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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Anna Formal Pearl Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionMark your memorable night is classically chic pearls, as you make them marvel in our luxe Anna dress! She features a flattering black hue, a sleeveless bodice with boat neckline, princess seams and a flared mermaid silhouette that showcases curves in all the right places! Her bold open back is complemented with a lovely pearl with sequin trim for a flash of sparkle! Dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a side zipper closure.
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: 05002-6468
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $22.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ashlynn Formal Halter Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionStep out in elegance as you radiate your one of a kind beauty in our Ashlynn dress! She features a black hued halter neck with racer bust, neck ties, padded cups, princess seams and lattice strap accents on the side with mesh insets. Her bodice leads to dreamy mermaid silhouette accented with pleats and a petticoat. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes smooth knit lining and a hidden back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6445
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $149.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lauren Formal Halter Satin Dress
Special OccasionStunning and sophisticated is what Lauren brings to your evening! She features a royal blue color, a plunging halter neck, an unlined mesh inset, padded cups and a narrow waist band accent. Her floor length silhouette is accented with a sexy high slit that shows off glowing gams and hidden side pockets. Dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 32.5" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6444
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $55.97 $149.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jen Formal Floral Satin Dress
Special OccasionLook as sweet as a gorgeous bouquet of flowers in our charming Jen dress! She features a lovely mint color, a high round neck with racer bust, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to a lattice back. Her slim fit bodice flows into a stylish A-Line silhouette accented with a high side slit and hidden side pockets. Her all over multi hued floral print features pink and purple hues with green foliage. Dress is composed of a lined satin dress that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. includes a hidden back zipper closure.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6447
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $174.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gianna Formal High Slit Satin Dress
Special OccasionStrike a pose in satin! Gianna features a bold magenta hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a lattice back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6450
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kiki Formal Floral Satin Dress
Special OccasionBloom in gorgeous florals as you stun in our unique Kiki dress! She features a black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups, an unlined mesh inset, unlined side mesh panels and an empire waist accent. Her curve hugging mermaid silhouette features a gorgeous floral print with black and white hues. Dress is composed of a combination satin, mesh and smooth knit fabric that offers a minimal stretch. Includes a hidden back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 32.5" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6443
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $154.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Farrah High Low Taffeta Dress
Special OccasionBring the glam in our Farrah dress! She features an alluring red hue, a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline and adjustable narrow straps that lead to a crossback design. Her waist features an empire accent, hidden side pockets and leads to a lightly pleated high-low silhouette to bring the drama. Dress is composed of a taffeta fabric and includes a lower back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6440
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Julia Formal Chiffon Lace Up Dress
Special OccasionLace up in sophisticated chiffon as you grace them all in our Julia dress! She features a ravishing burgundy color, a plunging V neckline with unlined mesh inset, halter neck straps, padded cups and a pleating detailing throughout the bodice. Her open back features vertical strap accents, a built in no slip strip and a lattice back. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. includes a hidden back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6434
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gia Formal Sleeveless Beaded Dress
Special OccasionStun and shine as you own the night in our Gia dress! She features a taupe hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups and a floor length A-Line silhouette. She is adorned with sparkling sequins and beaded details throughout for an extra luxe look! Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6437
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Liza Formal Rhinestone Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionShine bright like the diamond you are in our dazzling Liza navy dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups and adjustable narrow straps. Her waist features a sparkling infinity rhinestone design that leads to a sweeping mermaid silhouette with vertical seams to create an hourglass illusion. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size smallSpecial Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6441
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $31.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cassandra Formal Floral Applique Dress
Special OccasionUshering in elegance and grace as you wow in our Cassandra dress! She features a navy blue color, a high round neckline with a racer bust and padded cups. Her waist features a sheer unlined mesh accent adorned with a floral applique design and leads to elongating floor length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lightly pleated mesh lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6436
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Miley Formal Sweetheart Lace Dress
Special OccasionCreate a twirl worthy moment in our charming Miley dress! She features a black hued sweetheart lace bodice, padded cups, a no slip strip and princess seams. Her navy blue hued floor length taffeta silhouette features hidden side pockets and a side high slit. Dress is composed of a lined lace and taffeta fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Miley includes an additional fitted mini skirt knit lining.
Model is 5'7" with 30" bust, 22" waist and 33" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6439
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Denise Formal Sleeveless Beaded Dress
Special OccasionMake an entrance they'll never forget in the alluring Denise navy dress! She features a high round neckline, a partially lined bodice, a sweetheart bust and padded cups. Her bodice is adorned with a gorgeous bohemina-inspired beaded detailing and a matching sheer unlined back. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit that reveals a contrasting lining. Dress is composed of a combination smooth and mesh knit fabrics that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6432
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Genevieve Formal Open Back Lace Dress
Special OccasionDare to stun in lace as you make a breathtaking entrance in our Genevieve dress! She features a combination black with beige color, a high round neckline with a triple row fish hook closure, padded cups and an open back. Her bodice is partially lined featuring floral appliques and heat stone accents. Her waist leads to a floor length silhouette accented with a high side slit that reveals a contrast lining. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a knit lining.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6435
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cameron Formal Floral Chiffon Dress
Special OccasionCharm in florals as you sweep them off their feet in our darling Cameron dress! She features a lovely red color, a plunging V neckline with an unlined mesh inset, lined padded cups and a double row of narrow straps that lead to a partially open back. Her bodice is partially unlined with a sheer mesh fabric that is adorned with floral appliques and dazzling heat stones! Her floor length silhouette is composed of an airy lined chiffon fabric. Dress is composed of a combination mesh and chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a satin knit lining and hidden back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 32.5" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6428
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Valerie Beaded Vixen Evening Dress
Special OccasionLook like a stunning Vixen in our breath-taking Valerie dress. She has a flattering V neckline paired with wide straps and a sheer, embellished bodice with built in cups. The mesh bodice is complemented with a thin knit, floor length skirt that features a revealing, side slit and offers a comfortable stretch. Valerie includes a hidden back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6433
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Leia Formal High Slit Sequin Dress
Special OccasionSparkle under the lights as you dance the night away in our breathtaking Leia blue dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline, a partially lined lace bodice, a V neck bust and padded cups. Her bodice features dazzling sequins for plenty of shine and leads to a curve hugging floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a combination crepe and lace fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
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: 05002-6429
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Serenity Formal Lace And Chiffon Dress
Special OccasionStun in airy lace as you make a sweet entrance in our Serenity dress! She features a charming blush pink color, a sleeveless lace bodice, a wrap V neckline with a scalloped lace trim, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to a racer back. Her slim fit bodice is accented with a cinching tie waist belt and leads to a sweeping wrapped A-Line silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 33" 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: 05002-6422
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $32.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Azalea Formal Floral Applique Dress
Special OccasionStep in as the center of attention as you stun in our Azalea dress! She features a combination plum with gold hue, a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline, padded cups, a small keyhole, narrow straps and a gold hued floral applique design. Her back features an open back with a sheer unlined mesh panel. Her slim fit bodice leads to a elongating floor length silhouette.Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6424
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $32.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tabatha High Low Crochet Dress
Special OccasionBring the luxe with our Tabatha red dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups, narrow straps and princess seams. Her back features an unlined crochet lace panel and a lower back keyhole. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flared high low silhouette with a petticoat. Dress is composed of a combination satin and crochet fabric. Dress offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 33" 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: 05002-6426
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $32.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kassandra Formal Ruched Mesh Dress
Special OccasionMake an unforgettable impression in our charming Kassandra dress! She features an all over black hue, a square neckline, wide shoulder straps and a partially open back with a single button closure at the nape of the nape. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with ruched detailing along the sides. Dress is composed of a black metallic mesh fabric that is lined with a nude hued lining to create a subtle two tone effect. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6408
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alessandra Formal Open Back Chiffon Dress
Special OccasionOwn the night in ravishing red as you allure them all in our head turning Alessandra dress! She features an all over rich navy blue hue, a high square neckline with racer bust, padded cups and an open back to show off a hint of skin. Her sheer mesh bodice is partially lined and adorned with with floral appliques and rhinestones. Her sweeping double lined floor length silhouette is composed of an airy chiffon fabric. Alessandra offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch and includes a hidden lower back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6419
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $199.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Nadine Formal Heat Stone Cross Dress
Special OccasionAdorn yourself with dazzling heat stones to elevate your evening look! Nadine features a chic black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, adjustable narrow straps and an elongating floor length silhouette that showcases curves! Dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric that is accented with silver hued heat stone embellishments and multi-faceted stones set in a cross pattern. Dress offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure and additional mini skirt length knit lining.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6411
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.94 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bria Formal One Shoulder Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionBring the glamour as you command the room with gleaming heat stones! Bria features a black hue, a one shoulder neckline, an unlined fitted long sleeve and a interlocked knit lined bodice adorned with heat stone accents. Her waist features sexy cut outs for a pop of skin and leads to an elongating floor length silhouette with vertical seams and a godet detail with heat stone accents. Dress is composed of a combination sheer mesh and crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure. Back is unlined.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6413
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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