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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Krissy Formal Glitter Velvet Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Soft, luxurious velvet brings classic glamour to the Krissy formal glitter dress for holiday parties, winter formals, and events! She features a sleeveless v-neckline with bungee spaghetti straps that lead to her lace-up open-back design, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging, long hem. The formal dress is composed of a velvet glitter fabric with a knit lining and moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look with a necklace and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Lace-up open-back design
- Mermaid silhouette, form-hugging fit
- Long-length hem
- Glitter velvet, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2468
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Groovy Gal Metallic Mini Dress
You'll be one groovy gal in this eye-catching metallic mini-dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the front, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a foiled metallic fabric with a gorgeous sheen. Style with rhinestone hoops and glitter heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Ruching down the front seam
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Foiled metallic fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4703
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lindsey Formal Velvet Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Luxurious velvet creates a charming holiday party-ready look for the Lindsey formal dress! She brings classy glamour in her traditional sleeveless boat neckline, wide shoulder straps, a built-in padded bust, and a princess seam bodice leading to the mermaid silhouette with a high-cut front slit along the floor-length hem. Showcase a sultry show of skin in her head-turning open-back design with a wire insert and ruched seam that accentuates your curves. The formal dress is composed of a smooth velvet fabric with a sewn-in lining and a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in a stunning hair accessory and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless boat neckline, wide shoulder straps
- Built-in padded bust, bra optional
- Princess seam bodice
- Open back, wire insert, ruched seam
- High-cut front slit, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Smooth velvet fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2660
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $24.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Magnificent Glitter Short Dress
Embrace the magnificent glow you'll have in this glitter short dress at the club! The short dress features long sleeves, a square neckline, an open-back with button closure, a bodycon silhouette, and side pleated seams to accentuate your curves. Complete the look in chic heels.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, square neckline
- Open-back with button closure
- Side pleated seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, lined, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4860
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Just The Basics Platform Block Heels
The perfect stylish PU basic heels to create all sorts of killer looks! They feature an open almond toe, wide toe strap, platform sole, block heel, closed ankle, and an adjustable ankle strap with buckle closure. Style with a chic jumpsuit for brunch.
Fit & Features
- Open almond toe
- Wide toe strap
- Platform sole, block heel
- Closed ankle
- Adjustable ankle strap with buckle closure
- PU material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-4010
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Trio Rhinestone Jewelry Set
The perfect glamorous trio to accessorize your formal wear! This rhinestone jewelry set includes a sleek collar necklace, bracelet, and post-back earrings. Complete the look in stunning block heels.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone jewelry set
- One collar necklace, lobster clasp closure
- One bracelet, lobster clasp closure
- Post-back closure earrings
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1293
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $15.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Night Sparkle Crepe Rhinestone Dress
Sparkle all night in this crepe mini dress showcasing a dazzling rhinestone trim along the sleeveless bodice! It features adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline, a padded bust, and a side pleated seam to accentuate your curves along the asymmetrical hem. Complete the look in this mini-length dress with an embellished clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Rhinestone trim bodice, padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side pleated seam, asymmetrical mini hem
- Crepe-knit fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4688
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Disco Stunner Sequin Mini Dress
Stun at the disco tech or wherever you're headed in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless dual neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and form-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in sparkly earrings and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless dual v-necklines
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2296
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $52.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Leah Formal Sequin Mesh Long Dress
Special Occasion
Leave the room breathless in the captivating Leah formal dress showcasing a regal sequin scroll design that elevates the night! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps to customize the fit, a high waist seam, and a form-hugging silhouette with a sultry high-cut side slit along the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-scroll patterned mesh fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your stunning look in chandelier earrings and heels.
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Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
- Sequin scroll pattern
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, high waist seam
- High-cut side slit, floor-length hem
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2631
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Edgy-Glam Rhinestone Corset Belt
Create an edgy-glam vibe by adding this embellished corset belt to your 'fit! It features a wide underbust design with front mini rhinestone embellishments and a stretchy elastic back for comfortable wear. Style over a button-down tunic with knee-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Underbust design
- Mini rhinestones
- Elastic back, button closures
- Faux leather material
Style Number/Barcode: 07301-0459
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $22.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Beth Velvet Ruffle Party Dress
Special Occasion
A daring beauty like the Beth velvet party mini dress will bring modern chicness to your next formal event! She stuns in an off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline atop a corset-style bodice with flexible boning, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a luxe velvet fabric with a sewn-in lining and moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look with satin gloves and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- Bodycon silhouette, short-length hem
- Velvet fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1179
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $39.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elegant Sparkle Rhinestone Belt
This elegantly embellished belt will give off the prettiest sparkle! It features an intricate chandelier design of mini rhinestones with larger center rhinestones as accents. Style over a satin formal dress with a chic evening bag.
Fit & Features
- Chandelier design of mini rhinestones
- Larger center rhinestones
- Adjustable chain, lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07301-0532
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $8.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glimmer Girl Glitter Knit Mini Dress
You'll shimmer and glimmer on the dance floor in this gorgeous glitter knit mini dress! It features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a low scoop back with a rhinestone embellished bar strap, a wrap-front skirt creating an asymmetrical hem, and a curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The glitter knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Low scoop back, rhinestone adorned bar strap
- High waist seam, ruching
- Wrap-front skirt, mini-length asymmetrical hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1738
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Amelie Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Elevate your party look for the holiday season with the Amelie sequin mini dress! She features a sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, structured and padded cups, long sheer fitted sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for a gorgeous shine. Style this dress with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded bust, structured underwire
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer knit fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1140
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Priscilla Sequin Wrap Party Dress
Special Occasion
Perfect for fall weddings, banquets, and bachelorette parties, Priscilla is fun and flattering in glowing sequins and flirty short length! She features a sleeveless wrap-style v-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, side pleating, bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin scroll mesh embellished fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in metallic heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap-style v-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Back zipper closure, side pleating
- Bodycon fit, asymmetrical short-length hem
- Sequin scroll mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1124
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Klarissa Sequin Cutout Party Dress
Special Occasion
Klarissa shines with sequin and sultry detailing to keep all the eyes on you! She features long sleeves, a high neckline, and a cutout bust leading to her bodycon mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a shimmering sequin embroidered knit fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a clutch and heels!
Fit & Features
- High neckline, long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Front cutout bust, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin embroidery
- Sheer knit fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1208
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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See Me Sparkle Mesh Bodysuit
Catch sparkles not feelings! This sleeveless mesh bodysuit features a square neck, bungee spaghetti straps, an underwire bust for support and ruching, all-over heat stone embellishments, a thong-cut bottom, and dual snap-button closures. Complete the look in a cropped jacket and jeans.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Underwire bust for support
- Ruching, back zipper closure
- Heat stone embellishments
- Thong-cut bottom, dual snap-button closures
- Mesh knit fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4450
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Elegant Cubic Zirconia Necklace And Earrings Set
Show off the perfect amount of sparkle with this elegant embellished jewelry set. It features a V-shaped collar necklace with a single row of stones leading to a multi-row design of round and marquise-cut cubic zirconia stones. The set also includes a matching pair of cubic zirconia embellished earrings. Pair with a sequin formal dress.
Fit & Features
- Necklace and earrings set
- V-shaped collar necklace
- Duster earrings, post-back closures
- Round and marquise-cut cubic zirconia stones
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1242
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $8.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Birds Of A Feather Boa Tube Top
You know what they say birds of a feather flock together! Show up matching with your squad in this feather boa tube top featuring a strapless neckline and a back zipper closure on lined knit fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look in sleek faux leather leggings and mules.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, sleeveless neckline
- Feathers on the front
- Back zipper closure
- Lined knit fabric
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06003-2021
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elegant Soiree Rhinestone Necklace And Earrings Set
Elevate your look for a glamorous soiree with this elegant jewelry set. It features a collar necklace with a V-shaped design with teardrop-shaped cutouts and mini rhinestone embellishments. It also includes a matching pair of duster earrings. Style the set with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Necklace and earrings set
- Collar necklace, V-shaped design, teardrop-shaped cutouts
- Adjustable chain, lobster clasp closure
- Matching duster earrings
- Post-back closures
- Rhinestone embellishments
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1290
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $2.97 $15.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweeter In Faux Suede Slit Jacket
Showcase your sweet side this season in the faux suede slit jacket featuring trendy long sleeves with slit cuffs, a collar v-neckline, front hook, and eye closures, and a center front slit along the fitted hem. Complete the look in sleek leggings for a dinner with friends.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves with slit cuffs
- Collar v-neckline
- Front hook and eye closures
- Center front slit
- Fitted hem
- Faux suede fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06202-0333
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Posh Croc-Embossed Midi Skirt
So posh and chic, this croc-embossed midi skirt is perfect for fall. It features a high-rise waist, a mid-calf-length hem, a form-hugging fit, and a stylish front slit to showcase some leg. Complete the look with a cropped sweater and mules.
Fit & Features
- High-rise elasticized waist
- Midi-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Front slit
- Croc-embossed pattern
- Coated faux leather fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0741
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $22.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Whimsical-Chic Cubic Zirconia Statement Ring
Style up your formal attire with this chic statement ring that brings whimsical glamour! It features a wrap design with curved wing shapes and marquise-cut cubic zirconia embellishments. Pair with a sleek satin dress and heels.
Fit & Features
- Wrap design
- Curved wing shapes
- Marquise-cut cubic zirconia stones
Style Number/Barcode: 07004-0283
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $13.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cutie In the Room Mesh Crop Top
You'll be the cutie in the room in this mesh crop top featuring puff sheer long sleeves, a v-neckline, a front center ruched drawcord with tie closure, and a mesh overlay. Complete the look in dark wash skinny jeans.
Fit & Features
- Puff sheer long sleeves
- V-neckline
- Front center ruched drawcord with tie closure
- Cropped hem
- Mesh overlay, partial lining
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4632
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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