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

Adrianna PapellFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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

Terani CoutureShort Sleeve Pant Suit With Overskirt

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

Donna KaranDKNY 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

Alex EveningsPetite 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

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

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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Kensie Plus Size Crepe Scuba Short Sleeve Bow Detail Knee Length DressPlus Size Crepe Scuba Short Sleeve Bow Detail Knee Length Dress

KensiePlus Size Crepe Scuba Short Sleeve Bow Detail Knee Length 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

Rated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 starsRated 4.2273 out of 5 stars(22)
Floral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

Adrianna PapellPlus Size Knit Crepe Short Sleeve Dress

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

Rated 4.7606 out of 5 starsRated 4.7606 out of 5 starsRated 4.7606 out of 5 starsRated 4.7606 out of 5 starsRated 4.7606 out of 5 stars(284)

PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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)

PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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

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

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(4)

PLACEHOLDERFloral Beaded V-Neck Short Sleeve Dress

MarinaPlus Size Long Beaded Sleeves Round Neck Jersey Sheath 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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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 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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Adrianna PapellPetite Size Knit Crepe Flower Detail Short Sleeve 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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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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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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Jessica HowardPlus Size Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Rated 4.5556 out of 5 starsRated 4.5556 out of 5 starsRated 4.5556 out of 5 starsRated 4.5556 out of 5 starsRated 4.5556 out of 5 stars(9)

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

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Only size 14P available

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)

Ignite EveningsEmbellished Lace Sheath Caplet Short Dress

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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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Adrianna PapellCrepe V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Peplum Dress

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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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 CoutureAnkle Length Off The Shoulder Jacquard Gown

Terani CoutureOne Shoulder Metallic Jacquard Midi 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

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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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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Only size 12P 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 EveningsFloral Print Bodre V-Neck Short Flutter Sleeve Tiered Dress

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

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R & M RichardsSatin Yoryu Leaf Print Capelet Overlay Dress

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

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Mac DuggalSheer Bustier Top Lace Asymmetrical Hemline Dress

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Only size 10 available

Pisarro NightsDouble V Neck Short Sleeve Beaded Mesh Sheath Dress

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Terani CouturePoint Collar 3/4 Sleeve Floral Print Jacquard Shirtdress

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Only size 16 available

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Short Sleeve Tiered Floral Print Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket 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(2)

Preston & YorkMargaret Tweed 4 Button Jacket & Roselyn Tweed Shift Crew Neckline Dress

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Calvin KleinSequin V-Neck Short Puff Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress

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

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Betsy & AdamPlus Size Boat Neck Short Sleeve Draped Back Velvet 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(2)

Alex MarieEllis Pearl Boucle Short Sleeve Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Metallic Festival Crinkle Round Rhinestone Neckline Capelet Sleeve Sheath Dress

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Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Glitter Knit 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(1)

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

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R & M RichardsMetallic Festival Crinkle Round Rhinestone Neckline Capelet Sleeve 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(1)

Eliza JOff-The-Shoulder Short Ruffle Sleeve Velvet 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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KensieBlouson Stretch Velvet Short Sleeve Boat Neck Wrap Tie 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(2)

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

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Mac DuggalFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Dress

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Cinderella CoutureTulle Off-The-Shoulder Bubble Sleeve Corset 3D Floral Applique Dress

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tyler boe Savannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back DressSavannah Paillette Sequin Round Neck Short Puff Sleeve Bow Back Dress

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

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