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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Carmen Formal Velvet Lace-Up Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Everyone will be doing a double-take when you stroll in wearing the Carmen formal velvet dress! Bring the wow factor to award banquets, galas, and anniversary parties. She features a sultry and sleeveless plunge sweetheart neckline with a wire insert, a padded bust, spaghetti straps that lace up in the back, and a form-hugging mermaid silhouette with a high front slit and floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of dreamy soft velvet-lined fabric with plenty of stretch. Complete the look with fringe earrings and a bracelet for a touch of glam.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge sweetheart neckline, wire insert
- Padded bust, spaghetti straps, lace up back
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette
- High front slit, floor-length hem
- Lined velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7329
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Totally Boho Halter Body Chain
Create a totally boho-inspired festival 'fit with this intricate and chic body chain. It features a halter design with draped layered chains with dangling feather charms and sleek coin charms. Style over a bralette with faux leather shorts and cowboy boots.
Fit & Features
- Halter design
- Draped layered chains
- Feather charms
- Coin charms
- Back adjustable chains, lobster clasp closures
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1474
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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That's So Chic Polka Dot Mesh Gloves
Elevate your dressy looks with these chic sheer mesh gloves! They feature a long-length design that hits at the elbows and an all-over polka dot pattern. Style with a floor-length formal dress and heels.
Fit & Features
- Long-length design
- Sheer mesh fabric
- Polka dot pattern
- Minimal stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 07304-0043
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $12.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kaley Formal Sequin Mermaid Long Dress
Special Occasion
Embellished with light-catching sequins, strike a sparkling style in the Kaley formal dress perfect for school dances, award banquets, and red carpets! She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with a wire insert, a padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a figure-flattering mermaid silhouette with a floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-scroll pattern mesh fabric with a stretch knit lining. Complete the look with a beaded clutch and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wire insert, padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Sequin-scroll pattern, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Bra not required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6835
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $109.90
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Hit Of The Party Lace-Up Heels
You'll be the hit of the party in these eye-catching faux leather heels for the perfect eye-catching look! They feature a square toe, thin-toe strappy design, block heel, lace-up ankle straps, and a block heel. Style with a lightweight duster trench to complete your outfit.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Thin toe strappy design
- Lace-up ankle straps
- Block heel
- Faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4198
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Bliss Rhinestone Charm Hoop Earrings
Adorn your ears with these dainty and glam mini hoop earrings featuring a clear rhinestone rectangular charm. Style with a whimsical skater dress for a semi-formal wedding or graduation ceremony!
Fit & Features
- Mini hoop earrings
- Clear rhinestone rectangular charm
- Sleek design
- Omega closure
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1569
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $3.97 $8.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fashion Strut Satin Rose Platform Heels
Make your way down the aisle as a bride, graduate, or into the formal party in these satin platform heels! They feature an open round toe, a wide strap with a lovely rose flower, a block heel, and a closed ankle with a strap and buckle closure. Complete the look with a chic hair barrette.
Fit & Features
- Open round toe
- Wide strap, rose flower
- Block heel
- Chunky platform sole
- Closed ankle, strap with buckle closure
- Satin material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4297
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sheer Beauty Chiffon Slit Maxi Dress
Everyone will marvel at you looking like beauty in this chiffon maxi dress perfect for wedding showers or dressy dates! It features sheer peasant long sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, a smocked back, and a flowy long hem with a front slit. The dress is composed of airy chiffon fabric with a smooth woven lining. Complete the look in chic heeled sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bust
- Smocked back
- Flowy maxi-length hem, front slit
- Airy chiffon, smooth woven lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2240
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wow Factor Glitter Strappy Mini Dress
Bring the wow factor to the club in this glitter mini dress featuring a square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps that create the sultry strappy open-back design, and a bodycon silhouette that will flaunt your figure. The sparkling glitter knit fabric includes a full-length lining and offers a moderate stretch. Style this mini-length dress with chunky platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Strappy open-back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4957
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Idina Formal Chiffon Slit Long Dress
Special Occasion
The Idina formal dress delivers all the romance for bridesmaids, wedding guests, or dressy family parties! She features adorable puff short sleeves, a square neck, a ruched bust with a flirty tie, and a flowy silhouette that creates the wrap-style high slit along her floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of airy chiffon fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in a statement necklace and earrings set.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves, square neck
- Ruched bust with tie
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flowy, wrap-style high front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Airy chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6828
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Edgy-Chic Cargo Faux Leather Mini Skirt
This edgy-chic cargo faux leather mini skirt will level up your night-out 'fits! It features a high-rise belted waist, a hidden front zipper and button closure, cargo-style side pockets, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit. The smooth faux leather fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with a corset top and clear mules.
Fit & Features
- High-rise belted waist, buckle detail
- Hidden front zipper, button closure
- Cargo-style side pockets
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging fit
- Faux leather fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06401-0578
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Maria Formal Glitter Open Back Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Glistening glitter amplifies the shine on the Maria formal long dress perfect for school dances, red carpet events, and fancy soirees! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a padded bust, a sleek bungee spaghetti strap that crosses along the open back, and a form-hugging mermaid silhouette with a floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a glitter-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with a sparkly bracelet and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, padded bust
- Bungee spaghetti strap
- Open back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Lined glitter fabric, moderate stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-3975
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Chic Luxurious Rhinestone Earrings Set
Create a chic luxurious look with this set of sparkling rhinestone earrings! It features three pairs with varying designs, including teardrop-shaped rhinestone drop earrings with a mini rhinestone outline, teardrop rhinestone stud earrings with a mini rhinestone outline, and simple teardrop rhinestone stud earrings. Style this set with a dainty choker necklace.
Fit & Features
- Three-pack earring set
- Teardrop rhinestone drop earrings, mini rhinestone outline
- Teardrop rhinestone stud earrings, mini rhinestone outline
- Teardrop rhinestone stud earrings
- Post-back closures, rubber stoppers
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1417
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kaylee Formal Chiffon Lace-Up Long Dress
Special Occasion
Breeze into the rehearsal dinner or celebration party in the Kaylee formal dress to make every guest swoon! She embodies chic-boho style with her sheer peasant long sleeves, a square neck, a ruched bust, and an eye-catching lace-up back. Her flattering slim silhouette features a sultry high-front slit to show off your shoes of the night along the flowy long hem. The formal dress is composed of airy chiffon fabric with a stretch knit lining. Complete the look with an envelope clutch and ring set.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves, square neck
- Ruched bust, back lace-up and zipper, hook-eye closure
- Slim silhouette, high-front slit
- Flowy long hem
- Airy chiffon, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2933
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Julia Formal Sequin Sash A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle through the night in the unique Julia formal sequin dress at banquets or red-carpet events! She stuns in a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with cascading chiffon sash atop the shoulder strap, a flattering A-line silhouette, a front slit, and a floor-length hem. The formal long dress is composed of a sequin-embellished mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in dangly earrings and glitzy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Single strap, chiffon sash, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette, front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Sequin-embellished mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Strapless bra, sticky bra, or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-3490
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Bound To Shine Faux Pearl Leaf Earrings
You're bound to shine in these lovely earrings at the cocktail party or formal event! They feature a rhinestone stud with cascading faux pearl and mini rhinestone accented leaf shapes. Complete the look in a glitter party dress.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone stud
- Cascading leaf pattern
- Faux pearl and mini rhinestone accents
- Post-back closure, rubber stopper
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1546
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $11.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Strikes Again Metallic Platform Mules
Strike them with your sass with your shoe game! These metallic chunky mules do all the talking. They feature a square toe, a wide top strap with an elasticized insert for easy-on-and-off styling, a platform sole, and a block heel. Complete the look in a fab little black dress.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Wide top strap, elasticized insert
- Easy-on-and-off styling
- Chunky platform sole
- Block heel
- Metallic material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4244
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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In Spring Floral Block Heel Mules
Get in the spring of things in these fresh and flirty floral mules to elevate every outfit this season! They feature a square toe, dual straps with floral accents, and a block heel, and are composed of faux leather material. Complete the look in a cute short dress for a graduation ceremony or birthday!
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Dual straps with floral accents
- Block heel
- Faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4134
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mikayla Formal Lace Sequin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Ready to swoon an entire room? The Mikayla formal long dress will do just that at banquet dinners, ceremonies, and school dances! She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a padded bust, and a delicate lace embroidered corset bodice with sequins for a hint of sparkle and flexible boning. Her side pleated hip seam creates the flattering asymmetrical-style mermaid silhouette with a stunning front slit along the floor-length hem. The formal maxi dress is composed of a silky satin-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Style with statement earrings and a clutch to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, back zipper closure
- Lace-sequins embroidered corset bodice, flexible boning
- Side pleated hip seam, asymmetrical mermaid silhouette
- High front slit, floor-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-3037
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $59.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Faye Rhinestone Lace-Up Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase confidence in the sultry and glamorous Faye rhinestone lace-up mermaid long dress. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded bust, a twist-front design at the bust with a keyhole cutout, spaghetti straps, an open back with cross-back lace-up straps, a hip-hugging fit, a floor-length mermaid silhouette, and all-over mini rhinestone embellishments for a stunning sheen. Style the formal maxi dress with rhinestone fringe earrings and platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust
- Twist-front design, keyhole cutout, spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back lace-up straps, tie closure, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure, ruching
- Hip-hugging fit, floor-length hem, mermaid silhouette
- Rhinestone embellishments, lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7102
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Trendy Charms Choker Necklace Set
Level up your casual 'fits with this trendy charm necklace set! It features three choker necklaces, including a star charm choker, a chain-link choker with a center sun charm, and a twisted chain-link choker with a center gemstone charm. Style with a cowboy hat for a music festival!
Fit & Features
- Three-pack choker necklace set
- Star charm choker
- Chain-link choker, sun charm
- Twisted chain-link choker, gemstone charm
- Adjustable chains, lobster clasp closures
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1411
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $2.97 $12.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Chic Devotion Lace Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Chic for bridal showers, graduates, and the birthday girl! This lovely lace mini dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lace up along the open back, a corset-style sheer bodice, and a short form-hugging silhouette. Style with dainty rhinestone earrings and heels to complete the dressy look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open back, hidden zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset-style sheer bodice
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Run true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2032
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Steph Formal Taffeta High-Low Dress
Special Occasion
Can't you picture having all eyes on you wearing the flirty Steph formal dress? Perfect for prom, banquet dinners, and dressy celebrations! She features a sleeveless V-neck, padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, an empire waist with hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a flattering A-line silhouette with a high-low hem. The formal dress is composed of a taffeta woven fabric with multiple tulle and stretchy knit linings. Complete the look in strappy block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Empire waist, hidden side pockets
- A-line silhouette, high-low hem
- Taffeta woven fabric, tulle and stretch knit linings
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7017
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Justine Formal Crepe Sweetheart Long Dress
Special Occasion
Chic, sultry, and showstopping, the Justine formal crepe dress is a stunning style for dinner banquets, ceremonies, and anniversary parties! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a lovely cowl draping, spaghetti straps, a padded bust, a hip-hugging slim silhouette, and a sexy high front slit along her floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look with an embellished box clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, cowl draping
- Spaghetti straps, padded bust
- Hip-hugging, slim silhouette
- High front slit, floor-length hem
- Lined crepe fabric, minimal stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7317
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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