DWTS Dedication Night 2026: How We’d Style the Pros in Faviana’s New Gowns

Quick answer: “Dancing with the Stars” Dedication Night airs Tuesday, October 20, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC (streaming on Disney+). The top 10 couples honor someone special. Here is how we would style five female pros — Daniella Karagach, Jenna Johnson, Sharna Burgess, Emma Slater, and Rylee Arnold — in Faviana’s brand-new gowns, matched to each dance style.

Dedication Night is the most emotional episode of every “Dancing with the Stars” season — and the one that makes everybody search “what was she wearing?” before the first commercial break. Ballroom costumes are designed to move: skirts that spin, slits that kick, bodices that stay put through every lift. That is exactly how we design our gowns.

So we played stylist. Using our new collection — live on faviana.com now — here is how we would dress five of the female pros for their Dedication Night routines.

Fan styling only — Faviana is not affiliated with “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC, or the dancers named.

→ Shop Prom Dresses

Dedication Night 2026: What to Know

• When: Tuesday, October 20, 8–10 p.m. ET on ABC; streaming on Disney+.

• What: Week 6 of Season 35. Each of the top 10 couples dedicates their routine to someone who shaped them.

• Guest judge: Former pro Kym Johnson Herjavec joins Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba.

• Hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

Daniella Karagach — Contemporary

Partnering Ezra Frech, dedicated to his mother.

Contemporary needs fabric that floats and flows with every turn. Style 11603 is chiffon with a V-neck, a corset bodice, and a tiered ruffle skirt — it moves like water and lands softly. We would choose Dark Pacific Blue for an emotional, moody stage.

Jenna Johnson — Foxtrot

Partnering Harry Shum Jr., dedicated to his wife.

Foxtrot is classic, smooth ballroom — elegant lines, long glides. Style 11605 is stretch satin with a sweetheart neckline, a pleated skirt, and a lace-up back. Royal for old-Hollywood polish, or Cotton Candy Pink for a romantic twist. Extended sizes available (Style 11605E).

Sharna Burgess — Contemporary

Partnering Tyler Cameron, dedicated to his late mother and mothers everywhere.

The tearjerker of the night needs softness. Style 11665 is chiffon with a sweetheart corset bodice, a tiered skirt, and a lace-up back. Light Pink or Seaglass keeps it tender — a dress that feels like a hug. Also in extended sizes (Style 11665E).

Emma Slater — Quickstep

Partnering Jackson Olson, dedicated to his mother.

Quickstep is fast, bouncy, and joyful, so the skirt has to keep up. Style 11673 is strapless chiffon with a ruffle skirt and a slit — playful flutter with room to kick. Bright Fuchsia is pure quickstep energy. Extended sizes available (Style 11673E).

Rylee Arnold — Viennese Waltz

Partnering Connor Wood, dedicated to his father.

The Viennese waltz is all rotation — the bigger the skirt, the better the spin. Style 11672 is strapless chiffon with a scoop neckline, a full skirt, and pockets. Navy or Ivory for a timeless waltz; Bright Fuchsia if she wants the room to gasp. Also in extended sizes (Style 11672E).

A dress made to dance in should feel like part of the choreography.

How to Choose a Dress You Can Actually Dance In

You do not need a ballroom to need a dress that moves. Whether it is prom, a wedding, or winter formal, look for the same things the pros do:

• Movement in the skirt: chiffon, tiers, godets, and full skirts swing; stiff fabrics do not.

• A bodice that stays put: corset structure and boning keep everything in place through every spin.

• A slit or flare for range: you should be able to take a full step and kick.

• Do the twirl test: spin in the fitting room. If it flares, it is a yes.

• Practice in your shoes: dance-floor comfort starts with the right heel height.

Dressing for a big night of your own? See how the runway did it in our Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show recap, or Find a Store Near You to do the twirl test in person.

The Final Touch

Every great performance ends with a finishing touch. Celebrate Yourself — pomelo, jasmine, and sandalwood — was made for nights you want to remember, from the first step to the last bow.

Quick FAQ

When is Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night 2026?

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, streaming on Disney+.

Who is the guest judge on DWTS Dedication Night 2026?

Former pro Kym Johnson Herjavec joins judges Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba.

What is Dedication Night on Dancing with the Stars?

A themed week where each remaining couple dedicates their dance to a person or relationship that shaped the celebrity’s life.

What kind of dress is best for dancing?

One with movement in the skirt — chiffon, tiers, godets, or a full skirt — plus a structured bodice that stays in place and a slit or flare for range of motion.

Where can I buy a ballroom-style gown for prom or a formal?

Faviana’s new collection includes chiffon, tiered, and full-skirt gowns made to move. Shop Prom Dresses or Find a Store Near You.