Friday night lights, traditions, tailgates, and parades — homecoming is right around the corner, and the newest, hottest looks in fall fashion are arriving every day at Henri’s! We sat down with our expert stylists to get the inside scoop on what girls are shopping for this summer to get ready for the big day.

1. Velvet

Velvet has made a huge comeback and is the hottest trend for Fall 2017! This luscious and soft fabric will make you stand out with its vintage charm. Celebs like Kendall Jenner and Victoria Beckham have been spotted in recent months rocking this look, and its sure to be a red-carpet favorite this autumn.

And the best part? Our designers got the memo — velvet is life. Sherri Hill, Mori Lee, and many more of Henri’s top homecoming dress designers are offering posh velvet dresses for HoCo this year.

2. Sequins

All-over sequin dresses are the ultimate party trend, and our designers didn’t hold back on the sparkly stuff this year. Slip into one of these gorgeous gowns, and you’ll light up the night like the Fourth of July. We just know you’re going to love these dazzling designs, especially when they’re paired with the most popular colors for fall including gold, silver, burgundy, emerald and black.

Find the perfect sequin homecoming dress at Henri’s and embrace the glitz!

3. Simple, But Elegant 

Not much of a glittery Henri’s girl? Mesmerize your date with your beauty in a simple yet elegant homecoming 2017 style. These love-to-wear-again styles are perfect for special events of all kinds, and you can take some serious liberties in the accessory department wearing one of these gowns.

With a simply elegant style, you can jazz up your look with a fabulous pair of high heels, a funky hair piece, a statement necklace — the possibilities are endless!

4. Jackets/Blazers

If you’re on the hunt for a cool new trend to test out in the new year, check out our selection of all new jackets and blazers designed to match your favorite styles! This timeless wardrobe essential gets a glamorous upgrade for homecoming 2017 with sparkling embroidery and unique details to take your look to the next level.

We’re calling it now – you’re going to see some version of the bomber jacket on everyone from celebrities to Instagram fashionistas this fall. Obsessed.

5. Rompers/Jumpsuits

The romper is the perfect combination of playful and practical, a complete outfit in one piece! No doubt rompers are the fashion trend of the summer, and there’s no stopping them for fall 2017. And the best thing about this free-spirit style is that our designers have come up with one for every occasion, from simple to extravagant.

Check out our picks for sophisticated jumpsuit styles for homecoming 2017!

No matter what type of Henri’s Girl you are, we’ve got you covered with the top 5 Homecoming trends of 2017! 

See something you love? Click on the photo for more information, or click here to shop online! And plan your trip to Henri’s to browse the nation’s largest selection of designer homecoming dresses with the help of an expert stylist!