by Homecoming is a very special day in a teenage girl’s life. Most homecoming events last for around a week and they include a number of activities including a football match. And the event is concluded with a homecoming dance which requires a lot of preparations. Every parent desires to see their daughter enjoying her school homecoming. So to make your daughter’s homecoming dance special here are 10 rules for parents to follow and your daughters will thank you for it.
1.Talk to your daughter about the date and dress code for home homecoming
Most schools will inform parents about the date on which the homecoming is going to take place and dress code for the homecoming dance. Please make sure that you and your daughter knows the event date and the dress code. This information is very important because once you know the date and dress code only then you can continue with the preparations of homecoming. Talk with your daughter about what she has on her mind about her homecoming preparations because after all, it is her special day that you are trying to make as perfect as possible. You might have prepared for your own homecoming back in the day but keep in mind that time has changed and it is a must to have your daughter’s say when preparing for her homecoming event.
2.Keep in mind the fashion trends, and preferences of your daughter
Homecoming gives girls an opportunity to dress up and show off their carefully picked dresses. Therefore it is very important for you to be aware of the latest fashion trends in clothing and styling in order to help your daughter in achieving the perfect homecoming look. But do not follow the trends strictly because sometimes the latest trends might not match with the personality of each and every person. So you have to help your daughter in finding a look that is the sweet spot between the latest trends and also matches her individual personality.
3.Do some research before you go shopping for homecoming
You might have participated in many parties in your lifetime then you should be able to help your daughter with some advice and ideas for homecoming especially regarding her outfit for the party. Or if you are looking for some inspirations for the outfit, you can get them from magazines, or online resources. Don’t hesitate to ask for suggestions from moms of your daughter’s classmates.
4.Take care of her skin and hair
The homecoming is a big event for a schoolgirl. So naturally, you would want your daughter to look her best on her big day. So teaching your daughter how to take care of her skin and hair is very important so she doesn’t run into skin or hair problems at the very last moment.
5.Pick out a stunning dress
The lengths for homecoming dressesare mostly short. The first recommendation for homecoming dress is a cocktail dress because your daughter will have to dance and short cocktail dresses are perfect for this purpose. To find the perfect dress for your daughter here are a few things to be careful about:
- Choose the dress that fits perfectly so you won’t have to do any last minute modifications.
- Look at the dress in natural light rather than the store lights to make sure the color of the dress doesn’t change according to lighting.
- Examine the fabric and make sure the dress isn’t damaged in any way.
- Make sure the dress you picked doesn’t break the dress code of the school.
6.Pick out the right shoes
While shopping for the shoes, ask the store if you can try the shoes on and walking around, in order to make sure the shoes fit your daughter nicely and aren’t uncomfortable to walk in. If your daughter is not very tall, you can get her a pair of high heels to make her look taller. But make sure that the heels aren’t too high for your daughter and she can handle high heels. You can also help your daughter get used to wearing heels by getting the shoes earlier and allowing her to practice walking in them for a few minutes every day. If your daughter is tall you can get some sandals or flat shoes which will be more comfortable to wear and make the dancing easier.
7.Get Accessories to go with the outfit
Once your daughter has decided on the dress and shoes, you can now go shopping for other accessories that she’ll be wearing. The style of accessories should match her dress and shoes. If the dress itself has a lot of designing, it would be better if your daughter wears light jewelry. But if your daughter’s dress is simple and doesn’t have multiple colors, then it would be wise to wear be more prominent and larger jewelry items which will go well with a simply designed graceful dress. Once the jewelry has been selected you can now look for a matching clutch or small bag for your daughter, which can come in handy to store small things and looks adorable at the same time.
8.Makeup
If you have plenty of days left till homecoming, you can have your daughter experiment with her makeup. So that she can find the right combination of makeup that will suit her face. The cosmetics or skincare products should not be too harsh and non-irritating preferably chemical free in order to prevent any damage being done to your daughter’s skin. Because healthy skin is way more important than anything else.
9.Picking a hairstyle
Look up some formal hairstyles from the magazines or different websites then choose the suitable one that matches the overall look and outfit of your daughter. If you think that the hairstyle you picked is a bit too complicated to do at home you can always get an appointment with a beauty salon and get the hairstyle made from a professional on the day your daughter has to go to her homecoming.
10.Encourage your daughter
Try your best to spend as much time possible on preparing your daughter’s school homecoming, and ensure her that she will look great at her homecoming dance because it is natural for girls to get nervous before their homecoming and you can give them the confidence boost they need as a parent.
Assure her that she can come to you for help whenever she feels like it. Helping your daughter with her homecoming preparations will not only improve the relationship between you and your daughter, but it will also boost her confidence. It might be her first time to attend a school event as big as homecoming, so she could be filled with anxiety and it is your job to make her feel at ease.
Tell your daughter that the key to looking beautiful on the homecoming night is confidence and no matter how great her outfit is her confidence will make her shine, so please encourage your daughter all the time and make sure she enjoys her big day without any hiccups.
