Homecoming 2012 Dress Shopping Guide

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Looking for a Homecoming dress? Choose your style below and plan your Santee Alley shopping trip!

Party Dresses: 
Where to go: Mertella & Co. and AP Design
What you'll find: At Mertella & Co. you'll find vintage inspired designs in chiffon, silk, and lace fabrics as well as sequined party dresses. AP Design is the place for body-con party dresses. It's also a great place for sequined dresses and animal prints. Price range: $

Plus-Size Party Dresses
Where to go: AP Design and Sweeties Plus
What you'll find: The best selection in plus-size party dresses. Sequins, prints, short, long, high-low, you name it, they have it. Price range: $

Cocktail & Special Occasion Dresses:
Where to go: Black Cat
What you'll find: A wide selection of cocktail dresses in all price ranges, including designs popular brands Paparazzi by Mori Lee, Jovani, Faviana, and Mac Duggal. Price range: $$

Designer Dresses:
Where to go: Noell
What you'll find: The latest styles from some of the most coveted special occasion and pageant gown designers. These dresses are steeply discounted (often sold at wholesale price) but still carry a heavier price tag. Price range: $$$