colors, practical pieces
  6. Crop tops, baggy pants, mini skirts
  7. Matching sets, athleisure, tight-fits

Results

Mostly 1’s: Minimalist Maven

teal skater dress
Shop the Look: Be With You Dark Teal Blue Skater Dress

You appreciate the simple things in life and feel most at home in simple silhouettes like a skater dress, and practical details like pockets. Easy to accessorize and make your own, a minimalist homecoming look is all about wearing your favorite all-purpose pieces– sort of like breaking into a capsule wardrobe. Pair your trustiest items together, and you’ve got the perfect minimalist outfit. 

Mostly 2’s: Classic Chic

ruffled white skater dress
Shop the Look: Divine Darling White Ruffled Skater Dress

You love classic, romantic, chic fashion, and some might call your sense of style “traditional” or “preppy.” You like simple silhouettes with feminine details like ruffles and lace, and you love the soft yet glamorous look of classic beauties like Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.

Mostly 3’s: Boho Beauty

white floral maxi dress
Shop the Look: The Way To Love Ivory Floral Print Ruffled Maxi Dress

You’re a free spirit who hates to be restricted and likes to go with the flow. Comfort is a must for you to enjoy the night, but you also want to wear something celebratory. Your perfect boho dress is flowy and lightweight and draws from the natural world with floral patterns and brilliant colors. 

Mostly 4’s: Barbiecore Babe

hot pink high low dress
Shop the Look: Broadway Show Magenta High-Low Maxi Dress

If you’re a Barbiecore babe, you already know that your perfect homecoming dress is a pink dress. Whether you go bubblegum, pastel, or sequined, the dress must be pink to fulfill the full Barbie fantasy. Take it from the Barbiecore queen, Lizzo: match everything.

Mostly 5’s: Gorgeous Coastal Grandma

striped dress
Shop the Look: Perfectly Preppy White Striped Two-Piece Shirt Dress Set

The coastal grandma is first and foremost chic, but always comfortable and practical. Natural, lightweight fabrics like linen and cotton, earth tones, and simple prints are all hallmarks of this unique trend, falling somewhere between classic sophistication, boho chic, and minimalist.

Mostly 6’s: Totally 2000s

magenta satin jacquard midi dress
Shop the Look: Make A Move Magenta Satin Floral Jacquard Strapless Midi Dress

Y2K fashion is absolutely iconic, and if you want to rock retro futurism for homecoming, you’re definitely a 2000s babe. Shiny fabrics, slip dresses, and lots of accessories are all key elements of the Y2K look, so don’t shy away from jewelry, glitzy shoes, bags, or anything else you want to add to your homecoming outfit. 

Mostly 7’s: Bad & Boujee

You’re inspired by the Instagram baddies, the hottest red carpet looks, and the latest trends. You always have your nails done, love fashion, and are one of the first to buy the latest fashion drops. For a bad and boujee look we love a bodycon dress or anything with a curve-clinging silhouette. 

It’s a Mix: Total Trendsetter

brown floral bustier and maxi skirt
Shop the Look: Doubly Darling Brown Floral Print Satin Bustier Top, Doubly Darling Brown Floral Print Satin Midi Skirt

Your style is always evolving, but no matter what, you’re probably always one of the best dressed people in the room. You know about trends before they become trendy, you don’t follow fashion rules, and you know how to style a look with your eyes closed! Your homecoming look should be structurally interesting, bold, and unique to let the world know how you roll.  

Have you picked a dress for the homecoming dance? Show us on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus! Still shopping? Head to our Homecoming Shop!