Homecoming Dresses

Homecoming 2014 is just around the corner, and our favorite dress designers at Rissy Roo's have been all over the maps with famous celebrities wearing their gorgeous semi-formal and formal dresses. Our newest update for you is a celeb that was caught wearing an ALYCE Paris homecoming dress!

Vine star and celebrity Courtney SelfieC Schmidt posted a picture recently of herself in ALYCE Paris style 4410, and she looked so gorgeous in it! You all know that we love dress designer ALYCE Paris, but we love Courtney SelfieC just as much because of how she came to be famous...through the social media site Vine! Courtney put herself out in the open and worked her skills on Vine to get 1 MILLION followers on her account! Now, she's become so famous that she's all over red carpet events and meeting all sorts of celebrities. And, she's clearly a hard-worker because not only is she a famous Viner, but she is also is a high school student, is on the school swim team....and on top of all of that, she's a super nice person. So check her out rocking AlYCE 4410 so perfectly below!

Alyce style 4410 is a blue dress with a crop top and an A-line skirt that's effortlessly flattering. This strapless dress features a heavily beaded sequined top and coordinating pleated skirt with beaded sequin waistband. Crop tops are so on-trend for Homecoming 2014, and if you watch some of Courtney's Vines, you'll see that she's all about crop tops not only for formal and semi-formal events, but for every day casual, too.

Want to learn a little more about Courtney? Watch some of our favorite Vines from her here:

If you're as excited as we are for fall, we know that you've already started searching for that perfect Homecoming 2014 look. Short...long...high-low...two-piece...lace...ruffles...so many different types of styles and trends to choose from, how are you ever supposed to narrow it down to just one dress? Well, we're here to help your search along and narrow it down to your perfect look.

This week, we wanted to focus in on one of our favorite new trends that has taken hold over the past year: the 2 piece dress look. The 2 piece look started to to get popular in Prom 2013, and became the trend of the season for Prom 2014. So, you better believe that it's one of the most popular looks to wear or Homecoming 2014! There are so many stunning 2 piece looks for this coming fall season that it's hard to pick only a few, but we narrowed it down to just 3 looks to help give you ideas of styles to expect - each from a different dress designer. Check them out below!

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Rachel Allan is our newest dress designer at RissyRoos.com, and her looks are just incredible! She's a big proponent of the 2 piece look, and we can't blame her. While there are so many great Rachel Allan 2 piece styles, one of our hottest dresses of the season already is Continue reading →

With much anticipation, famed designer Sherri Hill has released her Fall 2014 collection and will be available soon on Rissyroos.com! Most of you are still gushing over how fabulous prom was and looking forward towards graduation and other memorable events. However, you can always rely on Fall to sneak up on you just like Summer did! Soon enough, you'll be looking for that perfect homecoming or Autumn evening dress. So, get in the mood and take a sneak peak of the Sherri Hill Fall 2014 Collection!

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The Sherri Hill 2014 Fall collection is very elegant and glamorous. While combining a mixture of short dresses, two-piece ensembles, and long gowns, each and every piece has the beauty and high fashion details one could only expect from such an elite designer. This collection is full of rich color's like black, red, emerald and royal blue. Many embellishments like intricate beading, geometric cut outs, and lavish lace are implemented throughout the entire collection, making the designs fit for a queen! We are dedicating this post as a preview of some of our favorite styles and trends to expect out soon!

Playful Two Pieces

Homecoming dresses are an entirely different look when comparing them to prom. They are generally a little less formal, although some schools make it a very fancy occasion. Typically, homecoming is a gathering of students uniting as one, celebrating the beginning of a new school year and showing their school spirit in hopes of leading their team to victory. Prom is more of a coming of age pastime and memorable occasion. Of course, no homecoming game is complete without a celebratory after-party! Sherri Hill's fall line is full of two-piece dresses that are fun, yet elegant enough to be worn as formal attire. Adorned with beautiful lace and various beads, these two pieces are an on going fashion hit!

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Bold Colors With Unique Shapes

Fall is all about bold hues for Sherri Hill; her color wheel is chock full of dramatic reds, royal blues, emerald greens, and blacks. Combining these shades with diverse geometric shapes and cuts gives her Fall 2014 collection an edge above the rest going into the Winter and Holiday season.

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Glitzy Cocktail Dresses

A large part of the fall collection consists of fitted micro dresses with just the right amount of embellishment to make each look so special. Whether it's a high lace neck here, or beaded cap-sleeves there, each dress is devilishly unique and is guaranteed to make a statement!

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What designs are your favorite of this collection so far? Which dresses are you looking forward to seeing more of? Let us know! The dresses aren't available yet, but they will be soon. We certainly can't wait to see the dresses in person, and will let you know as soon as they are available! Keep watching for all the latest and greatest trend alerts from Sherri Hill and all of our other designers!

With prom season wrapping up and summer approaching, everyone has something new on their minds. Whether it's looking forward to relaxing with family and friends, preparing for college, or getting ready for an unforgettable summer, all of us will eventually have to face the reality of Fall. No worries, because Fall is an exciting time of year! It's back to school, football, and HOMECOMING! We know it is barely summer, but we are so excited to find out one of our favorite and most fabulous designers, Jovani Fashions, has announced their 2014 Homecoming collection on Facebook and their website! These dresses are so gorgeous and so much fun, we couldn't wait to share them with you!

Jovani has taken a fun, fresh approach to their homecoming designs for 2014, just like the start of a new school year. There are many bright colors to remind us of growth, instead of the typical earth tone colors we usually see for Fall. Also, the illusion trend that started early in the prom 2014 season made its way far into the Fall and is gorgeous on many Jovani homecoming designs!

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Some other trends the designer decided to embrace are interesting "mod" floral patterns, as well as various black and white ensembles which are very elegant, yet young.

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We are super excited to see the playing up and down of sleeves and midriffs in this unique line, too! With the weather still warm enough, Jovani designers did an excellent job of incorporating some cropped top designs and different sleeves for a breath of fresh Fall fashion air.

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Even if you still have prom on the brain, it's okay! Just know you still have something special to look forward too! There are going to be many special moments ahead and thanks to amazing designers like Jovani, you will look beautiful in them! Do you have any favorites from the Jovani Homecoming 2014 collection yet? The dresses aren't available yet, but we'll make sure to update you once they are!

Each year, fashion gets more and more unpredictable. With so many great trends to follow this Fall, we had to narrow them down to just three.

Say YES to White after Labor Day!

Lots of rule-breaking trends this season, including the always infamous no white after Labor Day rule. These rebellious celebs are going against the rules of fashion by keeping white throughout the fall and winter. It's all about how you accessorize and the type of fabric.

This is one trend you can use for your next formal event; it's definitely perfect for the Holidays. If anyone comments that you're not supposed to be wearing white, they're just not up on the latest fashion trends!

Sherri Hill style 2948 White Cocktail Dress has the right fabric and the intricate beading to still give it that fall or winter look. This stunning dress would be great for homecoming..a cocktail party..or even an upcoming holiday party. Continue reading →

For all of our local New Jersey customers out there, we just wanted to update you on the latest Roo's News! The Jewish Times of South Jersey recently featured us in their newspaper - the article is called, "Something to Suit Any Style."

 The article talks all about how Rissy Roo's is the perfect place to find your perfect dress, whether at our store or online at RissyRoos.com, and we couldn't agree more! The full article is below.

"Are you looking for “the perfect” dress for your upcoming social occasion? Whether you prefer to shop local or would rather shop online, you are guaranteed to find that perfect stand out dress at Rissy Roo's and RissyRoos.com. Choose from all of the top designers; Sherri Hill, Jovani, Tony Bowls, La Femme, and Mac Duggal, just to name a few. You’ll find all of the latest trends for 2014 including, lace dresses, peplum styles, jewel tones, and simple elegance along with timeless evening trends such as jewels, sequins, beads, and tulle.

At Rissy Roo’s there is a dress to suit any style. Whether you’re attending a Prom, Pageant, Sweet Sixteen, Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation or Homecoming; Rissy Roo’s is the one-stop shop for any occasion! Rissy Roo’s also has a great selection of stunning shoes and shimmering accessories to complete your look and make your special night memorable.

Stop by the Rissy Roo’s retail store located at 1201 New Road in Linwood NJ or visit RissyRoos.com! Follow Rissy Roo’s and get social on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Vine. No matter what the occasion a dress is always in order, Life’s A Party… Dress Up!"

Have you been watching The Walking Dead endlessly in October to get amped up for Halloween? We have! Well, we have another place to get your The Walking Dead fix: in the October 2013 issue of Glamoholic Magazine. Why? Because actress Emily Kinney, who plays Beth Greene on The Walking Dead, was featured in the magazine wearing none other than two of our favorite designers: Tony Bowls and Sherri Hill!

 In the above photo, she's seen wearing Tony Bowls Shorts style TS11367, a sleeveless slim sequin mesh short dress with large novelty stones, a "V" front and back neckline, and nude color side panels. It's a stunning cocktail dress that's perfect for Homecoming, Prom, or the Holidays.

In this photo, Emily is wearing Sherri Hill style 21217, a cute and fun cocktail dress with a high neckline, sexy open back, sequin bodice, and gorgeous lace. We especially love the flowy ruffled skirt - perfect to twist your hips at Prom or Homecoming!

In the article, they talk about everything from The Walking Dead, to music, style, and boys. It's definitely a great read! One quote that we're loving:

"If acting is my passion, then song-writing is sort of a steady best friend."

We know her character, Beth, sings in The Walking Dead, but we never knew that it was a hobby of hers!

The Walking Dead, Tony Bowls, Sherri Hill...it doesn't end there: you can read the full article on Glamoholic's website! Plus, with Avril Lavigne as the October Cover Girl, could you really go wrong?? Have fun reading!

This month isn't just about the start of fall and Halloween...it's also about representing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This national campaign is to increase awareness of this disease that has come to affect so many, whether directly or indirectly. October is almost over, but it's not too late to show your support...whether it's for your aunt, mom, friend, or neighbor. We're all about pink (and girl power) at Rissy Roo's so we're constantly showing our support. With Homecoming in October for so many of our Roo Girls, we thought that your dance may be a great time for you to show your support for the cause. So, we picked out our top pink best sellers of the season in honor of Pinktober. Check them out below!

Faviana style 7119 evening gown is simple yet beautiful! The beading on the straps gives it a little touch of sparkle and the open back detail adds the right amount of sexiness. It's a great dress for any type of formal event, especially prom.

Clarisse style 2391 short formal dress couldn't be more adorable! The sequin bodice and tulle skirt is so girly, it's no wonder this dress is a best seller. This one would make a cute homecoming dress or short prom dress.

Night Moves 6820 flirty party dress has beading around the waist which creates a slimmer figure. You can definitely get great use out of this stunner! Whether it's for prom, homecoming, or even just for attending a wedding, you'll be sure to turn heads in this pink little number.

Tell us how you show your support! Let us know by leaving a comment below!