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Jessica Howard Short Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath DressShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Jessica HowardShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Adrianna Day by Adrianna Papell Printed Short Wrap DressAdrianna Day by Adrianna Papell Printed Short Wrap Dress

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Ignite Evenings Floral Print V Neck Tiered Midi DressFloral Print V Neck Tiered Midi Dress

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Tadashi Shoji Short Sleeve Lace Midi DressShort Sleeve Lace Midi Dress

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Ignite Evenings Foil Bodre Long DressFoil Bodre Long Dress

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Ignite EveningsShort Flutter Sleeve Cold Shoulder Surplice V-Neck Polka Dot Tier Chiffon Dress

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Short Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

R & M RichardsPlus Size Sequin Lace Rhinestone Crew Neck Trim Sheath Capelet Dress

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Terani CoutureTie Neck Short Capelet Sleeve Ruffle Hem Chiffon Caftan Dress

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PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Donna MorganAsymmetrical Ruched Side Mock Neck Midi Dress

KasperPetite Short Sleeve Floral Printed Jersey Knit Midi Dress

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PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsPlus Size V-Neck Shimmer Tiered Short Sleeve Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Stripe Wet Print Satin Chiffon Short Bell Sleeve Tiered Hem Sheath Dress

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PLACEHOLDERShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Mac DuggalCapelet Floral Print Micro Ruffle Midi Dress

Julia JordanLong Sleeve Ruffle Collar Short Dress

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

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Mac DuggalPetite Embellished Satin Cap Sleeve Long Gown With Pockets

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Cotton Button Front Belted Midi Shirtdress

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

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Betsy & AdamShort Sleeve Floral Metallic Crinkle Long Dress

Le BosSolid Cloque Portrait Collar Sleeveless Ruched Sheath Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Jacquard Cascade Wrap Dress

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R & M RichardsSatin Yoryu Leaf Print Capelet Overlay Dress

Mac DuggalShort Sleeve Beaded Trim Boucle Midi Dress

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B. DarlinStrapless Corset Bubble Hem Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Cap Sleeve Scuba Crepe Dress

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Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Faux Wrap Embellished A Line Gown

CeCeSequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Mac DuggalHigh Neck Flutter Sleeve Floral Embroidered Long Gown

Alex EveningsEmbossed Crepe Notched Neck Ruched Waist Midi Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Printed Linen Y-Neck Short Sleeve Hanky Wrap Dress

Mac DuggalBoucle Tweed Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress

Mac DuggalCrepe Short Sleeve Midi Dress With Beading

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Dear MoonSatin Ombre Floral Placement Printed V-Neck Slip Dress

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

Only size 10P, 12P available

Adrianna PapellV-Neck Flutter Sleeve Floral Beaded Mesh Hi-Lo Gown

Ignite EveningsShort Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Sequin Lace Detail Front Slit A-Line 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(9)

Mac DuggalSequin Surplice V-Neck Draped 3/4 Sleeve Blouson Bodice Sheath Gown

Rated 4.4333 out of 5 starsRated 4.4333 out of 5 starsRated 4.4333 out of 5 starsRated 4.4333 out of 5 starsRated 4.4333 out of 5 stars(30)

Pisarro NightsBeaded Boat Neck Short Sleeve Taffeta Skirt Ball Gown

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

Petite
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Mac DuggalBeaded Chiffon Short Sleeve Boat Neck Sheath Midi Dress

Rated 4.6429 out of 5 starsRated 4.6429 out of 5 starsRated 4.6429 out of 5 starsRated 4.6429 out of 5 starsRated 4.6429 out of 5 stars(14)

Terani CoutureBeaded Trim Strapless Crepe Sheath Midi Dress

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JumpHalter Glitter Slim Mini Dress

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JS CollectionsOriana Embroidered Short Sleeve Column Gown

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

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Ignite EveningsPlus Size Floral Print Chiffon Tie Belt Maxi Dress

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

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Adelyn RaeEsther Floral Jacquard Sweetheart Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

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XscapePetite Size Beaded Flutter Sleeve Long Dress

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Terani CoutureAnkle Length Off The Shoulder Jacquard Gown

Terani CoutureMikado Embellished Bodice One Off-The-Shoulder 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)

Mac DuggalFlutter Sleeve Embellished Chiffon A-Line Midi Dress

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Adrianna PapellCascading Floral Embroidery Illusion Boat Neck Short Sleeve Gown

Rated 4.4167 out of 5 starsRated 4.4167 out of 5 starsRated 4.4167 out of 5 starsRated 4.4167 out of 5 starsRated 4.4167 out of 5 stars(12)

Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi Dress

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Adrianna PapellBeaded Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Blouson Gown

Rated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 starsRated 4.1875 out of 5 stars(16)

Alex EveningsCap Sleeve Embossed Crepe Jacquard Long Gown

Terani CoutureChiffon Short Sleeve Beaded Bodice Long Dress

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

Rated 4.4649 out of 5 starsRated 4.4649 out of 5 starsRated 4.4649 out of 5 starsRated 4.4649 out of 5 starsRated 4.4649 out of 5 stars(114)

Mac DuggalPleated Charmeuse Puff Sleeve High Slit A-Line Dress

JS CollectionsShort Puff Sleeve Scuba Sheath Gown

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Glitter Mesh Ruched Waist Flutter Sleeve Long Dress

Petite

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

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Rated 4.8421 out of 5 starsRated 4.8421 out of 5 starsRated 4.8421 out of 5 starsRated 4.8421 out of 5 starsRated 4.8421 out of 5 stars(19)

Mac DuggalLace Short Sleeve A Line Midi Dress With Bow

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Mac DuggalEmbellished V-Neck Butterfly Sleeve A-Line Gown

Terani CoutureMikado Lace Corset Off Shoulder Mermaid Gown

Mac DuggalSleeveless V Neck Pleated Top Flowy Long Gown

Mac DuggalCrepe Rhinestone Beading Bow Midi Dress

Only size 4, 6 available

Julia JordanWoven Flounce Short Flutter Sleeve Mock Neckline A-Line 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 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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Mac DuggalPetite Appliqued Cap Sleeve Trumpet Long Gown

Petite
Only size 10P, 12P available

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)

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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All in FavorStrapless Off-The-Shoulder Bow Mini Dress

Juniors

Mac DuggalBeaded Mesh High Neck Micro Ruffle Floral Overlay Column Gown

XscapePlus Size Boat Neck Short Sleeve Mesh Beaded Yoke Gown

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Tiered Midi Dress

Mac DuggalLace Embellished Flutter Sleeve A-Line Gown

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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

Terani CoutureMetallic Jacquard Sheath Peplum One Shoulder Neckline Dress

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Alex EveningsPlus Size Off the Shoulder Short Sleeve Sequin Lace Gown

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R & M RichardsMetallic Geo-Tonal Print Long Dress

Betsy & AdamLong V Neck Short Sleeve Sheath 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(2)

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)

Pisarro NightsV-Neck Short Sheer Sleeve Back Slit Beaded 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(5)

Alex EveningsV Neck Sequin Long Dress

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

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)

Mac DuggalBeaded Sleeveless Crew Neck Midi Dress

Rated 4.5882 out of 5 starsRated 4.5882 out of 5 starsRated 4.5882 out of 5 starsRated 4.5882 out of 5 starsRated 4.5882 out of 5 stars(17)

Mac DuggalFitted Beaded Mesh Caplet Gown

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Julia JordanShort Sleeve Floral Printed Mikdao Belted Shirt Dress

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Jessica HowardPetite Size Tiered Floral Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Dress

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Mac Duggal Sequined Butterfly Sleeve V Neck GownSequined Butterfly Sleeve V Neck Gown

Mac DuggalSequined Butterfly Sleeve V Neck Gown

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