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Mac Duggal Floral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi DressFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

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Mac Duggal Flutter Sleeve Faux Wrap Embellished A Line GownFlutter Sleeve Faux Wrap Embellished A Line Gown

Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Faux Wrap Embellished A Line Gown

Mac Duggal Short Sleeve Beaded Trim Boucle Midi DressShort Sleeve Beaded Trim Boucle Midi Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Beaded Trim Boucle Midi Dress

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Mac Duggal Boat Neck Beaded Short Sleeve Column GownBoat Neck Beaded Short Sleeve Column Gown

Mac DuggalBoat Neck Beaded Short Sleeve Column Gown

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MISOOK Tri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath DressTri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath Dress

MISOOKTri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Pisarro Nights Boat Neck Short Sleeve 3D Applique Taffeta BallgownBoat Neck Short Sleeve 3D Applique Taffeta Ballgown

Pisarro NightsBoat Neck Short Sleeve 3D Applique Taffeta Ballgown

Terani Couture Pleated Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid GownPleated Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Terani CouturePleated Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Adrianna Papell Beaded Floral Motif Crew Neck Short Sleeve Long GownBeaded Floral Motif Crew Neck Short Sleeve Long Gown

Adrianna PapellBeaded Floral Motif Crew Neck Short Sleeve Long Gown

Floral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

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Maggy LondonEmbroidered Mesh Floral Print A-Line Gown

Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Embellished Chiffon A-Line Midi Dress

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PLACEHOLDERFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve 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)

Betsy & AdamHigh Neck Ruched Dress With Cape Back Sleeves

Only size 10, 14 available
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PLACEHOLDERFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

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Kay UngerRobin Metallic Floral Jacquard Short Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress

Terani Couture3/4 Sleeve Peplum Midi Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Lace Embroidered One Shoulder Short Sleeve Midi Dress

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MarinaRound Neck Ruched Side Sequin Lace 3/4 Sleeve Sheath Dress

Rated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 starsRated 3.6667 out of 5 stars(6)

Terani CoutureAnkle Length Off The Shoulder Jacquard Gown

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

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R & M RichardsShort Sleeve Sweetheart Neck Embellished Sequin Panel Godet Dress

Rated 4.2222 out of 5 starsRated 4.2222 out of 5 starsRated 4.2222 out of 5 starsRated 4.2222 out of 5 starsRated 4.2222 out of 5 stars(9)

Pisarro NightsV-Neck Beaded Mesh Short Sleeve Column Gown

Only size 8, 14 available
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Mac DuggalShort Beaded Sleeve Crepe A-Line 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)

Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket Dress

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Boucle Button Up Collared Midi Dress

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Mac DuggalBeaded Mesh High Neck Micro Ruffle Floral Overlay Column Gown

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Tweed Sheath Mini Dress

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Mac DuggalSequined Butterfly Sleeve V Neck Gown

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Mac DuggalLace Embellished Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Eliza JFloral Mikado Off-The-Shoulder A-Line 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 MattoxBeaded Mesh Short Sleeve Column Long Gown

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)

Mac DuggalFloral Surplice V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Only size 6 available

Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Boat Short Illusion Sleeve Sheath Dress

Pisarro NightsMesh Crew Illusion Neckline Short Sleeve Beaded Bodice Chiffon Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Print Chiffon Short Puffed Sleeve High Neck Midi Dress

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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)

Mac DuggalShort Flutter Sleeve Plunge V-Neck Floral Print A-Line Dress

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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(22)

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

Terani CoutureJacquard Off-The-Shoulder Mermaid Gown

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

Mac DuggalEmbellished Neck Butterfly Sleeve Beaded Trumpet Gown

Aidan MattoxOff The Shoulder Print Jacquard Long Gown

Terani CoutureShort Cap Sleeve Dress

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Kay UngerJolie Jacquard Short Puff Sleeve Crew Neckline Sheath Midi Dress

Only size 4, 16 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)

Terani CoutureTweed Drop Waist Short Dress With Pleated Chiffon Skirt

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R & M RichardsFloral Jacquard Lace Square Neck Off-The-Shoulder Sash Belt Gown

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Mac DuggalSatin Surplice V-Neck Short Puffed Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Rated 4.5455 out of 5 starsRated 4.5455 out of 5 starsRated 4.5455 out of 5 starsRated 4.5455 out of 5 starsRated 4.5455 out of 5 stars(11)

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

Rated 4.4861 out of 5 starsRated 4.4861 out of 5 starsRated 4.4861 out of 5 starsRated 4.4861 out of 5 starsRated 4.4861 out of 5 stars(72)

Mac DuggalFitted Beaded Mesh Caplet Gown

SIENACap Sleeve Fit & Flare Mini Dress

Mac DuggalEmbroidered Flutter Sleeve Ankle Long Dress

Mac DuggalV-Neck Flutter Sleeve Ruffle Tiered Embellished Gown

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Steve MaddenLorie Short Sleeve Denim Shirt Dress

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Terani CoutureOff The Shoulder Shimmer Organza Long Gown

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

Only size 2, 6 available
Rated 4.7333 out of 5 starsRated 4.7333 out of 5 starsRated 4.7333 out of 5 starsRated 4.7333 out of 5 starsRated 4.7333 out of 5 stars(15)

R & M RichardsSequin Tulle Mesh Long Sleeve Ruched Waist Dress

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Only size 10 available

Terani CoutureTweed Short Dress With Bow Belt

Mac DuggalEmbellished High Neck Flutter Sleeve Long Gown

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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)

Terani CoutureBeaded Mock Neck Long Illusion Sleeve Tweed Sheath Dress

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)

Mac DuggalEmbellished Lace V-Neck Cap Sleeve Mermaid Gown

Only size 8 available
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 DuggalGold Embellished Mesh Crew Neck Beaded Floral Shawl Mermaid Gown

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)

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalChiffon Floral Print High Neck Cape Sleeve A-Line Dress

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Mac DuggalEmbroidered Floral Tiered Smock Neck Gown

Only size 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(5)

R & M RichardsRainbow Foil Knit Asymmetrical Neckline Rhinestone Shoulder Detail Side Drape Dress

Adrianna PapellBeaded Crepe Crew Neck Cap Sleeve Shift Dress

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

Mac DuggalEmbellished Mesh V-Neck Flutter Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Only size 8, 10 available
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)

Terani CoutureStretch Satin Off-The-Shoulder Applique Mermaid Gown

Terani CoutureTulle Sequin Bustier Strapless A-Line Mini Dress

Adrianna PapellBeaded Mesh Boat Neck Sleeveless Fringe Sheath Dress

Maggy LondonCharmeuse V-Neck Short Sleeve Ruched Satin Midi Dress

Aidan MattoxBeaded Mesh Off-The-Shoulder Back Slit Long Dress

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Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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SugarlipsBerny Floral Print Mock Neck Short Sleeve Organza Mini Dress

Contemporary

Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh V-Neck 3/4 Sleeves Jacket Dress

Ignite EveningsGlitter Knit Chiffon High/Low Cape Overlay Beaded Trim 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 MattoxOne Shoulder Satin Sheath Gown

Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe One-Shoulder Short Sleeve Flared Hem Dress

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Only size 10, 12 available
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)

Mestiza New YorkAdria Woven Beaded Bow Applique Round Neck Short Sleeve Column Gown

Contemporary

R & M RichardsTwo Piece Chiffon Ruffle Detail Capelet Dress

Mac DuggalPuff Sleeve Brocade Gown With Hilo Hem

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Only size 6 available
Rated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 starsRated 4.2 out of 5 stars(5)

JS CollectionsUrsala Flutter Sleeve Sheath Floral Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress

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Tadashi ShojiOff the Shoulder 3D Rosette Pleated Bodice Crepe Aline Gown

Terani CouturePleated Off-the-Shoulder Waist Applique Ball Gown

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Only size 6 available

Aidan MattoxOne Shoulder Mesh Bodice Insert Sheath Midi Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Beaded Embroidered Overskirt Gown

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Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Rhinestone Beaded Neoprene Mini Dress

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Adrianna PapellChiffon Crinkle Metallic Long Sleeve Short Wrap Dress

Mac DuggalEmbroidered Floral Print V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve A-Line Dress

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Moda TaraRosette Crepe Satin Off-The-Shoulder Short Sleeve Gown

CeCeSequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Mini Dress

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KomarovSquare Neck Tiered Bottom Chiffon Sleeve Gown

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)

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

Only size XS available

French ConnectionAzra Square Neck Cap Sleeves Mini Dress

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Julia Jordan Crepe Square Neck Short Sleeve Pleated Front Slit Knee Length Sheath DressCrepe Square Neck Short Sleeve Pleated Front Slit Knee Length Sheath Dress

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

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