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Eliza J Embroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini DressEmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

Eliza JEmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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Adelyn Rae Arianna Bubble Sleeve Mini DressArianna Bubble Sleeve Mini Dress

Adelyn RaeArianna Bubble Sleeve Mini Dress

Contemporary
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)
Adelyn Rae Agnes Puff Short Sleeve Mini DressAgnes Puff Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Adelyn RaeAgnes Puff Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Contemporary
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)
Eliza J 3D Floral Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Mini Dress3D Floral Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Mini Dress

Eliza J3D Floral Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Mini 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)
Steve Madden Prairie Dreams Satin V-Neck Ruffle Cap Sleeve Mini Blouson DressPrairie Dreams Satin V-Neck Ruffle Cap Sleeve Mini Blouson Dress

Steve MaddenPrairie Dreams Satin V-Neck Ruffle Cap Sleeve Mini Blouson Dress

Contemporary
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A Loves A Tweed Crew Neck Sleeveless A-Line Mini DressTweed Crew Neck Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

A Loves ATweed Crew Neck Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 3.3333 out of 5 starsRated 3.3333 out of 5 starsRated 3.3333 out of 5 starsRated 3.3333 out of 5 starsRated 3.3333 out of 5 stars(3)
Sugarlips Berny Floral Print Mock Neck Short Sleeve Organza Mini DressBerny Floral Print Mock Neck Short Sleeve Organza Mini Dress

SugarlipsBerny Floral Print Mock Neck Short Sleeve Organza Mini Dress

Contemporary
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Abbey Glass Marty Floral Print Jacquard Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Mini DressMarty Floral Print Jacquard Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Mini Dress

Abbey GlassMarty Floral Print Jacquard Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Mini Dress

Contemporary
Rated 3.8571 out of 5 starsRated 3.8571 out of 5 starsRated 3.8571 out of 5 starsRated 3.8571 out of 5 starsRated 3.8571 out of 5 stars(7)
Embroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

PLACEHOLDEREmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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(3)

Terani CoutureTulle Feather Spaghetti Strap Belted Sheath Mini Dress

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Adrianna PapellAdrianna Day by Adrianna Papell Strappy Halter Printed Short Dress

PLACEHOLDEREmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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(3)

Terani CoutureTweed Drop Waist Short Dress With Pleated Chiffon Skirt

Never Fully DressedTilly Gold Fleck Plisse Off Shoulder Short Sleeve Mini Dress

PLACEHOLDEREmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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(3)

BCBGScuba Square Neck Short Sleeve Belted Mini Dress

Mac DuggalBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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PLACEHOLDEREmbroidered Floral Mesh Short Puff Sleeve V-Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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(3)

Eliza JFloral Embroidered Mesh Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Mini Dress

Adrianna PapellAdrianna Evening by Adrianna Papell Lace Short Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe Short Puff Sleeve Button Front Sheath Mini Dress

Adrianna PapellAdrianna Day by Adrianna Papell Printed Short Wrap Dress

Only size 8 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(1)

Julia JordanLong Sleeve Ruffle Collar Short Dress

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CeCeSequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Adelyn RaeEsther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Contemporary
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)

SIENACap Sleeve Fit & Flare Mini Dress

Mac DuggalSequin Fringe V-Neck Long Sleeve Mini Sheath Dress

Internet Exclusive
Rated 4.1429 out of 5 starsRated 4.1429 out of 5 starsRated 4.1429 out of 5 starsRated 4.1429 out of 5 starsRated 4.1429 out of 5 stars(7)

Terani CoutureShort Cap Sleeve Dress

Internet Exclusive

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Rhinestone Beaded Neoprene Mini Dress

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Dress the PopulationHallie Short Puff Sleeve V-Neck Lace Mini Dress

Contemporary

Mac DuggalAsymmetrical Drape Long Sleeve Mini Dress

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(8)

Mac DuggalFloral Mesh High Neck Cap Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress

Internet Exclusive
Only size 4 available

Dress the PopulationShort Sleeve Tulle Sequin Beaded Neckline A-Line Mini Dress

Contemporary
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)

Sam EdelmanShort Sleeve Pleated Mini A Line Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Crew Neck Bow Detail Tweed Mini Dress

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Terani CoutureSweetheart Neckline Tulle Feather Short Dress

Internet Exclusive
Only size 8 available

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve V Neck Tweed Blazer Mini Dress

Internet Exclusive

Terani CoutureMatte Satin Beaded Bodice Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

Only size 2, 4 available

Eliza JKnit Boucle Cap Sleeve Crew Neck Fit & Flare Mini Dress

Internet Exclusive
Only size 4 available

Terani CoutureTulle Sequin Bustier Strapless A-Line Mini Dress

Internet Exclusive
Only size 4 available

A Loves AFloral Print Linen Blend Round Tie Neck Long Sleeve Button Front Flounce Mini Dress

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ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 stars(8)

Adrianna PapellFloral Lace Embroidery V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Mini A-Line Dress

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SugarlipsPlus Size Elsinore Floral Jacey Split V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Jacquard Baby Doll Mini Dress

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Eliza JShort Sleeve Ruffle Tiered Lace Mini 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(2)

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Bow Front Crepe Short Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Tweed Sheath Mini 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)

Adelyn RaeBurnout Velvet Short Puff Sleeve Square Neckline Sheath Mini Dress

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Contemporary

Steve MaddenMikaela Short Sleeve Lace Sheath Mini Dress

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Contemporary

Lucy ParisSamira Embellish V-Neck Puff Sleeves Mini Dress

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Contemporary

BCBGFloral Print Chiffon Long Sleeve V-Neck Faux Wrap Mini Dress

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Adelyn RaeAria Satin V-Neck Capelet Sheath Mini Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Contemporary

Sam EdelmanShort Sleeve Bow Front Sheath Mini Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Aidan MattoxBeaded Mesh High Neck Racerback Sheath Dress

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Only size 2 available

Eliza JEmbellished Neck Velvet Short Puff Sleeve Mini 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)

French ConnectionAzra Square Neck Cap Sleeves Mini Dress

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Contemporary

Mac DuggalSequin Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sheath Mini Dress

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Internet Exclusive
Only size 8 available
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)

Dress the PopulationElsie Jacquard Metallic Puff Sleeve Crew Neck Sheath Mini Dress

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Contemporary
Only size M available
Damaris Bailey Rose Velvet Silk Blend Square Pleated Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini DressRose Velvet Silk Blend Square Pleated Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Damaris BaileyRose Velvet Silk Blend Square Pleated Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Contemporary
Only size XS, S available
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