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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Ciara Formal Beaded And Sequin Dress
Special OccasionElevate your formal wear with our glitzy Ciara navy dress! She features a plunging V neckline dress with wide shoulder straps and lifting padded cups. Her slim fit bodice leads to a fluttering floor length silhouette accented with sheer panels at the hem. Her all over iridescent sequins are set in a baroque pattern and reflect navy hues. She is composed of a lined pewter gray mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6228
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.97 $169.90
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Making The Rules Boyfriend Blazer
Take charge and make your own rules in this statement white blazer! It features an oversized boyfriend fit, a drape open front with flat collar, long roll up sleeves and two faux front pockets. Blazer is composed of a lined textured woven fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 06204-0009
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $34.90
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Lace It Like You Mean It Bodysuit
You know you're all about the lace craze! This cute bodysuit has a plunging neckline paired with long sleeve and a thong bottom with a snap button closure. The top is composed of a sheer, partially lined lace that offers plenty of stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 06003-9501
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $12.97 $36.90
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Ravishing Lace Bodysuit
Nothing says ravishing like risque lace! The sleeveless bodysuit has an underwire bust paired with adjustable, elastic straps and a scoop back that features an additional strap detail. The cheeky bodysuit is composed of a sheer, unlined lace and mesh fabric, detailed with black piping and closes with a hook and eye bottom.
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-1146
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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One Dance Mini Dress
Do your dance in this fabulous sequin mini! With a high crew neckline, long sleeves that are sheer, and a short hem that hits mid thigh. This Dress features a beautiful damask sequin design layed over a smooth knit inner lining. The back of this dress has a large keyhole cut out detail and a button closure at the top.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0053
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $25.97 $64.90
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Gracelyn Formal Two Piece Lace Dress
Special OccasionMake an unforgettable impression in our swoon-worthy Gracelyn navy blue dress! Her unique two piece design features a partially lined floral lace crop top with a mock neck, unlined long sleeves and an open back with multiple-button closure. Her matching skirt features a high waist fit and an elongating velvet floor length silhouette. Gracelyn offers a form hugging fit with a slight 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: 05006-0478
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $74.90
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Liza Formal Ruffle Glitter Dress
Special OccasionLeave a hint of magic behind when you leave the room as you radiate in our navy blue Liza dress! She features a round neckline, fitted long sleeves and an elongating sweeping floor length skirt that brings plenty of glamour! Her bold open back features a dazzling bow accent that leads to a fluttering ruffle accent. Dress is composed of a rich navy blue hued glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Glitter may transfer.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36 hips. She is wearing a size smallSpecial Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-5975
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $46.97 $89.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Crocheted With Love Off Shoulder Dress
This dress is all about the loving things! So show some love with its endearing off shoulder neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a short bodycon fit. The dress is composed of a fully lined, crochet fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0104
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Essential Snake Chain Clutch
This essential clutch is all you need to pair with your casual and dressy looks! It features a rectangular body, a fold over closure and a dainty snake chain shoulder strap. Clutch is composed of a faux leather material.Style Number/Barcode: 07203-0066
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $11.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Only The Essentials Mesh Clutch
We guarantee you'll take a shine to this dazzling clutch! Box-style bag has a structured shape, textured shiny mesh weave, top closure, and a detachable chain link strap.
Style Number/Barcode: 07204-0032
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $22.90
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Lace Queen Bodycon Dress
Yes queen, showcase stunning looks in this lace bodycon! The mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline with a scalloped lace trim, padded cups, vertical seams running down the bust, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a full knit lining and offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0021
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Winner Is Envelope Clutch
Up your evening glam quotient with a blinged out bag that seriously sparkles. Clutch features an envelope-style flap with magnetic snap closure, small interior pocket, detachable chain link strap, and all-over rhinestone stud detail at front. Contrast metallic fabric at back and interior flap.
Style Number/Barcode: 07204-0402
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $28.90
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Crochet Lace Skater Dress
You'll twirl with every step in this flirty little skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline with scalloped detailing, a square back with a zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt. The dress is composed of a sheer crochet lace fabric with a knit lining.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0032
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Fond Of Floral Skater Dress
You're one to be fond over floral, so this printed skater dress is so you. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a sheer lace back with an exposed zipper closure followed by a back cut out, a V neckline with vertical seam detailing down the bust, a high waist seam, and a flowy, high low skater skirt. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8.5" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0069
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Glistening Satin Mini Dress
Glisten and gleam in your next favorite little dress! This sweet mini features a deep V neckline that is wired, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead to a square back, and a double vertical seam that leads down to mini slits at either side of the hem. Hem of dress hits above thigh. This mini is composed of a satin-like material that offers a form fitting silhouette with moderate stretch, also has a zipper closure center back.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0214
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $40.90
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Romantically Ruched Mini Skirt
Flatter those curves, babe! This skirt is fully lined and showcases an elegant ruched design. Skirt hits mid thigh, and is composed of a knit fabric that offers moderate stretch. Don't forget the matching top to complete your look!Style Number/Barcode: 06501-0037
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $4.97 $29.90
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Own It High Low Cocktail Dress
Own the night in a high low cocktail dress! It features a modest V neckline and double spaghetti straps that lead back to a cross over detail. It is a high low dress that is shorter in the front and longer in the back. It has a fitted bodice with vertical seams that lead down to the skirt. The high low hem of the skirt gives a flattering flow. It is composed of a crepe material that offers moderate stretch. Pair with your favorite heels and sparkly earrings and own the night!
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8659
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Major Key Velvet Bodycon
The key to a fab holiday look? This black velvet bodycon dress! It has a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a keyhole cut out on the front and back, cross straps at the front, and a body-hugging fit. Dress is composed of an unlined, velvet knit fabric with plenty of stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8068
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.44 $35.90
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Don't Be Jelly Mini Purse
Get up and glow with just the essentials in tow! This structured mini bag is crafted from a smooth, jelly-like material with single flap and luxe hardware including top handle, studding, feet, detachable chain strap, and catch lock closure.Style Number/Barcode: 07203-0077
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $10.97 $22.90
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Serpentine Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Your love of the serpentine extends beyond prints and into bling. Lay on the charm with these snake-shaped hoops! They feature rhinestone-embellished circular coils and omega-style backings.Style Number/Barcode: 07001-0073
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $12.90
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Any Which Way Convertible Bra
Wherever you're going, whatever you're wearing—there's a bra for that. It's this one, and it features underwire molded cups, adjustable hook-and-eye closure, and two sets of removable, adjustable straps. Bra is convertible and can be worn in the following styles: halter, classic, strapless, asymmetrical, cross-back, and single strap.
Fashion tape, adhesive bras, adhesive panties, pasties, cosmetics and lingerie are considered final sale merchandise FINAL SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07107-0340
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $12.90
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Glitter And Glam Cut Out Dress
Glam it up for your night out! This fabulous mini dress features a plunging V neckline, spaghetti straps, sexy waist cut outs and an asymmetrical hemline. Her knit fabric is adorned with sparkly glitter to make you shine all night long! Includes a back zipper closure.Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0236
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Florals And Lace Skater Dress
Make it a lacy affair in this must have floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams and spaghetti straps. The back features an unlined floral lace back that leads to a lower back keyhole. The slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0079
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Sleek And Fab Asymmetrical Midi Dress
Keep it fab in this sleek midi dress that shows off a hint of leg! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with a mini lattice strap accent, spaghetti straps and a midi length silhouette with an asymmetrical high slit. Dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. 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: 05101-0218
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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