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Crack Your Homecoming Dress Code

From Casey Lewis, for About.com

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Dress code: Cocktail

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LBD: Every Girl's Necessity The little black dress is like flavored lip gloss or fully-stocked iPods – virtually impossible to live without. With a great pair of heels and one showstopping piece of jewelry, this classic turns into the ultimate homecoming dress.

What's Old is New Now is the time to pull out your best vintage treasures or even better, grandma's retro prom dress. Homecoming calls for a little elegance and a lot of personality, so let yours shine with your glam antique jewelry and charming vintage dresses.

Less Is More – In This Case, Anyway Instead of wearing your sparkliest earrings, two pendant necklaces, and the entire collection of rhinestone bracelets, choose one backdrop (wrist, ears, or neck) and stick with it.

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