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Alex Evenings Petite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist DressPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

Alex EveningsPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

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Alex Evenings Petite Size Lace Scoop Neck 3/4 Sleeve Empire Waist Open Soutache 2-Piece Jacket DressPetite Size Lace Scoop Neck 3/4 Sleeve Empire Waist Open Soutache 2-Piece Jacket Dress

Alex EveningsPetite Size Lace Scoop Neck 3/4 Sleeve Empire Waist Open Soutache 2-Piece Jacket Dress

Internet Exclusive Petite
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R & M Richards 3/4 Sleeve Sweetheart Neck Cold Shoulder Side Slit Dress3/4 Sleeve Sweetheart Neck Cold Shoulder Side Slit Dress

R & M Richards3/4 Sleeve Sweetheart Neck Cold Shoulder Side Slit Dress

Alex Evenings Plus Size Embellished Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Ruched Waist Empire Waist GownPlus Size Embellished Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Ruched Waist Empire Waist Gown

Alex EveningsPlus Size Embellished Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Ruched Waist Empire Waist Gown

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Ignite Evenings Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Empire Embellished Waist Faux Wrap Maxi DressShort Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Empire Embellished Waist Faux Wrap Maxi Dress

Ignite EveningsShort Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Empire Embellished Waist Faux Wrap Maxi Dress

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R & M Richards Petite Size Foil Mesh Print Pleated Foil Printed Sleeveless Keyhole Halter Neck DressPetite Size Foil Mesh Print Pleated Foil Printed Sleeveless Keyhole Halter Neck Dress

R & M RichardsPetite Size Foil Mesh Print Pleated Foil Printed Sleeveless Keyhole Halter Neck Dress

Petite
Alex Evenings Mesh Short Illusion Embellished Sleeve V-Neck Empire Waist DressMesh Short Illusion Embellished Sleeve V-Neck Empire Waist Dress

Alex EveningsMesh Short Illusion Embellished Sleeve V-Neck Empire Waist Dress

Ignite Evenings Petite Size Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit GownPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Gown

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Gown

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Petite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

Petite
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Mac DuggalChiffon Mock Neckline Sleeveless Tiered Gown

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R & M RichardsCrinkle Metallic Cape Sleeve Rhinestone Detail V-Neck Empire Waist Gown

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Capelet Sleeve V-Neck Ruched Waist Floral Gown

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Metallic Knit Short Flutter Sleeve Empire Waist Bodre Gown

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Only size 6P, 12P available

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

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Rated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 stars(2)

R & M RichardsSleeveless V-Neck Rhinestone Waist Dress

Kay UngerPia Charmeuse Empire Waist Asymmetric Neckline Sleeveless Gown

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PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

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Rated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 starsRated 3 out of 5 stars(2)

Alex EveningsPlus Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

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Donna KaranOrganza Wrap V-Neck Long Sleeve Scuba Crepe And Satin Skirt Gown

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R & M RichardsEmbroidered Sequin Power Mesh Empire Waist Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

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Ignite EveningsFoil Bodre Flutter Sleeve Empire Waist Gown

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Embroidered Sequin Power Mesh Empire Waist Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

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R & M RichardsEmbroidered Two Tone Sequin Flutter Sleeve Godet Skirt Empire Waist Gown

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R & M RichardsLeaf Print Embroidered Sequin Mesh Square Neck Empire Waist Trumpet Skirt Gown

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City VibeTwist Front Bandeau Removable Strap Front Slit Dress

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Pear CulturePlus Size Mesh V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Tiered Dress

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Alex EveningsMatte Jersey Sweetheart Heat Set Illusion Neck Cap Sleeve Cascade Skirt Gown

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Pear Culture Mesh V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Tiered DressMesh V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Tiered Dress

Pear CultureMesh V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Tiered Dress

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