Homecoming dress:
Home coming means the welcoming back of the school. Homecoming is usually occurs in the fall. The dress which is worn in the homecoming is the homecoming dress which is a bit short.
Prom dress:
Prom usually occurs in the spring. Prom dress for girls are usually gowns and black or white formal wear for men.
Differences:
| Basis | Homecoming dress | Prom dress |
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| Definition (www.merriam-webster.com) |
The dress which is worn for an annual celebration for people who attended a college or university | A dress which is worn for a formal dance for high school students usually at the end of the school year |
| Synonyms | Return, advent, occurrence, landing and meeting | Gala, promenade, dance, junior program and class dance |
| Antonyms | Departure, disappearance and leave | |
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| History | The tradition of Homecoming has its origin in alumni football games held at colleges and universities since the 19th century. | Prom is derived from the term “promenade” which was the presentation and display of guests at the beginning of a formal event. Though proms weren’t mentioned in school yearbooks until the 1930’s or 1940’s, it is believed that they started in the late 1800’s when universities held coed banquets for graduating students. |
| Word origin | The word homecoming was derived in the 14th century. | The word prom dress was originated in 1894. It is a short for promenade. |
| Shoes requirement | Homecoming dresses require flat shoes or low heel one. | Prom dresses require high heel shoes. |
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