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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Liz Formal Crepe Cutout Long Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase your fab figure in the Liz formal dress for your next dressy occasion! She brings all the sultry vibes in her sleek, sleeveless, v-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps and a cutout bodice that leads to her floor-length hem with a sexy front slit. The formal dress is composed of stretch-crepe fabric with an inner lining. Complete your dressy look with rhinestone strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Cutout bodice, back zipper closure
- Form-fitting, front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Stretch-crepe fabric, inner lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2254
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Laura Formal Tiered Tulle Dress
Special Occasion
Radiate elegance with a formal dress that radiates your timeless style! Laura features a sleeveless square neckline with a pretty tulle trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, and flexible boning that provides structure. Her bodice features a striped illusion design that is partially unlined. Her slim-fit waist leads to a sweeping A-line silhouette with a tiered design. She is composed of a lined tulle fabric that offers a flowy fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline with tulle trim
- Adhesive bra friendly
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Illusion bodice, flexible boning
- A-line silhouette, tiered skirt
- Lined tulle fabric
- Flowy fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05005-0073
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $59.97 $279.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ara Formal Lace Up Crepe Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase your elegant style with a formal dress that dares to be bold. Ara features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to the open strappy back, and dual waist cutouts. Her bodycon silhouette is accented with a high side slit along the floor-length hem. Ara is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete formal outfit with rhinestone heels and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Strappy open-back, tie closure
- Dual waist cutouts
- Bodycon silhouette
- High side slit, floor-length hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2284
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Instinct Satin Midi Dress
Showcase your chic instinct in this satin snake midi dress featuring a classy, sleeveless, cowl neck, dual adjustable strappy design, and a flared hem. Complete the look in sleek stiletto heels for a dinner date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck
- Dual adjustable strappy design
- Flared midi hem
- Snake pattern
- Satin fabric, no stretch, fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4655
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Lots Of Heart Rhinestone Earrings
These rhinestone earrings have a lot of heart to be yours! They feature heart-shaped designs on a linear chain with a post-back closure. Complete the look in a classy long dress for a formal affair.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone heart-shaped designs
- Linear chain
- Post-back closure
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1152
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $11.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Total Flirt Floral Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Make a lasting impression in this floral mesh midi dress featuring a flirty, off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffled trim, a curve-hugging bodycon silhouette, and a sultry side slit. Complete the look in chic mules for a birthday brunch.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, ruffled trim
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Short fitted sleeves, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Midi-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Side slit
- Floral pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1503
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Cut To It High Neck Bodysuit
Cue you in this high-neck bodysuit to snap that perfect insta-worthy shot! It features a sleeveless, cutout bust, a spaghetti strap accent, dual snap closure, and a thong-cut bottom on stretchy, sleek knit-lined fabric. Complete the look in high-rise pants.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, high neck
- Cutout bust
- Spaghetti strap accent
- Dual snap closure, thong-cut bottom
- Sleek knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4025
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fly Away Butterfly Charm Choker
Fly away in the world of boho chic! This snake chain choker features rhinestone butterfly charms and a lobster clasp closure. Complete the look in a cheery floral dress.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone butterfly charms
- Snake chain
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-1143
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $13.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Clyde Formal Crepe Corset Lace Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Beautiful and timeless, the Clyde Formal Crepe Corset Lace Mermaid dress enhances your curves on her flattering, strapless corset-style bodice with flexible boning and a romantic lace insert mermaid skirt. She's composed of a crepe-lined fabric with a minimal stretch. Perfect for styling with a satin clutch and statement earrings for prom.
Fit & Features
- Strapless | Corset-style bodice | Flexible boning
- Back zipper closure
- Lace insert mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Crepe-lined fabric | Minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2130
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mayva Formal Sleek Midi Dress
Special Occasion
You're in for an unforgettable night in the Mayva formal midi dress at your next evening affair! She embodies class and elegance in her sleeveless, one-shoulder design atop a fitted bodice. Flaunt your curves in her bodycon silhouette with a front ruched seam and sultry slit to showcase some skin. The formal dress is composed of sleek knit stretchy fabric. Complete the look in a rhinestone necklace set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder design
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Fitted bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front ruched seam, slit accent
- Midi-length hem
- Sleek knit stretchy fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0978
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Heart For Glam Chain Belt
Flaunt your heart for all things glam with this chain-link belt featuring rhinestone hearts and a lobster clasp closure. Complete the look in a form-fitting satin dress.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone chain-link hearts
- Lobster clasp closure
- Metal material
Style Number/Barcode: 07301-0414
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $2.97 $22.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Eileen Formal Swiss Dot A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Like a breath of fresh air, the Eileen formal prom dress offers simplicity with femme allure to captivate every room she enters. Look and feel so elegant in her sleeveless V-neck, built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a fitted empire waist with back pleating atop the A-line silhouette that leads to her floor-sweeping hem. She's composed of a swiss dot mesh overlay with an inner lining and a back zipper closure. Complete your look for prom with a sparkling tiara and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, bra-friendly design
- Fitted empire waist, back pleating, zipper closure
- A-line silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Swiss dot mesh overlay, inner lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2162
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $156.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Monica Lace-Up Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Create a stunning prom look that will capture attention in the sleek Monica formal dress! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a strappy lace-up back design, ruching at the lower back, and a fitted, floor-length silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch for comfortable wear. Style this dress with chic stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, strappy lace-up design, tie closure
- High waist seam, lower back ruched detailing
- Fitted, floor-length silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2210
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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New Boldness Tie Waist Coated Mini Skirt
Take on a new bold look in this coated mini! This skirt is all chic with eye-catching detail featuring a high-rise, tie-waist on a short-length hem on a coated faux leather fabric. Complete the daring look in a bodysuit and booties.
Fit & Features
- High-rise
- Tie waist detail
- Short-length hem
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Coated faux leather fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06401-0377
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mya Sweetheart A-Line Formal Dress
Special Occasion
This prom season, showcase your effortless beauty in the floor-sweeping Mya formal dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and a chic low-back design. Her high waist seam flows out to a floor-length A-line silhouette with pretty pleated detailing. The sheer chiffon fabric includes a full woven lining. Style this dress with a sparkly embellished cuff for the perfect prom look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Low-back design, zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, floor-length A-line silhouette, pleating
- Sheer chiffon fabric, woven lining
- Flowy fit, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2099
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Myka Formal Square Neck Mesh Dress
Special Occasion
Slip into something fancy! The Myka formal square neck mesh dress is an elegant choice for prom and beyond. She features a sleeveless, satin-ruched bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps for a custom fit. Her empire waist shapes a form-fitting silhouette ruching throughout with a side slit perfect for showing off your heels of the night!
Fit & Features
- Ruched square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bra friendly
- Empire waist, satin bodice, back zipper closure
- Mesh bodycon silhouette
- High side slit
- Lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2302
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Diva Day Marabou Trim Socks
Be a diva for a day...or anytime you wear these marabou socks! They feature a sheer mesh material with an ankle-length fit and an adorable marabou trim. Complete the look in classic nubuck heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh material
- Ankle-length fit
- Marabou trim
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07306-0130
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Molly Satin Lace Up Ball Gown
Special Occasion
Lace up in a ball gown that creates that enchanting moment you've been dreaming of! Molly features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, and a stunning lace-up back. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a pleated ball gown silhouette that is accented with hidden pockets. Molly is composed of a lined woven satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes petticoat to create extra volume for your formal occasion outfit. Complete look with a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross back
- Padded cups
- Hidden side pockets, pleats
- High waist
- Lined woven satin fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05004-0151
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $189.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Capri Formal One Shoulder Satin Dress
Special Occasion
Make a head-turning moment with a formal dress that wows with each twirl! Capri features a one-shoulder neckline, a double-row asymmetrical spaghetti strap design, and padded cups. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a curve-hugging mermaid silhouette with a stunning high side slit. She is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Double-row asymmetrical spaghetti strap
- Padded cups
- High side slit
- High waist
- Mermaid silhouette
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2298
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Brielle Heat Stone Mesh Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Illuminate the night in the stunning Brielle heat stone mesh mini dress! Featuring a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, a curve-hugging bodycon silhouette, and all-over heat stone embellishment, this dress will bring that stylish sparkle. The sheer mesh fabric includes a full knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, long fitted sleeves
- Bra-friendly
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette
- All-over heat stone embellishment
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1036
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Yelina Formal Sequin Short Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle to your event with a formal bodycon that dazzles under the spotlight. Yelina features a pretty sequin pattern, sleeveless scoop neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, and a bold open back that is accented with bungee bar straps along her short, bodycon silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin pattern mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone heels and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, bungee bar straps
- Bodycon silhouette, short-length hem
- Sequin pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1033
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Mesh Moment Seam Crop Top
Have a moment in mesh! This on-trend crop top features long sleeves, a mock neckline, exposed seam detail along a fitted hem. Complete the look in a lace bralette and leather leggings.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mock neckline
- Exposed seam detail
- Fitted, crop hem
- Sheer mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-3991
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $19.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elliana Sequin Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Stun with the prettiest sequins in the Elliana mermaid dress! She features a strapless straight across neckline, a padded bust, a high waist seam, and a floor-length, fitted, mermaid silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric includes a full knit lining and all-over sequin embroidery in a gorgeous swirl design. Complete the look with an embellished clutch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight across neckline
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam, floor-length mermaid silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, swirl design
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2324
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $149.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Kasey Formal Sequin Halter Dress
Special Occasion
Kasey is a picture-perfect beauty! She brings the glitz to the prom in a sequin-knit long dress featuring a sleeveless, halter neckline, cross front and back straps, a cinched bust with built-in padding, and a cute keyhole cutout. Her form-fitting bodice hugs your curves on the sequin-knit-lined fabric that flows effortlessly into a floor-length hem with a sultry slit to show off some leg. Complete the look with a beaded clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline, cross front and back straps
- Cinched bust, built-in padding, strapless bra friendly
- Back zipper closure, front slit
- Form-fitting bodice
- Floor-length hem
- Sequin-knit lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2329
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance