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.

  • Anne Formal Lattice Satin Dress

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    Stun in satin as you create a one-of-a-kind entrance in our Anne dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, padded cups, and spaghetti straps that lead to a lattice back design. Her empire waist leads to a floor-length skirt that is accented with pockets and a stunning waist-high slit. The dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure. Complete look with a satin clutch and heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, padded cups
    • Spaghetti straps, lattice-back design
    • Empire waist, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
    • A-line silhouette, high side slit
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Satin fabric, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6373

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $109.90

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  • Rosalie Formal Floral Chiffon Dress
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    Charm in florals as you make a captivating entrance in our Rosalie dress! She features a light blue hue, a sweetheart neckline with a pleated bodice, a no slip strip, padded cups and a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Her all over lined chiffon fabric is adorned with a pink hued floral print. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32.5" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6393

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $79.90

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  • Audrey Pleated Sweetheart Dress
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    Enchant as you make a memorable entrance in our Audrey dress! She features a rich burgundy hue, a sweetheart neckline with a built in no slip strip, padded cups and pleated bodice. Her slim fit waist leads to a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit to show off glowing gams! She is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32.5" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size three.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6383

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

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  • Esther Formal Embellished Gemstone Dress
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    Create a twirl worthy moment in our breathtaking Esther navy dress! She features a high round neckline with racer bust, a plunging unlined mesh inset with matching waist insets, padded cups and a gemstone with beaded accents bodice. Her back features an lined mesh panel and a lower back keyhole. Her slim fit bodice features a gemstone embellished trim waist belt and leads to a floor length silhouette. Dress is composed of a combination mesh and smooth knit fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6389

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $36.97 $99.90

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  • Melinda V-Neck Slit Mermaid Glitter Formal Dress

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    Prepare for glowing praise when you step out in the Melinda mermaid glitter formal dress at banquets or weddings! Made with glitter knit fabric, this floor-length dress will ensure you stand out in any formal event.  The V-neckline and adjustable spaghetti straps create a sensual allure, while the high front slit and mermaid silhouette accentuate your natural curves while flaunting some skin. Complete the look with a necklace.

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • V-Neckline, padded bra cups
    • Adjustable spagehtti straps
    • Back zipper hook-eye closure
    • High front slit
    • Mermaid silhouette
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-8369

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

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  • Ana Formal Glitter Ruffle Dress
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    Start a commotion in ruffles as you make a glitzy impression in our Ana dress! She features an all over vibrant red hue, a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a sweeping floor length to make your grand entrance! Her back features an open design and complemented with a glam bow with ruffle accent! Ana is composed of a glitter knit fabric adorned with glitter accents. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Glitter will transfer.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6369

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $27.97 $74.90

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  • Patricia High Slit Satin Dress
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    Take the plunge in sultry satin as you turn heads in our luxe Patrica dress! She features a rich navy blue hue, a sleeveless bodice and a plunging wired V neckline. The curve hugging mermaid silhouette is accented with vertical seams, a high slit  and a flared hem. Dress is composed of lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6371

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $59.90

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  • Amelie Sequin Mesh Formal Dress
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    There is no better way to complement your beauty than with a radiant dress like Amelie! She is composed of a fully lined mesh fabric adorned with stunning sequin in an elegant scroll design. Her high round neckline and tank-style bodice offer a modest look, while her large keyhole back adds just the right amount of sexy. Her sheath silhouette offers a slim, curve hugging fit with an enticing side slit. Dress includes two back zippers. 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6367

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $64.90

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  • Lyanna Formal Velvet Mermaid Dress
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    Grace them with class as you capture their heart in our Lyanna dress! She features a chic black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice features a narrow waist band accent and leads to a flaring mermaid silhouette to grace your every step. Dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'9.5" with a 34" bust, 23.5" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6365

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $25.97 $69.90

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  • Joanna Formal Floral Satin Dress
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    Transport yourself to a floral fantasy with our naturally inspired Joanna dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and adjustable criss-cross straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette accented with hidden side pockets and pleated details. Her all over floral print features charming pink roses throughout for a romantic look! Dress is composed of a textured satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6350

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

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  • Lorraine Formal Glitter Velvet Dress
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    Dance the night away as you glow in our Lorraine dress! She features an all over black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a cross back. Her open back features a lattice detail. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined velvet fabric adorned with iridescent glitter accents. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6346

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $20.94 $56.90

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  • Angelique Formal High Slit Lace Dress
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    Make a bold statement in our breathtaking Maisie dress! She features a plunging wrap V neckline with lace insets, adjustable narrow straps and a cinching tie waist belt. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette accented with two high slits. Dress is composed of chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6351

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $33.97 $89.90

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  • Maren Formal Ombre Sequin Dress
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    Stun in sequins as you make your way in our illuminating Maren dress! She features a combination gold with green hue, a V neckline, long kimono sleeves with inner arm slits and a large keyhole at the back with a single button closure at the nape of the neck. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette with a flared hem. Her all over sequins dazzle and shine in a one of kind ombre detail. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Includes a lower back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6334

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.94 $119.90

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  • Olivia Formal Strappy Sequin Dress
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    Shine bright like the diamond you are in our flashy Olivia dress! She features an all over silver hue, a high round neckline with a double button closure at the nape of the neck, a racer bust with plunging keyhole, padded cups and princess seams. Her open back features a caged back with multi narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette with a flared hem. Her all over lined floral lace fabric features gleaming sequins throughout. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a lower back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.

    Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6338

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $109.90

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  • Emerie Formal Heat Stone Dress
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    Brighten the night with gleaming heat stones to make an unforgettable impression! Emerie features an all over elegant black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a mock neck with a two button closure at the nape of the neck and a daring open back. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a curve hugging sheath silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with silver hued heat stones. Garment offers a moderate stretch and includes a lower back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6333

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $109.90

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  • Avianna Formal High Slit Dress
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    Bring the drama and radiate confidence in our dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams and slim shoulder straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a double lined stretchy scuba fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6328

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

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  • Janessa Open Back Sequin Dress
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    Strike a pose in shimmering sequins! Our Janessa dress features a rich royal blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with padded cups, an empire waist accent, adjustable narrow straps and a bold open back! Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping mermaid silhouette with a side slit and flared train. She is composed of a mesh fabric adorned with gleaming sequins. Dress offers a relaxed fit with a minimal stretch. Includes a smooth knit lining and lower back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6331

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $99.90

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  • Marilyn Formal Beaded Dress

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    Reveal a beautiful look in beads as you make an alluring impression in our Marilyn dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and adjustable narrow straps that lead to a sexy cross back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with a beaded detail set in a baroque inspired design. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a side zipper closure.

    Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size three.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6321

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $199.90

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  • Belle Formal Geometric Sequin Dress
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    Shine like one in a million in our dazzling Belle dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a wired sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip and padded cups. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with sequins set in a geometric pattern. Dress offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6312

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Cami Formal Glitter Mermaid Dress
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    Glow on in glitter as you allure them in all in our Cami dress! She features an all over light blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, an off the shoulder neckline with shoulder strap accents, padded cups and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette that is accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass effect. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp and a mini skirt length knit lining. Glitter may transfer.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6303

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $84.90

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  • Azariah Formal Satin Mermaid Dress
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    You were born to shine in the spotlight, stun as the center of attention in our mesmerizing Azariah dress! She features a rich burgundy hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and princess seams. Her back features a matching V back, a bar strap accent and a dramatic train to grace each step! Her slim fit bodice leads to a mermaid silhouette that is accented with vertical seams to streamline curves. She is composed of a textured satin fabric that offers minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6300

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $99.90

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  • Anya Formal Lace And Gemstone Dress
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    Shine under the spotlight as you dance the night away in our dazzling Anya dress! She features a luxe burgundy hue, a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart bust lining, padded cups, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her bodice is composed of a floral lace fabric adorned with sparkling sequins and leads to a pretty infinity shaped gemstone waist trim. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette. She is composed of a combination lace and chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a full skirt knit lining and back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6311

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $89.90

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  • Maia Formal One Shoulder Dress
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    Wrap yourself in elegance as you enter the room in our charming Maia burgundy dress! She features a one shoulder neckline with a ruched detail, a fitted long sleeve and a curve hugging ruched silhouette that is accented with a high side slit to show off a hint of leg! Dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6283

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

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  • Gabriela Formal Sequin Glam Dress
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    All that glitters is glam in our Gabriela silver dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, adjustable narrow straps and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging floor length silhouette with a flared hemline. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with gleaming sequins. Gabriela offers a moderate stretch and includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.

    Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6286

    Category Name: Black Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $72.90

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