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DKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath DressDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

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Ignite Evenings Short Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift DressShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

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)
Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve DressStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

Rated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 stars(22)
Adrianna Papell Floral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve DressFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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DKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath DressDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Dress

Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath DressStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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)
Adrianna Papell Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Bow Shoulder Ruched Sheath Knee Length DressCrepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Bow Shoulder Ruched Sheath Knee Length Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Bow Shoulder Ruched Sheath Knee Length 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(2)
Terani Couture One Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi DressOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress

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DKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Petite
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)

Alex EveningsPetite Size Soutache Lace Boat Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Gown

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Plus Size Scuba Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Sheath Dress

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PLACEHOLDERDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Petite
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)

Calvin KleinCrew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch Dress

Rated 4.7264 out of 5 starsRated 4.7264 out of 5 starsRated 4.7264 out of 5 starsRated 4.7264 out of 5 starsRated 4.7264 out of 5 stars(212)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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PLACEHOLDERDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Petite
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)

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

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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)

Ignite EveningsJewel V-Neck Short Sleeve Georgette Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

Rated 4.7614 out of 5 starsRated 4.7614 out of 5 starsRated 4.7614 out of 5 starsRated 4.7614 out of 5 starsRated 4.7614 out of 5 stars(285)

PLACEHOLDERDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Petite
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)

Ignite EveningsChiffon Metallic Print V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Caplet Dress

Rated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 stars(43)

Ignite EveningsEmbellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

Le BosPlus Size Round Neck 3/4 Sleeve Rhinestone Trim Textured 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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Mac DuggalFloral Embellished Mesh V-Neck Flutter Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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)

MISOOKTri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Metallic Polka Dot Tiered Caplet Dress

Petite
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)

Jessica HowardScuba Rosette Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Knee Length Dress

Le BosSolid Cloque Portrait Collar Sleeveless Ruched Sheath Dress

KARL LAGERFELD PARISKarl Lagerfeld Paris Short Sleeve Tweed Flower Button Pop-Over 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(5)

Adrianna PapellPetite 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)

MarinaPlus Size Long Beaded Sleeves Round Neck Jersey Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Embellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

Petite

Mac DuggalMesh Beaded Cap Sleeve A Line Above Knee Dress

Jessica HowardPetite Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

Petite

Alex EveningsSurplice V-Neck Sleeveless Ruched Brooch Sheath Dress

Rated 4.6842 out of 5 starsRated 4.6842 out of 5 starsRated 4.6842 out of 5 starsRated 4.6842 out of 5 starsRated 4.6842 out of 5 stars(133)

Jessica HowardPetite Size Scuba Rosette Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Knee Length Dress

Petite

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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R & M RichardsPetite Size Marled Pleated Knit V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Hanker Chief Hem Faux Wrap Dress

Petite

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket 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(2)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Scuba Crepe Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Petite

Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Jacquard Cascade Wrap Dress

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Lauren Ralph LaurenSquare Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Midi 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)

R & M RichardsPlus Size Embroidered Sequin Chiffon Sheer Overlay Dress

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Julia JordanCrepe Square Neck Short Sleeve Pleated Front Slit Knee Length Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Bodre V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Tiered Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Peplum Dress

Terani CoutureMetallic Jacquard Sheath Peplum One Shoulder Neckline Dress

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Terani CoutureBeaded Mock Neck Long Illusion Sleeve Tweed Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket 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)

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Terani CoutureTweed Short Dress With Bow Belt

R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Capelet Sleeve Chiffon 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)

R & M RichardsSatin Yoryu Leaf Print Capelet Overlay Dress

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Adrianna PapellPlus Size Scroll Lace 3/4 Sleeve Sheath Dress

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KomarovChiffon Charmeuse Accordion Pleated V-Neck Elbow Sleeve Asymmetrical Tiered Dress

Only size XS available

Terani CouturePoint Collar 3/4 Sleeve Floral Print Jacquard Shirtdress

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Only size 16 available

Pisarro NightsDouble V Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Sheath Dress

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R & M RichardsFloral Lurex Chiffon Capelet Overlay Dress

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MISOOKTweed Knit Braided Trim Round Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalSheer Bustier Top Lace Asymmetrical Hemline Dress

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Only size 10 available

Caroline RoseTalia Metallic Jacquard Animal Print Cuffed Elbow Sleeve Shift Dress

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Alex MarieEllis Pearl Boucle Short Sleeve Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Metallic Festival Crinkle Round Rhinestone Neckline Capelet Sleeve Sheath Dress

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R & M RichardsMetallic Festival Crinkle Round Rhinestone Neckline Capelet Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Badgley MischkaBelle by Badgley Mischka Aranza Stretch Crepe High Cape Neckline Sleveless Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Glitter Knit Sheath Dress

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KensieBlouson Stretch Velvet Short Sleeve Boat Neck Wrap Tie Dress

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CeCePlus Size Velvet Round Neck Elbow Sleeve A Line Dress

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Trina TurkObelle Sequin Paillette V-Neck Short Sleeve Scallop Trim Dress

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Mac DuggalFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Dress

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Eliza JOff-The-Shoulder Short Ruffle Sleeve Velvet Sheath Dress

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ELANCheetah Sequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Dress

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tyler boe Savannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back DressSavannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back Dress

tyler boeSavannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back Dress

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