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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

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length 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

Alex EveningsPetite Size Soutache Lace Boat Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Gown

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Ignite Evenings Petite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift DressPetite Size Georgette V-Neck Short Sleeve Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

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

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Calvin Klein Crew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch DressCrew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch Dress

Calvin KleinCrew Neck Short Tulip Sleeve Solid Sheath Stretch Dress

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Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve DressStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

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Ignite Evenings Jewel V-Neck Short Sleeve Georgette Tiered Capelet Shift DressJewel V-Neck Short Sleeve Georgette Tiered Capelet Shift Dress

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

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Ignite Evenings Petite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Metallic Polka Dot Tiered Caplet DressPetite Size Short Sleeve V-Neck Metallic Polka Dot Tiered Caplet Dress

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

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Mac Duggal Floral Embellished Mesh V-Neck Flutter Short Sleeve Sheath DressFloral Embellished Mesh V-Neck Flutter Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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

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

PLACEHOLDERStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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Alex MarieEllis Pearl Boucle Short Sleeve Dress

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XscapeOff-the-Shoulder Ruffle Neck Short Sleeve Stretch Scuba Crepe Dress

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PLACEHOLDERStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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Jessica HowardPlus Size Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

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

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PLACEHOLDERStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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Eliza JVelvet Wrap Off-The-Shoulder Wrap Neckline Sheath Dress

Mac DuggalFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Dress

PLACEHOLDERStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

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

Petite

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Chiffon Tea Length Tiered Foiled Midi Dress

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Maggy LondonPlus Size Drape Crew Neck Short Sleeve Scuba Crepe Fit and Flare Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Capelet Sleeve Chiffon Dress

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Trina TurkObelle Sequin Paillette V-Neck Short Sleeve Scallop Trim Dress

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Mac DuggalSheer Bustier Top Lace Asymmetrical Hemline Dress

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

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

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Sequin Lace Mock Neck Short Sleeve Knee Length Dress

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Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Chiffon Lace Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Betsy & AdamPlus Size Boat Neck Short Sleeve Draped Back Velvet Sheath Dress

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Badgley MischkaBelle by Badgley Mischka Aranza Stretch Crepe High Cape Neckline Sleveless Sheath Dress

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Donna KaranDKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath Dress

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

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Jessica HowardEmbroidered Mesh V-Neck Bubble Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Lace Illusion Sweetheart Neck Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

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KensieBlouson Stretch Velvet Short Sleeve Boat Neck Wrap Tie Dress

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Calvin KleinSequin V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress

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MarinaPebble Chiffon Beaded Caplet Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsFloral Print Jacquard Scoop Neck Cap Sleeve A-Line Dress

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Eliza JOff-The-Shoulder Short Ruffle Sleeve Velvet Sheath Dress

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CeCePlus Size Velvet Round Neck Elbow Sleeve A Line Dress

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Jessica HowardShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsChiffon Tea Length Tiered Foiled Dot Dress

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Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Glitter Knit Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Crew Neck Asymmetric Overlay Bodice Glitter Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Sleeve Tulip Overlay Beaded Trim Chiffon Dress

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tyler boeSavannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back Dress

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Adrianna PapellIllusion Crew Neck Flutter Sleeve Lace Shift Dress

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ELANCheetah Sequin Round Neck Short Sleeve Shift Dress

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Alex Evenings Plus Size Short Puff Sleeve Square Neck Floral DressPlus Size Short Puff Sleeve Square Neck Floral Dress

Alex EveningsPlus Size Short Puff Sleeve Square Neck Floral Dress

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