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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.

  • Mae Formal Taffeta Party Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Keep it flirty and playful in our pretty Mae dress! She features a navy blue color, a straight strapless neckline and a flattering empire waist band accent. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to gorgeous bubble skirt with hidden side pockets. Dress is composed of a lined taffeta fabric that offers 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 small

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4097

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $19.97 $54.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Josie Formal Leopard Lattice Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Make a fierce impression as you command the room in our wildly inspired Josie formal dress! She features a trendy leopard print, a plunging V neckline and narrow straps. Her open back is complemented with a lattice design and a lower back zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice flows into a flattering maxi length skirt that is accented with two side slits. Dress is composed of a partially light weight woven fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a mini skirt length knit lining.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6464

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Tied To Florals Skater Dress

    Get tied to this pretty trend! The white dress features a V neckline, princess seams and narrow shoulder straps. The back features a tie back accent and a lower back keyhole. The slim fit waist leads to a flared skater skirt silhouette. The all over floral print features pink and yellow hues that complement the white background. Dress is composed of a lined stretchy smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0080

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $37.90

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  • Illusion Skater Dress
    No tricks needed here, make a lasting impression in this LBD!  It features a high round neckline with a  racer front, an illusion mesh inset at waist, padded cups and a flaring skater skirt. Dress is composed of a stretchy ponte fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress includes a smooth knit lining and back gold zipper closure. 

    Model is 5'8 with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-5811

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $15.97 $39.90

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  • Aura Lace High Low Skater Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Aura is a flirty and feminine piece that'll bring in the romance at any special event! She features a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps leading to a sheer lace back and exposed zipper closure, and a slim-fitting bodice that leads to a flowy, high-low skater skirt. Aura has a short skirt lining and is composed of a lace fabric. 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8669

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

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  • Cross Over Skater Dress
    Make a smooth transition between the seasons! This lovely navy blue dress features an off the shoulder neckline with a cross over front, an exposed zipper closure, a sweet skater skirt and knit heathered fabric with a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'7" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7164

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

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  • Talking Sweet Skater Dress

    This skater dress will sweet talk its way into your life! Dress has a sweetheart neckline, a padded bust, wide shoulder straps, an exposed back zipper closure, and a high waist seam leading to a flowy A-line skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 36 hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7206

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $31.90

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  • Bound To Lace Skater Dress
    There's no doubt that you're bound to look flawless in lace! This lace dress features a sleeveless bodice, racer front and thin straps leading to a square back. The slim fit bodice leads to a playful skater length skirt to keep you look flirty and frilly! The all over floral bonded lace features elegant floral details over a a thin knit natural colored fabric to create a gorgeous two tone effect! Dress is composed of mesh lace and knit fabric that offers a form fit with little to no stretch. Includes silver back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'7 with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.
     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7527

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

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  • Sweet Lace Dress
    There's nothing more flattering than this vibrant beauty. Dress features a strapless sweetheart neckline, a padded bust with a non-slip strip, a back zipper closure, and a belted waist. Step your flirt game up with a flowy skater skirt paired with a subtle banded hem. Dress includes a full lining and is composed of a lace fabric that offers a moderate stretch. 

    Model is 5’8 with a 31.5" bust, 24.5" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7743

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $10.97 $39.90

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  • Flirty In Floral Skater Dress
    Flirt your way through spring in this skater dress! It features a sweetheart off the shoulder neckline with draped short sleeves, a padded bust, a high waist, seam, and a flattering A-line skirt. Dress has a partial lining and is composed of a crepe 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.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7842

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $10.00 $36.90

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  • X Front Skater Dress
    Make the strappy look work for you in this ivory skater dress! It has a V neckline with strappy details, a plunging back, princess seams leading to a high waist seam and a flowy skater skirt to flatter your figure. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. 

    Model is 5'7" with a 32.5" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7886

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

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  • Hollywood Icon Skater Dress
    Give a girl the right dress, and she'll conquer the world. Be the center of attention at your party in this classy dress! It has a square neckline, a hidden back zipper closure, princess seams on the bodice that lead to a high waist seam, and a playful skater skirt. Dress is composed of a fully lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. 

    Model is 5'7 with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7890

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

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  • Shine Bright Skater Dress

    Shine bright in this glitter skater dress! Bring the glow to your next date-night out on the town in a glitter dress that features a plunging V-neckline that flatters, spaghetti straps that lead to a trendy sheer floral lace back detail, and a twirl-worthy skater silhouette. Complete your glowing outfit with chandelier earrings and strappy heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Deep V-neckline, spaghetti straps
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Sheer lace back, exposed zipper
    • Lower back cutout
    • High waistband, skater silhouette skirt
    • Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

     

    The saturation of glitter varies. Glitter may transfer.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1707

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $6.97 $49.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Making Mesh Moves Skater Dress
    Make a move in this stylish black skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline with an unlined V neck mesh inset, padded cups and wide shoulder straps that cross at the back. The slim fit bodice leads to a fluttering skater length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined textured glitter knit fabric that offers a relaxed fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure. Glitter will transfer.

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust,  23.5" waist and 35 hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8145

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

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  • Lavish In Lace Skater Dress

    Look absolutely lavish in this dress! This beautiful lace dress is the perfect date night outfit to impress from the moment you put it on. The dress features a sleeveless v-neckline, a sexy lace bodice with waist cutout to show off a hint of skin, spaghetti straps that offer support, and a flirty skater silhouette. The dress is composed of lace and crepe fabric combination that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete your head-turning look with a pair of open-toe mules and a sleek envelope clutch

    Fits & Features

    • Sleeveless v-neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Waist cutout
    • Zipper with hook and eye closure
    • Flirty skater skirt
    • Crepe composition
    • Form hugging fit, moderate Stretch 

     

    Burgundy Dress: Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8165

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $19.97 $38.90

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  • Chasing Dreams Ruffle Dress
    Chase your dreams in this flowy blue ruffle dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with a ruffle pop over, a fitted bodice with a high waist seam and tie belt detail, a hidden side zipper closure, and a flowy skirt with a double-tiered, high-low hem. Dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8202

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $15.97 $38.90

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  • Take A Peek Lace Dress
    Leave a little bit of mystery in this black lace skater dress! It features a lined lace bodice with a V neckline and a scalloped trim, bungee shoulder straps, a sheer lace panel around the waist, an exposed back zipper closure, and a flowy chiffon A-line skirt. Dress is composed of a combination lace and woven fabric with minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust,  23.5" waist and 35 hips. She is wearing a size xsmall.
     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8213

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $41.90

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  • Chiffon Dreams Floral Skater Dress

    Live an ethereal chiffon dream in this floral skater dress! It features a deep V neckline, thin shoulder straps, a sheer lace back panel with a zipper closure, a banded waist, a flowy high-low skirt, and an all over pastel floral print. Dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric with no stretch. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8236

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $14.97 $44.90

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  • Make It Sweet Skater Dress

    This burgundy skater dress shows such sweet elegance! Dress features a sweetheart off the shoulder neckline, a padded bust, an exposed back zipper closure, and a fitted bodice with a high waist seam leading to a flowy high-low skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8246

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

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  • Floral Bloom Lace Skater Dress
    Let your beauty bloom in pretty florals! This ivory skater dresses features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, narrow straps and a narrow waist band accent that leads to a flared skater skirt. The back features a lovely lavender hued unlined floral lace detail. Dress is composed of a lined scuba fabric adorned with a mauve and lavender hued floral print pattern. Dress 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.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0070

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

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  • Make An Entrance Skater Dress
    Make a classy entrance in this black skater dress! It features a sheer lace bodice with a mini mock neckline, an exposed back zipper closure, and mesh insets. Skirt is composed of a crepe fabric with no lining and offers a flowy fit. 

    Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8273

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $45.90

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  • Lavish In Lace Skater Dress
    Look absolutely lavish in lace with this beautiful skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a lace top with a V neckline, a waist cut out, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a flirty skater skirt. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 31.5" bust, 24.5" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8705

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $38.90

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  • Love At First Sight Skater Dress
    It will be love at first sight with this little black skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a scalloped V neckline, seam detailing, a high waist seam with cut outs, and a flattering skater skirt. The dress is composed of a thick ponte knit fabric with plenty of stretch.

    Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8431

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

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  • Memorable Moments Skater Dress

    Create more memorable moments in this navy blue skater dress! It features a high round neckline, narrow shoulder straps that lead to a sheer lace back panel and a gold zipper, a fitted bodice with a high waist seam, and a short flowy skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8465

    Category Name: Apparel by Occasion

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

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