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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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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

Petite
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)
Ignite Evenings Petite Size Short Sleeve Tiered Faux Wrap Floral Chiffon Maxi DressPetite Size Short Sleeve Tiered Faux Wrap Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve Tiered Faux Wrap Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress

Petite
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(3)
Alex Evenings Petite Size Lace Scoop Neck Short Sleeve A-Line GownPetite Size Lace Scoop Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Gown

Alex EveningsPetite Size Lace Scoop Neck Short Sleeve A-Line 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(1)
Xscape Petite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath GownPetite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath Gown

XscapePetite Size Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Sheath Gown

Petite
Rated 4.7813 out of 5 starsRated 4.7813 out of 5 starsRated 4.7813 out of 5 starsRated 4.7813 out of 5 starsRated 4.7813 out of 5 stars(32)
DKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Chiffon Floral Print Short Sleeve Jewel Neck Belted Midi DressDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Chiffon Floral Print Short Sleeve Jewel Neck Belted Midi Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Chiffon Floral Print Short Sleeve Jewel Neck Belted Midi Dress

Petite
Mac Duggal Petite Size Flutter Sleeve 3D Floral Applique Lace GownPetite Size Flutter Sleeve 3D Floral Applique Lace Gown

Mac DuggalPetite Size Flutter Sleeve 3D Floral Applique Lace 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(1)
Alex Evenings Petite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist DressPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

Alex EveningsPetite Size Lace Soutache Bodice V-Neck Short Sleeve Cascade Ruffle Empire Waist Dress

Petite
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(9)
Petite Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Crepe Sheath Gown

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

Petite
Rated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 stars(31)

Alex EveningsPetite Size Soutache Lace Boat Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Midi 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(1)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Woven Floral Print Short Puff Sleeve Belted Midi Shirt Dress

Petite

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

Petite
Rated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 stars(31)

Eliza JPetite Size Floral Print Embroidered Mesh V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Fit And Flare Dress

Petite

Alex MariePetite Size Nancy Satin One Shoulder Short Sleeve Maxi Gown

Dillard's Exclusive
Petite

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

Petite
Rated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 stars(31)

Alex EveningsSequin Floral Lace Ribbon Rosette Round Neck Short Sleeve Gown

Rated 4.5866 out of 5 starsRated 4.5866 out of 5 starsRated 4.5866 out of 5 starsRated 4.5866 out of 5 starsRated 4.5866 out of 5 stars(283)

Alex MariePetite Size Paulina V-Neck Short Sleeve Printed Cotton Voile Dress

Dillard's Exclusive
Petite

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

Petite
Rated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 starsRated 4.6129 out of 5 stars(31)

Eliza JPetite Size 3D Scuba Off The Shoulder Ruffle Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Petite

R & M RichardsPetite Size Foil Print Crinkle Sheer Knit Flutter Sleeve Gown

Petite
Rated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 starsRated 4.3333 out of 5 stars(3)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

Petite
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)

Betsy & AdamPetite Size Beaded Short Sleeve Jersey Knit Square Neck Dress

Petite

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)

XscapePetite Size Short Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Sweetheart Neck Cascade Ruffle Scuba 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(5)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Cotton Button Front Belted Midi Shirtdress

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Glitter Mesh Boat Neck Short Sleeve 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)

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)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Printed Bodre Scoop Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Tiered Sheath Midi Dress

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Floral Sequin Mesh Scoop Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Blouson Midi 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)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Floral Printed Bodre Surplice Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

Petite

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

Petite

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

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Shimmer Tiered Ruffle V-Neck Embellishment Short Flutter Sleeve Shift Dress

Petite

R & M RichardsPetite Size Leaf Printed Metallic Foil Sheer Knit Short Flutter Sleeve 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(2)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve Round Neck Beaded Trim Tiered Dress

Petite

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

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(1)

Pisarro NightsPetite Size Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Midi Sheath Dress

Internet ExclusivePetite

Adrianna PapellPetite Size V-Neck Flutter Sleeve Floral Beaded Mesh Hi-Lo Gown

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Sequin V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Sheath Gown

Petite

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

Petite
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(6)

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

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Embellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

Petite

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Glitter Knit Gown

Petite
Only size 4P, 12P available

Jessica HowardPetite Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

Petite

Alex EveningsPetite Size Crepe Embellish Boat Neck Short Sleeves Ruffle Cascade A-Line Gown

Petite

Alex EveningsPetite Size Floral Metallic Print Jacquard Off The Shoulder Gown

Petite

Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

Petite
Only size 4P, 6P 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)

XscapePetite Size Scuba Crepe V-Neck Sleeveless Wire Ruffle Trim Ruched Back Dress

Petite
Only size 14P, 16P 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)

Mac DuggalPetite Appliqued Cap Sleeve Trumpet Long Gown

Pisarro NightsPetite Size Beaded Mesh Boat Short Illusion Sleeve Sheath Dress

Petite
Only size 14P available

Pisarro NightsPetite Size V-Neck Short Sleeve Godet Skirt Beaded Column 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(1)

R & M RichardsPetite Size Off-The-Shoulder Short Sleeve Sequin Lace Mermaid Gown

Petite
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)

Mac DuggalPetite Embellished Crew Neck Short Sleeve Long Gown

Internet Exclusive
Only size 6 available

Betsy & AdamPetite Size Soutache Floral Print Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Petite
Only size 12P available

Adrianna PapellPetite Size Floral Print Embroidered A-line Flutter Sleeve Dress

Only size 4P, 14P available

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Sequin Houndstooth Short Sleeve Shift Dress

Permanently Reduced
Orig.
Now
Petite

Alex MariePetite Eileen Round Neckline Short Sleeve Shirt Dress

Permanently Reduced
Orig.
Now
Dillard's Exclusive
Petite
Only size 2P, 4P available
Rated 2.25 out of 5 starsRated 2.25 out of 5 starsRated 2.25 out of 5 starsRated 2.25 out of 5 starsRated 2.25 out of 5 stars(4)

R & M RichardsPetite Size Crew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Poncho Overlay Sheath Dress

Permanently Reduced
Orig.
Now
Petite
Only size 6P 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)
Ignite Evenings Petite Size Metallic Knit Ruched Waist Short Capelet Sleeve DressPetite Size Metallic Knit Ruched Waist Short Capelet Sleeve Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Metallic Knit Ruched Waist Short Capelet Sleeve Dress

Permanently Reduced
Orig.
Now
Petite
Only size 6P 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)
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