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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Zelie Velvet Halter Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The contrast between rich velvet and lustrous satin gives this dress its undeniable allure. A plunging V-neckline and gathered bodice add dimension, while the satin mermaid skirt creates a sleek, fluid finish. It's a glamorous combination that feels equal parts daring and refined.
Fit & Features
- Velvet/premium satin fabric
- Velvet halter V-neckline, tie straps, ruched bodice with partial lining
- Open back
- Satin mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Wedding guests, black-tie galas, formal celebrations, balls, red-carpet events, glamorous parties, rehearsal dinners, special date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-002294
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NAVY, WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Draped Drama Cowl Neck Ruffle Slit Midi Dress
A little drape, a little drama, and a slit that knows exactly what it’s doing. This cowl neck midi dress hugs your curves with sleek stretch knit, ruching, and a ruffle slit made for date nights, parties, and wherever the plans get interesting.
Fit & Features
- Sleek knit fabric, high stretch
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Tie-back halter straps, open back
- Ruched detailing
- Midi-length hem, ruffled front slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001659
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Odile Corset Mesh Side Slit Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Corset-inspired structure gives this mesh midi dress an undeniably refined silhouette. The cowl neckline softens the visible boning and ruched detailing, while the side slit adds sultry ease to the fitted silhouette. The result is sleek, sophisticated, and subtly seductive.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabric
- Sweetheart cowl neckline, built-in padded underwire bust
- Wide shoulder straps
- Corset-style bodice with flexible boning
- Ruched seams
- Bodycon midi silhouette with side slit
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, bridesmaids, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, cocktail parties, date nights, birthday dinners, formal events and occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001233
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Polished Open Back Tie A-Line Mini Dress
The open back gives this mini dress its standout detail. A boat neckline keeps the front clean and polished, while the tie-back finish adds a head-turning look perfect for bridal celebrations, birthday brunches, and semi-formal events.
Fit & Features
- Scuba knit fabric
- Sleeveless boat neckline
- Open back with a tie-back detail
- A-line mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001771
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $40.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Vespera Long Sleeve Lace Mermaid Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Sheer lace and a sweetheart neckline set the tone for this romantic silhouette. This mermaid midi dress balances fitted shaping with long sleeves and an open back, creating a look that feels polished with a more seductive edge. It’s graceful, feminine, and just a little daring.
Fit & Features
- Lined lace fabric
- Sweetheart halter strap neckline
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Open back detail
- Mermaid midi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, cocktail parties, date nights, formal celebrations and events
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001127
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Allure Ruffle Mesh Lace-Up Maxi Dress
This maxi dress is made for the nights that call for something a little more dressed up. The fitted mesh silhouette, V-neckline, and lace-up back keep the look sleek, while cascading ruffles bring softer movement through the maxi length. Reach for it for semi-formal events, cocktail parties, or date nights.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabric
- V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open back
- Cascading ruffle detailing
- Curve-hugging maxi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001719
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PURPLE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Adela One Shoulder A-Line Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The A-line silhouette gives this formal dress its graceful shape. This A-line formal dress fits close through the bodice before easing into a soft floor-length hem, while the one-shoulder neckline adds a sleek, modern finish. The result feels polished, balanced, and refined.
Fit & Features
- Airy mesh fabric, knit lining, high stretch
- One-shoulder neckline with foldover accent
- Fitted long sleeves
- Princess seam detailing
- Flowy A-line floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, black-tie galas, balls, red-carpet events, formal celebrations, anniversaries, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001788
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $89.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WINE, YELLOW
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Leg Work Studded Cage Strap Stiletto Heels
Studded straps give this silhouette its edge from every angle. The cage-style construction wraps the foot and leg with multiple buckled straps, while the stiletto heel keeps the profile sleek. It’s the kind of detail that instantly makes the shoe feel more directional.
Fit & Features
- Square toe, stiletto heel
- Cage-style multi-strap design
- Wraparound leg straps
- Multiple buckle closures
- Stud embellishments
- Faux leather material
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 07401-000842
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $48.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 10
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Lia Glitter Knit Halter Mermaid Dress
Special Occasion
Made for a slow, striking entrance, the Lia formal dress glimmers in glitter knit with a curve-skimming mermaid silhouette and sultry halter neckline. A ruched bust, thigh-high slit, and open back finished with snake O-ring hardware bring the drama from every angle.
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric with full-length knit lining
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, ruched center detail
- Tie-back tank halter straps
- Open back, snake-design metal accent
- Floor-length hem, thigh-high front slit
- Mermaid silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Formal parties, black-tie events, galas, soirees, and dressed-up dinners.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001907
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Calista Fringe Halter Bodycon Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The fringe detail gives this formal dress its most dramatic finish. This bodycon formal dress pairs a halter neckline and ruched shaping with an open back and sweeping fringe for a look that feels sleek, glamorous, and made for a standout entrance. The movement through the hem brings extra polish to formal events.
Fit & Features
- Satin fabric
- Halter neckline with tie straps
- Open back
- High front slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Cascading fringe long-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, black-tie events, cocktail parties, formal celebrations, special date nights, engagement parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001807
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Wendy Open Back Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Leave a breathtaking impression in the Wendy floor-length dress. Designed to highlight your figure, this dress features an alluring open back and mermaid silhouette that artfully skims your curves for a chic look while the hardware trim gives it a little edge.
Fit & Features
- Slinky knit fabric with stretch
- Cowl neckline
- Hardware-trim spaghetti straps
- Open back, lower cascading sash
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, black-tie events, fashion-forward occasions, cocktail parties, birthday dinners, date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001981
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Maelle Open Back Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
A close, sculpted fit defines the silhouette from neckline to hem. This mermaid formal dress balances a streamlined bodice with a floor-length flare, sheer long sleeves, and an open back for a look that feels elegant and refined.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabric with stretch
- Mock neckline
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Open back
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, black-tie galas, balls, rehearsal dinners, formal celebrations, fashion-forward events, red-carpet occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001803
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Studded To Perfection Statement Cuff Bracelet
Your bracelet stack just met some serious competition. This chunky wooden cuff bracelet brings a bold, fashion-forward edge with polished metal studs and a sculptural silhouette that makes even your simplest outfits look intentionally styled.
Fit & Features
- Wooden cuff bracelet
- Chunky silhouette
- Polished stud embellishments
- Sculptural design
Style Number/Barcode: 07003-000386
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $18.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: NS
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Second Look Lace Wrap-Front Mini Dress
A little lace and a whole lot of allure. This bodycon mini dress plays up your curves with a wrap-front design, a dramatic cascading sash accent, and an open back that's worth a second look.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless high neckline
- Open back, top button closures, lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Wrap-front design, sash accent
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001782
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Aurelia Mock Neck Scarf Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The scarf detail gives this formal dress its most distinctive finish. This mermaid formal dress pairs a sleek mock neckline and cap sleeves with an open back and long shoulder scarf panels for a look that feels refined and directional. The result is polished with just enough movement to keep it interesting.
Fit & Features
- Sleek knit fabric, knit lining, high stretch
- Mock neckline with attached chiffon scarf
- Cap sleeves
- Open back
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Wedding guests, bridesmaids, formal celebrations, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, black-tie galas, balls, anniversaries, red-carpet events
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001987
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Dial Up The Drama Rhinestone Corset Mini Dress
Consider the sparkle level officially turned up. Tonal rhinestones cover this bodycon mini dress, while the structured corset bodice and lace-up back bring the snatched finish.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, high stretch
- All-over tonal rhinestone embellishments
- Strapless straight-across neckline, no-slip strip
- Corset-style bodice, structured boning, angled overlay
- Lace-up back design
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001318
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $64.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Alluring Drama Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress
Your curves understood the assignment. This ruched bodycon midi dress hugs in all the right places with sleek high-stretch knit, a plunging V-neckline, and an open back with tie straps for an extra dose of drama.
Fit & Features
- Sleek lined knit fabric, high stretch
- Plunging V-neckline and open back design, tie-back straps
- Short sleeves
- Ruched detailing
- Midi-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000893
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $45.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Soft Curve Scoop Neck Halter Maxi Dress
This one is ready for the plans that call for something polished with a little movement. The scoop neck halter maxi dress pairs a ruched, fitted bodice with an open back and high side slit, while the flowing skirt keeps the silhouette soft. Wear it for weddings, formal events, or dressed-up date nights.
Fit & Features
- Slinky knit stretchy fabric
- Scoop halter neckline with tie straps
- Ruched fitted bodice
- High front side slit
- Flowy A-line maxi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001859
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Zorielle Flocked Corset Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Your wedding guest wardrobe just found its most glamorous addition. A beautifully contoured shape meets a foldover neckline and textured floral detailing for a formal dress with an elegant edge. She's ready for the celebration, and then some.
Fit & Features
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Off-the-shoulder foldover neckline
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Flocked floral pattern on the corset-style bodice
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Ruched detailing along the hips
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Fitted mermaid silhouette with floor-length hem
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Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Wedding guest, prom, special dinners and anniversaries, galas, and black-tie events.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-002018
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Maelis Sweetheart Mermaid Midi Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The pleated bust detailing gives this midi dress its most distinctive finish. This mermaid midi dress pairs a sweetheart neckline with wide pleated straps and a fitted shape for a look that feels polished, feminine, and refined. The structured detailing adds dimension while keeping the silhouette sleek.
Fit & Features
- Sleek knit fabric with stretch
- Pleated sweetheart neckline
- Wide shoulder straps
- Back zipper closure
- Mermaid midi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, date nights, formal celebrations, semi-formal events, birthday dinners, holiday parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001324
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM, NAVY
Available Size: XS, S, M, XL, L
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Isabeau Lace-Up Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Flocked detailing gives this sleek silhouette the kind of texture that feels luxe instantly. This mermaid formal dress balances a lace-up open back with slender straps and a fitted floor-length shape for a look that feels sultry, refined, and fashion-forward. It’s vintage glamour reworked with a sharper, more modern attitude.
Fit & Features
- Burnout velvet flocked pattern, lined knit fabric
- V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open strappy back detail
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, black-tie galas, red-carpet events, balls, holiday parties, formal celebrations, rehearsal dinners, upscale cocktail soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001959
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Kelsey Front Slit Ruched Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Plans call for a little more polish, and this dress delivers. Front ruching and a slit give the fitted midi silhouette dimension, while the softly draped neckline keeps the look refined. Style this dress with earrings and sleek heels.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit stretchy fabric
- Cowl neckline with wide tank straps
- Pleated and ruched detailing through the front
- Front slit
- Bodycon midi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Wedding guests, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, date nights, formal celebrations, holiday parties, dressy occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001440
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $59.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PLUM
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Arietta Strapless Front Slit Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The high front slit brings a sleek, dramatic finish to this formal silhouette. This formal dress pairs a strapless neckline with ruched shaping and a draped wrap-style waist for a look that feels polished, sculpted, and modern. The fitted floor-length shape keeps the overall effect refined.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabric with stretch
- Strapless straight neckline
- Ruched bodice with flexible boning
- Draped wrap-style waist
- High front slit
- Fitted column floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, black-tie galas, red-carpet occasions, formal celebrations, cocktail parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001975
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $89.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PERIWINKLE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Evadelle Strapless Scarf Mermaid Formal Dress
Special Occasion
A removable scarf adds an easy styling shift to this sleek formal silhouette. This mermaid formal dress combines a strapless neckline, a floor-length hem, and a long, flowy scarf that can be styled around the neck for an extra dramatic flair, or not, to give your look an effortless charm.
Fit & Features
- Smooth-lined knit fabric, high stretch
- Strapless neckline
- Scarf included and is not attached to the dress
- Mermaid floor-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Wedding guests, bridesmaids, black-tie galas, balls, holiday soirees, formal celebrations, rehearsal dinners, red-carpet occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-001899
Category Name: Apparel by Occasion
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW, NAVY
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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