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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Vivian Long Sleeve Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the elegance to the room in the chic Vivian mermaid dress. She features a sweetheart neckline with ruched detailing at the bust, long fitted sheer lace sleeves, a sheer lace back panel, a high waist seam, and a fitted, floor-length, mermaid silhouette with a front slit to showcase some leg. Style this dress with a rhinestone collar necklace and sparkling stud earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched detailing
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Long fitted sheer lace sleeves
- Sheer lace back panel
- High waist seam, floor-length mermaid silhouette, front slit
- Knit and crepe fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2305
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lizzie Formal Glitter Caged A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkly and sultry, the Lizzie glitter formal dress is designed to captivate every guest at prom! She stuns in a classy, sleeveless, V-neckline, princess seams on the bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps so you can customize her fit, and side pockets perfect for keeping your hands warm. Make heads turn everywhere you go thanks to the caged-back detail that radiates a femme allure atop the A-line silhouette that effortlessly kisses the floor and features a sexy high-cut front slit. Complete your prom look in elegant earrings and a dainty bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Caged back detail, zipper, hook and eye closure
- Side pockets, high-cut front slit
- A-line silhouette, floor-length hem
- Glitter fabrication, knit lining
- Flowy fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1831
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $59.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sara Formal Chiffon A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Create a princess-worthy moment in the ravishing Sara formal dress! She stuns in a sleeveless halter neckline with tie-closure that leads to her open-back with a flirty lace-up design. Showcase your curves in her form-fitting, A-line silhouette that gently sweeps in a floor-length hem with a sultry slit. The formal dress is composed of a crepe chiffon fabric with an inner lining and zipper closure. Finish the look with a tiara and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline, tie closure
- Built-in padded bust, no bra required
- Open-back, lace-up, zipper closure
- Form-fitting A-line silhouette
- Floor-length hem, front slit
- Chiffon crepe fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2160
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $35.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Katherine Floral Detailed Ball Gown
Special Occasion
Bring the romantic vibes to your formal night out look in the sultry and stunning Katherine ball gown. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, spaghetti straps, a corset-designed sheer illusion bodice, and a high waist seam. Her fitted waist flows out to a dramatic floor-length mesh ball gown skirt with woven and tulle linings. The sheer mesh fabric showcases beautiful all-over floral embroidery. Complete the look with dainty rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded cups
- Corset-designed sheer illusion bodice, flexible boning, back zipper closure
- High waist seam, floor-length ball gown skirt
- All-over floral embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, woven and tulle linings
- Flowy fit, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05004-0156
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $179.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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90s Era Layered Necklace
Pay homage to the 90s in this layered necklace featuring sleek snake and dainty chains with a lobster clasp closure. Complete the look in a faux leather jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleek layered design
- Snake and dainty chains
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-0994
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $14.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ariella Heat Stone Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase gorgeous radiance when you enter the room in the floor-sweeping Ariella formal dress. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a chic strappy lace-up back design, all-over heat stone embellishment for that glamorous sparkle, and a fitted mermaid silhouette with a sultry thigh-high side slit to show some leg. Complete the look with sleek stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Lace-up back, high side slit
- Heat stone embellishments
- Mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2353
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mailyn Chiffon Ruffled Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Leave them all entranced as you enter the room in the Mailyn chiffon formal dress that brings the ethereal vibes! She features a sleeveless scoop neckline, a ruffled trim overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps so you can customize the fit, an empire waist, and a flowy, floor-length silhouette. Dress her up in sparkly rhinestone heels and a matching clutch.
Fit & Features
- Scoop neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Ruffled trim overlay, empire waist
- Flowy silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Sheer chiffon fabric, inner knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2040
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Eye On The Prize Charm Layered Necklace
Set your eyes on this stylish layered necklace to add the perf finishing touch! It features a dainty layered design with a rhinestone eye and snake charm with lobster clasp closure. Style with a chic blazer.
Fit & Features
- Dainty layered design
- Rhinestone eye and snake charm
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1131
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $14.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Isador Formal Sequin Scroll Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle with a formal dress that shimmers with each stylish step of your evening! Isador features an off-the-shoulder neckline, elegant long sleeves, and a damask sequin pattern. Her slim-fit waist leads to a flared A-line silhouette to create a twirl-worthy moment! Isador is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder, long sleeves
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Damask sequin pattern, back zipper closure
- High waist
- A-line
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2352
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Francie Formal Satin Slit Drape Dress
Special Occasion
Francie brings the old Hollywood glamour to life! She features a classic, sleeveless, cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a form-fitting silhouette with a side ruched seam atop a sultry high-cut slit. Create a dramatic entrance in her side draped accent along the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a stretch-satin fabric with a luxe shine. Complete the look in statement earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Side ruched seam, high-cut slit, side draping
- Floor-length hem
- Luxe stretch-satin fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2274
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Brenda One-Shoulder Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Make major style moves in the sleek and stunning Brenda formal dress! She features a sleeveless asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline with a bold front cutout above the bust, a single shoulder strap, a corset-designed bodice with flexible boning, and a fitted floor-length skirt with a chic wrap-front silhouette creating a slit. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Front cutout, single shoulder strap
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Floor-length skirt, wrap-front silhouette, front slit
- Satin-knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2012
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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More Drama Rhinestone Fringe Earrings
When it comes to style, the more drama, the better! These fabulous statement earrings will glam up your formal look. They feature a square-shaped post with a long cascading fringe design with mini rhinestone embellishment. Pair these earrings with a strapless tulle dress and chic heels.
Fit & Features
- Square-shaped post
- Long fringe design
- Rhinestone embellishment
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-0886
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Chic Block Heels
Wrap yourself in block heels that add that finishing touch to your outfit! The heels feature an open back, lace-up ties, an open square toe with a strap over the toe, and a block heel. The heels are composed of a faux leather material. Complete look with a mesh bodycon and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Open back
- Lace-up ties
- Open square toe
- Strap over the toe
- Block heel
- Faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3884
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pia Formal Satin Pleated Ball Gown
Special Occasion
Lead prom night with a prom ball gown that enchants from the moment you enter the room! Pia features a sleeveless V-neckline, supportive padded cups, and flexible boning that provides structure. She features spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design and an unlined mesh contrast at the lower back. Her empire waist leads to a voluminous ball gown silhouette with pleats and includes hidden side pockets. Pia is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes petticoat for extra volume. Complete prom outfit with rhinestone heels and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Padded cups, flexible boning
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Unlined mesh contrast at the lower back
- Pleats, hidden side pockets
- Ball gown silhouette
- Lined satin fabric, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05004-0152
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $189.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Helen Formal Bustier A-Line Long Dress
Special Occasion
Many kodak moments will be made while wearing the Helen formal dress! She's dressed to impress at prom in her sleeveless, bustier-style bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart pleated neck, and an open back with a stunning lace-up design. Her fitted empire waist effortlessly flows in an a-line silhouette to elongate your figure and she includes side hidden pockets to keep your hands warm. Composed of a metallic woven fabric with inner tulle and knit lining with minimal stretch. Finish your radiate prom look with a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, bustier-style bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sweetheart pleated neck, built-in padded bust
- Open-back, lace-up design, zipper closure
- A-line silhouette, side hidden pockets
- Floor-length hem
- Metallic woven fabric, inner tulle and knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2104
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Luxe Locks Rhinestone Earrings
Dress up your formal wear in these luxe rhinestone earrings featuring a two-row hoop with cascading fringe on a post-back closure. Complete the look in a sparkly bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Two-row hoop
- Cascading fringe
- Rhinestones
- Post-back closure
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1209
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $13.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Heidi Formal Lattice Dress
Special Occasion
Allure them in the chic Heidi dress to make a head-turning impression at your next special event. The formal dress features a sleeveless plunging V-neckline, a built-in padded bust for comfortable support, and dual spaghetti straps. The straps lead to a bold open back to show off a hint of skin and sleek lattice straps that let you adjust the fit. The bodice of the dress leads to a floor-length mermaid silhouette that is complemented with vertical seams to streamline your shape. Complete your outfit with rhinestone earrings and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, dual spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, lattice design, tie closure
- Empire waist, vertical seams
- Floor-length mermaid silhouette
- Luxe satin-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6105
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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A Total Vibe Halter Bodysuit
You in this sultry-chic bodysuit would be a total vibe! Featuring a sleeveless twist-front halter neckline with a center keyhole cutout at the bust, this bodysuit will elevate your basic look. Style with a faux leather skirt and mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless twist-front halter neckline
- Center keyhole cutout
- Open back
- Thong bottom, dual snap-button closure
- Smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4271
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Samara Corset Lace Ball Gown
Special Occasion
Bring the drama with a formal dress that wows from the moment you enter the room! Samara features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a corset-like bodice with flexible boning. Her slim fit waist leads to a flowing ball gownsilhouette with sheer godet panels at the hem. Samara features a gorgeous floral and baroque-inspired print. The dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Complete look with a bucket bag and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-like bodice, flexible boning
- High waist, mermaid silhouette
- Floral and baroque glitter pattern
- Ball gown silhouette, sheer godets at hem
- Hidden back zipper closure
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05005-0079
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $219.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Colette Formal Ruched Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Create a stunning impression with a formal bodycon that is the perfect choice for your cocktail affair! Colette features a sleeveless wired sweetheart neckline, ruching throughout to enhance curves, a sexy cutout at the midriff for a hint of skin, and a midi-length silhouette accented with a high center slit. The dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a sphere clutch and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wired sweetheart neckline
- Adhesive bra friendly
- Ruching, cutout at the midriff
- High waist
- Bodycon
- Midi length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0960
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spread Your Wings Charm Bracelet Set
Spread your wings and fly to new fashion heights! Accessorize your look with this boho-inspired charm bracelet set featuring delicate coin charm and butterfly accents on dainty chains with a lobster clasp closure. Perfect for styling with a flowy sundress.
Fit & Features
- Coin and butterfly charms
- Dainty chains
- Lobster clasp closure
- Five-piece bracelet set
Style Number/Barcode: 07003-0284
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $11.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strap Up PU Knotted Block Heels
Strap up for a night on the town in these block heels featuring a trendy, lace-up on a square toe with knotted accents. Complete the look in a sultry club dress.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Block heel
- Lace-up design with tie closure
- PU faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3781
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Style Icon Faux Leather Block Heels
Step out like the style icon you are in these heels slay! The heels feature an open back, an open square toe, a multi-strap caged design over the toe, lace-up ties, and a block heel. The heels are composed of faux leather material. Complete look with a bodycon for a GNO.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Multi-strap caged design
- Lace-up ties
- Block heel
- Faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3779
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $36.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Maizie Formal Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Special Occasion
Sleek, sultry, and satin - Maizie brings the sophisticated vibes to your dressy night out! She features a classy, sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps, and a form-fitting silhouette perfect for showcasing your curves on the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a luxe buttery soft satin fabric with lining. Complete the look with a sparkly clutch purse.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Luxe buttery soft satin fabric, lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2043
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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