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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Rhinestone Glam Stiletto Heels
Live it up luxe rhinestones! These sparkling heels feature a rhinestone embellished wrap around strap, an open toe with a double row multi strap design, an open back with a sleek stiletto heel. They are composed of a faux patent leather material and a faux leather insole lining.Style Number/Barcode: 07401-0214
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $31.90
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So Fine In Rhine Stiletto Heels
Shine on in these stunners! The heels feature a rhinestone embellished wrap around strap, an open toe with multi strap design and an open back with a sleek stiletto heel. They are composed of a metallic faux leather material and a faux leather insole lining.Style Number/Barcode: 07401-0212
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $36.90
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Mischa Velvet Mermaid Gown
Special Occasion
Nothing says glam like our Mischa Mermaid Gown! She of composed of a velvet like material that is sleek and sexy and offers moderate stretch. She has a fitted bodice with a v neckline, padded cups and adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a low back line. Her floor length skirt flares towards the bottom for a mermaid design, and hugs at the waist. We love Mischa because she pairs well with a variety of heels and accessories!
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0249
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Lyndsay Satin Formal Gown
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Have a night to remember in our Lyndsay! She is composed of a beautiful satin like material that offers so much flow that you can dance the night away while looking amazing, and without compromising your comfort. She has a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and cross over at the back, and a wrap design bodice. She has a belt detail that is detachable, pockets, and a hidden zipper at low back. She is fully lined with a smooth fabric and offers minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0254
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Lace Up In Suede Stiletto Boots
Lace up in these sexy boots to make a sultry statement! They feature an over the knee fit, an unlined lace up front, a peep toe, an inner zipper closure and a sleek stiletto heel. Boots are composed of a faux suede material.Style Number/Barcode: 07402-0057
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $38.90
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Rhinestone Trim Lace-Up Block Heel
Stay iced out in these encrusted block heels. They feature rhinestone straps with a back tie closure, along with a walking-friendly block heel. They have a faux leather insole and microfiber exterior.Style Number/Barcode: 07401-0443
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $28.90
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Serena Formal High Low Dress
Special OccasionStand out like the fierce fashionista you are in our Serena dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip and padded cups. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to head turning high low silhouette that is complemented with a contrast lining. Serena is composed of a textured satin fabric. Dress offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure and mini skirt length knit lining.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6514
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Fall Into Floral Mini Dress
Fall in love with floral in this mini dress that is oh so chic. It features a mock neckline, long sheer sleeves with elastic banded cuffs, and a stretchy smocked body with a short hem. Dress offers a form hugging fit. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0342
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $52.90
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Ruffle It Up Smocked Midi Dress
Play up your look with this adorable ruffled and smocked midi dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a square neck and back with a ruffle hem, ruffle tiers, and a stretchy smocked body with a mid-length form hugging fit. Dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0341
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Mesh Muse Midi Dress
Be a total muse in mesh with this sexy midi! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a rounded neckline, a square back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, ruched detailing along each side, and a mid-length, flattering curve hugging fit. The garment is composed of a sheer mesh with a knit lining and features a sultry back slit.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0270
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Charm Them All Midi Dress
Charm them all in this casual yet so cute printed midi! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a rounded neckline, and a mid-length, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a knit fabric with plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0252
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $24.90
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Glitter Babe Mini Dress
This glitter knit mini dress is so perf for you babe! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to triple bar back detailing, a V neckline, a high waist seam, and a short, curve hugging fit. The glitter knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Glitter may transfer.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0316
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $37.90
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Midnight Drama Mini Dress
Bring the drama at the stroke of midnight in this alluring mini dress.
Fits & Features
- Crew Neckline
- Long Sleeves
- Draped, Cowl Back With Cross Strap Detail
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Textured, Glitter Knit Fabric
- Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8646
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Tatianna Floral Gown
Special Occasion
Make it special in the Tatianna gown! She features a straight neckline, padded cups, off shoulder sleeves, and a zipper closure at the back. Bodice is fitted and comosed of a nylon material that offers moderate stretch. Bodice meets skirt high waist with a ribbon accent and flows out with an A-line design. Dress has a mini skirt lining and skirt is composed of a taffeta material that showcases a floral pattern and a sheen finish. Best of all dress includes pockets!
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0233
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Ravishing Ruched Mini Dress
This dress is a daytime delight. It features ruffled sleeves, a hidden back zipper closure, an adjustable drawstring skirt. It's made of a lightweight linen fabric with zero stretch and full lining.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0243
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Chrome Block Heel
Get it poppin in some chrome! These short heels feature a slim, adjustable ankle strap with a pin buckle closure, a stabilizing medium-short block heel, and a strap at toe bed. Shoes are made from a faux patent leather with a faux leather insole.Style Number/Barcode: 07401-0269
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Theodora Formal Two Piece Dress
Special Occasion
Show a little in our Theodora! She is a two piece dress that is sexy with a modern twist! Top has a high neckline, long sleeves and a partial lining. The back has a button closure and a keyhole cut out. It is composed of a mesh material that offers moderate stretch and is sheer with heatstone embellishments that have a silver tone and a reflective finish. Skirt has an underwear style lining, a high waist line and a weighted hem that sweeps the floor. Skirt has pockets, as well as an extremly high slit at the side. She is composed of a taffeta material that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0020
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $47.97 $89.90
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Mabel Velvet Gown
Special Occasion
Introducing our stunning Mabel gown! She features a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead to a low back as well as a zipper closure. Her bodice is fitted and features inset mesh details. Her hem is long and almost floor length and she is composed of a velvet like material that offers moderate stretch and a form fit.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size three.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0088
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $25.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hot Commodity Mini Dress
You'll be quite the hot commodity in this stunning mini. The dress features a sleeveless bodice, buckle detail shoulder straps, a bustier style top with padded cups, a square back with a zipper closure, vertical seam detailing running down the front, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a smooth satin-like fabric with plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0293
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Rose Marie Metallic Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Shimmer your way through the crowd in our Rose Marie! She features a v neckline with a cinching detail. She has spaghetti straps that are adjustable and cross over in the back to a lace up detail and a lower back zipper closure. She has two cut outs, one at each side of the torso. Her hem is floor length and she is lined with a mini skirt. She is composed of a metallic knit material that has a crinkled texture. She offers minimal stretch but a smooth fit with flow. We are obsessed with the goddess style she flaunts!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0246
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Sleek Satin Wrap Front Dress
Get that sleek and chic look with this satin wrap front dress. It features a collar, a plunging wrap front V neckline, long sleeves with buttons to cuff, ruched detailing on the side, a hidden side zipper closure, and a sultry thigh high front slit. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0333
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Harlow Formal Gown
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Watch heads turn in our Harlow gown. With a stunning form fitting silhouette, a deep v neckline, and spaghetti straps that cross in the back to a lace up detail. Her bodice showcases a contrasting X design at the waist, her hem sweeps the floor and she features a high thigh slit. She is composed of a crepe material that offers moderate stretch. Stunning!
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0203
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $59.90
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Velvet Vixen Mini Dress
Be an ultimate fashion vixen in this sexy velvet mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, double spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric, offering moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0117
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Jenisa Formal Off The Shoulder Dress
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Bring the luxe in our Jenisa dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip, off the shoulder strap accents, padded cups and criss cross strap accents across the bust. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0218
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $30.97 $84.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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