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Adrianna Papell Floral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve DressFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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Terani Couture Short Sleeve Pant Suit With OverskirtShort Sleeve Pant Suit With Overskirt

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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

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Alex Evenings Petite Size Soutache Lace Boat Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Midi GownPetite Size Soutache Lace Boat Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Gown

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DKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath DressDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Sleeve Ruched Sheath Dress

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Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath DressStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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Floral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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KensieTextured Knit Boat Neck Self-Tie Waist Faux Wrap Blouson Dress

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Adrianna PapellCrepe Asymmetrical Neck Elbow Sleeve Tie Front Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellCrepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Bow Shoulder Ruched Sheath Knee Length Dress

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KensiePlus Size Crepe Scuba Short Sleeve Bow Detail Knee Length Dress

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PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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

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PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

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Adrianna PapellPlus Size Knit Crepe Short Sleeve Dress

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Ignite EveningsJewel V-Neck Short Sleeve Georgette Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

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KARL LAGERFELD PARISPrinted Boat Neck Short Sleeve Suba Sheath Dress

Calvin KleinCrew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch Dress

Rated 4.7251 out of 5 starsRated 4.7251 out of 5 starsRated 4.7251 out of 5 starsRated 4.7251 out of 5 starsRated 4.7251 out of 5 stars(211)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Short Bubble Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath Dress

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Adrianna PapellCrepe Crew Neck Elbow Length Sleeve Contrast Bow Waist Sheath Dress

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

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Calvin KleinFloral Print Cotton Poplin Collared Neck Short Sleeve Belted Shirt Dress

Mac DuggalFloral Embellished Mesh V-Neck Flutter Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

KARL LAGERFELD PARISKnit Tweed A-Line Collar Pearl Rhinestone Button Short Dress

Preston & YorkFloral Sheath Collar Short Sleeve Carson Dress

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MarinaPlus Size Long Beaded Sleeves Round Neck Jersey Sheath Dress

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MISOOKTri-Color Tweed Knit Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Caroline RosePlus Size Harper Stretch Crepe Scoop Neck Elbow Sleeve High-Low Hem A-Line Dress

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Mac DuggalMesh Beaded Cap Sleeve A Line Above Knee Dress

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Adrianna PapellPetite Size Crepe Long Sleeve Surplice Sheath Dress

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Terani CoutureMetallic Jacquard Sheath Peplum One Shoulder Neckline Dress

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Jessica HowardPetite Size Scuba Rosette Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Knee Length Dress

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Vince CamutoCrew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Dress

Adrianna PapellPetite Size Knit Crepe Flower Detail Short Sleeve Dress

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Lauren Ralph LaurenCotton-Blend Point Collar Elbow Sleeve Belted Shirt Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket Dress

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)

Alex EveningsSurplice V-Neck Sleeveless Ruched Brooch Sheath Dress

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)

Ignite EveningsChiffon Metallic Print V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Caplet Dress

Rated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 starsRated 4.907 out of 5 stars(43)

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

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Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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Lauren Ralph LaurenGeorgette Short Sleeve V Neck Faux Wrap Short Dress

Jessica HowardScuba Rosette Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Knee Length Dress

Kay UngerJolie Jacquard Short Puff Sleeve Crew Neckline Sheath Midi Dress

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Aidan MattoxStretch Crepe Pleated Back Cape Midi Dress

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Karen KanePetite Size Tencel Puff Sleeve Button-Front Tiered Shirt Dress

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Karen KanePetite Size Floral Split V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Tassel Tie Shift Dress

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Jessica HowardPlus Size Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

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

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Calvin KleinShort Pleated Sleeve Crew Neck Sheath Dress

Rated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 starsRated 4.6563 out of 5 stars(32)

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Scuba Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Fit & Flare Short Dress

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

Rated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 starsRated 4.8571 out of 5 stars(7)

Ming WangPlus Size Soft Knit V-Neck Short Sleeve Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress

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Calvin KleinFloral Print Scuba Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Tommy BahamaIslandscape Henley Pearl Buttons Short Puff Sleeve Shift Dress

Rated 4.95 out of 5 starsRated 4.95 out of 5 starsRated 4.95 out of 5 starsRated 4.95 out of 5 starsRated 4.95 out of 5 stars(20)

Ming WangLinear Soft Knit V-Neck Elbow Sleeve Fit-And-Flare Dress

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Ignite EveningsEmbellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

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Ming WangTweed Texture Crew Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Dress

Ruby Rd.Plus Size Tencel™ Split Neck Short Sleeve Lace-Up Shift Dress

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Eileen FisherOrganic Cotton Blend Stretch Jersey Crew Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Crepe Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Dress

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 starsRated 4.4 out of 5 starsRated 4.4 out of 5 starsRated 4.4 out of 5 starsRated 4.4 out of 5 stars(5)

KARL LAGERFELD PARISFloral Printed Linen Fit & Flare Short Puff Sleeve Dress

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

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Preston & YorkPortia Collar Short Sleeve Faux Denim Shift Dress

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KensiePlus Size Shimmer Crepe Round Neck Short Sleeve Belted Sheath Knee Dress

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Adrianna PapellCrepe V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Peplum Dress

Karen KanePlus Size Floral Split V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Tassel Ties Shift Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY By Donna Karan Floral Print Short Sleeve Collared Button Down Shirt Midi Dress

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Barefoot DreamsCozyChic® Short Sleeve V-Neck Oversized Hooded Lounger

Rated 4.8364 out of 5 starsRated 4.8364 out of 5 starsRated 4.8364 out of 5 starsRated 4.8364 out of 5 starsRated 4.8364 out of 5 stars(55)

Lauren Ralph LaurenStretch Cotton Blend Point Collar Elbow Length Sleeve Button Front Shirt Dress

Rated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 starsRated 4.4706 out of 5 stars(17)

R & M RichardsEmbroidered Sequin Chiffon Sheer Overlay Dress

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Le BosPlus Size Round Neck 3/4 Sleeve Rhinestone Trim Textured 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Capelet Sleeve Chiffon Dress

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Terani CoutureAnkle Length Off The Shoulder Jacquard Gown

Calvin KleinScuba Crepe Asymmetrical Neck Twist Knot Short Sleeve Dress

City VibeLace Bow Front Short Sleeve Skater Dress

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Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress

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Ruby Rd.Petite Size Tencel™ Split Neck Short Sleeve Lace-Up Shift Dress

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KARL LAGERFELD PARISShort Sleeve Double Breasted Blazer Short Dress

Caroline RoseHarper Stretch Crepe Scoop Neck Elbow Sleeve High-Low Hem A-Line Dress

Preston & YorkTeri Collar Short Sleeve Tweed Knee Length Knit Dress

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R & M RichardsSequin Tulle Mesh Long Sleeve Ruched Waist Dress

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Terani CoutureBeaded Mock Neck Long Illusion Sleeve Tweed Sheath Dress

J.MarieDana Embroidered Tiered Button Up Short Puff Sleeve Button Front Shirt Dress

Double D RanchWester Bar Room Buddies Linen Point Collar Short Sleeve A-Line Dress

Karen KaneCotton Poplin Paisley Point Collar Short Puff Sleeve Button Front Tiered Shirt Dress

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Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Pisarro NightsBeaded Mesh Crew Neck Cap Sleeve Midi Dress

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KasperPetite Short Sleeve Asymmetrical Neck Knee Length Dress

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Only size 8P available
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Steve MaddenLorie Short Sleeve Denim Shirt Dress

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Terani CoutureTweed Short Dress With Bow Belt

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Scoop Neck Short Flutter Embellished Sleeve Glitter Metallic Knit Sheath Dress

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BCBGChiffon Floral Print Short Puff Sleeve Sheath Midi Dress

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

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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