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Adrianna Papell Petite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath DressPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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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)
Jessica Howard Petite Size Jersey Taffeta Rhinestone 3/4 Sleeve Portrait Collar Ruched A-Line Midi DressPetite Size Jersey Taffeta Rhinestone 3/4 Sleeve Portrait Collar Ruched A-Line Midi Dress

Jessica HowardPetite Size Jersey Taffeta Rhinestone 3/4 Sleeve Portrait Collar Ruched A-Line Midi Dress

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 stars(10)
R & M Richards Petite Size V-Neck Long Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Mesh GownPetite Size V-Neck Long Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Mesh Gown

R & M RichardsPetite Size V-Neck Long Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Mesh Gown

Petite
Ignite Evenings Petite Size Cap Sleeve Scoop Neck Sequin Lace A-Line Midi DressPetite Size Cap Sleeve Scoop Neck Sequin Lace A-Line Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Cap Sleeve Scoop Neck Sequin Lace A-Line Midi Dress

Petite
Rated 4.6341 out of 5 starsRated 4.6341 out of 5 starsRated 4.6341 out of 5 starsRated 4.6341 out of 5 starsRated 4.6341 out of 5 stars(41)
Ignite Evenings Petite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift DressPetite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

Petite
Rated 4.4884 out of 5 starsRated 4.4884 out of 5 starsRated 4.4884 out of 5 starsRated 4.4884 out of 5 starsRated 4.4884 out of 5 stars(43)
Mac Duggal Petite Satin Cap Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral PrintPetite Satin Cap Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Print

Mac DuggalPetite Satin Cap Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Print

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Adrianna Papell Petite Size Crepe Mock Neck Elbow Sleeve 3D Floral Detail Sheath DressPetite Size Crepe Mock Neck Elbow Sleeve 3D Floral Detail Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Mock Neck Elbow Sleeve 3D Floral Detail Sheath Dress

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Ignite Evenings Petite Size Jacquard Surplice Neck Sleeveless Hi-Low Midi DressPetite Size Jacquard Surplice Neck Sleeveless Hi-Low Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Jacquard Surplice Neck Sleeveless Hi-Low Midi Dress

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Petite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

Internet ExclusivePetite
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)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Mesh Yoke Round Neck Long Sleeve Chiffon Pleated A-Line Dress

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Beaded Halter Neck Sleeveless Cascade Front Ruffle Chiffon Dress

Petite
Rated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 stars(8)

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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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)

XscapePetite Size Scuba Crepe V-Neck Sleeveless Wire Ruffle Trim Ruched Back Dress

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Only size 14P, 16P 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)

Alex MariePetite Mary Textured Satin Sleeveless Mock Neck Shift Dress

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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)

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

Internet ExclusivePetite
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)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Glitter Knit Sheath Dress With Chiffon Overlay

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Only size 10P, 12P available

Mac DuggalPetite Size Crepe Beaded Mesh Waist Detail Ruffle Hem Midi Dress

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Only size 6P available

PLACEHOLDERPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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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 DuggalPetite Size Polka Dot Net Bustier Tulle A-Line Midi Dress

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KasperPetite Size Sequin Trim Sheath Crew Neck Sleeveless Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Scuba Crepe Crew Neck Cap Sleeve Colorblock Dress

Alex MariePetite Boatneck Beaded Mesh Long Sleeve Asymmetrical Dress

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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)

Jessica HowardPetite Size Stretch Velvet Lace Bell Sleeve Sheath Dress

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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(3)

Alex MariePetite Eileen Round Neckline Short Sleeve Shirt Dress

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Rated 1.5 out of 5 starsRated 1.5 out of 5 starsRated 1.5 out of 5 starsRated 1.5 out of 5 starsRated 1.5 out of 5 stars(2)

Alex MariePetite Size Hazel Halter Neck Sleeveless Draped Asymmetrical Hem Satin Dress

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 starsRated 4.9 out of 5 starsRated 4.9 out of 5 starsRated 4.9 out of 5 starsRated 4.9 out of 5 stars(10)

Jessica HowardPetite Size Embellished Mesh Crew Neck Bell Sleeve A-Line Dress

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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)

Jessica HowardSoutache Mesh Round Neck 3/4 Bell Sleeve A-Line Dress

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Pisarro NightsPetite Size Beaded Floral Motif Mesh 3/4 Sleeve Short Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Sequin Houndstooth Short Sleeve Shift Dress

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Karen Kane Petite Size Cascading Embellished Bow Scoop Neck Long Puff Sleeve Shift DressPetite Size Cascading Embellished Bow Scoop Neck Long Puff Sleeve Shift Dress

Karen KanePetite Size Cascading Embellished Bow Scoop Neck Long Puff Sleeve Shift Dress

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