Homecoming Dresses For Fall 2010

As the heat from the summer of 2010 begins to subside, high school students all over the nation begin to prepare themselves for their return to the textbooks. For many parents, the back to school list can get lengthy and quite expensive. For teenage girls, one item you definitely will not want to forget to budget for is the fall homecoming dress.

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Homecoming, which is usually held in late September or early October, will be the first major social event of the 2010 - 2011 school year. It is typically a semi-formal event that includes a dance, but is less formal than prom. Though some girls wear long dresses, most usually opt for short cocktail dresses.

With all of the stress of going back to school, you will probably want to start shopping for homecoming dresses soon after the school year begins. You will want to give yourself plenty of time to find the right dress and allow for the possibility of making alterations, which is often the case. Shopping online is a great way to save yourself some time and money. It can also increase the variety of dresses to choose from tremendously. One thing to keep in mind when purchasing on the internet is to make sure and take your bust, waist, and hip measurements carefully. You can get more accurate measurements by having someone else measure you, or even better, have a seamstress take your measurements. You will also want read the shipping and return policies carefully as well.

There are a number of well known designers that will present popular offerings this fall season. One, for instance, is Tony Bowls, whose dresses have been seen on MTV, CBS, ABC and even Miss America pageants. Tony Bowls designs have grown rapidly in popularity over the last several years and look to be a standout for the fall of 2010 and spring of 2011. Some other designers to keep an eye out for include Sherri Hill, Jovani, Scala, Mori Lee, Terani, Dave and Johnny, Faviana, and La Femme.

Whatever style or design you choose for your homecoming dress, just make sure it is an expression of yourself. Remember, planning ahead will help make homecoming 2010 and your upcoming school year less stressful and much more enjoyable.

Homecoming Dresses For Fall 2010

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