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  • 31 Items
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

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(35)
Xscape Rosette Short Sleeve Ruched Back Sheath GownRosette Short Sleeve Ruched Back Sheath Gown

XscapeRosette Short Sleeve Ruched Back Sheath Gown

Rated 4.9063 out of 5 starsRated 4.9063 out of 5 starsRated 4.9063 out of 5 starsRated 4.9063 out of 5 starsRated 4.9063 out of 5 stars(32)
Antonio Melani Gabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Midi DressGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Midi Dress

Antonio MelaniGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Midi Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
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)
Gibson & Latimer Crepe Knit Asymmetric Neck One Shoulder Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Midi DressCrepe Knit Asymmetric Neck One Shoulder Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Midi Dress

Gibson & LatimerCrepe Knit Asymmetric Neck One Shoulder Off-the-Shoulder Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Midi Dress

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Rated 4.4299 out of 5 starsRated 4.4299 out of 5 starsRated 4.4299 out of 5 starsRated 4.4299 out of 5 starsRated 4.4299 out of 5 stars(328)
Ignite Evenings Petite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Skirt Floral Midi DressPetite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Skirt Floral Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Skirt Floral 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(2)
Eliza J Off-the-Shoulder 3D Floral Applique Side Ruching GownOff-the-Shoulder 3D Floral Applique Side Ruching Gown

Eliza JOff-the-Shoulder 3D Floral Applique Side Ruching Gown

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 Flutter Sleeve Square Neck Ruched Sheath DressPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve Square Neck Ruched Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Flutter Sleeve Square Neck Ruched 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)
Xscape Plus Size Scuba Crepe V-Neck Sleeveless Wire Ruffle Trim Ruched Back Midi DressPlus Size Scuba Crepe V-Neck Sleeveless Wire Ruffle Trim Ruched Back Midi Dress

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

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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
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(35)

Ignite EveningsSurplice Neck Elbow Flutter Sleeve Ruched Waist Shimer Floral Print A Line Midi Dress

Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 starsRated 4.6 out of 5 stars(5)

Steve MaddenTori Satin Point Collar Short Kimono Cuff Sleeve Belted Ruched Front Asymmetrical Hem Midi Shirt Dress

Contemporary
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(50)

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(35)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Short Sleeve Round Neck Front Slit Glitter Jersey Dress

Plus
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(7)

R & M RichardsPrinted Metallic Foil Sheer Knit Short Flutter Sleeve Gown

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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(3)

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(35)

XscapeOff the Shoulder Ride Ruffle Gown

Alex EveningsSurplice V-Neck Sleeveless Ruched Brooch Sheath Dress

Only size 6, 8 available
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)

PLACEHOLDERGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Long Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 starsRated 4.5714 out of 5 stars(35)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Metallic Knit Surplice Neck Capelet Overlay Sleeve Ruched Waist Gown

Plus
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 Bodre Flutter Sleeve Metallic Print Tiered Midi Dress

Plus

Antonio MelaniGabriella Satin Leopard Print Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Flounce Midi Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive
Rated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 stars(8)

Alex EveningsPlus Size Embellished Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Ruched Waist Empire Waist Gown

Plus
Only size 14W 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 EveningsMetallic Knit L-Neck Short Sleeve Ruched Waist 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(2)

XscapePlus Size Scuba Crepe Off-the-Shoulder Short Ruffle Sleeves Ruched Gown

Plus
Only size 20W, 22W 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)

Antonio MelaniGabriella Satin Ruched Jewel Neck Short Sleeve Flounce Dress

ContemporaryDillard's Exclusive

Ignite EveningsBodre Flutter Sleeve Metallic Print Tiered Midi 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)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Petite Size Short Sleeve Crew Neck Ruched Mini Sheath Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Petite
Rated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 starsRated 4.75 out of 5 stars(8)

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

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Petite
Rated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 starsRated 4.375 out of 5 stars(8)

KARL LAGERFELD PARISPrinted Boat Neck Short Sleeve Suba 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(4)

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

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

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Only size XS available
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)

Honey and RosieFloral Printed Mesh Off The Shoulder Corseted Shirred Long Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Now
Juniors

Eliza JPlus Size Off The Shoulder Side Ruched High Low Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Now
Plus

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

Permanently Reduced
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Only size 4P available
Honey and Rosie Velvet Off The Shoulder Ruched A-Line DressVelvet Off The Shoulder Ruched A-Line Dress

Honey and RosieVelvet Off The Shoulder Ruched A-Line Dress

Permanently Reduced
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Juniors
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