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homecoming!
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ok im going to be a freshman, so i just have a couple of questions about homecoming. =0
is it better to go with friends or a date? and what if ur not a really lively dancer but then when you get into it and do some things you will regret later.
also dresses dresses dresses! lol ok so what is the average i should spend on a dress and should i wear heels and what kind, also should i take a purse? and what are some good styles of dresses that are in now and how long should they be?? i need all the dirt about homecoming!! also if i go with friends should i rent a limo?? or is it too much for a dance like that. umm just anythign would be great mostly about the dress, how long, best color, best cut, best hair do, makeup, shoes, and stuff like that! also include best stores to buy them and when i should start shopping and how much is it worth to spend! thank you!!
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GOing to homecoming is a great memory. Here are ideas to answer your questions!
Date: It's nice to have a date to go out with. Also, get your friends to go too so if your guy leaves you, you have your friend's back.
Dancing: I'm not a good dancer either. When you are on the dance floor, just be yourself. If you are with a guy, be yourself. A lot of guys like it when the girl is herself and isn't acting. You'll feel better too.
Dress: Dresses can get expensive. Pay at least under 500.00 if possible. They do get expensive. Try to buy one for your budget and don't buy an expensive one that you will never wear again! There's many dresses. In style is long dresses. Go to the homecoming as a unique person (but not too unique that you really stand out) There's a lot of varities there, so find the best one that looks good on you.
Shoes: High Heals are nice. It makes a girl mature and beautiful. (Guys never notice though) My sister takes her shoes when they dance so they don't really trip. Don't spend so much on the shoes.
Purse: Yes, bring a purse. With money, cellphone, the works. Makeup too just in case! But remember where you put it and keep track of it...but bring a purse or u will regret it.
Hair Styles: Having your hair up is a good look. Hair done gets in your way sometimes, only if you like it. Go to a salon and ask them to do your hair.
Getting there: Going to the homecoming in style is pretty cool. Maybe you and your friends with their date can all go and pitch in to pay for the limo drive, you'll love it! You can also try to get a ride in a nice car from a parent. The parent should not reveal him/her self.
Budget: It's the best to get everything ready so you know. When it's real close to a dance, some of the best dresses are picked. Hit the mall and spend as much as you want...but don't go crazy. I've heard Angles (a shoe store) has some good shoes. Just look at your mall and you'll find some good things...if it's too expensive, Target, Kohl's, Walmart, etc has it too but not as good and not as expensive.
HAVE A GREAT HOMECOMING WHEN IT COMES!!!!!
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If someone asks you and you like them, go with a date, but it's more fun with friends. And just a warning...you will see a lot of really dirty dancing so chances are even if you do something you regret no one else will notice.
Spend $20 to $60 on your dress, it should be knee length. Don't rent a limo, it's only semiformal. Have a friend do your hair and do your own makeup. I recommend Macy's for your dress, and Payless for your shoes because you will probably never wear them again. Start shopping a month ahead of time.
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I think that since this is the first dance in highschool that you shouldn't worry too much about it, because if things go wrong, you have three more homecomings and your junior and senior prom to go to!! Just treat this one as a practice one. When I was a freshman in highschool I went with a guy who was one of my good friends. He was too nervous to actually talk to me, so I ended up hanging out with my friends the entire time anyway. As for dancing, it's fun, but you don't HAVE to dance. At every dance I've been to there were tables and food and ALWAYS people sitting down and just hanging out. I'm sure it's different for each school though. About dresses, first you need to find out if it is semi-formal or a formal homecoming. Semi-formal means that you should wear a dress that comes to your knees (you don't have to if you want to wear one that comes to the floor). Formal means that you should wear a dress that is longer (to your feet). I went to the Body Shoppe and found one for under $40 (I seriously think it was $20 but I don't remember for sure). They have some really cute but inexpensive semi-formal dresses, if you're lucky enough to find one that cheap. You may end up spending up to $100 on one though, but I'd save that for when you went to prom (prom dresses are really expensive, I think I paid around $150 for mine if not more). There are different places in the mall that sell cute dresses, just go into some stores and look. We have a jessica mcclintock store in my mall here, and there are lots of dresses there. I know David's Bridal has tons of dresses. For homecoming, especially your freshman year, renting a limo would be fun, but is not necessary. Most people don't do that until highschool. If you and a group of friends want to go out and rent one together and split the cost of the limo, that maybe you could do that. It would be fun! Limos can be rather expensive. I think they run about $65 an hour (I'm not sure how much they are where you live, but you could call around for the best price). My dress for homecoming was black and dark purple. It was simple, with straps, and I wore black heals (there are TONS of shoe places that sell cute prom shoes, just shop around and see the ones you like best). I carried a small black purse with just my house keys and my camera (I highly suggest bring a camera with you, even if it's disposible, so you can take pictures). I went and got my hair done about 2-3 hours before homecoming. They did it in a french twist with curls coming down on the sides and in the back. Look at hair style magazines and pick out the one you like best. When you've found one, go out and get it done professionally. This can cost around $50-$100, depending on where you go and what you want done. You could also get your nails and make-up done too. If you are good at putting your make-up on yourself, then I suggest you do it, but if there is a place in your area that gives lessons, then I suggest you try it out. They will show you which colors are best for you etc. Most day-spa salons do make-up and nails, just get out the phone book and call around and ask!! You should start looking around A.S.A.P. the sooner you find a dress, the sooner you won't have to worry about it anymore. As for how much you spend, that's up to you. I wouldn't go too overboard, since this is your first dance, unless you just want to. For a dress and shoes, I wouldn't spend more than $175, for a limo, no more than $200, hair, nails and make-up, no more than $120. This comes to around $500. You definitely don't have to spend that much if you really shop around and get the best prices. Also, if you don't want to spend that much, just get a nice dress, shoes, do your hair and make-up yourself and HAVE FUN!!! I hope this helped!!! And feel free to ask me anymore questions you have! Good luck and have fun! <3 Dana
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I like to go with a date and friends. Last year i went with a group of 3 couples and i had an awersome time. Even if you aren't into the music or dancing there is still stuff to do to enjoy yourself.
I spent around $100 on my dress. The price doesn't matter as long as you like it.
I took a little clutch with me to hold my camera but it is optional.
My dress went down the the floor along with most peoples. But some had short dresses at their knees
You can rent a limo if you want but i think it is a waste of money your freshman year. I would wait to do something like that for your senior homecoming or prom.
I got my dress this year at macys. It was a left over prom dress which basically looks like a strapless white weddingdress. Really there is no set style for homcoming. It is all up to you.
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everything is really up to you. You can get your hair done, if you want, but not everyone does. I got an updo. Shoes should be pretty but easy to dance it although everyone at my school ends up taking them off. And makeup i would do it pretty and a little different than normal!
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