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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Sunny Days Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Swing into the sunnier days ahead in this floral chiffon dress! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a stretchy smocked bodice, and a tiered ruffle short-length skater silhouette. Complete the look in cute espadrille wedges for a family picnic!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- Skater silhouette, tiered ruffles
- Short-length hem
- Floral print, airy chiffon, knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4936
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Romantic Roots Floral Chiffon Short Dress
Get back to your romantic roots this season in this breezy ditsy floral chiffon dress perfect for baby showers to Sunday brunch! It features a sleeveless V-neck with a flirty bust tie, adjustable spaghetti straps, a stretchy smocked back, and a flattering skater short-length silhouette. Complete the look in strappy espadrille wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, bust tie, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Stretchy smocked back, padded bust
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Ditsy floral print
- Chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4939
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fresh In Paisley Floral A-Line Dress
Serve your closet a fresh style by adding this paisley floral short dress to it! Featuring a sleeveless V-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a flattering A-line silhouette, and a flirty slit hem. Complete the look in trendy sandals for an afternoon in the city!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- A-line silhouette
- Short-length hem, slit accent
- Paisley floral print
- Smooth stretchy knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4943
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Natural Attraction Ditsy Floral Mini Dress
You're sure to have a natural attraction to this ditsy floral mini dress - perfect for a casual birthday or afternoon tea! It features a sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps, a flirty tie front, and ruched bust, and a bodycon silhouette. Style with lace-up heels for a statement finish!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Tie front and ruched bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Ditsy floral print, smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4938
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Picnic Time Platform Espadrille Wedges
Show up to the picnic looking so stylish in these sweet espadrille wedges that elevate your look! They feature a nubuck square toe and wide toe strap, an ankle strap with buckle closure, and a platform sole. Style with a trendy crop denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Square toe
- Nubuck wide-toe strap
- Nubuck ankle strap with buckle closure
- Platform sole
- Espadrille material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07406-0322
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.97 $30.90
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Modern Romance Eyelet Lace Mini Dress
A modern take on a romantic silhouette! This eyelet lace mini dress is cute for bridal showers or casual day dates. It features long peasant sleeves, a square neck, a ruched bust, and a form-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in chic lucite block heels.
Fit & Features
- Long peasant sleeves
- Square neck, ruched bust
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4941
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hey Darlin' Crepe Ruffle Short Dress
You'll look oh-so-darling in this crepe short dress for graduation ceremonies or bridal showers! The dress features adorable puff short sleeves, a surplice V-neckline with pleating, a bodycon silhouette, and a ruffled wrap hem. Complete the look in strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Surplice V-neckline, pleating
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled wrap short hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2156
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vacay Slay Tropical Print Midi Dress
Slay your vacay look with this curve-hugging tropical print midi dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a ruched side seam, a midi-length asymmetric hem creating a chic side slit, and a bodycon silhouette. The all-over tropical palm leaf print will really bring those vacay vibes. Complete the look with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, bust lining
- Ruched side seam
- Midi-length asymmetric hem, side slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Tropical palm leaf print
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4948
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Charming Vibes Lace Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Give off sweet and charming vibes in this adorable lace mini dress! Featuring a square neckline, sheer short puff sleeves, front ruching, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit, this dress is a staple for bridal showers, weekend brunches, or garden parties! The sheer floral lace fabric includes a knit lining. Style with hoop earrings and strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- High waist seam, front ruching, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging fit
- Sheer floral lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2147
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortlessly Pretty Chiffon Midi Dress
Showcase your effortless beauty in this airy, lightweight chiffon midi dress. It features a sweetheart neckline with a ruched bodice, long sheer peasant sleeves, a stretchy smocked back design, a fitted high waist seam, a midi-length hem with a high front slit, and a flowy, A-line silhouette. Style with clear mules for a weekend brunch date.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice
- Long sheer peasant sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Stretchy smocked back design
- Fitted high waist seam
- Midi-length hem, high front slit, A-line silhouette
- Sheer chiffon fabric, partial knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4954
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $24.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Just Peachy Keen Off-The-Shoulder Midi Dress
Look and feel peachy keen in this cute swiss dot midi dress perfect for strolls downtown or grabbing brunch! It features an off-the-shoulder neckline with adorable flutter short-sleeve cuffs, a stretchy smocked bodice, and a flowy hem with a front-slit accent. Complete the look in sleek hoop earrings and sandals.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Flutter short-sleeve cuffs
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- Flowy midi-length hem, front slit accent
- Swiss dot woven fabric, mini-length woven lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4953
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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So Elevated Side Slit Skort
Create an elevated 'fit with this chic of-the-moment skort! It features a high-rise elasticized waist, fitted shorts, and a mini-length front overlay with a side seam leading to a slit accent. The ponte knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with the matching cropped bustier for a seamless look!
Shop Matching Top: So Elevated Ponte Crop Bustier
Fit & Features
- High-rise elasticized waist
- Fitted shorts
- Mini-length front overlay
- Side seam leading to slit
- Ponte knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06503-1030
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $6.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dream Escape Tropical Midi Dress
Pack right for your dream escape with this tropical print midi dress perfect for a dinner with a beachside view! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that crisscross in the back, a bodycon fit, and a ruched side seam to accentuate your curves atop a sultry slit. The smooth knit fabric features a gorgeous tropical floral print that will give off major vacay vibes. Complete the look with sleek earrings and a choker necklace.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, crisscross back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seam, slit accent
- Asymmetric midi-length hem
- Tropical floral print, knit fabric, lined bust, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4957
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Framed In Floral Satin Midi Dress
You'll look pretty as a picture in this floral satin midi dress for all of your springtime frolics! It features a sleeveless v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps a cowl pleated neck overlay, and a form-hugging silhouette with a sultry side slit. Style with a chic handbag for a date or wedding shower!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cowl pleated neck overlay
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Side slit, midi-length hem
- Floral print, lined silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2175
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $20.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Looking Like A Day Dream Eyelet Lace Dress
Look like a daydream come true in this eyelet lace mini dress for your next date! It features adorable puff sleeves with ruffle trim, a sweetheart neck, a ruched bust seam, and a bodycon silhouette with a flirty tiered ruffle hem. Complete the look in cute stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves, ruffle trim
- Sweetheart neck
- Ruched bust seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2184
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Language Of Romance Lace Babydoll Dress
This lace babydoll dress speaks your language for romance! Let this short dress sweep you off your feet for wedding showers, graduations, or birthday brunches! It features three-quarter-length puff sleeves, a square neck, a stretchy smocked back, and an empire waist seam that flares out into the flowy hem. Complete the look in new sandals and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Three-quarter-length puff sleeves
- Square neck
- Stretchy smocked back
- Empire waist, fit and flare silhouette
- Flowy short-length hem
- Lace overlay, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4973
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Looks Mesh V-Neck Babydoll Dress
Showcase a dreamy look in this mesh babydoll dress perfect for date nights or parties! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruched bust seams, and a flattering babydoll style silhouette with a mini-length hem. Complete the look in sleek hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched bust seams
- Babydoll style silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Airy mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4971
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweetest Style Eyelet Knit Mini Dress
Show off the sweetest style in this adorable eyelet knit mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a knot-front design at the bust, spaghetti straps, a mini-length hem, a form-hugging fit, and a dainty floral eyelet pattern. The lined knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete your look with espadrille sandals for a weekend date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, knot-front design
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging fit
- Floral eyelet pattern
- Lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4969
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Romance Floral Skater Dress
Dreamy and romantic floral blooms across this chiffon skater dress perfect for family gatherings or parties. It features sheer peasant long sleeves, a ruched lightly padded bust and bodice, a sweetheart neckline, a smocked back, and a fit and flare ruffled silhouette. Complete the look in strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves, sweetheart neckline
- Ruched lightly padded bust and bodice
- Smocked back
- Skater silhouette, ruffled short-length hem
- Floral bloom print
- Airy chiffon fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2186
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Skylar Butterfly Sequin One-Shoulder Party Dress
Special Occasion
Ethereal and iridescent, the Skylar butterfly sequin party dress will give off the dreamiest vibes! She features a sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with a built-in padded bust, a thin tank shoulder strap, dual adjustable spaghetti straps at the back, a high waist seam, a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette, and all-over butterfly applique accents and sequin embroidery. The sheer mesh fabric includes a full woven lining and a tulle underskirt. Complete the look with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline, padded bust, tank shoulder strap
- Dual adjustable spaghetti straps at the back, zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Butterfly applique accents, iridescent sequin embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, full woven lining, tulle underskirt, no stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1442
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $39.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Janelly Floral Mesh Rhinestone Party Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the flirt factor in the Janelly party dress for prom, banquets, and sweet sixteen celebrations! She features a sleeveless V-neckline with a wire insert, a padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a rhinestone embellished waist trim that leads to her voluminous skater short silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a fab floral mesh textured design with multiple tulle and woven linings. Complete the look in sassy platform heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wire insert, padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Rhinestone waist trim, skater short silhouette
- Floral mesh textured design, tulle and woven linings
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1444
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $39.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Garden Chic Floral Chiffon Midi Dress
Enchanting and chic, this floral chiffon midi dress is perfect for a garden wedding. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bust outline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a high waist seam, a smocked back panel with a zipper closure, a midi-length hem with a high front slit, and a flowy A-line silhouette. The airy chiffon fabric features a romantic blooming floral print alongside a dainty flower pattern. Style with clear block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust and outline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, stretchy smocked back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Midi-length hem
- Front slit, A-line silhouette
- Floral print, chiffon fabric, smooth stretchy knit lining
- Style runs small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2212
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $20.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Everlasting Pretty Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Freshen up your closet in this pretty floral chiffon dress for a blissful day date to jaunt through a garden party! It features sheer peasant long sleeves, a smocked and stretchy V-neck bodice, a fit and flare silhouette, and a flowy short-length hem. The dress is designed with a gorgeous floral pattern on airy chiffon with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with strappy platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves
- Smocked and stretchy V-neck bodice
- Back zipper closure
- Skater silhouette
- Flowy short-length hem
- Floral pattern, chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4977
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Extra Flair Floral Skater Dress
You'll be a darling delight in this short skater dress perfect for parties and ceremonies! It features three-quarter-length puff sleeves, a square neck, a smocked back, and a fit and flare silhouette. The dress is composed of a floral burnout woven fabric with a chiffon lining and no stretch. Style with earrings and a choker to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Three-quarter-length puff sleeves
- Square neck
- Smocked back
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Floral burnout woven fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2211
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $5.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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