Homecoming Dresses
Your 2026 homecoming look starts with a dress that understands the assignment. Think on-trend mini party dresses and short semi-formal dresses that go from simple and cute to full statement glamour. Silky satin and knit satin keep it sleek, while sequins, beading, and lace applique bring the sparkle. Choose fitted, flowy, or A-line shapes with halter, strapless, off-the-shoulder, corset bodice, open back, or cowl neckline details. Draping, side sash accents, and ruffles finish the look in light blue, navy, butter yellow, light pink, turquoise, teal, purple, red, classic black, and white.
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2026 Homecoming Dresses are all about finding the look that makes you excited for the dance before the night even begins. Explore cute homecoming dresses curated by Windsor’s in-house buyers and style experts, from sparkly minis and fitted corset styles to flowy A-lines, ruffles, florals, and statement silhouettes. With decades of dress expertise behind every season, Windsor brings together the latest HOCO trends, colors, fabrics, and affordable homecoming dresses so you can find a look that feels like you.
What Homecoming Dresses Are Trending for 2026?
This year, texture and personality are taking the lead. Sequins catch the dance-floor lights, ruffles add movement, and corset silhouettes bring structure to short party dresses. Mini HOCO dresses keep the look playful, while bodycon HOCO dresses create a sleek, fitted shape.
Color gives you another way to make the trend your own. Trendy pastel HOCO dresses bring softer shades like light blue, sunny yellow, pink, and mint into the mix. For richer color, look to jewel tones like navy, burgundy, and plum. Not sure where to start? Explore The Windsor Edit’s guide to trendy HOCO dress colors.
How Do I Pick the Perfect Homecoming Dress for Me?
Start with your school’s dress code and how formal your dance will be, then focus on what gets you excited to try it on. A dance in the school gym might call for a fun mini or skater silhouette, while a banquet hall can inspire something a little more elevated. And if your school is taking HOCO to a roller rink, arcade, or another unexpected venue, think about a dress that lets you comfortably move through the night.
Then experiment. Try fitted and flowy silhouettes, colors you already love, and at least one shade or style you wouldn’t normally choose. Think about your shoes, jewelry, hair, and makeup as part of the outfit, too. If you're coordinating with your date or friends, get more ideas for coordinating homecoming dresses without giving up the details that make your individual look yours.
Can I Wear a Long Homecoming Dress?
Absolutely. Homecoming is often semi-formal, but the right length depends on your school, venue, traditions, and personal style. Short dresses are a HOCO favorite for their party-ready feel, while midi and long dresses can give the night a dressier look. High slits, open backs, fitted silhouettes, and contemporary necklines can also keep longer lengths feeling youthful and current.
If you're deciding between lengths, try both. What you picture wearing and what makes you light up once it's on aren't always the same thing.
How Formal Does My Homecoming Dress Need to Be?
Start with your school’s dress code and event details. HOCO dresses can range from cute semi-formal minis to more elevated midi and long styles, so you don't need to make your dress more formal simply because it's a milestone dance.
Your accessories can also change the mood. A simpler dress can feel more dressed up with mixed-metal jewelry, rhinestone heels, or a statement clutch, while an embellished dress may only need a few finishing touches. Freshman year can be your first chance to figure out what “dressed up” means to you; by senior year, you may already know exactly which traditions you want to keep—and which ones you want to remix.
When Should I Shop for My 2026 Homecoming Dress?
Earlier gives you more freedom to explore. Popular colors, sizes, and trending styles can move quickly as local HOCO dates get closer, and stores can become busier during peak shopping weekends. Shopping ahead gives you time to try different silhouettes, compare fabrics and colors IRL, and build the full outfit without making everything a last-minute decision.
Use Windsor’s virtual try-on feature in the app when you're browsing, or Find Homecoming Dress Stores Near Me to shop at one of 350+ Windsor stores across North America. In-store stylists are ready to help you compare dresses, find your fit, and put together your HOCO look.
Your homecoming could happen in a gym, ballroom, roller rink, or somewhere completely unexpected. The location changes, the trends change, and your style changes—but the best dress is still the one that makes you want to put it on again the second you get home. Find yours at Windsor and make HOCO 2026 look like you.
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Gabriella Floral Embroidered Tie Back Formal Dress
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For those moments when only unforgettable will do, the Gabriella formal dress is a vision in floral embroidered mesh, made to glide with you. Its curve-hugging silhouette, high front slit, and delicate tie-back detail bring soft drama with every step.
Fit & Features
- Floral embroidered, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Tie-back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- High front slit
- Curve-hugging, floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, galas, black tie events, bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, fancy date nights, birthday dinners, milestone events
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-000183
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Beatrice Formal Glitter Mini Dress
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Always the center of attention. Sparkle from the moment you strut into the party in the Beatrice glitter formal dress! Encapsulate an elegant and chic allure in her one-shoulder neckline with a sheer long sleeve, fitted bodice, and a high waist seam featuring a cascading drape on her mini-length, bodycon silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a glittery mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in stiletto heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, sheer long sleeve
- Strapless bra recommended
- Fitted bodice, high waist seam
- Side cascading drape
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Glittery mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1136
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gabriela Formal Velvet Long Dress
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Velvet feels so romantic on the Gabriela formal dress sure to stun at homecoming! She features long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline, a lightly padded bust, and a cutout bodice that leads to her form-hugging, floor-length hem with a sexy front slit and ruched seam. The formal dress is composed of a luxurious velvet fabric with lining and a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in statement earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper closure
- Lightly padded bust, cutout bodice
- Ruched seam, front slit, floor-length
- Lined velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2470
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Amelie Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress
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Elevate your party look for the holiday season with the Amelie sequin mini dress! She features a sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, structured and padded cups, long sheer fitted sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for a gorgeous shine. Style this dress with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded bust, structured underwire
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer knit fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1140
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alicia Mesh Rhinestone Party Dress
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Strike a stunning pose arriving in the Alicia party dress destined to be seen on the dance floor! She features sheer long bishop sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, a sultry low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh-knit fabric with shimmery rhinestone embellishments. Complete your dressy look with statement earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sheer long bishop sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline, low-cut back
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Form-hugging, short-length hem
- Rhinestone embellishments
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1139
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Selene Formal Sequin A-Line Dress
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You've got style, you've got grace, and you're Miss homecoming queen in the Selene formal sequin dress! Charm your constituents in her showstopping radiance and glow. She features a sleeveless, V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flirty cutout bodice, and a partially open back. Her slim, a-line silhouette gracefully glides in a floor-length hem showcasing a sultry front high-cut slit perfect for flaunting leg. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit embellished fabric with lining and moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in rhinestone fringe earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Partial open-back, zipper closure
- Cutout bodice, slim, A-line silhouette
- Floor-length hem, high slit
- Sequin-knit embellished, lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2476
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $14.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tease the Night Tube Ruffle Mini Dress
She’s flirty, fitted, and full of attitude. With a sleek tube neckline and ruffle-trimmed slit, this mini dress doesn’t just enter the chat—she owns it.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric, sewn-in knit lining, high stretch
- Tube neckline, no-slip grip lining
- Bodycon fit
- Side slit with ruffle trim
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000385
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kaitlyn Jacquard Party Short Dress
Special Occasion
Short and sweet, the Kaitlyn party dress is dance floor ready and brings the flirty charm! She features a sleeveless v-neckline with dual adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, and a high-waist seam leading to her tiered, ruffled short hem. The formal dress is composed of a sleek jacquard satin fabric with a knit lining and no stretch. Complete your dressy look in sparkly block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper closure
- High-waist seam
- Tiered, ruffle short-length hem
- Jacquard satin fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1130
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rylee Floral Slit Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The Rylee floral mesh gown skims your curves with artful ruching and a daring thigh-high slit. The strapless neckline and mermaid silhouette make it a flawless pick for any occasion where the dress code is “unforgettable.”
Fit & Features
- Floral print, mesh-lined fabric
- Strapless neckline
- High front slit
- Ruched mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Bridal celebrations, date nights, anniversaries, black tie galas, dinner parties, birthdays, big milestone celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-000520
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $79.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Virginia Sequin Strappy Party Dress
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Everyone will stand in awe as the light dances across the Virginia sequin dress! She brings the dazzle to your next special night featuring a sleeveless, v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a flirty strappy open-back design, and a bodycon silhouette leading to her mini-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin scroll embellished mesh fabric with lining and a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in rhinestone hoops and stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Strappy open-back design
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin scroll embellishments
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1128
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Satin Lace-Up Mini Dress
Showcase your sassy side in this sleek satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline with pleated detailing, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, lace-up strappy design, a mini-length, wrap-front skirt, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless pleated cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, wrap-front skirt
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Smooth satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4564
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $43.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Glitzy Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Keep your night-out look glitzy and fab in this shimmery glitter knit mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up strappy design, ruching, and a fitted bodycon silhouette, this dress will hug your curves. The glitter knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, ruched detailing
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4895
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Maggie Floral Jacquard Party Dress
Special Occasion
Floral jacquard brings sophistication to the Maggie party dress perfect for twirling in all night! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, and a princess seam bodice that leads to her tiered, ruffled skater silhouette on a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of smooth woven satin with lining and no stretch. Complete your dressy look with a sparkly hair accessory and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper closure, princess seam bodice
- Skater silhouette
- Tiered, ruffled short-length hem
- Floral jacquard, woven lined satin, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1131
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Erica Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Sassy with plenty of sparkles, the Erica mini dress is sequined to perfection for school dances or a dressy birthday! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embroidered mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the dressy look with a silver clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Criss-cross back straps
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, curved design
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1741
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Here To Sparkle Glitter Wrap Midi Dress
Sparkle at every party or celebration in this glitter midi dress featuring a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a form-hugging wrap silhouette that creates the front slit along the midi-length hem. Complete the look with a collar necklace and earrings for extra shine!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Form-hugging wrap silhouette
- Front slit accent
- Midi-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1737
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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All In The Flirt Halter Mini Dress
Catch all the compliments. This mini halter dress features a fitted bodice and a flirty, layered skirt, perfect for your next sunny day brunch or a cute date night!
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric
- Square neckline
- Wide shoulder straps
- Low-back cut design
- Skater silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000228
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Love Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Chic and in love! Spice up your night in this satin cowl neck dress featuring a sleeveless bodice with sleek spaghetti straps, a front ruched drawstring that lets you customize the fit, and a mini-length hem with a slit accent. Complete the look in a chic bracelet and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Front ruched customizable drawstring
- Curve-hugging fit
- Mini-length hem with slit
- Smooth satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4563
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Up The Night Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Sparkle up the night in this glitzy and glam glitter knit mini dress! It features a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, side ruching leading to an adjustable drawstring, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Side ruching, adjustable drawstring at the hem
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1741
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glimmer Girl Glitter Knit Mini Dress
You'll shimmer and glimmer on the dance floor in this gorgeous glitter knit mini dress! It features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a low scoop back with a rhinestone embellished bar strap, a wrap-front skirt creating an asymmetrical hem, and a curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The glitter knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Low scoop back, rhinestone adorned bar strap
- High waist seam, ruching
- Wrap-front skirt, mini-length asymmetrical hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1738
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $5.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Night To Remember A-Line Mini Dress
Made for twirling under string lights or stealing the spotlight on the dance floor. This cowl halter mini dress nails that flirty-meets-effortless vibe with a playful skater silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit lined fabric with stretch
- Cowl halter neckline, spaghetti strap tie
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000309
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Magic Velvet Skater Dress
Have yourself a magical night in this glitter velvet skater dress featuring a sleeveless, square neckline, tank-style straps, a high waist seam, and a short flared hem. Complete the look in statement heels and jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neckline
- Tank-style straps
- High waist seam
- Skater silhouette
- Short flared hem
- Glitter velvet fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1739
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Charlie Corset Lace Party Dress
Special Occasion
Style up the Charlie corset lace party dress for an alluring and chic formal look! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a structured and padded bust, bungee spaghetti straps, a sheer lace corset-designed bodice with flexible boning, a high waist, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The skater dress is composed of sheer lace and tulle fabrics with a lightweight woven skirt lining. Complete the look with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Structured and padded bust
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Sheer lace corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist, short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer lace and tulle fabrics, woven skirt lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1087
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Night Out Glamour Glitter Mini Dress
Showcase sultry glamour your next night out in this stunning glitter knit mini dress! It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline with short sleeves, a draped cowl accent at the bust, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with sleek hoop earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Short sleeves
- Draped cowl detail at the bust
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, partial knit lining at the bust
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1736
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Danielle Lace A-Line Party Dress
Special Occasion
Made to catch all the attention, Danielle brings a romantic touch to your high school dance! She features a sleeveless, square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, a lace back design, an empire waistband, hidden side pockets, and a short, A-line silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a lustrous, non-stretch satin woven fabric with a knit lining. Complete your dressy look in glam rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Lace back design, zipper closure
- Empire waistband, hidden side pockets
- Short, A-line silhouette
- Non-stretch satin woven fabric, knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1125
Category Name: Homecoming Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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