Special occasions should be just that: special. Make your teen’s upcoming big event even more memorable by shopping Macy’s selection of juniors’ dresses. Whether you’re headed to a family wedding or she’s off to a school dance, you’ll find plenty of cute dresses for juniors all in one place. Wondering what to look for when it comes to dressing for the events on her social calendar? Keep reading.

School Events
School-hosted dances like homecoming and prom are perfect opportunities for your teen to express her style and personality. Just keep these guidelines in mind and let her take it from there.

Homecoming dresses can run the gamut from floral fit-and-flare frocks to more shimmery styles like sequined midis. Prom dresses tend to be more formal and have longer hemlines. As a rule, juniors’ party dresses with shorter hemlines are ideal for homecoming, while princess-inspired ball gowns are perfect for prom. Before you go shopping, check to see if the school has a dress code for the event. If not, she can get creative with her look—and she’ll love the opportunity to pick from our selection of formal dresses for teens.

Family Weddings
Photos from family weddings are always on display, so juniors’ dresses for weddings should be chosen carefully. Take cues from the invitation or wedding website, which should have the dress code listed. Look for terms like “semi-formal,” “cocktail attire” or “black tie.” Bear in mind that daytime weddings call for more modestly designed dresses, especially if the service will take place in a house of worship.

For any type of family wedding, she’ll find plenty of cute dresses to choose from at Macy’s, along with those all-important finishing touches like dressy heels, on-trend hobo bags, hair accessories and lip gloss.

Whether it’s casual frocks that can double as beach cover-ups or juniors’ dresses for homecoming and prom, your teen can nail a perfect ensemble at Macy’s.