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.
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
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?
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?
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?
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:
- Find a piece of scrap paper, or open a new note on your phone!
- Read each question and pick the answer that fits you best, then make note of which answer you’ve chosen.
- 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
- Simple gold studs
- Pearl Earrings
- Layered necklaces
- Bright pink statement earrings
- Pendant necklace
- Choker
- Gold huggies or hoops
Choose Your Hairstyle
- Natural or down
- Simple bun
- Beachy waves
- Sleek ponytail
- Half-up
- Space buns
- Straightened and/or extensions
Choose Your Shoes
- Mules
- Pumps
- Lace-up sandals
- Pink platforms
- Clogs
- Chunky sandals
- Stilettos
Choose a Makeup Look
- Maybe a little mascara or lip gloss
- Natural makeup
- Soap brows, blush, and hydrating lip balm
- Baby wing and bright lipstick
- Dewy and sunkissed
- Smoky eyes and lots of gloss
- Soft glam
Choose Your Bag
- No bag! I need pockets
- Beaded clutch
- Woven bucket bag
- Pink satin mini bag
- Shoulder bag
- Rhinestone clutch
- Flat-bottom tote
Choose a Celebrity
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Audrey Hepburn
- Zoe Kravitz
- Lizzo
- Anne Hathaway
- Rihanna
- Gigi Hadid
What’s Your Everyday Style Like?
- Jeans and a tee shirt
- Preppy– sweaters, skirts, and classic colors
- Flowy silhouettes and earth tones
- Pink, pink, everything pink
- Comfy, neutral colors, practical pieces
- Crop tops, baggy pants, mini skirts
- Matching sets, athleisure, tight-fits
Results
Mostly 1’s: Minimalist Maven
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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