Sometimes it can take a while to choose the right dress for an occasion that takes place at a high school and getting the perfect original dress can take days if a girl is especially indecisive when searching for homecoming dresses. But one question that might come up is whether a dress with sequins might be better or if soft ruffles and lace might be best. While sequins might be a better idea for an evening event like a prom, some lace might look good for another official school function where it's necessary that everyone is dressed nicely.