Black Wedding Guest Dresses

Black Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Kind of Celebration

Black Wedding Guest Dresses make it easy to dress for a wedding without overcomplicating the color choice. Black can feel sleek, romantic, dramatic, or understated depending on the silhouette and fabrication, giving you plenty of room to match the venue, dress code, and mood of the celebration.

Guest Dresses in Black from Classic to Current

A-line and flowy silhouettes bring a softer feel to the color, while bodycon and mermaid styles create a more defined shape. Open backs, ruffles, front slits, and structured details can give classic guest dresses in black a more modern point of view.

Fabric adds even more personality. Satin and crepe keep the look polished, lace and mesh add texture, while velvet, glitter, and knit offer richer or more seasonal finishes. Cowl, halter, square, sweetheart, and V-necklines give you different ways to shape the look without changing the versatility of black.

Black Wedding Guest Dresses for Different Dress Codes

The right black dress depends on the invitation as much as the color. Little black wedding guest dresses can work well for cocktail and party-style receptions, while longer or more structured silhouettes can feel better suited to semi-formal and formal events.

If you want to compare lengths or levels of dressiness, explore short wedding guest dresses. You can also browse Windsor’s broader wedding guest dresses for more colors, silhouettes, and dress-code options.

Is It Appropriate to Wear Black to a Wedding?

Yes. Black is widely worn for weddings today, especially when the dress itself fits the formality and setting of the event. A polished silhouette, elevated fabric, or thoughtful styling can make black feel celebratory rather than severe.

For daytime or more relaxed weddings, consider softer fabrics, shorter lengths, or romantic details like lace and ruffles. For evening or formal celebrations, satin, velvet, mermaid shapes, and longer silhouettes can give black a more elevated effect. Explore black guest dress ideas for more ways to match the look to the occasion.

How Do You Make a Black Wedding Guest Dress Feel Special?

Use the dress details and accessories to set the mood. Metallic heels, pearls, sparkling earrings, or a statement clutch can add contrast, while a dress with a cowl neckline, open back, slit, or textured fabrication already brings visual interest on its own.

You don’t need to add everything at once. If the dress has glitter, lace, or strong structure, simpler accessories can keep the outfit polished. If the silhouette is minimal, jewelry and shoes give you more room to personalize the look.

Find Windsor’s Black Wedding Guest Dresses in short, midi, and long silhouettes, with polished fabrics and modern details suited to everything from relaxed receptions to formal celebrations.

  • Estelle Formal High Slit A-Line Dress

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    Grace them all with a gorgeous formal prom dress that makes a mesmerizing impression! Estelle features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups, sleek adjustable spaghetti straps, piping details, and built-in boning for support. The fitted bodice leads to a flowy layered A-line silhouette and a smooth knit lining with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a flowy fit with minimal stretch. Complete your formal evening outfit with heels and a dainty rhinestone bracelet.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Padded cups
    • Fitted bodice, contrast piping, built-in-boning
    • A-line silhouette, high side slit
    • Sheer mesh fabric, includes knit lining
    • Flowy fit, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1184

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Bonnie Ruched Mesh Mermaid Dress

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    The Bonnie formal dress is made for your best-dressed entrance—sleek, sculpted, and softly dramatic. With ruched mesh fabric, a draped sweetheart neckline, and a floor-grazing mermaid train, it delivers instant polish with just the right amount of allure to look unforgettable.

    Fit & Features

    • Sheer mesh fabric with full-length knit lining, high stretch
    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust, draped design
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper with hook-eye closure
    • Ruching
    • Floor-length mermaid silhouette with a train
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Wedding guests, bridesmaids, black-tie parties, galas, and formal celebrations. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-000637

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: SAGE, ROSE

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL

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  • Kaiana Formal Crepe Mermaid Dress

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    Make your grand entrance at prom in a formal dress that makes an enchanting impression! Kaiana features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, and a sexy lace-up back design. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a flared mermaid silhouette with a ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit wither a moderate stretch. Complete your prom look with rhinestone heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, cross-back design
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Lace-up back, tie closure
    • High waist, lower back zipper closure, ruching
    • Mermaid silhouette, ruffled hem 
    • Lined crepe fabric 
    • Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2142

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sweetheart Chic Ruffle Midi Dress

    Romance with a little drama. This burnout velvet floral midi dress stuns with its cowl sweetheart neckline, body-hugging fit, and ruffled slit—perfect for weddings, date nights, or any luxe occasion.

    Fit & Features

    • Burnout velvet floral pattern, mesh-lined fabric
    • Sweetheart cowl neckline, padded bra cups
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Ruffled trim front slit
    • Bodycon fit, midi-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000419

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $52.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: BLACK

    Available Size: XS, S

  • Jamie Formal Cowl Neck Mermaid Dress

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    A dramatic train lends swoon-worthy sultriness to the Jamie formal dress - a stunning option for bridesmaids, banquets, and formal dances! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a form-hugging fit with a mermaid silhouette, and backside ruching that leads to her floor-length hem with a train. The formal dress is composed of a sleek knit fabric with a subtle sheen effect. Complete the look in this long dress with earrings and a bracelet.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline, built-in padded bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Form-hugging fit, mermaid silhouette
    • Backside ruching, floor-length hem with train
    • Sleek knit fabric, lined bust, subtle sheen effect, plenty of stretch
    • Bra optional
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6947

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $39.97 $89.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Elle Formal Sequin Feather Long Dress

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    Care to be daring in the Elle formal dress? Go for this show-stopping sequin embellished dress to glow at every holiday party or event! She features a sleeveless plunge V-neckline with a wire insert for a structured fit, feather-trim shoulder straps, and a lightly padded bust. Her form-hugging mermaid silhouette accentuates your curves along her floor-length hem with a sexy high-cut front slit to flaunt some skin. The formal dress is composed of a sequin scroll patterned mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your statement look in a glamorous hair accessory and clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless plunge V-neckline, wire insert
    • Lightly padded bust, bra optional
    • Back zipper closure
    • Feather trim shoulder straps
    • High-cut front slit, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
    • Sequin scroll pattern mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2554

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $59.97 $119.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Shelly High Slit Glitter Knit Formal Dress

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    Bring the stunning shine in the Shelly glitter knit formal dress! With a floor-sweeping hem and form-hugging silhouette with a slit, you'll captivate everyone at the party.

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter knit fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Sleeveless cowl neckline, square back design
    • Spaghetti straps
    • High waist seam, high front slit
    • Floor-length form-hugging silhouette
    • Runs true to size
    • Extra glitter for maximum sparkle - may have some natural fallout

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, weddings, big birthday events, fancy date nights, dinner parties, and dressy soirees.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-8278

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Catrina Formal Satin Sweetheart Dress

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    Dreamy silky silk. Catrina embodies effortless grace in her classy sleeveless, sweetheart neckline with shoulder straps and a ruched bust for a playful detail. She features a high waist seam that leads to a form-fitting, mermaid silhouette with a sultry side slit for a show of skin on her floor-length them. The formal dress is composed of a buttery soft satin-lined fabric with plenty of stretch. Complete the look in statement earrings and a sleek clutch. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, shoulder straps
    • Ruched built-in padded bust, underwire, no bra required
    • High waist seam, back zipper closure
    • Form-fitting mermaid silhouette
    • Front slit, floor-length hem
    • Buttery soft satin-lined fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2265

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Emme Satin Party Dress
    Twirl the night away in the flirty Emme satin party dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist, cute side pockets, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and strappy heels.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0334

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Francesca Formal One Shoulder Crepe Dress

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    Make a head-turning impression with a dress that showcases all your best angles from the moment you enter the room! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline with an adjustable spaghetti strap, a partially open back with sexy cutouts, and a slim fit bodice with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with glitter heels and door knocker earrings. 

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, padded cups, flexible boning 
    • Adjustable spaghetti strap
    • Partially open back with cutouts 
    • High side slit
    • A-line silhouette
    • Lined crepe fabric 
    • Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2301

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Moment of Glam Cowl Neck Midi Dress

    Create a glam moment in this chic midi dress that commands attention from the moment you enter the room! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, sleek spaghetti straps that lead to an x-back design, and a midi length silhouette with a high side slit. Complete look with mules

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • X-back 
    • Midi length silhouette 
    • High side slit
    • Smooth knit fabric
    • Form hugging fit, moderate stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0954

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Audrina Glitter Strapless Mermaid Formal Dress

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    Effortlessly refined with a touch of quiet shine, the Audrina glitter knit mermaid dress is made for evenings that feel elevated from the start. A strapless padded neckline highlights the shoulders, while the floor-length silhouette skims the body with clean, graceful lines.

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter knit fabric with stretch and soft shimmer, full-length knit lining
    • Strapless straight-across neckline with no-slip strip, padded bust, pleated detailing
    • Smooth, fitted bodice
    • Mermaid floor-length silhouette with gentle flare
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Black-tie weddings, formal evening receptions, elegant galas, upscale holiday parties, seasonal celebrations, anniversaries, date nights, evening destination weddings, formal city soirees, and dressy cocktail events.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001016

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $69.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: NAVY

    Available Size: XS, S, M

  • Lily Off-The-Shoulder Mermaid Formal Dress

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    Designed to own every entrance. The Lily formal dress features luxe ruching, a sheer lace bodice, and an off-shoulder neckline, making this mermaid gown your RSVP to being the best-dressed.

    Fit & Features

    • Smooth knit stretchy, lined fabric
    • Off-the-shoulder folded neckline, padded bra cups
    • Sheer lace bodice
    • Ruched mermaid silhouette
    • Floor-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Weddings, black tie galas, formal celebration events, fancy date nights, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, charity auction dinners

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-000182

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $59.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: BLACK, WINE

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL

  • Strappy & Stunning Mini Dress

    You'll be a stunning little mama in this taupe mini dress! It has a wrap bodice with a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps creating a strappy lattice back, a low scoop back, ruching at the waist, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-2982

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $14.94 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Violeta Chiffon Sleeve Crepe Midi Dress

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    Style up the chic and stunning Violeta formal midi dress for a luxe cocktail party look. She features a square neckline, sheer chiffon long peasant sleeves, a partially open back with a strappy lace-up design, front ruching leading to a thigh-high slit to showcase some leg, and a midi-length, form-hugging silhouette to accentuate your gorgeous figure. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Square neckline
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Sheer chiffon long peasant sleeves, elastic cinched hems
    • Partially open back, strappy lace-up design, tie closure
    • High waist seam, front ruching, thigh-high slit
    • Midi-length hem, form-hugging fit
    • Crepe fabric, bust lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1231

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Casual Cutie Linen Skater Dress

    Get a casual cute look in this lightweight linen skater dress. It features adjustable spaghetti straps, a lined crochet bodice with a V neckline, an open back with a tie closure, and a flowy, skater silhouette. The gauze and linen fabric has a knit lining. Complete your outfit with adorable wedges and a chic shoulder bag.

    Fit & Features

    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Lined crochet bodice with a V neckline
    • Open back with a tie closure
    • Short skater silhouette
    • Gauze and linen fabric with no stretch
    • Knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0233

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gemma Formal High Slit Satin Dress

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    Stun with the Gemma formal satin dress that reflects luxe and glamour for your special evening. The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and ruching at the bust and down the front of the dress for a chic detail. The slim-fit bodice leads to a curve-hugging A-line silhouette with a high side slit to showcase some leg. Gemma is composed of a form-fitting satin fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Padded cups
    • Ruching at the bust and down the front of the dress
    • High side slit
    • A-line silhouette 
    • Satin fabric
    • Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1209

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Vega Formal High Slit Velvet Dress

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    Mesmerize in a formal dress that brings the luxe to your evening! Vega features a sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups, bungee spaghetti straps that cross at the back, bungee bar straps, a high side slit, and an A-line silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups
    • Bungee spaghetti straps, cross-back 
    • Bungee bar straps 
    • High side slit
    • A-line silhouette
    • Lined velvet fabric
    • Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1555

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Belinda Off-The-Shoulder Slit Satin Formal Dress

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    A spellbinding choice for dreamy occasions, the Belinda off-the-shoulder satin formal dress casts a spell of beauty with a form-hugging fit and front wrap slit that brings allure to your night!

    Fit & Features

    • Stretch satin fabric, bust knit lining
    • Off-the-shoulder pleated neckline, padded bra cups
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Front wrap slit, floor-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, weddings, bridesmaids, romantic date nights, glam dinner parties, and formal events.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-9109

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Evette Glitter One-Shoulder Slit Formal Dress

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    Sweet and stunning, the Evette glitter one-shoulder slit formal dress will make a lasting impression throughout the night! She features a sultry knotted one-shoulder strap with a slit accent and seam detailing along the fitted empire waist. Flaunt your curvy figure and show some leg in her form-fitting maxi silhouette with high-side slit detail. This formal dress is composed of a textured glitter knit-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in a rhinestone tiara.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder, knotted slit strap
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • High side slit
    • Empire waist
    • Bodycon silhouette, floor-length hem
    • Textured glitter-knit fabric, skirt lining
    • Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1882

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Irene Formal Backless Glitter Mermaid Dress

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    Strike a stunning impression with a formal glitter dress that dazzles from all angles. Irene features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a backless design with lower back ties, and a floor-length hem with a mermaid silhouette. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, princess seams, high waist seam
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Open back, lower back ties, ruching at lower back
    • Floor-length hem, mermaid silhouette
    • Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Sticky bra or pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7039

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Beverly Halter Slit Long Formal Dress

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    It's the minimalistic-chic style and curve-creating silhouette that makes the Beverly formal dress so special! Its cowl halter neckline exudes elegance while the form-hugging fit accentuates your curves and shows skin with the side slit accent.

    Fit & Features

    • Smooth knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Halter cowl neckline with tie straps
    • Padded bra cups
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Side slit accent
    • Long-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Weddings, birthdays, black tie galas, formal dinner parties, milestone celebrations, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, date night, cocktail soirees, garden parties

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001835

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $59.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE

    Available Size: L, XL

  • Blake Mesh Halter Slit Ruffle Formal Dress

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    Made for those sweeping entrances, the Blake mesh halter gown stuns with a form-hugging ruffled silhouette, a daring high side slit, and a floor-length hem that moves with polished drama.

    Fit & Features

    • Mesh fabric, sewn-in soft knit lining, stretchy
    • Halter neckline with tie closure
    • Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
    • High side slit
    • Ruffled, form-hugging silhouette
    • Floor-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Weddings, formal galas, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, dressy date nights, cocktail soirees, black tie events

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001120

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $69.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: PINK

    Available Size: XXS, XS

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  • Christina Lace-Up Back Velvet Dress

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    Make a dramatic entrance at your next soiree in the chic Christina velvet formal long dress. She features a sleeveless square neckline, thin shoulder straps, an open back with a cross-back lace-up strappy design, a fitted, floor-length silhouette, and a sultry thigh-high front slit. Add some sparkle with rhinestone earrings and complete the look with a sleek clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, thin shoulder straps
    • Padded bust, no bra required
    • Open back, cross-back lace-up strappy design
    • Lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
    • Fitted, floor-length silhouette, high front slit
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1552

    Category Name: Black Wedding Guest Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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