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Xscape Long Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin DressLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

XscapeLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

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(5)
Eliza J Sleeveless Drape Neck GownSleeveless Drape Neck Gown

Eliza JSleeveless Drape Neck Gown

Alex Marie Reba Crew Neck Capelet Satin GownReba Crew Neck Capelet Satin Gown

Alex MarieReba Crew Neck Capelet Satin Gown

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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)
Le Bos Metallic Knit Rhinestone Trim Tulip Sleeve GownMetallic Knit Rhinestone Trim Tulip Sleeve Gown

Le BosMetallic Knit Rhinestone Trim Tulip Sleeve Gown

Terani Couture One Shoulder Beaded Tulle Mermaid GownOne Shoulder Beaded Tulle Mermaid Gown

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Beaded Tulle Mermaid Gown

Rated 3.7778 out of 5 starsRated 3.7778 out of 5 starsRated 3.7778 out of 5 starsRated 3.7778 out of 5 starsRated 3.7778 out of 5 stars(9)
Jessica Howard 3/4 Sleeve Asymmetrical Neck Bow Shoulder Side Tuck Gown3/4 Sleeve Asymmetrical Neck Bow Shoulder Side Tuck Gown

Jessica Howard3/4 Sleeve Asymmetrical Neck Bow Shoulder Side Tuck Gown

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Ignite Evenings Charmeuse Sleeveless Round Neck Ombre Skirt Tie Waist GownCharmeuse Sleeveless Round Neck Ombre Skirt Tie Waist Gown

Ignite EveningsCharmeuse Sleeveless Round Neck Ombre Skirt Tie Waist Gown

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Alex Evenings Plus Size Matte Jersey Cowl Neck Cap Sleeve Pleated Embellished Side Detail Long GownPlus Size Matte Jersey Cowl Neck Cap Sleeve Pleated Embellished Side Detail Long Gown

Alex EveningsPlus Size Matte Jersey Cowl Neck Cap Sleeve Pleated Embellished Side Detail Long Gown

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Long Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

PLACEHOLDERLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

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(5)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Embellished 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck Gown

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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)

Ignite EveningsMetallic Knit Off The Shoulder Fold Over Cuff Neck Sleeveless Gown

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PLACEHOLDERLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

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(5)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Halter Neck Printed Mesh Long Dress

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Ignite EveningsV-Neck Sleeveless Floral Print Foil 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)

PLACEHOLDERLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

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(5)

Betsy & AdamPlus Size Metallic Crinkle Sleeveless Halter Neck Foil Floral Print A-Line Gown

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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)

Ignite EveningsGlitter Mesh Scoop Neck Cold Shoulder Sleeve Beaded Cuff 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(1)

PLACEHOLDERLong Sleeve Collared V-Neck Satin Dress

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(5)

Ignite EveningsSurplice Neck Long Bubble Sleeve Cascade Overlay Skirt Floral Foil Printed Sheath Gown

Le Bos3D Floral Ruched Waist Cap Sleeve Gown

Ignite Evenings3/4 Sleeve Asymmetrical Glitter Mesh Capelet V-Neck Jersey Gown

Rated 4.5893 out of 5 starsRated 4.5893 out of 5 starsRated 4.5893 out of 5 starsRated 4.5893 out of 5 starsRated 4.5893 out of 5 stars(56)

Adrianna PapellAdrianna by Adrianna Papell Halter Neck Abstract Floral Printed Satin 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)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Metallic Knit Surplice Neck Capelet Overlay Sleeve Ruched Waist Gown

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R & M RichardsTiered Solid Pebble Georgette Beaded Halter Neck Sleeveless Gown

Ignite EveningsOmbre Satin Charmeuse Matte Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck Ball Gown

Terani CoutureBrocade Column Gown With Deep V Neckline

Ignite EveningsLong Sleeveless Glitter Mesh Beaded Halter Dress

Ignite EveningsAsymmetrical Neck Sleeveless Embellished Gown

R & M RichardsPetite Size Sequin Floral Mesh Halter V-Neck Side Slit Sheath Dress

Petite
Only size 6P 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)

Ignite EveningsFloral Print Chiffon V Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Skirt Long Dress

R & M RichardsPlus Size Halter Neck Floral Print Chiffon Long Dress

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XscapeLong Bonded Knit Off the Shoulder Rouched Dress

Pisarro NightsBeaded Boat Neck Short Sleeve Taffeta Skirt Ball Gown

Tadashi Shoji Embroidered Lace Crepe Long Sleeve Crew Neck Sheath Gown

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)

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Taffeta Draped Gown

Only size 8, 10 available

Alex EveningsOne Shoulder Fold Over Neck Printed Jacquard Long Gown

Terani Couture3D Flower Beaded Off The Shoulder Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Embellished Net Crew Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

Rated 4.8333 out of 5 starsRated 4.8333 out of 5 starsRated 4.8333 out of 5 starsRated 4.8333 out of 5 starsRated 4.8333 out of 5 stars(6)

Gianni BiniHalley Satin Peep Halter Neck Sleeveless Maxi Dress

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R & M RichardsBeaded Waist Keyhole Neck Front Slit A-Line Gown

Rated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 stars(32)

Terani CoutureShimmer Off-The-Shoulder V-Neck Gown

R & M RichardsMesh Sleeveless Embroidered Sequin Godet Belted Long Dress

Mac DuggalMermaid Crepe Gown With Beaded Illusion Neck

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(4)

Terani CoutureOff The Shoulder Metallic Midi Dress

R & M RichardsShort Sleeve Sweetheart Neck Embellished Sequin Panel Godet Dress

Rated 4.3636 out of 5 starsRated 4.3636 out of 5 starsRated 4.3636 out of 5 starsRated 4.3636 out of 5 starsRated 4.3636 out of 5 stars(11)

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Sleeve Brocade Gown

Terani CoutureLong Tweed Sequin Bow Detail Column Gown

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Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Embroidered Gown

Alex EveningsPetite Size 3/4 Sleeve Portrait Collar Embellishment Detail Ruched Skirt Gown

Petite
Only size 4P, 6P available

XscapeOff the Shoulder Ride Ruffle Gown

Mac DuggalSequined Long Sleeve Side Knot Gown

R & M RichardsMetallic Tulle V-Neck Sleeveless Corkscrew Skirt Rhinestone Waist Gown

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)

Ignite EveningsEmbellished Crew Neck Capelet Sleeve Glitter Mesh Sheath Dress

Betsy & AdamScuba Crepe Mikado One Shoulder Mixed Media Sheath Gown

Mac DuggalV-Neck Ruffle Front Floral Print Chiffon A-Line Gown

Only size 0, 2 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 Long Sleeve Fitted Floral Beading 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)

Lilly PulitzerTiernan Stretch Mikado Strapless Sleeveless Bow Midi Dress

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)

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Lace And Tulle Portrait Collar Cap Sleeve A-Line Gown

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Mac DuggalAppliqued Illusion Long Sleeve A Line Gown

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)

Tadashi ShojiOff-the-Shoulder Pleated Crepe Sheath Gown

Aidan MattoxSleeveless Embroidered Beaded Mesh 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)

Kay UngerJacquard V-Neck Sleeveless Pleated Gown

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Alex EveningsCollared V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Belted A Line Stretch Tulle 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 DuggalBeaded Applique Bodice V-Neck Sleeveless A-Line Gown

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(4)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Glitter Mesh Beaded V-Neck Long Dress

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Terani CoutureJacquard Floral Ombre 3/4 Sleeve Long Shirt Maxi Dress

Mac DuggalBeaded Mesh High Neck Long Sleeve A Line Maxi Dress

Mac DuggalHalter Neck Tier Ruffle Sheath Dress

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Eliza JOff the Shoulder Ruched Knit Jersey Long Dress

Adrianna PapellMikado Short Sleeve Belted Long Gown

SIENAPrinted Satin Maxi Dress

Aidan MattoxSatin V-Neck Twist Front with Cascading Ruffle 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)

XscapeOff the Shoulder Ruffle Crepe Gown

Eliza JFloral Embroidered Mesh Halter A-Line Gown

XscapePetite Size Jersey Knit Long Sleeve V-Neck Top 3D Flower Skirt Gown

Petite
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)

Alex EveningsPlus Size Empire Waist Sequin Bodice Cold Shoulder Long Gown

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R & M RichardsHalter Pleated Foil Dress

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Alex EveningsOne Shoulder 3D Floral Applique Long Dress

Alex EveningsSleeveless Embroidered Sequin Sheath Dress

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)

Terani CouturePleated Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Mac DuggalPetite Embellished Satin Cap Sleeve Long Gown With Pockets

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Le Bos3/4 Illusion Sleeve Crew Neck Embroidered Sheath Dress

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 EveningsSweetheart Neck Lace Shawl Soutache Long Gown

Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Short Flutter Sleeve Illusion Crew Neck Column Gown

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Adrianna PapellBeaded V-Neck 3/4 Petal Sleeve Mermaid Gown

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(2)

XscapeHalter Satin Placement Print Long Dress

Alex EveningsOff-The-Shoulder Jacquard Long Gown

Terani CoutureAsymmetrical Neck Strapless Midi Gown

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Pisarro NightsPlus Size V-Neck Cap Sleeve Beaded Sheath Gown

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Adrianna PapellBeaded Floral Motif Crew Neck Short Sleeve Long Gown

Mac DuggalStrapless Sweetheart Neck Tiered Ruffle Long Gown

Mac DuggalStrapless Stripe Ballgown With Pockets

Jessica Howard3D Floral Extended Shoulder Long Gown

Mac DuggalEmbellished Mesh Square Neck Sleeveless 3D Flower Gown

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Adrianna PapellMetallic Asymmetrical Neck Sleeveless Gown

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Mac Duggal3D Flower Applique Strapless Satin High Low Dress

Mac DuggalEmbellished Mesh Inset Satin Ruched One Shoulder Sleeveless Draped 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)

Adrianna PapellBeaded Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Blouson Gown

Rated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 stars(16)

R & M RichardsSweetheart Neck Short Sleeve Embellished Sequin Soutache Lace 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 Duggal High Halter Bow Turtleneck Sleeveless A-Line GownHigh Halter Bow Turtleneck Sleeveless A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalHigh Halter Bow Turtleneck Sleeveless A-Line Gown

Only size 12, 16 available
Rated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 stars(32)
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