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Mac Duggal Embellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck GownEmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac DuggalEmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac Duggal Crepe One-Shoulder Neck Sleeveless Rosette Mermaid GownCrepe One-Shoulder Neck Sleeveless Rosette Mermaid Gown

Mac DuggalCrepe One-Shoulder Neck Sleeveless Rosette Mermaid Gown

Ieena for Mac Duggal Plunging V-Neck Bow Shoulder Sleeveless Low Back Detail A-line DressIeena for Mac Duggal Plunging V-Neck Bow Shoulder Sleeveless Low Back Detail A-line Dress

Mac DuggalIeena for Mac Duggal Plunging V-Neck Bow Shoulder Sleeveless Low Back Detail A-line Dress

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Mac Duggal Sequin Asymmetrical Neck Long Balloon Sleeve Cut Out Side Thigh High Slit Ruffle Hem GownSequin Asymmetrical Neck Long Balloon Sleeve Cut Out Side Thigh High Slit Ruffle Hem Gown

Mac DuggalSequin Asymmetrical Neck Long Balloon Sleeve Cut Out Side Thigh High Slit Ruffle Hem Gown

Only size 8 available
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Mac Duggal Crepe 3/4 Floral Embellished Sleeves Scoop Neck A-Line GownCrepe 3/4 Floral Embellished Sleeves Scoop Neck A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalCrepe 3/4 Floral Embellished Sleeves Scoop Neck A-Line Gown

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Mac Duggal Beaded Boat Neck Belted Long Sleeve Side Slit GownBeaded Boat Neck Belted Long Sleeve Side Slit Gown

Mac DuggalBeaded Boat Neck Belted Long Sleeve Side Slit Gown

Only size 14 available
Mac Duggal Sequin Embroidered Floral Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Spaghetti Straps Chemise GownSequin Embroidered Floral Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Spaghetti Straps Chemise Gown

Mac DuggalSequin Embroidered Floral Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Spaghetti Straps Chemise Gown

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Mac Duggal Embellished One Shoulder Asymmetrical Draped GownEmbellished One Shoulder Asymmetrical Draped Gown

Mac DuggalEmbellished One Shoulder Asymmetrical Draped Gown

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Embellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

PLACEHOLDEREmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac DuggalIeena for Mac Duggal Deep V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Satin A-Line Thigh High Slit Gown

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Mac DuggalIeena Mac Duggal Chiffon V-Neck Sleeveless Cut-Out Strappy Back Detail Tiered Ruffle Hem Gown

Rated 4.9355 out of 5 starsRated 4.9355 out of 5 starsRated 4.9355 out of 5 starsRated 4.9355 out of 5 starsRated 4.9355 out of 5 stars(31)

PLACEHOLDEREmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac DuggalChiffon Floral Print Crew Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle Waist Tie Gown

Rated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Sie Cut Out Floral Print Chiffon Gown

Only size 0, 2 available
Rated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 stars(9)

PLACEHOLDEREmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac DuggalStrapless 3D Rhinestone Flower Crepe Column Gown

Mac DuggalEmbroidered Floral Print Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Mermaid Gown

PLACEHOLDEREmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve V-Neck Gown

Mac DuggalSequined Drop Shoulder Faux Wrap Gown

Rated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 stars(3)

Mac DuggalGold Embellished Mesh Crew Neck Beaded Floral Shawl Mermaid Gown

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Mac DuggalSweetheart Strapless Bow Back Satin Ballgown

Mac DuggalLong Sleeve A-Line Crew Neck Lined Beaded Gown

Rated 4.9167 out of 5 starsRated 4.9167 out of 5 starsRated 4.9167 out of 5 starsRated 4.9167 out of 5 starsRated 4.9167 out of 5 stars(12)

Mac DuggalSequin Crew Neck Long Puff Drape Sleeve Sheath Gown

Only size 4 available
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(7)

Mac DuggalJersey Crew Neck Short Sleeve Side Beaded High Slit Sheath Gown

Mac DuggalFitted Satin Halter V-Neck Sleeveless 3D Flower Open Back Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalSquare Neck Sequin Front Bow Sheath Gown

Mac DuggalSleeveless V-Neck Pleated Top Metallic Dress

Mac DuggalEmbellished Illusion V-Neck Sheer Butterfly Short Flutter Sleeve Sheath Gown

Rated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 stars(6)

Mac DuggalEmbellished Mesh Boat Neck Long Sleeve 3D Flower Caftan Gown

Rated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 stars(7)

Mac DuggalEmbellished Floral Sweetheart Neck Spaghetti Strap Sleeveless Sheath Gown

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Mac DuggalFitted Beaded Mesh Caplet Gown

Mac DuggalFloral Chiffon V-Neck Sleeveless Ruffle Shoulder Side Cut-Out Gown

Rated 4.7941 out of 5 starsRated 4.7941 out of 5 starsRated 4.7941 out of 5 starsRated 4.7941 out of 5 starsRated 4.7941 out of 5 stars(34)

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Satin Gown With 3D Floral Applique

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Satin Gown

Only size 2 available
Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 stars(4)

Mac DuggalMock Neck Ruffle Shoulder Floral Printed Chiffon Maxi Dress

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Mac DuggalRuffle Asymmetrical Hemline Cut Out Side One Shoulder Long Blouson Sleeve Ruched Gown

Rated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 stars(17)

Mac DuggalFloral Beaded Mesh Long Illusion Sleeve A Line Gown

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Mac DuggalMetallic Ruched Asymmetrical One Shoulder Sleeveless Thigh High Slit Faux Wrap Gown

Rated 3.9286 out of 5 starsRated 3.9286 out of 5 starsRated 3.9286 out of 5 starsRated 3.9286 out of 5 starsRated 3.9286 out of 5 stars(14)

Mac DuggalTulle V Neck Ombre Long Gown

Rated 4.875 out of 5 starsRated 4.875 out of 5 starsRated 4.875 out of 5 starsRated 4.875 out of 5 starsRated 4.875 out of 5 stars(8)

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Column Gown with Drape

Mac DuggalFloral Embroidered Sweetheart Cap Sleeve Dress

Rated 1.0 out of 5 starsRated 1.0 out of 5 starsRated 1.0 out of 5 starsRated 1.0 out of 5 starsRated 1.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalChiffon V-Neck Embroidered Gown

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Mac DuggalSleeveless Beaded Sequin Mesh Mermaid Gown

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Mac DuggalFeather Trim Strapless Corset Bodice Embroidered Sheath Gown

Mac DuggalScoop Neck Beaded Mesh Cowl Back Dress

Mac DuggalEmbellished Illusion Long Sleeve Wrap Over A Line Gown

Only size 4, 6 available
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalShort Floral Sleeve Crew Neckline Bow Waist Tulle A-Line Dress

Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 stars(3)

Mac DuggalMetallic Ruched A Line Sleeveless Gown

Rated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 stars(3)

Mac DuggalVelvet Deep V-Neck Long Sleeve Draped Sheath Dress

Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Faux Wrap Embellished A Line Gown

Mac DuggalLace Overlay Jewel Encrusted Floral Surplice V-Neck Balloon Sleeve Column Mermaid Gown

Only size 12, 16 available

Mac DuggalV-Neck 3D Ruffle Shoulder Ombre Tulle Ballgown

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Mac DuggalFloral Embroidery Illusion Crew Neck Long Sleeve Gown

Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(2)

Mac DuggalFloral Surplice V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Only size 6 available

Mac DuggalIllusion Round Neck Cap Sleeve Embroidered Mesh A-Line Gown

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Mac DuggalLong Sleeve Hand Embellished Beaded Sequin Georgette Column Gown

Mac DuggalSleeveless Ombre Mesh Sequin A Line Gown

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Mac DuggalSleeveless Pleated One Shoulder Thigh High Slit Satin A-Line Gown

Only size 2 available
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 stars(5)

Mac DuggalDeep V-Neck Sleeveless Ruffle Tiered Thigh High Slit Gown

Rated 4.5833 out of 5 starsRated 4.5833 out of 5 starsRated 4.5833 out of 5 starsRated 4.5833 out of 5 starsRated 4.5833 out of 5 stars(12)

Mac DuggalCrepe Beaded High Neck Sleeveless High-Low Ball Gown

Mac DuggalBeaded Crew Neck Ruched Short Sleeve Gown

Rated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 starsRated 3.0 out of 5 stars(5)

Mac DuggalEmbellished Neck Butterfly Sleeve Beaded Trumpet Gown

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Mac DuggalFloral Brocade A-Line Sleeveless Gown

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Mac DuggalRuffle One Shoulder Sequin High Slit A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalEmbellished Sequin Mesh Long Illusion Sleeve A-Line Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Embroidered Tulle Illusion V-Neck Gown

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Mac DuggalFully Sequin V-Neck Sleeveless Front Slit Open Back Detail Column Gown

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Rated 4.25 out of 5 starsRated 4.25 out of 5 starsRated 4.25 out of 5 starsRated 4.25 out of 5 starsRated 4.25 out of 5 stars(4)

Mac DuggalIllusion Long Sleeve Sequin Column Gown

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Mac DuggalCrepe One Shoulder Sleeveless Bow Shoulder Side Slit Gown

Mac DuggalBeaded Short Sleeve Crepe Gown With Bow and Slit

Rated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalEmbellished Lace V-Neck Cap Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalBeaded Crew Neck Long Puffed Sleeve Sheath Gown

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Mac DuggalRuched Rhinestone Applique V-Neck Long Sleeve Gown

Rated 4.5294 out of 5 starsRated 4.5294 out of 5 starsRated 4.5294 out of 5 starsRated 4.5294 out of 5 starsRated 4.5294 out of 5 stars(17)

Mac DuggalChiffon Mock Neckline Sleeveless Tiered Gown

Rated 4.7778 out of 5 starsRated 4.7778 out of 5 starsRated 4.7778 out of 5 starsRated 4.7778 out of 5 starsRated 4.7778 out of 5 stars(9)

Mac DuggalBow One Shoulder Bow Detail Brocade A-line Gown

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Mac DuggalV Neck Embroidered Mesh A Line Gown

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Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Cap Sleeve Ruched Thigh High Slit Faux Wrap Gown

Rated 2.8 out of 5 starsRated 2.8 out of 5 starsRated 2.8 out of 5 starsRated 2.8 out of 5 starsRated 2.8 out of 5 stars(5)

Mac DuggalLace Embellished Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalSleeveless Halter Neck Mesh Sequin Gown

Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalPuff Sleeve Brocade Gown With Hilo Hem

Only size 8, 16 available
Rated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 starsRated 4.0 out of 5 stars(4)

Mac DuggalStriped Beaded Embellished Mesh Scoop Neck Thin Straps Gown

Mac DuggalOne Sleeve Sheath Crepe Mermaid Gown

Only size 4, 6 available

Mac DuggalEmbellished Asymmetrical Neck Sleeveless Feather Shoulder A-Line Gown

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Rated 4.4286 out of 5 starsRated 4.4286 out of 5 starsRated 4.4286 out of 5 starsRated 4.4286 out of 5 starsRated 4.4286 out of 5 stars(7)

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Belted Jersey Trumpet Gown

Mac DuggalFloral Chiffon Strapless Shirred Ruffle Ball Gown

Mac DuggalEmbroidered Floral Embellished Ruffled One Shoulder A-Line Gown

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Mac DuggalBrocade Floral Print Strapless Sleeveless Ruffle Ball Gown

Only size 14 available
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalPleated Ruffle Cap Sleeve Deep V-Neck Flowy A-Line Gown

Rated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 starsRated 4.6667 out of 5 stars(3)

Mac DuggalSquare Neck Tiered Ruffle Gown

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Mac DuggalLong Sleeve Embellished Column Gown

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Mac DuggalStrapless Ruched Satin Sheath Gown

Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(2)

Mac DuggalCap Sleeve Embellished Lace Embroidered Detail A-Line Gown

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Mac DuggalEmbroidered Sequin Illusion Crew Neck A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalOne Shoulder Long Sleeve Sheath Gown

Only size 10 available
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 starsRated 5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

Mac DuggalJersey High Neck Long Sleeves 3D Beaded Floral Shoulder Column Gown

Mac DuggalBeaded Mesh High Neck Micro Ruffle Floral Overlay Column Gown

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Mac DuggalLong Sleeve Keyhole Draped Gown

Mac DuggalLong Sleeve Beaded Sequin Flounce Asymmetrical Hem Dress

Only size 24 available
Rated 2.6667 out of 5 starsRated 2.6667 out of 5 starsRated 2.6667 out of 5 starsRated 2.6667 out of 5 starsRated 2.6667 out of 5 stars(3)

Mac Duggal3D Flower Strapless Embroidered Mesh Mermaid Gown

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Mac Duggal Strapless Bow Top and Mermaid Skirt 2 Piece SetStrapless Bow Top and Mermaid Skirt 2 Piece Set

Mac DuggalStrapless Bow Top and Mermaid Skirt 2 Piece Set

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