What’s In Style For Homecoming Dresses?

And the celebs who are famous for them

Homecoming dresses for this year cover a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles, which means there's something for every figure shape, size and choice of colours. It seems there are no rules dictating what you should and shouldn't wear so it's going to be a whole lot of fun going shopping and choosing what kind of homecoming dresses you can narrow down on your wish list.

The halterneck
Ah yes, the halterneck is a winner! For those ladies with shoulders to die for, it's definitely a style to flatter and complement the body. Homecoming dresses with halternecks can be varied with sequins, fabrics used and other adornments such as the pearl or crystal drop chain at the back or a ruched bodice to enhance the bust without looking too saucy. Angelina Jolie always looks gorgeous in this style of dress because of her toned upper body and her hair, whether up or down.

The LBD
You can't go past a Little Black Dress for comfort, femininity and great, fun looks. It's sassy, flirty and very easy to wear. Those are just a few reasons why Little Black Dresses make such fab homecoming dresses. You need great legs to make it work so walk, walk, walk or get into the weights. Some strappy heels and a few basic accessories such as the perfect pair of earrings or a sparkly bracelet just finish it off. Eva Longoria and Jessica Alba are LBD queens!

The jersey sheath
Oh girl, you need a body that knows hard work for this one. Either that or you're blessed with supermodel genes. To wear such figure-hugging homecoming dresses, in such a clingy material, you should check yourself in the mirror many, many times to make sure it works for you. Pick a glamorous color that brings out your eyes or your skin tone and don't overdo the accessories. Think Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron for this style.

The asymetrical halter
It's a little bit Spanish, a little bit gypsy. With its thigh-high slit, frilly layered trims and sexy halterneck top, you need the legs and the shoulders to show off. Regardless of the color, it's a style that not a lot of girls can wear but one thing's for sure, you need confidence if you're going to reveal some leg. Penelope Cruz has made this number her own and you can adapt the style somewhat to make it one of the most dazzling homecoming dresses at the party.

The empire waist
Cute, fun and very easy to wear; that's the empire waist, short, stretch satin dress. It can be as simple or as embellished as you like, with shoestring straps, strapless or with a cap sleeve. Tall and slender or petite and slim girls alike can wear this. Again, legs are key and shoes should be high and sexy. The hemline on these homecoming dresses can be raised or lowered according to the wearer's build. Hillary Duff looks gorgeous in this style … but then she'd look gorgeous in a paper bag!

The hanky hem
It's true, we can't all have glorious, long legs. But homecoming dresses don't have to hang to the floor to cover them up! The hanky hem is a lifesaver for those of us whose dazzling smiles and fantastic hair do us justice more than our legs. With plenty of fabric swishing around to calf length and a wonderfully designed upper, either with a halterneck or even strapless, there's lots to celebrate. J.Lo has tried this on for size on a number of occasions and looks fabulous!

Ever wondered why celebrities look so great all the time? It's because their stylists work hard to determine their best features and they hone in on those with the right dress styles. You can do this too and you'll have a huge range of homecoming dresses to choose from.