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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Picking Petals Floral Mesh Dress
He loves me, he loves me not...unlikely once you're seen in this floral mesh dress featuring sheer long sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, side ruched seams to accentuate your curves, and a short, bodycon silhouette. Style with glitter strappy heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sheer long sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline
- Side ruched seams
- Short bodycon silhouette
- Floral print
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1868
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Maybelle Formal Floral Chiffon A-Line Dress
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Delicate floral blooms transform the Maybelle formal dress into a dream for bridesmaids and spring fling dances! She enchants in adorable short puff sleeves, an elasticized square neckline with a keyhole tie-front, a lightly padded bust, and a fitted bodice. Her flattering a-line silhouette effortlessly creates the illusion of a smaller waistline as it flares out into a floor-sweeping hem with a sultry wrap high-cut front slit. The formal dress is composed of a floral printed airy chiffon fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and no stretch. Style with platform lace-up heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, elasticized square neckline
- Keyhole tie-front, lightly padded bust, fitted bodice
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette, high-cut wrap front slit, floor-length hem
- Delicate floral print, chiffon fabric, sewn-in knit lining, no stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7053
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $68.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stacie Formal Cowl Neck Long Dress
Special Occasion
Your divine beauty will stun in the Stacie formal dress to make your entrance as a bridesmaid or arrival to a dinner banquet! She features a sleek and sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a high-waist seam, and a skin-flaunting high-cut front slit along her flowy, a-line silhouette and floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a slinky knit fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and plenty of stretch. Style with rhinestone platform heels and a clutch to complete your dressy look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- High-waist seam
- High-cut front slit
- Flowy a-line silhouette, floor-length hem
- Slinky knit fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6805
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Style Staple Quilted Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
This chic faux leather crossbody bag is a style staple! It features a rectangular shape, a fold-over design with a metal turn-lock closure, a quilted exterior in a V-shaped design, and a sleek chain-link shoulder strap. Pair this bag with your favorite gold jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Rectangular shape
- Fold-over design, metal turn-lock closure
- Quilted faux leather exterior, V-shaped design
- Woven interior
- Chain-link shoulder strap
Style Number/Barcode: 07203-0966
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Way To My Heart Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
The way to your heart is surely these glamorous rhinestone earrings! They feature a colored gem post-back closure and heart-shaped hoops with multi-colored rhinestone embellishments. Complete the look in a casual midi dress for a day date!
Fit & Features
- Colored gem post-back closure
- Heart-shaped hoops
- Multi-colored rhinestones
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1477
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Follow Your Heart Hoop Earrings
Follow your heart and add some glamour to your look with these adorable hoop earrings! They feature a layered design of three heart-shaped metal outlines with textured detailing. Style with a flirty cropped blouse and a satin midi skirt.
Fit & Features
- Layered design
- Three heart-shaped metal outlines
- Textured detailing
- Omega closure, rubber stopper
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1472
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $3.97 $9.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pretty Edgy Faux Pearl Chain Layer Necklace
Pretty and edgy! This layered necklace is sure to give your outfit an eye-catching detail. It features three layers with one faux pearl and chain layer, one statement chain link layer, and one snake chain layer each with lobster clasp closures. Complete the look in a ring set.
Fit & Features
- Three layered necklace
- One faux pearl and chain layer
- One statement chain link layer
- One snake chain layer
- Each has lobster clasp closures
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1374
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kassie Formal Crepe Side Slit Dress
Special Occasion
Keep it sleek and stunning in the Kassie formal dress perfect for cocktail soirees and dressy engagement parties! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a pleated side seam along her bodice, and a form-hugging slim silhouette with a sexy high-cut side slit and long-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric with plenty of stretch. Style with a glam jewelry set and platform heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Pleated side seam along the bodice
- Form-hugging, slim silhouette
- High-cut side slit, long-length hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6804
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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She Means Business Wide-Leg Pants
Show them your trendsetter status in these high-waist dress pants! They feature a flattering high-rise waist and a wide-leg silhouette. Style these pants with the matching blazer for a chic ensemble.
Shop Matching Sage Blazer: She Means Business Structured Blazer
Shop The Matching Green Blazer: Bold Moves Woven BlazerFit & Features
- High-rise waist, vertical seam detailing
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Wide-leg fit
- Woven fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06402-0615
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $18.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jenesis Formal Satin Long Dress
Special Occasion
Sleek satin elevates the Jenesis formal dress fit for fancy parties and dressy events! She features bishop long sleeves, a plunge collared v-neck, a surplice bodice, a form-hugging silhouette, and an asymmetrical floor-length hem with a sultry slit. The formal dress is composed of smooth satin fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your sophisticated look in teardrop earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Bishop long sleeves
- Plunge collared v-neck
- Surplice bodice
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Asymmetrical floor-length hem with slit
- Smooth satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-3454
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Layered In Glamour Pearl Chain Belt
Layer on the glamorous vibes with this gorgeous pearl chain belt. It features a layered design with faux pearls, clear beads, and a center pearl accent with mini rhinestone detailing. The belt features an adjustable chain and lobster clasp closure. Style over a bodycon dress with sleek pumps.
Fit & Features
- Four-row layered design
- Faux pearls, clear beads
- Center pearl accent, mini rhinestones
- Adjustable chain, lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07301-0561
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $14.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruched Romance Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Leave them swooning in this sexy ruched mesh mini dress! The short dress features a sweetheart neckline with a dainty ruffled trim and a padded bust, sheer short puff sleeves that can be worn off-the-shoulder, all-over ruching, a mini-length hem with a matching ruffled trim, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The lined mesh fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete your look with metallic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruffled trim, padded bust
- Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems, can be worn off-the-shoulder
- All-over ruched detailing
- Mini-length hem, ruffled trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining down the body of the dress, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2433
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sheer Factor Mesh Ruche Mini Dress
Up the sheer factor for the night in this mesh mini dress perfect for parties and celebrations! The sleeveless dress features a subtle sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a pipe trim bodice, and side ruched seams to accentuate your curves along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in sparkly stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pipe trim along the bodice
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2089
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pour It Up Mesh Ruched Mini Dress
Pour yourself a glass of this mesh mini dress perfect for a bachelorette babe! Featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neck, tank-style straps, a lightly padded bust, side and back ruched seams, and a curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in statement heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, tank-style straps
- Lightly padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side and back ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4725
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Romance Long Sleeve Lace Mini Dress
Show off sweet romantic vibes in this stunning lace mini dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, a center keyhole cutout at the waist, sheer long fitted sleeves, a sheer back design, and a mini-length hem with a curve-hugging silhouette. The partially lined lace fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Center keyhole cutout at the waist
- Sheer long fitted sleeves
- Sheer back design
- Mini-length hem, curve-hugging fit
- Sheer lace fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2157
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Style Satin Bodycon Mini Dress
This sweet and stylish satin mini dress will give off flirty vibes! It features a sweetheart neckline with a pleated bust and padded cups, a center-wired notched detail, short puff sleeves, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric includes a front knit lining. Complete the look with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, pleated bust, padded cups
- Center-wired notched detail
- Short puff sleeves, elasticized hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, front knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1913
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mandy Formal Satin Lace-Up Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Luminous shine makes the Mandy formal satin midi dress photogenic as you grace the red carpet or a white veil occasion! She flaunts your femme figure in a sleeveless cowl neckline, dual spaghetti straps, an open-back with a lace-up design, and side and back ruched seams that accentuate your curves along her bodycon, midi-length silhouette. The formal dress is composed of silky satin fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Style this mid-length dress with rhinestone platform heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, dual spaghetti straps
- Open-back, lace-up design
- Side and back ruched seams
- Bodycon, midi-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6891
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Winged Spirit Butterfly Hair Pins
Own your spirit for all things with wings! These charming three-pack butterfly hairpins feature a filigree design with shimmering embellishments and partial translucent layered wings. Complete the look in a sassy satin corset for a dinner date!
Fit & Features
- Three-pack butterfly hair pins
- FIligree design
- Shimmering embellishments
- Partial translucent layered wings
Style Number/Barcode: 07006-0371
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $3.97 $9.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chantal Formal Satin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Classically sultry and stunning, the Chantal formal dress will make jaws drop on bridesmaids and at banquet dinners! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap, and a sheer mesh trim along the bust with a pleated side seam along her high waist. The form-hugging, mermaid silhouette leads to the asymmetrical, floor-length hem with a sultry slit to show some skin. She's composed of a buttery silky-smooth satin fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Style with rhinestone earrings and silver heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, tank-style strap
- Sheer mesh trim along the bust, pleat side seam, high-waist
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette, asymmetrical slit, floor-length hem
- Lined silky satin, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6840
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elegant Miss Lace High Low Midi Dress
Radiate pure elegance and bliss in this lace midi dress perfect for a semi-formal event! Featuring an off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neck, sheer ruffle trim short sleeves, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette leading to the high-low ruffled hem. Complete the look with a beaded clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neck
- Sheer ruffle trim short sleeves
- Lightly padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging, high-low ruffled midi hem
- Lace fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2048
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lizzy Feather Trim Satin Slip Dress
Special Occasion
Step out with a dramatic flair in the Lizzy sleek satin slip dress! She features a sleeveless square neckline with a fabulous marabou feather trim, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and a flowy, midi-length, A-line silhouette. The smooth lightweight woven satin fabric showcases a luxe sheen. Complete the look with sparkling rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, marabou feather trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Midi-length hem, A-line silhouette
- Woven satin fabric, no stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1408
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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How Fancy Satin Lace Mini Dress
How fancy! Bring the romance to the dinner party in this satin mini dress featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neck, wide shoulder straps, a lace bust with underwire, a bodycon silhouette, and a front side ruched seam leading to the flirty slit accent. Complete the look in clear block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, wide shoulder straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Lace bust with underwire
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front side ruched seam, slit accent, mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2110
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Candlelit Dinner Lace-Up Midi Dress
You'll look flawless in this midi dress for a candlelit dinner! It features a sleeveless square neckline, sleek spaghetti straps that lead to the lace-up open-back, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical cutout hem. Complete the look with gemstone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open-back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical cutout midi hem
- Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1994
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Making Connections Crepe Short Dress
Attend a networking event or office mixer ready to make connections in chic style! This crepe short dress evokes business vibes. It features cap sleeves, a scoop neckline, seam detailing along the bust, and a form-hugging asymmetrical wrap hem. The dress is composed of a smooth woven crepe fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in block heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Cap sleeves, scoop neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Seam detailing along bust
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Asymmetrical wrap short hem
- Smooth woven crepe fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2121
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale