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Let's Get Glam! Your Ultimate Homecoming Shopping Guide

We found the best shoes, bags, and (of course!) dresses to land you a picture-perfect ensemble.

By Claire Knebl

September 6, 2013

Photo: Blossom Berkofsky, Teen Vogue April 2011
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It’s that time of year again! Fall’s first formal occasion is your chance to go all out in a flippy party frock, look-at-me jewels, and a killer pair of shoes. Lucky for you, we’ve scouted the best finds from stylish stores like Topshop, Nasty Gal, and Asos—and guess what, your amazing outfit doesn’t have to break the bank!
Across the board, this season’s top trends include velvet accents, colorblocked coolness, and major metallic touches on everything from heels to necklaces. So, whatever will you wear!? Tell us in the comments, and click through to see all 100 party-ready pieces!
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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $150. Topshop.com.

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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $130. Topshop.com.
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Dresses
Delia’s Dress, $65. Delias.com.

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Dresses
River Island Dress, $100. RiverIsland.com.
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ModCloth Dress, $85. ModCloth.com.

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Dresses
ModCloth Dress, $90. ModCloth.com.
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Dresses
Delia’s Dress, $45. Delias.com.

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Dresses
Betsey Johnson Dress, $178. ModCloth.com.
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Dresses
Asos Dress. For information: Asos.com.

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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $130. Topshop.com.
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Dresses
Betsey Johnson Dress, $90. ModCloth.com.

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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $138. Topshop.com.
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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $80. Topshop.com.

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Dresses
American Eagle Outfitters Dress, $40. AE.com.
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Dresses
Parker Dress. For information: Amazon.com.

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Dresses
River Island Dress, $55. RiverIsland.com.
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Dresses
Delia’s Dress, $65. Delias.com.

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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $130. Topshop.com.
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Dresses
Delia’s Dress, $50. Delias.com.

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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $118. Topshop.com.
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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $58. Topshop.com.

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Dresses
Asos Dress. For information: Asos.com.
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Dresses
American Eagle Outfitters Dress, $60. AE.com.

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Dresses
BCBG Dress. For information: BCBG.com.
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Dresses
Topshop Dress, $100. Topshop.com.

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Dresses
Dorothy Perkins Dress, $99. DorothyPerkins.com.
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Shoes
Topshop Goslin heels, $136. Topshop.com.

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Shoes
Kimchi Blue Flatforms, $49. UrbanOutfitters.com.
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Asos Heels, $144. Asos.com.

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Asos Heels, $84. Asos.com.
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Calvin Klein Heels, $119. Zappos.com.

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Topshop Notion heels, $156. Topshop.com.
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Sam Edelman Okala pumps, $130. Shopbop.com.

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Asos Heels, $76. Asos.com.
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Shoes
Steven Heels, $119. Shopbop.com.

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Asos Smithie heels, $60. Asos.com.
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Shoes
Nasty Gal Primal pumps, $78. NastyGal.com.

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Shoes
Topshop Jarl heels, $124. Topshop.com.
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Shoes
Express Heels, $80. Express.com.

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Shoes
Guess Adal heels, $110. Guess.com.
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Shoes
Asos Pivotal wedges, $76. Asos.com.

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Nine West Miracl heels, $89. NineWest.com.
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Shoes
Topshop Notion heels, $156. Topshop.com.

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Forever 21 Heels, $23. Forever21.com.
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Asos Sidewalk heels, $68. Asos.com.

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Seychelles Wedges, $100. Zappos.com.
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Nasty Gal Reaction booties, $158. NastyGal.com.

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Shoes
Dolce Vita Serell heels, $142. NeedSupply.com.
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Sam Edelman Yara heels, $200. UrbanOutfitters.com.

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Nine West Milania heels, $199. NineWest.com.
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Shoes
Forever 21 Wedges, $30. Forever21.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Asos.com
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Bags
Asos Clutch, $51. Asos.com.
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Bags
Marc by Marc Jacobs Wristlet, $98. Nordstrom.com.

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Bags
Clare Vivier Bag, $168. ClareVivier.com.
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Bags
Vince Camuto Horn clutch, $158. Nordstrom.com.

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Bags
Kayu Clutch, $185. Shopbop.com.
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Bags
Coach Clutch, $178. Coach.com.

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Bags
Natasha Couture Clutch, $48. Nordstrom.com.
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Bags
House of Harlow 1960 Clutch, $195. Nordstrom.com.

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Bags
Whiting and Davis Clutch, $148. Shopbop.com.
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Bags
Marciano Clutch, $88. Marciano.com.

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Bags
Anna-Ya Clutch, $65. NeedSupply.com.
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Bags
Mango Clutch, $60. Mango.com.

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Bags
Moyna Clutch, $130. Shopbop.com.
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Bags
Diane von Furstenburg Clutch, $245. NeimanMarcus.com.

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Bags
Nasty Gal Clutch, $20. NastyGal.com.
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Bags
Fossil Clutch, $128. Macys.com.

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Bags
Topshop Clutch, $76. Topshop.com.
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Bags
Steven by Steve Madden Clutch, $88. Nordstrom.com.

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Bags
Boohoo Clutch, $30. Boohoo.com.
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Bags
Topshop Clutch, $40. Topshop.com.

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Bags
Natasha Couture Clutch, $68. Nordstrom.com.
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Bags
Forever 21 Clutch, $28. Forever21.com.

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Bags
David’s Bridal Judy clutch, $24. DavidsBridal.com.
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Jewelry
BCBGeneration Necklace, $36. BCBGeneration.com.

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Jewelry
BCBGeneration Cuff, $21. BCBGeneration.com.
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Jewelry
Marc by Marc Jacobs Bracelet, $78. Shopbop.com.

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Jewelry
House of Harlow 1960 Earrings, $38. Shopbop.com.
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Jewelry
Fallon Bracelet, $150. ShopLesNouvelles.com.

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Jewelry
Venessa Arizaga Bracelet, $115. SaksFifthAvenue.com.
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Jewelry
Juicy Couture Necklace, $38. JuicyCouture.com.

Photo: Courtesy of JuicyCouture.com
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Jewelry
Juicy Couture Bracelet, $68. JuicyCouture.com.
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Jewelry
MSGM Earrings, $200. LuisaViaRoma.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Macys.com
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Jewelry
Material Girl Ear cuff, $12. Macys.com.
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Jewelry
Juicy Couture Cuff, $68. JuicyCouture.com.

Photo: Courtesy of NeedSupply.com
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Jewelry
Need Supply Co. Necklace, $28. NeedSupply.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Guess.com
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Jewelry
Guess Earrings, $75. Guess.com.

Photo: Courtesy of LuisaViaRoma.com
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Jewelry
John and Pearl Necklace, $174. LuisaViaRoma.com.
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Jewelry
Kenzo Necklace, $179. Net-a-Porter.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Chloe and Isabel
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Jewelry
Chloe and Isabel Bracelet, $48. ChloeandIsabel.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Guess.com
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Jewelry
Guess Necklace, $35. Guess.com.

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Jewelry
C.Wonder Earrings, $44. CWonder.com.
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Jewelry
Michael Kors Earrings, $75. Bloomingdales.com.

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Jewelry
Tory Burch Necklace, $225. ToryBurch.com.
Photo: Courtesy of NastyGal.com
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Jewelry
Nasty Gal Necklace, $38. NastyGal.com.

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Jewelry
Stella and Bow Rings, $44 each. StellaandBow.com.
Photo: Courtesy of NastyGal.com
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Jewelry
Nasty Gal Necklace, $35. NastyGal.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Guess.com
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Jewelry
Guess Ring, $18. Guess.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Macys.com
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Jewelry
Material Girl Necklace, $14. Macys.com.

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