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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Marleen Long Sleeve Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
A sculpted mermaid shape gives the Marleen formal dress its sleek, elongated look. Ruched mesh follows the figure through the body before flaring at the floor-length hem, while the off-the-shoulder neckline balances the fitted silhouette. Long sheer sleeves complete the refined shape.
Fit & Features
- Ruched mesh fabrication, lined
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Long sheer sleeves
- Open-back design, lower zipper closure
- Fitted mermaid silhouette with floor-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Black-tie weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, yacht dinner parties, cocktail soirees, honeymoons, resort getaways, formal birthdays, special date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001825
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM
Available Size: S, L, XL
Product Badge:- Best Seller
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Stolen Glance Lace Halter Midi Dress
This one knows how to hold a stare. The lace halter midi dress shapes the body with ruching under the bust, a partially open back, and a high-cut side slit that keeps the silhouette sleek and a little daring.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruching under the bust
- Halter strap, partially open back
- High-cut side slit
- Midi-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001402
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $46.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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On Your Mind Lace Ruffle Slit Midi Dress
A little lace, a lot of impact. This curve-hugging midi dress pairs a draped cowl neckline with a ruffled slit for date nights, parties, and plans worth dressing up for.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, cowl draped overlay
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- High-cut side slit, ruffled trim
- Midi-length form-hugging silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001342
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $52.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: SAGE
Available Size: L, XL
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Chic Secret Halter Midi Dress
A close fit gives the silhouette its clean start. The halter square neckline keeps the top sharp, while the flared midi hem adds just enough chic style with strappy heels and a clutch for dressy occasions.
Fit & Features
- Lined knit fabric with stretch
- Halter square neckline, tie straps
- Mermaid silhouette
- Flared midi hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001588
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $20.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- Sale
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Corinne Strappy Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The styling direction is simple when the Corinne dress carries this much detail. Ruched texture, a one-shoulder neckline, and a flared mermaid hem create a sleek foundation with a statement back. Keep the accessories understated and let the silhouette lead.
Fit & Features
- Smooth lined knit fabric with stretch
- One-shoulder neckline
- Ruched detailing
- Strappy adjustable open-back design
- Fitted mermaid silhouette with a high front slit
- Flared floor-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, bridesmaids, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, big birthday events, cocktail soirees, anniversaries, formal celebrations and events
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001746
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NAVY
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Keria Sash Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Modern formal dressing is leaning into fluid draping and defined silhouettes. The Keria mermaid dress combines a sweetheart off-the-shoulder neckline with ruched shaping and a front sash for a polished, trend-forward finish. The floor-length flare keeps the look sleek and elongated.
Fit & Features
- Ruched stretch fabrication
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Draped front sash
- Fitted mermaid silhouette
- Floor-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Black-tie weddings, balls, formal celebrations, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, anniversaries, galas, red-carpet events, cocktail dinner parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001744
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NAVY, WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Jaymie Lace-Up Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Sleek, sculpted, and effortlessly striking, the Jaymie dress is the kind of gown that makes a lasting impression without saying a word. Lustrous satin, a softly draped cowl neckline, and an open lace-up back elevate the body-skimming mermaid silhouette with modern sophistication.
Fit & Features
- Slinky knit-lined fabric, high stretch
- Cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- Open lace-up
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, black tie events, galas, vacations, honeymoons, resorts, cruises, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, birthday dinners, formal celebrations, cocktail parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001699
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $74.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, L, XL
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Flirty Moves Ruffle Slit Midi Tube Dress
This one does the flirting for you. The ruffle slit midi tube dress hugs the body up top, then breaks into cascading tiers with a high-cut side slit that brings plenty of movement.
Fit & Features
- Woven fabric with top lining
- Strapless straight-across neckline, no-slip strip
- Hidden side zipper with hook-eye closure
- Tiered ruffled design
- High-cut side slit
- Maxi-length fitted silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001351
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Romance In Layers Charm Necklace Set
A little romance, a lot of reasons to accessorize. This layered charm necklace mixes delicate chains with cascading teardrop gemstones and dainty bead accents for a vintage-inspired look that brings flirty sophistication to date nights, dinner plans, and dressed-up outfits.
Fit & Features
- Three-pack layered necklace set
- Cascading teardrop gemstones
- Dainty bead accents
- Mixed chain designs
- Lobster clasp closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-000813
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BURGUNDY
Available Size: NS
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Petal Romance Floral Stud Earrings
A little romance belongs in your jewelry box. These floral stud earrings bring a feminine, vintage-inspired charm with their dimensional fabric petals and delicate metallic accents, perfect for dressing up your everyday or weekend look.
Fit & Features
- Fabric petal design
- Flower silhouette
- Post-back closure
Earrings are final sale and may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 07001-000691
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $13.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BURGUNDY
Available Size: NS
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Glamorous Sequin Bust A-Line Mini Dress
This mini dress makes polished styling feel effortless. The sequin bust adds shine to the softly flared A-line dress, while adjustable straps and a lace-up open back keep the look sleek. Pair it with metallic heels and a compact clutch for a party-ready finish.
Fit & Features
- Knit fabric with sheen effect, knit lining, high stretch
- Sequin sweetheart bust, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- A-line mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001096
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $44.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: MAGENTA, BLACK
Available Size: XS, M, L
Product Badge:- Best Seller
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Glimmering Strappy Sequin Bodycon Dress
Intricate sequin embroidery gives this dress its standout texture. Adjustable crisscross straps frame the open back while the curve-skimming shape keeps the finish sleek. Let the detailed surface lead with minimal jewelry and barely there heels.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embroidered mesh with knit lining
- Adjustable crisscross back straps
- Open back design, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001246
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLUE
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Gretta Leopard Lace-Up Formal Dress
Special Occasion
A little wild, very polished, the Gretta satin midi dress brings a sleek kind of drama to every RSVP. Designed with a strapless sweetheart neckline, structured corset bodice, lace-up back, and bodycon silhouette, it is made for the woman who arrives already unforgettable.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric, leopard print
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, non-slip grip lining, padded bra cups
- Lace-up back detail, zipper and hook-and-eye closure
- Corset-structured bodice
- Bodycon midi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Cocktail parties, birthday dinners, girls' night out, date nights, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, semi-formal events, fashion-forward events, vacations, honeymoons, resort getaways
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000787
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Sugar Rush Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
This mini dress is all about a sleek, sculpted silhouette with a high-impact finish. The halter neckline and open back frame the upper body while the close sequin skirt keeps the look streamlined. Pair it with strappy heels for a sharp, polished finish.
Fit & Features
- Sleek satin top, lined knit body
- Iridescent sequin embellishments
- Plunging halter V-neckline, padded bra cups, tie straps
- Open-back design, lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Bodycon mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001131
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sunlit Bloom Floral Sequin Bodycon Dress
Soft florals and shimmering sequins make this dress easy to style with a polished daytime finish. Pair the bodycon silhouette with strappy heels and delicate jewelry to highlight the sweetheart neckline and softly gathered bust. Add a compact bag to keep the look light and refined.
Fit & Features
- Floral pattern, sequin fabrication, knit stretchy lining
- Satin sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001403
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE, PRINT
Available Size: S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Twinkle Square Neck Glitter Mini Dress
Soft shimmer gives this mini dress an easy dressed-up finish. Style the square neckline and ruched bodice with strappy heels and delicate jewelry to keep the look sleek. Add a compact bag for a polished night-out finish.
Fit & Features
- Glitter fabrication, knit lining
- Square neckline, padded bra cups, wide shoulder straps
- Ruched bodice
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001086
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $38.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Booked Solid Pleated Evening Clutch
Tiny bag, very important plans. This pleated clutch keeps your going-out lineup polished with a sleek, structured shape that works for weddings, dinner dates, and every RSVP in between.
Fit & Features
- Pleated textured exterior
- Structured rectangular silhouette
- Slim-framed top closure
Style Number/Barcode: 07204-000078
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $26.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: GOLD
Available Size: NS
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Party Plans Pearl Stiletto Heels
Pearls, but make them party plans. These pointed peep-toe stiletto heels pair faux pearl embellishments with a statement pearl ball accent for a dressed-up finish that knows how to have fun.
Fit & Features
- 4" Stiletto heel
- Pointed peep-toe
- Wide strap, faux pearl embellishments, faux pearl ball accent
- Thin adjustable ankle strap with buckle closure
- Faux leather cushioned insole
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-000894
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $36.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NUDE, PEARL
Available Size: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 10
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Rose Sequin Corset Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Corset-inspired structure gives the Rose sequin mini dress its standout detail. Visible boning shapes the bodice, while the sweetheart neckline and lace-up back add definition to the fitted bodycon silhouette. Allover sequins and glitter finish the look with polished dimension and shine.
Fit & Features
- Allover sequin and glitter embellishment
- Lined mesh fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-style bodice with flexible boning
- Lace-up back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, big birthday parties, cocktail soirees, bachelorettes, Vegas, dressed-up date nights, red-carpet occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000833
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $109.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN, ROYAL
Available Size: 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Lacey Sequin Fringe Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The Lacey mini dress is defined by its shine and movement. Sequin fringe drapes from the bodice over an allover embellished bodycon silhouette for a dimensional finish that catches the light. Delicate straps keep the statement detail in focus.
Fit & Features
- Allover sequin fabrication, lined mesh fabric
- V-neckline, padded bra cups, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Low open back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Sequin fringe detailing along the bust
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
HOCO, birthday parties, bachelorettes, Vegas, date nights, dressy celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000944
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Moonlit Embellished Halter Mini Dress
High-shine detailing gives this mini a bold, party-ready edge. A plunging halter neckline and open back channel the season’s barely-there glamour trend. Finish the look with minimal accessories to keep the embellishment in focus.
Fit & Features
- Allover embellished sequins and beaded design
- Lined mesh fabric
- Plunging halter neckline with tie straps
- Open-back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001461
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $64.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW-2
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
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Bianca Beaded Strapless Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
All-over beading gives the Bianca mini dress its standout finish. The bodycon shape keeps the look sleek while the strapless neckline puts the embellishment front and center. It’s an easy pick when you want texture to do the talking.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- All-over beaded and sequin embellishments
- Strapless straight-across neckline, no-slip strip
- Loose-fitting bodice, bodycon skirt
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthday celebrations, girls' nights out, dressed-up dinners, and date nights.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001100
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $109.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Stack Chic Mixed Texture Bangle Bracelet Set
Your bracelet stack just got a stylish remix. This bangle bracelet set combines polished metallic finishes with marbled, wood-look textures for a chic contrast. Wear all four together or mix up your favorites to give your outfits a fresh finishing touch.
Fit & Features
- Four-piece bangle bracelet set
- Mixed polished metallic, marbled, wood-like textures
- Assorted silhouettes
Style Number/Barcode: 07003-000443
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $16.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: NS
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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The Art Of Drama Gemstone Pendant Necklace
A little artsy, a little extra, and totally worth adding to your jewelry rotation. This long pendant necklace features a delicate chain and a trio of faceted faux gemstones finished with an elongated teardrop charm for a chic statement with vintage-inspired flair.
Fit & Features
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Long delicate chain design
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Three-tier drop pendant
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Rectangular and oval faceted faux gemstones
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Elongated teardrop charm
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Lobster clasp closure with extender chain
Style Number/Barcode: 07002-000822
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $14.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: NS
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