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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Tabitha Formal High Slit Crepe Dress
Special Occasion
Make your night one to remember in a formal long dress that stands out at your special event. Tabitha features a sleeveless square neckline, supportive padded cups, and spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up back. Her slim-fit waist leads to a flattering A-line silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in this long dress with rhinestone heels and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, no bra required
- Lace-up back, tie closure
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam, A-line silhouette, high side slit
- Crepe-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2036
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sutton Sequin And Glitter Ball Gown
Special Occasion
Bring the glitz to your special event with a ball gown that makes those special events all the more glamourous. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, a double-row of spaghetti straps, padded cups, and a high waist. The slim-fit waist leads to a voluminous ball gown that is accented with hidden side pockets. Sutton features a gorgeous glitter and sequin leaf pattern. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Double-row of spaghetti straps
- Padded cups
- High waist, hidden side pockets
- Glitter and sequin leaf pattern
- Lined tulle mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05004-0131
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jelani Formal Sequin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Serve pure elegance in the Jelani formal dress featuring a radiate sequin-embellished design that catches the light for a shimmering effect! She embodies a classy style in her one-shoulder neckline with a thin spaghetti strap that leads to her form-fitting bodice. Highlight your curves in her mermaid silhouette that gently kisses the floor in a long hem. Complete the look with a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline, thin spaghetti strap
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mermaid floor-length hem
- Back zipper closure
- Sequin-embellished fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2337
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $129.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Austin Formal Crepe Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
The Austin formal dress is a stunner for your next dressy event! She radiates sultry-sophistication in her classy, sleeveless, V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and an alluring open-back design with a three-button closure. Your curves have a moment in her form-fitting mermaid silhouette that gracefully leads to a floor-length hem. Complete the look in dainty rhinestone hair clips for an elegant finish.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open-back design, three-button closure
- Form-fitting mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Crepe fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2313
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Kennedy Sequin Strapless Dress
Special Occasion
Show up and sparkle in the radiant Kennedy sequin strapless formal dress. She features a subtle V-neckline with a faux wrap-front design, a high waist seam, a fitted floor-length silhouette with an asymmetrical side slit, and a chic side drape overlay. The knit fabric features all-over sequin embroidery and a mini-length lining. Complete your look with the perfect pair of glitter heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless V-neckline, faux wrap-front design
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Flexible boning at the bodice, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, fitted floor-length silhouette, asymmetrical side slit
- Side drape overlay
- Sequin embroidery
- Knit fabric, short knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2015
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Summertime Chic Straw Wedges
Step up your summertime 'fits with these boho-chic wedges. They feature an open almond-shaped toe, a wide toe strap, a tall wedge heel, and a braided straw design. Style these wedges with a breezy floral dress.
Fit & Features
- Open almond-shaped toe
- Wide toe strap
- Open back
- Wedge heel
- Braided straw design
- Faux leather insole
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07406-0295
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Glitzy Vibes Stretch Bracelet
Bring major glitzy vibes to your formal night out look with this sparkling bracelet! Featuring a stretch bracelet design, it showcases two rows of marquise-shaped stones with a rhinestone halo outline. Style this bracelet with dainty stud earrings.
Fit & Features
- Stretch bracelet
- Two-row design
- Marquise-shaped stones, rhinestone halo outline
Style Number/Barcode: 07003-0337
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $15.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Business Or Pleasure Nubuck Block Heels
Business or pleasure? These block heels will keep you stylish beyond 9 to 5! They feature a square toe, wide toe strap, and an adjustable buckle ankle strap on nubuck material. Complete the look in a sassy midi dress.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Wide toe strap
- Adjustable buckle ankle strap
- Nubuck material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3794
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Palmer Formal Glitter Lace Dress
Special Occasion
Make an enchanting entrance in the Palmer formal glitter dress sure to leave the room breathless. She features a sleeveless V-neckline with built-in bust support that provides coverage, and adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a stunning cross-strap design and a unique floral lace panel. Her slim-fit bodice shapes the flowy A-line silhouette accented with hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm. The dress is composed of a lined woven glitter fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and false lashes.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, adjustable cross spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust
- Hidden side pockets, back floral applique, zipper, hook and eye closure
- Empire waist, A-line silhouette
- Woven glitter fabric, inner lining
- Flow fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1994
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Soleil Formal Open Back Glitter Dress
Special Occasion
Bring out your glowing beauty with a formal prom dress that mesmerizes from the moment you enter the room! Soleil features a sleeveless V-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, padded cups, a bold U-shaped open back design, hidden side pockets, and a floor-length A-line silhouette. The dress is composed of an iridescent woven glitter fabric that offers a flowy fit with a moderate stretch. Complete your prom look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded cups
- U-shaped open back, zipper and hook and eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Floor-length A-line silhouette with wide banded hem
- Iridescent woven glitter knit fabric, short knit lining
- Flowy fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1983
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $50.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bentley Wrap-Front Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Simple yet so chic, the Bentley wrap-front dress is perfect for any formal occasion. She features a sleeveless on-trend cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist seam, a wrap-front design with a high front slit, and a flowy floor-length A-line silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with a statement cuff and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, wrap-front design, high slit
- Floor-length A-line silhouette
- Crepe fabric
- Flowy fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2035
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Estrella Lace Trim A-Line Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Romance is alive! Enchanting them all in the Estrella Lace Trim A-line Formal dress on your next fancy occasion. She creates an effortless allure in a sultry plunge neckline with delicate lace trim and a classic empire waist. Customize the fit with her adjustable spaghetti straps that showcase a criss-cross design on the open-back detail. Dance and move with ease through the crowd thanks to her flowy, a-line, floor-length silhouette with high-front slits. Composed of a mesh fabric with inner skirt lining and back zipper closure. Finish your look in a sparkly tiara.
Fit & Features
- Plunge lace trim neckline | Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- High-front slits | Back zipper closure | Open-back
- Lace empire waist
- A-line silhouette | Floor-length
- Illusion mesh | Inner skirt lining
- Fits true to size | Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1887
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Maisie Satin Corset Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
An elegant evening awaits in the Maisie Satin Corset Mermaid Formal dress! She creates a breathtaking moment in her strapless, corset-style bodice with a structured fit along the empire waist. Her mermaid silhouettes effortlessly flow in a floor-length hem with a sultry high-side slit for a show of leg. The formal dress is composed of a luxe satin-lined knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Finish the look with a chic hair clip to create a flawless updo.
Fit & Features
- Corset style bodice, strapless
- Adhesive bra recommended
- High side slit, back zipper closure, flexible boning
- Empire waist, mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Luxe satin-lined knit fabric
- Fits true to size, moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2118
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $72.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sleek Coin Drop Belly Chain
Give your look a sleek touch with a belly chain that is perfect to accentuate your skin-baring looks! The belly chain features a dainty chain link, a single row of flat coin charms, and a lobster clasp closure. Complete look with a bathing suit.
Fit & Features
- Single row of flat coin charms
- Dainty chain link
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1202
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.90
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Pop The Cork Sling Back Wedges
Your next wine tasting calls for these cork wedges featuring a sling-back ankle with adjustable buckle closure, almond toe, and a faux leather footbed. Complete the look in a flowy maxi dress.
Fit & Features
- Almond toe
- Sling back ankle, adjustable buckle closure
- Faux leather footbed
- Cork wedge heel
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07406-0293
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $15.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Party Of One Rhine Mesh Bucket Bag
Tote this rhinestone mesh bag to give your outfit extra sparkle! It features coil straps, grommet insets, snap-button closure, accented with an interior zipper pocket. Complete the look in a bodycon dress and heels for a night out.
Fit & Features
- Coil straps, grommet insets
- Snap-button closure
- Interior zipper pocket
- Rhinestone mesh material
Style Number/Barcode: 07204-0585
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Glam Future Rhinestone Choker
Your future is looking so glam with this rhinestone choker! It features a delicate two-row design on memory wire and a lobster clasp closure.
Fit & Features
- Two-row design
- Rhinestones
- Memory wire
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1016
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lauren Formal Sequin Ombre Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle with a formal dress that makes your moment a special one! The dress features a one-shoulder dress neckline, a double-row bungee spaghetti strap, and padded cups. The slim-fit bodice leads to an A-line silhouette with a high side slit. The dress features sequins that have a dazzling ombre effect that shimmers under the spotlight. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Double-row bungee spaghetti strap
- Padded cups
- High waist, high side slit
- Ombre sequins
- A-line silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2334
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $134.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Julianna Strapless Lace Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Make heads turn with the stunning details of the floor-sweeping Julianna prom dress! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, a sheer illusion bodice with a chic corset design, a lattice back design for a customized fit, and a dramatic floor-length silhouette with a trumpet hem. The sheer lace fabric showcases floral appliques with sparkling crystal accents at the bodice and includes a full nude-hued knit lining. Complete your prom-ready look with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Sheer illusion bodice, corset design, flexible boning
- Lattice back design, tie closure, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Floor-length flowy silhouette, trumpet hem
- Sheer lace fabric, floral appliques, mini crystal accents, full nude-hued knit lining
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05005-0070
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $54.97 $259.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Blakely Formal Open Back Dress
Special Occasion
Make a grand entrance in a formal dress that highlights your sophisticated style! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a sexy open back with lace-up straps for a customized fit. The slim-fit waist leads to an A-line silhouette with ruching throughout and is accented with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric with a metallic sheen finish. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching, high side slit
- Open back, lace-up straps
- Lined smooth knit fabric, metallic sheen
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1958
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sultry Strides Stiletto Heels
Make sultry strides in these chic stiletto heels! They feature an open almond-shaped toe with a toe strap, a criss-cross strap design with an adjustable buckle, a platform, and a sleek stiletto heel. Style these shoes with an envelope clutch.
Fit & Features
- Open almond-shaped toe
- Toe strap
- Criss-cross strap design
- Adjustable buckle
- Platform, stiletto heel
- Black heels: faux nubuck material
- White heels: faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3650
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Special Price
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Sparkle And Glow Sequin Shmaxi® Romper
Sparkle and glow girl! Radiate the room in this sequin shmaxi® designed to make you look elegant and sultry in a sleeveless, sweetheart sequin corset-style bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps, shorts lining, and a sheer, mesh overlay. Complete the look in rhinestone earrings and heels for a dressy night out.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded cups, underwire, flexible boning
- Sequin-knit corset style bodice
- Back zipper closure
- Shorts lining
- Sheer, mesh overlay
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06403-0197
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Celia Formal Sequin Two-Piece A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Make your grand entrance at prom in the Celia Formal Sequin Two-Piece A-Line dress sure to leave the room wonderstruck! She's designed in a two-piece silhouette with a strapless, tube sequin embroidered top with a built-in padded bust. Bring the drama to the night in her A-line satin skirt featuring a floor-sweeping silhouette with a slit accent that's perfect styling with glitzy heels to add extra shine to your prom night ensemble!
Fit & Features
- Two-piece design
- Strapless sequin tube top, built-in padded bust
- Attached on the back, zipper and hook and eye closure
- A-line satin-lined skirt
- Side slit, floor-length hem
- No stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2005
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $129.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Ruby Embellished Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle up the night and bring the glamour in the gorgeous Ruby embellished formal dress. She features a sleeveless square neckline, dual spaghetti straps that lead to a sultry open back with a thin strappy design, and a fitted bodice with all-over iridescent heat stones that will catch everyone's eye. Her high waist seam flows out to a dramatic floor-length sheer tulle skirt with an inner lining with chic dual front slits. Complete the look with rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, dual spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, thin strappy design, lower back zipper closure
- Fitted bodice, all-over iridescent embellishments
- High waist seam, floor-length tulle skirt, inner lining, dual front slits
- Lurex and mesh fabrics, iridescent heat stones
- Flowy silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2291
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $134.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance