To do before homecoming

Choose the dress early. The dress will be the hardest to choose and will need a lot of time to prepare. If you will be getting your dress from a local retailer, make sure to get it at least one month before the homecoming so that if you need to make adjustments, you can still make appointments with your dressmaker. If you plan to order your dress via the internet, you must order that more than a month. Try to find out how long it takes for the online seller to deliver your dress. You should receive your dress within three to four weeks prior to the homecoming so that you can still have time to make adjustments if needed. Your homecoming dress is the first thing you need to prepare as soon as you get the schedule of the homecoming.

Get matching shoes. If you have some shoes in stock, look for something that could make a perfect match to your dress. Homecoming shoes do not need to be new. Most homecoming shoes will only be used once unless someone is waiting for hand-me-downs on your pairs. At this stage in your life, you are probably still growing. It will not be practical to buy new pair shoes just for the homecoming because you will outgrow them and they will just be a waste. But if you don’t have a pair of shoes that might be compatible with your dress, then by all means, go and shop. Sometimes, it would really be hard to find the exact match to your dress. Find some alternative designs or colors that could still go well with your dress. This can save you from unnecessary stress.

Prepare the right accessories. Look for the accessories that are compatible for your dress. If it is possible, pick at least two sets of accessories of your choice, like two sets of earring, or a set of bangles and a pendant. Then you can enjoy selecting one or both when the homecoming night comes.

Practice your makeup. If you plan to do your own makeup, practice doing it at least a few times the week before the actual homecoming. Choose colors that are compatible with your skin tone. If you are not a makeup user and would like to look fabulous without overdoing things, better to get professional help from a makeup artist.

Get those nails done. You need to have at least clean manicured nails for the homecoming. This is important. Your nails are the next most noticeable part of you other than your face and your bust line. If you will wear open shoes, get those toenails a pedicure with matching colors.

Style your hair. If you plan to style your own hair, you need a lot of practice because styling can get really stressful on the day of the homecoming. It could ruin your mood for the fun evening.

Don’t forget his boutonniere. Your date needs this from you so you need to go to the nearest florist early because other girls will be swarming around them too.

Eat right. Never neglect a good diet so you can maintain a healthy body fit for the homecoming.

Get enough sleep. You certainly need this to be cheerful and full of life on the homecoming night. If you are too stressed when the homecoming comes, what’s the point for all the preparations?

Don’t forget to have fun! Enjoy while you are young.