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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Cameron Formal Twist Knot Dress
Special OccasionCreate a captivating entrance in our Cameron black dress! She features a plunging V neckline with a knotted bodice, fitted long sleeves and a daring high slit to show off your glowing gams! She is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a body 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: 05002-6215
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Emberly Formal High Slit Strapless Dress
Special OccasionMake a graceful and poised entrance in our alluring Emberley dress! She features an over emerald green hue, a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip, padded cups and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a partial mini skirt lining and includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6203
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kassidy Formal Chiffon Dress
Special OccasionMesmerize and capture their attention in our enchanting Kassidy dress! She features an all over rich royal blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps that lead to a cross back design. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit that reveals a satin-like lining. Dress is composed a lined textured chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6201
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $26.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Claudia Formal Ruffle Dress
Special OccasionRadiate romance in ruffles! Claudia features an all over emerald green hue, a sleeveless bodice with scalloped trim, a high round neckline, padded cups, princess seams. Her open back design features narrow adjustable straps and a ruffle accent. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette with a flared hem. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a side zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6202
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $26.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kai Formal Sleeveless Crepe Dress
Special OccasionEnter the room and charm in our timelessly elegant Kai dress! She features a classic black hue, a V neckline, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice features a narrow waistband accent, unlined mesh insets and a floor length silhouette accented with vertical seams and a high side slit. 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 5'7" 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: 05002-6200
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $22.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cheyenne Formal Strapless Satin Dress
Special OccasionLead the room in stunning satin as you capture hearts in our Cheyenne dress! She features an all over blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline with a built in no slip strip, padded cups, built in boning for structure and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a dramatically flared floor length silhouette with vertical seams to create an hour glass illusion. She is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a petticoat and back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6204
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $32.97 $89.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Nyla Formal High Slit Bandage Dress
Special OccasionShowcase curves in our diva-worthy Nyla dress to make an alluring impression! She features a royal blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, an off the shoulder neckline, shoulder strap accents, shoulder straps, padded cups and princess seams. Her bodice features an unlined mesh accent at the waist and leads to a curve hugging bandage detailed mermaid silhouette with a high slit accent. Dress is composed of a lined ponte-like fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6194
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $20.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Charice Flared Geometric Sequin Dress
Special OccasionOur Charice rose gold sequin dress is fabulously flared for the perfect slimming silhouette! She features a plunging neckline with a V wire for structure, adjustable shoulder straps, a V back with an exposed zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a floor-length skirt that flares slightly at the hem, and has a high leg slit for that sexy bombshell look! Charice is a true stunner with all over sequins in a geometric pattern. She includes a full, soft knit lining and has minimal stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6193
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $39.97 $109.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Clarissa Formal Bandage Lattice Dress
Special OccasionWrap yourself in our figure flattering Clarissa dress! She features an all over bold red hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with wide shoulder straps, padded cups and princess seams. Her back features a multi strap lattice back that is complemented with a lower back zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice leads to an hourglass-like floor length silhouette accented with bandage details to highlight curves! Dress is composed of a lined textured ponte fabric that offers 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: 05002-6185
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $20.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Britney Formal Open Back Dress
Special OccasionCreate a head turning moment as you stun in our Britney dress! She features an all over teal hue, a boat neckline, padded cups and princess seams. Her open back features a plunging V shape and is complemented with godet seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette with a flared hemline. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a lower back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6177
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Belinda Formal Velvet Dress
Special OccasionTake the plunge in luxe velvet as you making a sophisticated entrance in our unforgettable Belinda dress! She features an all over black hue, a plunging wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and an asymmetrical silhouette accented with a daring high slit. Belinda is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6179
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Julieann Formal High Slit Satin Dress
Special OccasionMake double the appeal in our sophisticated Julieann dress! She features an all over emerald green hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with padded cups, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her empire waist accent leads to a flowing floor length silhouette that is accented with two high side slits to show off your glowing gams! She includes a built in contrast lining with a full bottom and snap button closure. She is composed of a textured satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
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: 05002-6175
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Savannah Formal Lattice Back Dress
Special OccasionStun in elegance as you wow in our Savannah dress! She features an all over teal hue, a deep V neckline, padded cups and princess seams. Her back features an open back with a lattice detailing that leads to a lower zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice leads to a form hugging mermaid silhouette accented with vertical seams that create an hourglass illusion. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric and offers a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6182
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $26.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vivian Formal Glitter And Lace Dress
Special OccasionRadiate glamour as you make a grand entrance in our Vivian dress! She features an all over black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline and unlined floral lace insets on the sides. Her open back makes a bold impression and leads to a lower back zipper closure. Her slim bodice leads to a floor length silhouette and is accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass illusion. She is composed of a glitter crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6169
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Natalie Formal Rhinestone Mermaid Dress
Special OccasionBring the sparkle with you as you enchant in our gleaming Natalie dress! She features an all over navy blue hue, a scoop neckline, padded cups, princess seams and narrow straps with rhinestone embellishments. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flowing mermaid silhouette accented with vertical seams to create a bodycon-like hourglass effect. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6174
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $24.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Remi Formal Lattice Dress
Special OccasionLace up in the appealing Remi dress to invoke glamour and sophistication. She features an all over plum hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with supportive padded cups, princess seams and an empire waist. Her back features a sexy lattice detailing to make a bold impression! Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette accented with vertical seams. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6163
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sierra Formal Sequin Scroll Dress
Special OccasionKeep it snazzy and sparkling in our stunning Sierra black dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and narrow adjustable straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette that creates an hour glass illusion to showcase curves and is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined black hued mesh fabric adorned with a gold hued sequin scroll print design. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure and fish hook clasp.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6162
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Althea Formal One Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
Slay your look with a little shoulder action in our Althea burgundy dress! She features an asymmetrical one shoulder neckline, a fold over accent and an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a side zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6148
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $17.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jillian Formal Cut Out Dress
Special OccasionTake the plunge and make a bold, jaw-dropping impression in our fierce Jillian dress! She features a flattering black hue, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with wide tank-like straps and sexy waist cut outs for a pop of skin! Her skim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a lower back 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: 05002-6150
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sophie Formal Open Back Dress
Special OccasionGet hearts racing in our jaw dropping Sophie hunter green dress! She features an all over rich hunter green hue, a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline with a racer bust, princess seams and a narrow waist band accent. Her back features a bold lower back keyhole and a zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette accented with vertical seams to create an hourglass-like effect and a high side slit. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
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: 05002-6139
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $29.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Katherine Formal Illusion Lace Dress
Special OccasionCreate an unforgettable look in sophisticated lace as you wow in our Katherine dress! She features an all over black hue, an unlined high round neckline, a plunging sweetheart bust inset and a plunging V shaped back. Her slim fit bodice leads to an a floor length silhouette that features an unlined mesh panel to create a lovely illusion effect. The all over floral fabric is complemented with a natural hued mesh lining to create a two tone effect. Dress offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
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: 05002-6141
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $30.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Aria Formal Satin Ruched Dress
Special OccasionMake your night one to remember in our mesmerizing Aria dress! She features an all over a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and princess seams. Her narrow straps lead to a trendy open back that leads to a ruched lower back detail. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette. Aria is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6134
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $21.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Giselle Formal Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionBrighten the evening as you make a head turning entrance in our wowing Giselle black dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a flared floor length silhouette. Her color block design features a black hue complemented with sheer mesh panels adorned with sparkling iridescent heat stones; that creates an hourglass illusion to enhance curves. Dress is composed of a combination double lined smooth knit fabric and mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with fish hook clasp.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6131
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Erin Formal Sequin Halter Dress
Special OccasionKeep it stunning in sequins as you mesmerize in our sparkling Erin dress! She features a chic black hue, a halter neck with racer bust, padded cups and a small keyhole back. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a floor length silhouette. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with sparkling sequins set in a Gatsby-inspired design. Dress offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32.5" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6127
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $36.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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