Apparel by Occasion
Women’s apparel is getting a fall refresh, with on-trend, current pieces made for every plan on the calendar. Go casual to dressy in long-sleeve, button-down, blouson, and cowl-neck tops, sassy graphic tees, cozy sweaters, mock necks, and ribbed knits. Add sleek outerwear in faux leather, faux suede, or denim, then rotate denim jeans, dressy trousers, mini skirts, pleated skorts, and dressy shorts. Finish with mini party dresses, slip dresses, modern sheaths, or long formal maxis for weddings, birthday soirées, date nights, and every RSVP in between.
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Women’s Apparel By Occasion for Every Invite on Your Calendar
Women’s Apparel By Occasion makes finding the right look easier when you know where you’re going but haven’t decided what to wear. Windsor brings together all occasion outfits across dresses, clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and accessories, so you can build your look in one place. From HOCO season and fall celebrations to weddings and winter parties, find special occasion outfits for women that help you feel ready for the moment—and excited to walk into it.
What Should I Wear for Fall’s Biggest Events?
Start with the occasion, then make the outfit yours. For homecoming, 2026 HOCO Dresses range from affordable A-line minis to fitted bodycon styles, with sparkle and beading when you want the photos to hit differently. Finish your dress with hair accessories, jewelry, or a dress belt for a detail that feels personal.
When Halloween takes over the group chat, Sexy Halloween Costumes let you become whoever you feel like being for the night. Go playful with a princess or fairy look, channel an angel or devil, or build your own idea around a catsuit and costume accessories.
Friendsgiving calls for a different kind of dressed up. Remix an LBD or black midi with heeled boots, reach for a velvet floral dress, or keep things cozy in a sweater dress. Cute knits and jeans work when dinner is more laid-back—because sometimes the best outfit is the one that leaves room for seconds.
What Can I Wear to Fall and Winter Wedding Events?
Wedding season doesn’t disappear when the weather cools, and neither do all the moments surrounding the ceremony. If you’re the bride, Engagement Dresses can start the celebration with a look for photos, dinner, or the party that makes everything feel official. From there, white jumpsuits and matching sets can give bridal showers and bachelorette or stagette plans an alternative to the expected dress.
For wedding guests, let the invitation, venue, and dress code lead. Cocktail dresses and women's formalwear can take you from an elegant reception to a black-tie celebration, while seasonal fabrics, longer lengths, and layers make dressing for cooler weather feel intentional rather than like an afterthought.
Where Can I Find Looks for Winter Formal?
Once HOCO season wraps, winter dances bring another reason to dress up. Semi-formal party styles, full-length gowns, sparkle, and jewelry sets give you different ways to match the dress code and make the night feel like yours.
Explore Winter Formal Dresses when you’re ready to find the dress, then build the rest of your look around it with shoes, jewelry, and accessories.
What Should I Wear to Holiday Parties and New Year’s Eve?
Holiday dressing can be as polished or playful as the invitation. A velvet or satin mini brings instant party energy, while matching skirt and pant sets let you create a coordinated outfit without overthinking every piece. Corset tops, heels, booties, and faux fur layers can take the look somewhere completely different. Explore Holiday Party Outfits For Women when your calendar starts filling up.
Then NYE gives you permission to turn everything up. Go all in with sequins, glitter, or rhinestones, try a sparkly dress romper, or make sheer long sleeves part of the statement. Add a clutch, your favorite shoes, and whatever amount of shine feels right for your midnight moment.
How Do I Choose an Outfit for a Special Occasion?
First, figure out what the event actually asks of you. Check the dress code, venue, weather, and what you’ll be doing once you get there. A wedding reception and Friendsgiving dinner might both be celebrations, but your outfit needs to work very differently for each.
Next, decide what will make you feel comfortable and confident. All occasion outfits don’t have to start with a dress. Jumpsuits, matching sets, corset tops with pants, skirts with sweaters, and other separates can be just as right for the occasion. Once you have the foundation, use shoes, layers, jewelry, and accessories to adjust how casual, polished, or glamorous the finished look feels.
Why Shop Windsor for Special Occasion Outfits?
Special occasions have been part of Windsor’s story for generations. Since 1937, Windsor has helped make fashion accessible and affordable, with styles for milestone moments alongside the trends you want to wear right now.
That means you don’t have to wait for a specific season to find women's formalwear or something special to wear. Windsor carries occasion styles year-round, with new looks arriving as trends and calendars change. Shop online, in-app, or visit one of more than 350 stores across North America when you want to see, feel, and try on your favorites before the big day.
How Do I Build a Complete Special Occasion Outfit?
Once you find the main piece, think about what the occasion still needs from your outfit. Shoes can change how dressy the look feels. Jewelry can bring sparkle closer to your face, while a clutch gives you somewhere to keep the essentials without weighing down your outfit. When temperatures drop, add a jacket, wrap, or faux fur layer that feels like part of the look rather than something you’re just wearing to stay warm.
Your occasion may come with a dress code, traditions, or a hundred photos—but the finished outfit should still feel like you. Bring the plans, the people, and the reason to celebrate. Windsor will help you put together the look that gets you there feeling ready.
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Birthday Girl Rhinestone Sash
Create a gorgeous and glam birthday 'fit with this glitzy rhinestone sash! It features sparkling rhinestone embellishments that spell out the script, "Birthday Girl," in a cursive font on a sleek satin fabric. Layer over a bodycon mini dress with rhinestone hoops and platform heels for your birthday festivities!
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone embellishments, script that reads, "Birthday Girl"
- Sleek satin fabric, no stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 07308-0578
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Breanne Strapless Ruffled Back Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Elegantly chic, the Breanne mermaid formal dress will have you radiating red-carpet energy. She features a strapless sweetheart neckline, a fitted bodice with flexible boning inserts and a high waist, a ruffled back accent that cascades down the length of the dress, a floor-sweeping hem, and a form-hugging mermaid silhouette. The formal maxi dress is composed of a crepe fabric and offers a moderate stretch. Style with a rhinestone jewelry set and stiletto heels for a black-tie affair.
Flawlessly chic and bold, this dress is a statement. If strapless styles are your go-to, explore our strapless prom dresses or embrace effortless fashion with our formal dresses.
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Fitted bodice, flexible boning, high waist, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruffled back accent, continues down the length of the dress
- Floor-sweeping hem, mermaid silhouette
- Crepe fabric, lined bust, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7289
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Emerson Strappy Back High Slit Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Sleek and oh-so-sultry, the Emerson formal dress will be sure to turn heads. She features a sleeveless V-neckline with a built-in padded bust, spaghetti straps, an alluring open back with a strappy design, ruching at the lower back, a fitted bodice, a floor-sweeping hem with a thigh-high front slit, and a flowy A-line silhouette. The smooth knit fabric includes a mini-length lining and offers plenty of stretch. Style with a pair of rhinestone heels to add some sparkle to your look for a wedding.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded bust, spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy design, hook and eye closures
- Lower back ruching, zipper, hook and eye closure
- Fitted bodice, high waist seam
- Floor-sweeping hem, high front slit, A-line silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric, mini-length lining, plenty of stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6948
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ellie Sleeveless Bubble Hem Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Create an adorably-stylish look for parties in the Ellie sleeveless bubble hem skater dress. She features a square-shaped cowl neckline with pleating, a built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist with a corset seam design, a short pleated skater skirt with a trendy bubble hem, and a fit and flare silhouette. The woven taffeta fabric includes a full knit lining. Complete the look with rhinestone fringe earrings and platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square-shaped cowl neckline, pleating, built-in padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist, corset seam design
- Short pleated skater skirt, elasticized bubble hem, fit and flare silhouette
- Woven taffeta fabric, full knit lining, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1508
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dazzle Them All Glitter Cutout Mini Dress
Dazzle them all with your shine in this glitter mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps, a knotted bust and back cutout accent, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look in strappy block heels for clubbing!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Knotted bust and back cutout
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, bodice lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4965
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hot Summer Nights Rhinestone Crop Top
Bring the heat to your fab summer night out looks with this rhinestone crop top. It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, all-over sparkling rhinestone embellishments, and a fitted cropped hem. The knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with the matching mini skirt and a pair of platform heels for a gorgeous and glam vibe.
Shop Matching Bottoms: Hot Summer Nights Rhinestone Mini Skirt
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Fitted cropped hem
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4824
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hot Summer Nights Rhinestone Mini Skirt
Bring the heat to your fab summer night out looks with this rhinestone mini skirt. It features a high-rise waist, all-over sparkling rhinestone embellishments, and a mini-length hem with a curve-hugging fit. The knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with the matching crop top and a pair of platform heels for a gorgeous and glam vibe.
Shop Matching Top: Hot Summer Nights Rhinestone Crop Top
Fit & Features
- High-rise waist
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Mini-length hem
- Curve-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0828
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $15.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamhouse Babe Nubuck Platform Heels
Look and feel like such a doll in these nubuck platform heels perfect for elevating your babe status! They feature an almond toe, wide toe strap, a block heel, and a closed ankle with buckle closure. Complete the look with an envelope clutch for a dressy sweet sixteen or special event!
Fit & Features
- Almond toe
- Wide toe strap
- Block heel
- Platform sole
- Closed ankle, buckle closure
- Nubuck material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4391
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $16.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dainty Chic Shine Layered Star Charm Necklace
Show off a dainty chic shine with this layered star charm necklace. It features a shorter layer with a beaded chain design and a longer layer with a center star charm with a gemstone accent. Style with your fave hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Premium silver-dipped or gold-dipped necklace
- Two-row layered design
- Shorter layer, beaded chain design
- Longer layer, center star charm, gemstone accent
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1513
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $8.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Whimiscal Chic Pearl Floral Headband
Style up your pretty tresses with this whimsical chic pearl floral headband that will add an elegant touch to your bridal look. It features an intricate hand-wired design with faux pearl embellishments and flower accents. Pair with dainty rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Hand-wired design
- Faux pearls
- Flower accents
- Sleek metal frame
Style Number/Barcode: 07006-0405
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hear Me Roar Layered Chain Lion Belt
Your outfit will roar to life in this statement chain belt featuring a three-layered design, lion pendants, an adjustable chain, and a lobster clasp closure. Accessorize with a bodycon midi dress for a chic date night or birthday dinner look!
Fit & Features
- Three-layered chain design
- Lion pendants
- Adjustable chain
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07301-0629
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $8.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Muse Large Hoop Earrings
You'll be a chic muse in these sleek and bold hoop earrings. They feature a wide concave design with an omega closure. Style with a dainty necklace to let the main focus be on the earrings!
Fit & Features
- Wide concave design
- Omega closure
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1615
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $2.97 $9.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Everyday Slay Ribbed Knit Midi Dress
Showcase an everyday slay in this curve-hugging midi dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a double strap design, a midi-length hem with a bodycon silhouette, and a thigh-high side slit for a sultry accent. The ribbed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, double strap design, tie closure
- Midi-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- High side slit
- Ribbed knit fabric, lining at the bust, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4770
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fly And Flossy Satin Rhinestone Party Dress
Step out looking fly and flossy in this glam rhinestone satin dress for a bachelorette in Vegas or cocktail hour with friends! The short dress features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sultry cutout bodice, a flattering pleated side seam, a faux wrap skirt, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with statement fringe earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cutout bodice, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pleated side seam, faux wrap skirt
- Mini-length hem
- Rhinestone embellished
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4986
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreaming Of Daisies Organza Babydoll Dress
Twirl all day in this organza babydoll dress for the whimsical wardrobe you've been dreaming of! It features sheer three-quarter sleeves with elastic cuffs, a square neck, and a flattering fit and flare short-length silhouette. The dress is composed of an airy sheer organza fabric with daisy flower appliques and a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in teardrop earrings for a summer party!
Fit & Features
- Square neck
- Sheer three-quarter sleeves, elastic cuffs
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Airy organza sheer fabric, daisy flower appliques, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2180
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rosaline Formal Glitter Marabou Strapless Dress
Special Occasion
Light-catching glitter and a fab marabou trim add instant glamour to the Rosaline formal long dress perfect for award banquets, black tie events, and galas! She features a strapless neckline with a marabou feather trim, a front ruched seam atop a sultry high slit, and a slim form-hugging silhouette with a long hem. The formal dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric with plenty of stretch. Complete the look with statement earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, marabou feather trim
- Front ruched seam, high slit
- Slim form-hugging silhouette
- Long hem
- Glitter knit fabric, stretchy knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7393
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Classic Pleated Wrap Mini Dress
This chic crepe mini dress is a classic staple essential to your wardrobe. The short dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with a surplice design, tank shoulder straps, pleated detailing at the bodice and waist, a faux wrap-front skirt, and a mini-length asymmetric hem with a form-hugging fit. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with an oversized blazer and strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, surplice design
- Tank shoulder straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Pleating at the bodice and waist
- High waist seam, faux wrap-front skirt
- Mini-length asymmetric hem, form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2051
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ariana Strapless Ruffled Mesh Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Feel like absolute royalty in the dreamy Ariana ruffled mesh formal dress that will create an enchanting look for any fancy affair! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline, a fitted bodice with flexible boning inserts to provide structure and ruched detailing, a high waist seam, a floor-sweeping hem with a tiered ruffled mesh design, and a flowy A-line silhouette. The airy lightweight mesh fabric includes a full-length knit lining. Complete the look with radiant rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Fitted bodice, flexible boning inserts, ruching
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Floor-sweeping hem, tiered ruffled mesh design, A-line silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full-length knit lining, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7080
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Lace-Up Satin Skater Dress
Create a dreamy allure in this satin skater dress for your upcoming social occasions! It features a sleeveless v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lace-up back design with zipper closures, and a tiered ruffled short-length hem. Complete the look with a beaded clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back design, zipper and hook-eye closures
- Skater silhouette
- Tiered ruffled short-length hem
- Woven satin fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2204
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Romance Alert Lace Ruffle High-Low Midi Dress
Love is in the air and you'll be bringing the romance in this lace midi dress at bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or graduations! It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a flirty ruffle trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, a form-hugging fit, and a high-low ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a floral lace fabric with a nude stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in rhinestone mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruffle trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Form-hugging fit
- High-low ruffled midi-length hem
- Floral lace fabric, nude stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2284
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Perfect Stripes Sequin Party Dress
Perfectly striped and ready to party! This sequin mini dress features a sleeveless Plunge V-neckline, a built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a form-hugging fit. Complete the look in stiletto heels for a club night!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline
- Built-in padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging fit, mini-length hem
- Sequin striped pattern, mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4973
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Still The One Rose Print Chiffon High Low Dress
Make every heart pitter-patter in this chiffon dress for a dressy celebration or garden party! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a romantic lace-back design with a lower cutout, and a flowy high-low hem. The dress is composed of an airy chiffon with a garden rose print and a stretch knit lining. Style with platform heels for a chic look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-back design, lower cutout
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flowy high-low hem
- Garden rose print, airy chiffon, stretch knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2251
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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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: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stylish Directions Patent Sling Back Pumps
Let these patent leather pumps take you in stylish directions! They feature a closed pointed-toe, an open back with a sling-back ankle strap, a slightly cushioned footbed, and a stiletto heel. Complete the look with a glam mini tote purse for a dinner downtown!
Fit & Features
- Closed pointed-toe
- Open back, sling-back ankle strap
- Slightly cushioned footbed
- Stiletto heel
- Patent leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4329
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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