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Mac Duggal Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini DressBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

Mac DuggalBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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Ignite Evenings Shimmer Bodre V-Neck Knot Front Short Flutter Sleeve Pointed Hem Empire Midi DressShimmer Bodre V-Neck Knot Front Short Flutter Sleeve Pointed Hem Empire Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsShimmer Bodre V-Neck Knot Front Short Flutter Sleeve Pointed Hem Empire Midi Dress

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Adrianna Papell Pearl Trim Split Sleeve Sheath DressPearl Trim Split Sleeve Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellPearl Trim Split Sleeve Sheath Dress

Kensie Stretch Shimmer Short Sleeve Boat Neck Tie Waist Blouson Wrap DressStretch Shimmer Short Sleeve Boat Neck Tie Waist Blouson Wrap Dress

KensieStretch Shimmer Short Sleeve Boat Neck Tie Waist Blouson Wrap Dress

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DKNY By Donna Karan Short Bubble Sleeve Ruched Bodice Cascading Ruffle Sheath DressDKNY By Donna Karan Short Bubble Sleeve Ruched Bodice Cascading Ruffle Sheath Dress

Donna KaranDKNY By Donna Karan Short Bubble Sleeve Ruched Bodice Cascading Ruffle Sheath Dress

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Steve Madden Tori Satin Point Collar Short Kimono Cuff Sleeve Belted Ruched Front Asymmetrical Hem Midi Shirt DressTori Satin Point Collar Short Kimono Cuff Sleeve Belted Ruched Front Asymmetrical Hem Midi Shirt Dress

Steve MaddenTori Satin Point Collar Short Kimono Cuff Sleeve Belted Ruched Front Asymmetrical Hem Midi Shirt Dress

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Ignite Evenings Asymmetrical Popover Round Neck Short Capelet Sleeve Embellished Sheath DressAsymmetrical Popover Round Neck Short Capelet Sleeve Embellished Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsAsymmetrical Popover Round Neck Short Capelet Sleeve Embellished Sheath Dress

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DKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath DressDKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath Dress

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Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

PLACEHOLDERBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Bodre Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsFloral Print Tiered Chiffon Midi Dress

PLACEHOLDERBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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XscapeLong Satin With Overlay

Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Short Sleeve V-Neck Long Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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Eliza JFloral Embroidered Mesh Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Mini Dress

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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PLACEHOLDERBoucle Short Sleeve Button Up Pleated Mini Dress

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Adrianna PapellAdrianna Evening by Adrianna Papell Lace Short Dress

Ignite EveningsMatte Jersey Sheath Dress With Asymmetrical Hem Floral Print Overlay

XscapeOrganza Floral Print V-Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle A-Line Midi Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe Short Puff Sleeve Button Front Sheath Mini Dress

Pisarro NightsDouble V Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellV-Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Tiered A-Line Dress

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Pisarro NightsBoat Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Sheath Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsBeaded Trim Tiered Scoop Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Tiered Ruffle Hem Dress

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Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Short Flutter Sleeve Illusion Crew Neck Column Gown

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Ignite EveningsSurplice Neck Elbow Flutter Sleeve Ruched Waist Shimer Floral Print A Line Midi Dress

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Adrianna PapellCrepe Keyhole Neck 3/4 Sleeve Sheath Dress

R & M RichardsSleeveless Asymmetrical Neck Rhinestone Detail Knee Length Dress

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Lauren Ralph LaurenSquare Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Midi Dress

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Jessica HowardTiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Short Elbow Puff Sleeve Chiffon Burnout Midi Dress

Jessica HowardShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellAdrianna Day by Adrianna Papell Printed Short Wrap Dress

Only size 8 available
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Ignite EveningsFloral Print V Neck Tiered Midi Dress

Tadashi ShojiShort Sleeve Lace Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsShort Flutter Sleeve Cold Shoulder Surplice V-Neck Polka Dot Tier Chiffon Dress

Rated 4.7826 out of 5 starsRated 4.7826 out of 5 starsRated 4.7826 out of 5 starsRated 4.7826 out of 5 starsRated 4.7826 out of 5 stars(23)

Terani CoutureTie Neck Short Capelet Sleeve Ruffle Hem Chiffon Caftan Dress

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Mac DuggalCapelet Floral Print Micro Ruffle Midi Dress

Julia JordanLong Sleeve Ruffle Collar Short Dress

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

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Le BosSolid Cloque Portrait Collar Sleeveless Ruched Sheath Dress

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R & M RichardsSatin Yoryu Leaf Print Capelet Overlay Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Beaded Trim Boucle 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(2)

CeCeSequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Alex EveningsEmbossed Crepe Notched Neck Ruched Waist Midi Dress

Only size 4, 6 available
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Mac DuggalBoucle Tweed Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Mac DuggalCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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Mac DuggalBeaded Chiffon Short Sleeve Boat Neck Sheath Midi Dress

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Terani CoutureBeaded Trim Strapless Crepe Sheath Midi Dress

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Adelyn RaeEsther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

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Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Embellished Chiffon A-Line Midi Dress

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Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Asymmetric Overlay 3/4 Sleeve Beaded Shoulder Detail Round Neck Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalLace Short Sleeve A Line Midi Dress With Bow

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Mac DuggalCrepe Rhinestone Beading Bow Midi Dress

Julia JordanWoven Flounce Short Flutter Sleeve Mock Neckline A-Line 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(1)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Belted Faux Wrap Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Boucle Button Up Collared Midi Dress

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Adrianna PapellIllusion Embroidered Mesh Floral Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Tiered Midi Dress

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Terani CoutureMetallic Jacquard Sheath Peplum One Shoulder Neckline Dress

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Pisarro NightsV-Neck Short Sheer Sleeve Back Slit Beaded 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(5)

Mac DuggalFloral Print Ruffle Embellished Short Flutter Sleeve Crew Neck Midi Dress

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Mac DuggalBeaded Sleeveless Crew Neck Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Shimmer Shift 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)

Mac DuggalEmbroidered Flutter Sleeve Ankle Long Dress

Terani Couture3/4 Sleeve Peplum Midi Dress

SIENACap Sleeve Fit & Flare Mini Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Peplum Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Embellished Shoulder Cap Sleeve Crew Neck Printed Tiered Shift Midi Dress

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Terani CoutureBeaded Mock Neck Long Illusion Sleeve Tweed Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalSequin Fringe V-Neck Long Sleeve Mini Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalV-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Sequined Printed Mesh Faux Wrap Midi Dress

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Terani CoutureShort Cap Sleeve Dress

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Ignite EveningsV-Neck Empire Waist Metallic Knit Jacket Dress

Mac DuggalPuff Sleeve Tweed Midi Dress With Beaded Belt

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Terani CoutureTweed Short Dress With Bow Belt

JS CollectionsUrsala Flutter Sleeve Sheath Floral Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress

Caroline RoseFloral Pattern Stretch Lace Scoop Neck Flutter Elbow Sleeve Dress

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Kay UngerJolie Jacquard Short Puff Sleeve Crew Neckline Sheath Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsV-Neck Tiered Metallic Foil 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(1)

BCBGPrinted Crinkle Chiffon Crew Rhinestone Trim Neckline Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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Aidan MattoxOne Shoulder Mesh Bodice Insert Sheath Midi Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Rhinestone Beaded Neoprene Mini Dress

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Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Crew Neck Cap Sleeve Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Tweed Mini Dress With Beading Detail

Adrianna PapellFloral Embroidered Short Puff Sleeve Shift Dress

Mac DuggalBeaded Georgette Sleeveless Trapeze Mini Dress

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Damaris BaileyGisella Floral Short Puff Sleeve Round Neck Drop Waist Maxi Dress

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MiraclesuitSolid Zari Boat Neck Short Sleeve Shaping Midi Dress

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R & M RichardsShort Cap Sleeve Scuba Crepe Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Printed Mesh Cap Sleeve Micro Ruffle Midi Dress

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R & M RichardsFloral Lurex Chiffon Capelet Overlay Dress

Mac Duggal Short Sleeve Satin Embroidered Sheath DressShort Sleeve Satin Embroidered Sheath Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Satin Embroidered Sheath Dress

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