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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Night Out Style Sheer Mesh Crop Top
Keep your night out style on-trend with this alluring completely sheer mesh crop top! It features a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a cropped, form-hugging fit, and an all-over eye-catching flocked velvet swirl pattern. Style over a lace bralette with a faux leather mini skirt.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Cropped, form-hugging fit
- Flocked velvet swirl pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, no lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4382
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Truly Coveted Door Knocker Earrings
You'll truly covet these door-knocker earrings featuring dazzling rhinestone embellishments on a post-back closure. Perfect for styling with a dainty tennis bracelet to complete your formal look!
Fit & Features
- Door knocker style
- Rhinestone embellishments
- Post-back closure
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1390
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Miss Sparkle Halter Knit Jumpsuit
Make the whole place shimmer sparkling in this halter glitter jumpsuit featuring a sleeveless bodice, drawstring neck with tie closure, a front keyhole cutout, and a straight-leg silhouette. Complete your radiant look in earrings for a cocktail dinner!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter
- Drawstring neck with tie closure
- Front keyhole cutout
- Straight-leg silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06502-2234
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Karter Formal Sequin V-Neck Dress
Special Occasion
Go the glam route and sparkle in the Karter formal sequin dress for holiday parties, winter weddings, and banquets! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps so you can customize her fit and a sheer illusion bodice that leads the form-hugging, mermaid silhouette with a sexy high-cut side slit. The formal long dress is composed of a sequin-scroll embroidered mesh fabric with a sewn-in lining and minimal stretch. Complete your mesmerizing look with a dainty bracelet and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Sheer illusion bodice, form-hugging, mermaid silhouette
- High-cut side slit, long hem
- Sequin-scroll mesh fabric, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2574
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.97 $109.90
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Dainty Glam Rhinestone Necklace And Earrings Set
This dainty glam jewelry set will elevate your formal looks and bring the shine! It features a collar necklace with a V-neck design with mini rhinestones and larger round rhinestones. The set also includes matching duster earrings with a linear design with round rhinestones increasing in size. Style this set with a floor-length dress and heels.
Fit & Features
- Necklace and earrings set
- Collar necklace, V-neck design, mini rhinestones, larger round rhinestones
- Adjustable chain, lobster clasp closure
- Duster earrings, linear design, round rhinestones increasing in size
- Post-back closures
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1300
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $15.90
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Like Magic Sequin Halter Dress
And just like magic, you'll be bringing the sparkle in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless halter neckline, open lace-up back with tie closure, and side ruched seams to accentuate your curves along the bodycon fit. Style with sleek block heels for a dressy occasion!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline
- Open lace-up back with tie closure
- Side ruched seams, hidden side zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2151
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Elizabeth Formal Satin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
The Elizabeth formal satin dress is red-carpet-worthy! She features a sleeveless v-neckline with dainty rhinestone trim, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit, a princess seam bodice, and a form-hugging mermaid silhouette that flares out into a floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of silky smooth satin-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your stunning look with a glamorous necklace and earrings set!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline with rhinestone trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Princess seam bodice, back zipper, and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Silky satin fabric, lined, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2667
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Analynn Formal Satin Rhinestone Trim Dress
Special Occasion
Dazzling rhinestone trim heats up the Analynn formal satin dress for your next black tie gala or wedding! She features a sleeveless scoop neck with a flirty twist and keyhole accent, adjustable spaghetti straps to customize her fit, and an empire waist seam. Her form-hugging mermaid silhouette gently flares out into the floor-length hem that elongates your figure! The formal dress is composed of silky satin fabric with a sewn-in lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a chic rhinestone clutch and bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck, rhinestone trim, twist, and keyhole
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly, back zipper, and hook-eye closure
- Empire waist seam
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Satin fabric, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2666
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Date Vibes Satin Cropped Blouse
Get a dreamy-chic look for date night with this sleek satin cropped blouse! It features a deep V-neckline with a wrap-front, long peasant sleeves with smocked hems, a lace-up back design, and a cropped, form-hugging fit. The lightweight woven satin fabric has no stretch. Style with faux leather pants and heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front
- Long peasant sleeves, tapered smocked hems
- Lace-up back design, tie closure
- Cropped hem, form-hugging fit
- Woven satin fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06003-1831
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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So Chic Glitter Knit Midi Skirt
Step looking so chic in this glitter metallic knit midi skirt featuring a high-rise waist, front knot accent, form-hugging silhouette, and an asymmetrical style hem. Complete the look with the matching top for your next girl's night!
Shop Matching Top: So Haute Glitter Knit Crop Top
Fit & Features
- High-rise elasticized waist
- Front knot accent
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Asymmetrical midi hem
- Glitter metallic knit fabric, partial lining
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0774
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Key To Sparkle Glitter Mini Dress
This glitter crepe mini dress is your key to sparkle all night long! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline with spaghetti straps, and a side pleated seam to give you an hourglass appearance along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a chic choker and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter crepe fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4556
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Agleam Rhinestone Bracelet
Reflect the dance floor lights adorning this rhinestone bracelet on your wrist! It features leaf-patterned cubic zirconia stones and a clasp closure. Complete your special occasion look with a faux fur diva wrap.
Fit & Features
- Cubic zirconia stones
- Leaf patterned
- Clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07003-0365
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $14.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fall Nights Satin Button-Up Short Dress
The perfect satin short dress for a night of wine and dining! Featuring long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a collar neckline, button-up front closures, a smocked waist, and a curved short-length hem. Complete the look in knee-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, buttoned cuffs
- Collar neckline
- Button-up front closures
- Smocked waist
- Curved short-length hem
- Smooth satin fabric, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06003-1927
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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All An Illusion Mesh Stripe Jumpsuit
This sleeveless jumpsuit is the real stylish deal! It features a square neck, spaghetti straps, a mesh striped bodice, and a straight-leg silhouette. Complete your sultry look with a statement choker for cocktail hour!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Mesh striped bodice
- Straight-leg silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06502-2236
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fab Sass Marabou Trim Crop Blazer
Stroll into the party looking fabulously sassy in this cropped blazer featuring long sleeves with marabou feather trim cuffs, a lapel collar neckline, and single front button closure. Complete the look with the matching mini skirt and heels!
Shop The Matching Skirt: Fab Sass Marabou Trim Mini Skirt
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves with marabou feather trim cuffs
- Lapel collar neckline
- Single front button closure
- Cropped hem
- Woven fabric, lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06204-1516
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fine Jewels Necklace And Earrings Set
Showcase your elegance with this necklace and earrings set for your next fancy soiree! The set features a rhinestone embellished collar necklace with bold gem insets and a lobster clasp closure. The matching duster earrings have a post-back closure. Complete the look with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Necklace and earrings set
- Collar necklace with a lobster clasp closure
- Duster earrings with a post-back closure
- Solid color gem insets
- Rhinestone embellishments
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1325
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $13.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lenny Formal Sequin One Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
Modern yet romantic, glimmer with beauty in the Lenny formal sequin dress perfect for anniversaries, galas, and celebrations! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neck with an adjustable spaghetti strap for a customizable fit and a cutout side along the bodice. Her form-hugging slim silhouette is designed with a high-cut side slit and floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-scroll mesh-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in a teardrop stone necklace and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder, adjustable spaghetti strap
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side cutout bodice, form-hugging, slim silhouette
- High-cut side slit, floor-length hem
- Sequin-scroll, mesh-lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2544
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.97 $99.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Totally Striking Twist Crop Top
Make heads turn in this striking crop top featuring long peasant sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, and a twisted bodice with wrap ties on metallic foil knit fabric. Complete the look in sleek faux leather leggings.
Fit & Features
- Long peasant sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Plunge V-neckline
- Twisted bodice
- Wrap ties
- Cropped hem
- Metallic foil knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4607
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $17.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Twice The Fun Satin Mini Skirt
This satin mini skirt brings fun and stunning looks to your night! The skirt features a high-rise elasticized waist, a bodycon fit, a side pleated seam, and a faux wrap asymmetrical hem. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with the matching crop top and strappy heels.
Shop Matching Top: Twice The Fun Satin Crop Top
Fit & Features
- High-rise elasticized waist
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side pleated seam
- Faux wrap asymmetrical hem
- Mini-length hem
- Stretch satin-knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0756
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Twice The Fun Satin Crop Top
This satin crop top brings fun and stunning looks to your night! The top features a sleeveless cowl neckline, pleated detailing at the bust, spaghetti straps, and a cropped, form-hugging fit. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with the matching mini skirt and strappy heels.
Shop Matching Bottoms: Twice The Fun Satin Mini Skirt
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Pleating at the bust
- Spaghetti straps
- Cropped hem, form-hugging fit
- Stretch satin-knit fabric, lined front
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4576
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dressed Up In Sequins Midi Dress
Shimmer and shine in this sequin midi dress for the next party or night out! The dress features a sleeveless scoop neck, mesh spaghetti straps that lace up along the open-back design, a bodycon fit, and a side slit hem. Complete your radiant look with a chic ring set and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck
- Mesh spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open-back design
- Hidden back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon, midi hem with side slit
- Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2131
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Arial Formal Sequin Lace-Up Dress
Special Occasion
Everyone will do a double-take when you walk by in the Arial formal sequin dress perfect for your next fancy event! She features long sleeves, a square neck, and a lace-up open-back with tie closure. Her form-hugging mermaid silhouette leads to the floor-length hem with a high-cut side slit to show some leg! The formal dress is composed of a sequin mesh-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with glam earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, square neck
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Open-back, lace-up with tie closure
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette
- High-cut side slit, long length
- Sequin mesh-lined fabric, minimal stretch, fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2575
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $129.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Brooke Formal Sequin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Brooke shows everyone how a grand entrance is done! She features a one-shoulder neckline with a long sleeve, a pleated bust, and a cutout waist accent for a sultry show of skin along her form-hugging mermaid silhouette with a surplice slit hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin woven-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a glamorous hair accessory for a stunning updo!
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, long sleeve
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Pleated bust, cutout waist
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging, mermaid silhouette
- Surplice slit long hem
- Sequin woven-lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2538
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.97 $109.90
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Bring The Bling Rhinestone Choker
Bring the bling to your night out 'fit with this bold embellished choker necklace. It features a 20-row design with mini rhinestones and an adjustable chain with a lobster clasp closure. Style with stud earrings.
Fit & Features
- 20-row design
- Mini rhinestone embellishments
- Adjustable chain, lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1318
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $1.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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