Black Dresses

Black Dresses for Every Fall & Winter Occasion

Black dresses make an impact in every setting, from sleek nights out to the season’s biggest celebrations. Find minimalist silhouettes alongside maximum-impact designs with sequins, rhinestones, lace, mesh, and glitter. Whether the plan calls for cocktail black dresses, a party-ready mini, or an elegant long black dress, black gives each texture and silhouette a polished foundation while letting the details set the mood.

From Cocktail Hour to the Countdown

Fall and winter calendars call for dresses that can keep up. Satin bodycon and fitted styles bring sleek polish to cocktail hours and holiday office parties, while A-line silhouettes, ruffled details, and soft knits offer a different take for family dinners and seasonal gatherings. When the dress code turns festive, holiday dresses in sparkly black sequins or soft black lace bring texture and shine to Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

For semi-formal plans, look for halter, cowl, sweetheart, plunge, and V-necklines paired with sleeveless, spaghetti-strap, or strapless silhouettes. From understated to high-impact, semi-formal black dresses let the cut, neckline, and finish define how dressed-up the look feels.

Black Dresses Made for the Occasion

The versatility of black makes it easy to match the dress to the event. homecoming black dresses can go sleek or statement-making with fitted silhouettes, open backs, rhinestones, glitter, or floral details. For cocktail parties, date nights, and nights out, bodycon dresses and slinky satin styles deliver a more sultry effect.

Formal black dresses shift the focus toward elevated silhouettes and dramatic details. Consider mermaid shapes, floor-length hems, dress slits, lace, or shimmering embellishments when the invitation calls for more glamour. formal wedding guest dresses in black can also feel celebration-ready when the silhouette, fabrication, and accessories reflect the formality and mood of the wedding.

Why Are Black Dresses So Flattering?

Black creates a visually continuous line, which can make a dress silhouette appear more streamlined and draw attention to its shape rather than strong color contrast. The effect also depends on the dress itself: fitted seams can define curves, an A-line skirt can emphasize the waist, and a long black dress with a slit can create an elongated line.

Texture keeps an all-black look from feeling one-dimensional. Satin catches the light, sequins and rhinestones add sparkle, while lace and mesh create contrast through sheer and opaque areas. That makes black an especially versatile backdrop for both minimalist dresses and statement designs.

Can You Wear a Black Dress to a Wedding?

Yes, a black dress can work beautifully for many weddings when it fits the couple’s dress code, venue, and overall celebration. For an evening or black-tie wedding, floor-length silhouettes, satin, lace, and elevated embellishments can give black a formal, occasion-ready feel. For cocktail or semi-formal weddings, consider polished midi or fitted silhouettes with distinctive necklines and dressy accessories.

The key is making the outfit feel celebratory rather than simply everyday. A special fabrication, elegant silhouette, sparkling jewelry, clutch, and heels can transform black into a polished wedding guest look.

How Can I Style My Favorite Black Dress?

Start with the occasion and let black become the foundation. For holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, play up sequins, rhinestones, glitter, or metallic accessories for extra light-catching impact. For a cocktail dinner, a sleek satin or cowl-neck dress pairs naturally with heels and a statement clutch. Lace, mesh, and floral or multi-print details can add dimension when you want an all-black look with more visual interest.

Black also gives you room to change the mood through accessories. Add sparkle for a glamorous finish, keep shoes and jewelry streamlined for a minimalist look, or introduce contrasting textures and prints when you want something bolder. One black dress can feel completely different depending on what you pair with it.

Find your fall and winter favorite in Windsor’s collection of Black Dresses, from party minis and cocktail styles to formal gowns made for holiday celebrations, New Year’s Eve, weddings, homecoming, and nights out.

  • Can I Have Your Attention Cutout Midi Dress

    Stand out and have all eyes on you in this attention-grabbing midi dress! The alluring style features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a trendy waist cutout, an asymmetric midi-length hem with ruching and an adjustable drawstring, a high side slit, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The stretchy knit fabric showcases an eye-catching sheen. Style with clear heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
    • Waist cutout
    • Asymmetric midi-length hem, ruching, adjustable drawstring
    • High side slit
    • Curve-hugging fit
    • Stretchy knit fabric, lining at the bust
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2092

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sweet Charmer Lace Strapless Mini Dress

    Charm everyone with your sweet look in this lace mini dress as the bride-to-be, graduate, or guest at a cocktail soiree! The strapless dress features a corset-style bodice, non-slip-grip lining, flexible boning inserts, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical wrap hem. Complete the look with delicate butterfly earrings and heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless, corset-style bodice
    • Non-slip grip lining
    • Flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Asymmetrical wrap mini-length hem
    • Lace fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2055

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Club Nights Mesh Strappy Mini Dress

    This mesh mini dress is here for your next club night! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps that create the strappy open-back design, a ruched bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The lined mesh fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style this mini-length dress with platform heels and earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline
    • Bungee spaghetti straps
    • Strappy open-back design
    • Ruched bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4921

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gabi Lace-Up Floral Trim Mermaid Formal Dress

    Special Occasion

    Enchant every party guest in the Gabi mermaid formal dress designed with a gorgeous floral soutache trim and a stunning lace-up back that turns heads. 

    Fit & Features

    • Floral soutache trim, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Cowl neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up back, zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Mermaid silhouette
    • Floor-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, weddings, event galas, dressed-up date nights, and fancy celebrations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-9526

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $109.90

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Janessa Formal Satin One Shoulder Mermaid Dress

    Special Occasion

    Take glamorous strides in the Janessa formal satin dress as a flawless bridesmaid, wedding guest, or gala! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a strappy back, a lightly padded bust, and a pleated side seam that leads to her wrap-style mermaid silhouette showcasing a high slit and floor-length hem. The formal dress is crafted from a smooth and shiny satin fabric to give you a luxe look! Complete the look with fringe earrings and a bracelet.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, strappy back
    • Lightly padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Pleated side seam, wrap-style mermaid silhouette
    • High slit, floor-length hem
    • Smooth satin fabric, bust lining, minimal stretch
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6940

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $74.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Elegant Era Cowl Neck Midi Dress

    Step into your elegant era looking stunning in this midi dress at rehearsal dinners, graduations, or dressy birthdays! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a form-hugging fit, and a skin-baring front slit. Complete the look in rhinestone platform heels for a touch of luxe!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Form-hugging fit
    • Front slit, midi-length hem
    • Smooth knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2352

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Babe Alert Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress

    Sound the alarm in this alluring bodycon midi dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded bust and a twist-front design, a small keyhole cutout under the bust, spaghetti straps, ruching down the midi-length silhouette, an asymmetric hem creating a high side slit, and a curve-hugging fit. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with platform heels for your next night out.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust, twist-front design
    • Small keyhole cutout under the bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Ruching down the midi-length silhouette
    • Asymmetric hem, high side slit, bodycon fit
    • Smooth knit fabric, lined bust, plenty of stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4827

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Love Connection Rhinestone Chain Mini Dress

    If you got a love for edgy-glam styles, this knit mini dress is totally worthy of your closet! It features a sleeveless scoop neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sultry cutout waist with rhinestone embellished chainlink, a bodycon fit, and an asymmetrical wrap hem. Complete the look in lace-up heels and a clutch!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neck
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Cutout waist, coated plastic rhinestone chainlink
    • Bodycon fit
    • Asymmetrical wrap mini-length hem
    • Double-lined slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4859

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $38.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • She's All Business V-Neck Mini Dress

    Business and babe vibes are what this woven mini dress is all about! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, wide shoulder straps, a wrap-style bust with sultry cutouts, and a form-hugging silhouette. Style with stiletto pumps and a blazer to complete the look for a cocktail event!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, wide shoulder straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Wrap-style bust, cutouts
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2438

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • 70s Groove Floral Tie-Back Skater Dress

    Get into the groove of this 70s-inspired printed floral dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flirty tie-back design, and a flattering skater short-length silhouette. Complete the look in rhinestone mules for a dressy date!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Tie-back design
    • Skater silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • 70s-inspired floral print
    • Woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5053

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Soak Up The Sun Tropical Print Maxi Dress

    You'll be ready for those relaxing beachside strolls in this gorgeous tropical print maxi dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring backless design, a flowy, floor-length hem, and a thigh-high front slit. The smooth knit fabric showcases a tropical palm leaf print. Style with slip-on sandals.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline
    • Bungee spaghetti straps
    • Backless design, single lattice strap
    • Flowy floor-length hem, high front slit
    • Tropical palm leaf print
    • Knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4997

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Color Me Cute Linen V-Neck Skater Dress

    Color you cute in this linen skater dress perfect for layering over your swimsuit on a beach day or pool party! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flirty ruffled underbust trim, and a tiered color block ruffled short-length silhouette. Style with trendy espadrille wedges.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Ruffled underbust trim
    • Tiered ruffle layered skater silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Color block pattern
    • Airy woven linen fabric, partial lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4994

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Alejandra Formal Satin Lace Corset Dress

    Special Occasion

    The Alejandra formal dress gets a romantic revival with a Renaissance-inspired lace bodice and sultry silhouette! A stunning dress for galas, banquets, and black tie affairs. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a built-in padded bust with underwire support, a lace corset bodice with a hidden front hook and eye closures, and flexible boning. Her figure-hugging slim silhouette is designed with a high-side slit to show some skin and a long-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined silky satin fabric with moderate stretch. Complete the look with an elegant collar necklace and bracelet.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Built-in padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Lace corset bodice, hidden front hook-eye closures, flexible boning
    • Figure-hugging, slim silhouette
    • High side slit, long-length hem
    • Lined silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7250

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $39.97 $99.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Here To Twirl Ruffled Skater Dress

    With this skater dress on, you're just here to twirl at the graduation party or birthday! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flirty tie-back design, and a flattering fit and flare short-length silhouette with a layered ruffled hem. Complete the look in rhinestone fringe earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Tie-back design
    • Fit and flare, skater silhouette
    • Layered ruffled short-length hem
    • Woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2119

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $46.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sweet Charm Swiss Dot Chiffon Midi Dress

    Unlock your sweet charm in this chiffon midi dress perfect for bridal showers, graduation parties, and more! It features a sleeveless V-neck with a twisted bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flirty tie-back design, and a flowy silhouette and ruffled hem. The dress is composed of an airy chiffon fabric with a swiss dot pattern and a smooth woven lining. Complete the look in faux pearl heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neck, twisted bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Tie-back design
    • Flowy silhouette, ruffled midi-length hem
    • Airy chiffon fabric, swiss dot pattern, smooth woven lining
    • No stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5047

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • A Way With Lace V-Neck Mini Dress

    Let this lace mini dress speak your favorite language, romance! The short dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a sheer lace overlay with a sewn-knit lining. Complete the look in rhinestone mules for a wedding shower or birthday brunch!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sheer lace overlay, sewn-in knit lining
    • Minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5088

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $29.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Always Charming Floral Eyelet Lace Dress

    Always charming and cute, this floral eyelet lace dress boasts adorable allure! It features puff short sleeves, a square neck, a tie-back design, and a flattering skater silhouette and short-length hem. Complete the look in strappy sandals for a baby shower or family party.

    Fit & Features

    • Puff short sleeves
    • Square neck
    • Tie-back design
    • Skater silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Ditsy floral print, eyelet lace, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5030

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Ready To Ruffle V-Neck Mini Dress

    You'll bring the flirty flare with this mini dress for bridal showers or day dates! The dress features a sleeveless ruffle V-neckline, straps with ruffle trim, and a bodycon silhouette on stretchy and smooth knit fabric with lining. Complete the look in trendy flat sandals and a purse!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless ruffle V-neckline
    • Straps with ruffle trim
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Stretchy, smooth knit fabric with lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5049

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Romantic Allure Sheer Lace Bodycon Mini Dress

    Show off a romantic allure in this chic sheer lace bodycon mini dress. It features a sleeveless high crew neckline with a scalloped lace hem that continues throughout the dress, a sheer mesh bust insert with a sultry V-shaped plunging design, a sheer mesh back with a zipper closure, a mini-length hem with a sheer mesh ruffled trim, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The floral lace fabric includes a partial lining. Style with clear heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless high crew neckline, scalloped lace hem
    • Sheer mesh bust insert, V-shaped plunging design
    • Sheer mesh back, zipper and hook-eye closure
    • High waist seam, mini-length hem, sheer mesh ruffled trim
    • Bodycon fit
    • Sheer floral lace fabric, partial sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2128

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Major Admiration Satin Floral Midi Dress

    Everyone will look your way with major admiration! Flaunt your florals in this satin midi dress featuring a classy sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a slim curve-hugging silhouette. Style with flower earrings and a sleek choker to complete the look.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Slim, curve-hugging silhouette
    • Midi-length hem
    • Floral rose print, silky satin, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2343

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Room To Grow Floral Cutout Midi Dress

    You'll flourish this season in this fresh floral midi dress perfect for outdoor parties, family gatherings, and baby showers! The dress features adorable puff short sleeves, a sweetheart neck, a ruched bust seam with a cutout accent, a stretchy smocked back, and a flowy midi-length hem with a flirty side slit. Complete the look in platform wedges.

    Fit & Features

    • Puff short sleeves
    • Sweetheart neck
    • Ruched bust seam, stretchy smocked back
    • Cutout accent
    • Flowy midi-length hem, side slit
    • Floral print, airy woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2358

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $52.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Hearts Aflutter Crepe Butterfly Dress

    Step out making hearts flutter in this crepe mini dress to bring the whimsical charm to rehearsal dinners, graduations, and dressy birthdays! Featuring a sweetheart neck, a built-in padded bust with underwire, sheer mesh peasant sleeves adorned with a flocked velvet butterfly pattern, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in pretty lace-up heels and a ring set.

    Fit & Features

    • Sweetheart neck, built-in padded bust, underwire
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Sheer mesh peasant sleeves
    • Flocked velvet butterfly pattern
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2297

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Allura Formal Satin A-Line Dress

    Special Occasion

    Radiant your natural beauty in the Allura formal satin dress for a simply gorgeous style on bridesmaids or for school dances and galas! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that crisscross in the back, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, a flattering A-line silhouette, a front slit, and a floor-length hem. The formal long dress is composed of smooth satin fabric with a sewn-in stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with a rhinestone bracelet and earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, crisscross back
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Hidden side pockets, A-line silhouette, front slit, floor-length hem
    • Smooth satin fabric, stretchy sewn-in knit lining
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7077

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Brandy Formal Sequin Lace-Up Mermaid Dress

    Special Occasion

    Your night is looking enchanting in the Brandy formal sequin dress that brings the wow factor! Perfect for school dances, banquets, or red carpets. She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lace up along the back, and a curve-hugging mermaid silhouette with a flirty front slit and floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a striking sequin pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy nude knit lining. Complete the look with chandelier earrings and a bracelet for extra sparkle! 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Mermaid silhouette, front slit
    • Floor-length hem
    • Sequin pattern, mesh fabric, stretchy nude knit lining
    • Sticky bra or pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6928

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $109.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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