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Mac Duggal Crepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With BeadingCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

Mac DuggalCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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Eliza J Petite Size 3D Floral Embroidered Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath DressPetite Size 3D Floral Embroidered Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

Eliza JPetite Size 3D Floral Embroidered Mesh Crew Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Mac Duggal Beaded Chiffon Short Sleeve Boat Neck Sheath Midi DressBeaded Chiffon Short Sleeve Boat Neck Sheath Midi Dress

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Terani Couture Beaded Trim Strapless Crepe Sheath Midi DressBeaded Trim Strapless Crepe Sheath Midi Dress

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Ignite Evenings Plus Size Floral Print Chiffon Tie Belt Maxi DressPlus Size Floral Print Chiffon Tie Belt Maxi Dress

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Adelyn Rae Esther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini DressEsther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Adelyn RaeEsther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

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Xscape Petite Size Beaded Flutter Sleeve Long DressPetite Size Beaded Flutter Sleeve Long Dress

XscapePetite Size Beaded Flutter Sleeve Long Dress

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Crepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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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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PLACEHOLDERCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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

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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Round Neck Embellished Elbow Sleeve Asymmetrical Popover Sheath Dress

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PLACEHOLDERCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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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

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Julia JordanWoven Flounce Short Flutter Sleeve Mock Neckline A-Line Midi Dress

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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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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Round Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Beaded Trim Tiered Dress

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

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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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Jessica HowardPetite Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve 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

Eliza JPlus Size Square Neck Short Puffed Sleeve Crepe Satin A-Line Tiered Dress

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Mac DuggalPetite Boucle Tweed Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Petite
Only size 4P, 8P available

Terani Couture3/4 Sleeve Peplum Midi Dress

SIENACap Sleeve Fit & Flare Mini Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Plus Size Short Sleeve Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress

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Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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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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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Short Chiffon Floral Print Illusion Bubble Sleeve With Beaded Cuff Tiered Dress

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Mac DuggalSequin Fringe V-Neck Long Sleeve Mini Sheath Dress

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KensieShort Smocked Waist Front Zip Mini Dress

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Foil Print Chiffon Overlay Capelet Sleeve Short Matte Jersey 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

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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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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Floral Print Tiered Midi Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Novelty Glitter Sheer Caplet Overlay Cocktail 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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R & M RichardsPlus Size Metallic Festival Crinkle Round Rhinestone Neckline Capelet Sleeve Sheath 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

R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Capelet Sleeve Chiffon Dress

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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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Eliza JV Neck Short Dress With Bows

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)

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 DuggalShort Sleeve Satin Embroidered Sheath Dress

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

Contemporary

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Floral Print Tiered Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Glitter Knit Embellished Waist Detail Chiffon Overlay Dress

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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 DuggalMesh Beaded Cap Sleeve A Line Above Knee Dress

Julia JordanLong Sleeve Short Dress With Ruffle Collar

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Alex EveningsPlus Size Short Puff Sleeve Square Neck Floral Dress

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Mac DuggalFloral Mesh High Neck Cap Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress

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SIENACrepe Long Sleeve V Neck Short Ruffle Sheath Dress

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Damaris BaileyPuff Sleeve Silk Sheath Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsTiered Floral Print Chiffon Dress

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

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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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Pisarro NightsBoat Neck Cap Sleeves Crochet Sheath Dress

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Terani CoutureSweetheart Neckline Tulle Feather Short Dress

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Julia JordanShort Puffed Sleeve Square Neck Side Cut-Out Sheath Midi Dress

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Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Crew Neck 3/4 Sleeve Jacket Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve V Neck Tweed Blazer Mini Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Sleeveless Asymmetrical Neck Rhinestone Detail Knee Length Dress

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Terani CoutureMatte Satin Beaded Bodice Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

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

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MISOOK Tweed Knit Braided Trim Round Neck Sleeveless Sheath DressTweed Knit Braided Trim Round Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress

MISOOKTweed Knit Braided Trim Round Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress

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