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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Kaiana Formal Crepe Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Make your grand entrance at prom in a formal dress that makes an enchanting impression! Kaiana features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, and a sexy lace-up back design. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a flared mermaid silhouette with a ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit wither a moderate stretch. Complete your prom look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Lace-up back, tie closure
- High waist, lower back zipper closure, ruching
- Mermaid silhouette, ruffled hem
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2142
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Perry Formal Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
Perry creates a head-turning entrance in her dazzling sequins and elegant demeanor. Arrive at prom looking like perfection in her off-the-shoulder neckline with a mesh insert and delicate shoulder straps that lead to her form-fitting, mermaid silhouette that gently kisses the floor. She features a convenient built-in padded bust and back zipper closure. The formal dress is composed of a mesh-lined fabric with all-over sequin embroidery and minimal stretch. Finish your prom look with statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, off-the-shoulder neckline, shoulder straps
- Built-in padded bust, strapless bra friendly
- Mesh front insert, back zipper closure
- Form-fitting, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Sequin-embroidered design
- Mesh-lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2206
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $139.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Karrigan Formal One Shoulder Crepe Dress
Special Occasion
Enchant in a formal dress that radiates sophistication with each step. Karrigan features a ruffled one-shoulder neckline, a slim fit bodice, and a curve-hugging A-line silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Ruffled one-shoulder neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- High side slit
- High waist
- A-line silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2264
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Step Up The Glam Cropped Bustier
Step up the glam vibes with this sultry cropped bustier. It features a sleeveless subtle rounded neckline, thin shoulder straps adorned with two rows of rhinestones, a corset-designed bodice with sheer mesh inserts at the front, and a cropped, form-hugging fit. Style this top with high waist denim and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless rounded neckline
- Thin shoulder straps, two rows of rhinestones
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, sheer mesh inserts
- Cropped, form-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-3916
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Climb The Ladder Lace Up Jumpsuit
With this lace-up jumpsuit, you'll be climbing the high fashion ladder! It features a sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, front lace-up with tie closure, a fitted bodice, and a straight-leg silhouette. Composed of stretchy lined woven fabric. Finish the look in strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Front lace-up, tie closure, fitted bodice
- Straight-leg silhouette
- Back zipper closure
- Stretchy lined woven fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06402-0379
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunset Chaser Tie-Front Top
Get ready to relax and watch the sunset on your next getaway in this breezy tie-front top. It features long bishop sleeves with tapered smocked hems, a tie-front design creating a V-neckline, and a cropped fit. Style this lightweight gauze top with denim shorts and sandals.
Fit & Features
- Long bishop sleeves, smocked hems
- V-neckline
- Tie-front
- Cropped
- Woven gauze fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06204-1170
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pearl Waldorf Hoops
Who says only diamonds can be a girl's best friend? Embrace the classy style of these pearl hoop earrings for afternoon tea with the ladies! They come with a post-back closure. Complete the look in an LBD and sunglasses.
Fit & Features
- Pearl insets
- Small-sized hoops
- Post-back closure
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1204
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Athena Formal Cutout Sequin Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle and glow with a formal dress that brings the glamour to your special event! Athena features a plunging sleeveless V-neckline with a twist-front accent, padded cups that add extra support, and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her bodice features dual cutouts that lead to a curve-hugging mermaid silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined sequin mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a slight stretch. Complete your formal outfit with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, twist-front accent, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, no bra required
- Dual cutouts at the waist
- Mermaid silhouette
- Sequin embroidery
- Mesh fabric, full knit lining
- Form-hugging fit, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2323
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Tropical Getaway Mesh Crop Top
Escape to a tropical paradise with a cute crop top that brings those island vibes. The top features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a tropical palm leaf print, and a cropped hem. The top is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with the matching mini skirt.
Shop Matching Skirt: Tropical Getaway Mesh Mini Skirt
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Cropped hem
- Palm leaf print
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-3751
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $19.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tropical Getaway Mesh Mini Skirt
Escape to a tropical paradise with a cute mini skirt that brings those island vibes. The skirt features a high-rise waist, a ruched body, a tropical palm leaf print, and a mini-length hem. The skirt is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with the matching crop top.
Shop Matching Top: Tropical Getaway Mesh Crop Top
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Tropical palm leaf print
- Cropped hem
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0535
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tantalizing Glam Rhinestone Ear Crawler And Stud Set
Flaunt your glam self in this rhinestone ear crawler and stud set, each with a post-back closure. Complete the look in a classy little black dress.
Fit & Features
- Ear crawler and stud set
- Rhinestone insets
- Each has a post-back closure
Earrings are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-1203
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $10.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Reign And Shine Platform Heels
Reign the night with heels that bring in the glamour! The heels feature rhinestones, an adjustable ankle strap, a closed back, an open almond toe with a single strap over the toe, a wide platform, and a stiletto heel. The heels are composed of a glitter mesh material. Complete look with a formal satin dress.
Fit & Features
- Closed-back, adjustable ankle strap
- Rhinestones
- Open almond toe
- Wide platform
- Stiletto heel
- Glitter mesh material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3585
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Luna Formal High Slit Dress
Special Occasion
Radiate elegance with a formal dress that elevates your formal wear. Luna features a sleeveless cowl neckline accented with pleats, spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and lace-up straps that create a customized fit. Her slim waist leads to a form-hugging slim fit with a daringly high side slit. Luna is composed of a lined satin stretch fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adhesive bra friendly
- Spaghetti straps, cross at back
- Lace-up back
- High waist
- Sheath silhouette, high side slit
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2139
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Aliyah Formal Sequin Lace Back Dress
Special Occasion
Enchant at the prom in the Aliyah formal sequin dress perfect for making a dazzling grand entrance. She features a sleeveless, v-neck, sleek adjustable straps, and a built-in padded bust. Her form-fitting bodice leads to an alluring open-back with strappy detail and zipper closure. Her floor-length mermaid silhouette is designed to flatter every figure. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embroidered fabric with an inner lining and no stretch. Complete the look with a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, adhesive bra recommended
- Form-fitting bodice, strappy open-back, zipper closure
- Mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Sequin embroidered fabric, lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2317
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $139.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Merritt Formal V-Neck Tulle Ball Gown
Special Occasion
The stunning Merritt prom dress is sure to sweep the room off their feet at the sight of you looking so ravishing! She features a sleeveless V-neck, tank straps, a built-in padded bust, and a delicately embroidered mesh bodice with sparkly rhinestones. Her captivating A-line silhouette effortlessly glides along in a floor-length hem. Turn heads at prom in her sultry open-back detail atop a sheer mesh panel with zipper closure. She's composed of multi-layers of tulle fabric with an inner lining. Perfect for styling with glitzy earrings and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, tank straps
- Built-in padded bust, no bra required
- Mesh bodice, embroidery and rhinestone insets
- A-line silhouette, floor-length hem
- Open back, zipper closure
- Multi-layers of tulle, inner lining
- Flowy fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05005-0069
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $219.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Kazia Formal Lace Up Sequin Dress
Special Occasion
Look and feel like royalty in the Kazia formal sequin dress to create a memorizing entrance at prom! She features class and grace in a sleeveless, sweetheart neck with thin spaghetti straps and a built-in padded bust, and a low-cut back with tie closure. Her form-fitting bodice leads to a mermaid floor-length hem that showcases your flattering figure. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embroidered fabric with inner lining and no stretch. Complete the look in statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, sweetheart neck, thin spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust, adhesive bra recommended
- Low-cut back, tie-closure, zipper closure
- Form-fitting, mermaid silhouette, floor-length hem
- Sequin embroidery, inner lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2332
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $144.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dorothy Formal Satin A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
The Dorothy formal satin dress will radiate sophistication for your special prom night! She features a sleek one-shoulder strap with a strappy back, a built-in padded bust, and an empire waist. Her figure-flattering A-line silhouette leads to the floor-length hem with a high-cut front slit for a sultry show of leg. Complete your prom look in an elegant necklace set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder strap with a strappy back
- Built-in padded bust, no bra required
- Empire waist, back zipper closure
- A-line silhouette, high-cut front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Satin fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2157
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $139.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Laine Formal One-Shoulder Ball Gown
Special Occasion
For taking ravishing prom pictures! Laine brings the femme allure in her sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline with applique and rhinestone insets for the perfect touch of glam. She features a figure-flattering A-line silhouette with a sultry front high-cut slit to showcase some leg on the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of multi-layers of mesh overlay and an inner lining. Finish your look for prom in a sparkling necklace set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline
- Padded cups, no bra required
- Rhinestone and applique on the bodice
- A-line silhouette, high-cut front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Multi-layers of mesh overlay, inner lining
- Flowy fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05005-0066
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $219.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Chasing Sunsets Floral Maxi Dress
This floral maxi dress is perfect for sunset dinners while on vacay! It features sleeveless, v-neck, sleek spaghetti straps, and a slim-fit silhouette with a front side slit to showcase some skin. Complete the look in trendy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neck, sleek spaghetti straps
- Slim-fit silhouette
- Front side slit
- Maxi-length hem
- Floral pattern
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1393
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Shirley Formal Chain Strap Long Dress
Special Occasion
Everyone will lock eyes with these precious locks! Introducing you in the elegant Shirley formal long dress for prom! She features unique chain-link straps atop a classic sweetheart neck with a built-in padded bust and fitted bodice. Her form-fitting mermaid silhouette is designed to flaunt your curves on the crepe knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with a rhinestone clutch and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, chain-link straps, sweetheart neck
- Built-in padded bust, strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Fitted bodice, back zipper closure
- Mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Crepe knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2225
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Anisa Formal Sequin A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle and shine with a formal dress that illuminates at your special event. Anisa features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, bungee spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and a bold open back with a sleek bungee bar strap. Her slim-fit bodice features dual cutouts at the waist and an A-line silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric with a damask sequin pattern. Complete your formal outfit with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, cross at the back
- Padded cups, no bra required
- Open back design, bungee bar strap
- High waist seam, dual waist cutouts, A-line silhouette
- Damask sequin pattern
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2318
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $25.97 $124.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Twinkle Rhinestone Stiletto Heels
Twinkle from your toes in these rhinestone stiletto heels! Features an almond toe, a platform sole, closed ankle with adjustable buckle strap, and a faux leather footbed. Complete your formal look with a glitzy clutch and jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Almond toe
- Stiletto heel
- Platform sole
- Rhinestone exterior, faux leather footbed
- Closed ankle, adjustable buckle strap
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-3584
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sleek And Sultry Bodycon Midi Skirt
Keep it sleek and sultry with a bodycon skirt that enhances curves. The skirt features an elastic high-rise waist, a bodycon fit, and a midi-length hem with a high side slit. The skirt is composed of a lined faux leather fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a bustier.
Fit & Features
- Elastic high rise waist
- Bodycon fit
- Midi length hem
- High side slit
- Lined faux leather fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06401-0454
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Layton Formal One Shoulder Sequin Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle to your event with a formal dress that wows from the moment you enter the room. Layton features a damask sequin pattern, a one-shoulder neckline with a built-in padded bust, and a high waist seam that leads to a mermaid silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, tank-style strap
- Built-in padded bust
- High rise waist seam
- Mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Damask sequin-knit, lined, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2322
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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