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Antonio Melani Gabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long DressGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

Antonio MelaniGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

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Rated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 stars(26)
Xscape Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath GownRuffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

XscapeRuffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

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Alex Marie Nancy Stretch Satin One Shoulder Short Sleeve GownNancy Stretch Satin One Shoulder Short Sleeve Gown

Alex MarieNancy Stretch Satin One Shoulder Short Sleeve Gown

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Alex Evenings Short Sleeve V-Neck Soutache Bodice Cascade Ruddle DressShort Sleeve V-Neck Soutache Bodice Cascade Ruddle Dress

Alex EveningsShort Sleeve V-Neck Soutache Bodice Cascade Ruddle Dress

Rated 4.7619 out of 5 starsRated 4.7619 out of 5 starsRated 4.7619 out of 5 starsRated 4.7619 out of 5 starsRated 4.7619 out of 5 stars(21)
Xscape Petite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath GownPetite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath Gown

XscapePetite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath Gown

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Xscape Stretch Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Ruffle GownStretch Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Ruffle Gown

XscapeStretch Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Ruffle Gown

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Xscape Petite Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath GownPetite Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

XscapePetite Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

Petite
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Betsy & Adam Soutache Mixed Media GownSoutache Mixed Media Gown

Betsy & AdamSoutache Mixed Media Gown

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Gabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
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Alex EveningsCrepe Embellished Boat Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle Cascade A-Line Long Gown

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Terani CoutureCrepe Cape Overlay 3D Floral Applique Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
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Terani CoutureLong Tweed Sequin Bow Detail Column Gown

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Alex EveningsPlus Size Crepe Embellished Boat Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle Cascade A-Line Gown

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PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 stars(26)

XscapeCaviar Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Crew Neck Jersey Sheath Gown

Rated 4.8361 out of 5 starsRated 4.8361 out of 5 starsRated 4.8361 out of 5 starsRated 4.8361 out of 5 starsRated 4.8361 out of 5 stars(61)

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Round Neck Front Slit Glitter Jersey Dress

Rated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 starsRated 4.1111 out of 5 stars(18)

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 starsRated 4.6923 out of 5 stars(26)

Pisarro NightsMesh Short Sleeve Beaded Sheath Long Gown

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)

XscapePetite Size Asymmetrical Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Gown

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(4)

XscapePlus Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

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Terani CoutureOff-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Peplum Beaded Applique Mermaid Gown

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)
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Terani CoutureBeaded Off-the-Shoulder Mermaid Gown

Rated 4.4118 out of 5 starsRated 4.4118 out of 5 starsRated 4.4118 out of 5 starsRated 4.4118 out of 5 starsRated 4.4118 out of 5 stars(17)

Alex EveningsPlus Size Glitter Mesh V-Neck Beaded Flutter Short Sleeve Empire Waist Gown

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve Boat Neck Front Slit Glitter Jersey Dress

Petite
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 stars(5)

XscapePlus Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Beaded Gown

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R & M RichardsPleated Foil Print Short Flutter Sleeve Sheer Crinkle Front Wrap 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(4)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve Square Neck Ruched Sheath Dress

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Le BosITY Lace Sequin Trim V-Neck Flutter Sleeve Column Gown

Mac DuggalBeaded Crew Neck Ruched Short Sleeve Gown

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Rated 3.5714 out of 5 starsRated 3.5714 out of 5 starsRated 3.5714 out of 5 starsRated 3.5714 out of 5 starsRated 3.5714 out of 5 stars(7)

Alex EveningsPlus Size Exposed Shoulder Draped Neck Cap Sleeve Ruched Waterfall Hem Mesh Gown

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Embroidered Sequin Power Mesh Empire Waist Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

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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)

Terani CoutureFlutter Sleeve Sequin Mesh Blouson Gown

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 EveningsPlus Size Short Sleeve Round Neck Front Slit Glitter Jersey Dress

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Terani CouturePleated Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Terani CoutureShort Sleeve Pant Suit With Overskirt

Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Boat Short Illusion Sleeve 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(1)

Aidan MattoxStretch Jacquard Color Block Long Dress

Terani CouturePleated Off-the-Shoulder A-Line Gown

Pisarro NightsMesh Beaded Crew Neck Short Sleeve Belted Bow Gown

R & M RichardsScuba Crepe Sating Off-The-Shoulder Sweetheart Neckline Satin Bow Rhinestone Mermaid Gown

Terani CoutureSatin Off The Shoulder Neck Short Sleeve Front Rhinestone Drape Gown

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)

Terani CoutureAnkle Length Off The Shoulder Jacquard Gown

Mac DuggalLace Embellished Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Terani CoutureOff-The-Shoulder Draped Short Sleeves Matte Satin Column Gown

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Asymmetric Mermaid Gown

Only size 2, 8 available

Mac DuggalSatin 3D Flower Off The Shoulder Dress

Pisarro NightsIllusion Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Column Dress

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Mac DuggalPlunging V-Neck Short Puffed Sleeve Cut-Out Gown

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Alex Evenings Long Heat Set Illusion Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Matte Jersey DressLong Heat Set Illusion Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Matte Jersey Dress

Alex EveningsLong Heat Set Illusion Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Matte Jersey Dress

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