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

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

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

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

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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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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

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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

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Terani Couture One Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi DressOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress

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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

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

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

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Short Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

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KARL LAGERFELD PARISKarl Lagerfeld Paris Short Sleeve Tweed Flower Button Pop-Over Dress

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

PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

Rated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 stars(9)

Adrianna PapellPlus Size Scroll Lace 3/4 Sleeve Sheath Dress

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KensiePlus Size Crepe Scuba Short Sleeve Bow Detail Knee Length 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(5)

PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

Rated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 starsRated 4.8889 out of 5 stars(9)

Eliza JPlus Size 3D Floral Mesh Crew Neck Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

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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)

PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

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

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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(3)

Jessica HowardScuba Rosette Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Knee Length Dress

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)

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

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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)

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)

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

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Calvin KleinCrew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch Dress

Rated 4.7277 out of 5 starsRated 4.7277 out of 5 starsRated 4.7277 out of 5 starsRated 4.7277 out of 5 starsRated 4.7277 out of 5 stars(213)

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

Petite

Ignite EveningsEmbellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

Jessica HowardPlus Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Dress

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Terani CoutureMetallic Jacquard Sheath Peplum One Shoulder Neckline Dress

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Pisarro NightsDouble V Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Sheath Dress

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Jessica HowardTiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

Caroline RoseTalia Metallic Jacquard Animal Print Cuffed Elbow Sleeve Shift Dress

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)

Alex EveningsSurplice V-Neck Sleeveless Ruched Brooch Sheath Dress

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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)

Eliza JCrepe 3D Flower Off-The-Shoulder Side Rouching Bodycon Midi Dress

Jessica HowardPlus Size Short Sleeve Chiffon Asymmetrical Blouson Dress

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

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(3)

Kay UngerJolie Jacquard Short Puff Sleeve Crew Neckline Sheath Midi Dress

Only size 4 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)

MISOOKTri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Le BosSolid Cloque Portrait Collar Sleeveless Ruched Sheath Dress

Rated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 starsRated 2.0 out of 5 stars(1)

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

Petite
Rated 4.7143 out of 5 starsRated 4.7143 out of 5 starsRated 4.7143 out of 5 starsRated 4.7143 out of 5 starsRated 4.7143 out of 5 stars(7)

Anne KleinCrepe Asymmetrical Neckline Bar Pin Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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(1)

Alex EveningsShort Bubble Hem Sleeve Tie Waist Printed Jacquard Dress

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

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

Petite

R & M RichardsSatin Yoryu Leaf Print Capelet Overlay Dress

Terani CoutureShort Sleeve Pant Suit With Overskirt

MarinaPlus Size Long Beaded Sleeves Round Neck Jersey 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)

Jessica HowardPetite Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

Petite

R & M RichardsPlus Size Novelty Glitter Sheer Caplet Overlay Cocktail Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Embroidered Sequin Chiffon Sheer Overlay Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Jacquard Cascade Wrap Dress

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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(1)

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)

Mac DuggalMesh Beaded Cap Sleeve A Line Above Knee Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Embellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

Petite

Adrianna PapellCrepe V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Peplum Dress

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Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi 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)

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)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Short Sleeve Tiered Floral Print Midi Dress

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R & M RichardsSequin Tulle Mesh Long Sleeve Ruched Waist Dress

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Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Crew Neck Cap Sleeve Midi 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(1)

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Terani CoutureTweed Short Dress With Bow Belt

Terani CoutureBeaded Mock Neck Long Illusion Sleeve Tweed Sheath Dress

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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

Only size XS available

R & M RichardsFloral Lurex Chiffon Capelet Overlay Dress

Terani CouturePoint Collar 3/4 Sleeve Floral Print Jacquard Shirtdress

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

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Mac DuggalSheer Bustier Top Lace Asymmetrical Hemline Dress

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MISOOKTweed Knit Braided Trim Round Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress

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Alex MarieEllis Pearl Boucle Short Sleeve Dress

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

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

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Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Glitter Knit 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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KensieBlouson Stretch Velvet Short Sleeve Boat Neck Wrap Tie Dress

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ELANCheetah Sequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Dress

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CeCePlus Size Velvet Round Neck Elbow Sleeve A Line Dress

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

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Alex EveningsOff-the-Shoulder Floral Print Sheath Dress

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

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Mac Duggal Fitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up DressFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Dress

Mac DuggalFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Dress

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