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Jessica Howard Floral Embroidered Mesh Sheath DressFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Jessica HowardFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath 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

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(281)
Jessica Howard Petite Size Floral Embroidered Mesh Sheath DressPetite Size Floral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Jessica HowardPetite Size Floral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Petite
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Ignite Evenings Petite Size Short Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket DressPetite Size Short Sleeve Embellished Crew Neck 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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

Petite
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DKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath DressDKNY by Donna Karan Stretch Crepe Boat Neckline Short Puff Sleeve Ruched Front Sheath Dress

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

Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 starsRated 4.8 out of 5 stars(15)
Belle by Badgley Mischka Aranza Stretch Crepe High Cape Neckline Sleveless Sheath DressBelle by Badgley Mischka Aranza Stretch Crepe High Cape Neckline Sleveless Sheath Dress

Badgley MischkaBelle by Badgley Mischka Aranza Stretch Crepe High Cape Neckline Sleveless Sheath 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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Ignite Evenings Plus Size Crew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Soutache Lace Illusion Midi DressPlus Size Crew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Soutache Lace Illusion Midi Dress

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Crew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Soutache Lace Illusion Midi Dress

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Floral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Rated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 stars(7)

Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Chiffon Tiered Shift Dress

Only size 8 available
Rated 4.86 out of 5 starsRated 4.86 out of 5 starsRated 4.86 out of 5 starsRated 4.86 out of 5 starsRated 4.86 out of 5 stars(7)

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

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Rated 4.48 out of 5 starsRated 4.48 out of 5 starsRated 4.48 out of 5 starsRated 4.48 out of 5 starsRated 4.48 out of 5 stars(40)

PLACEHOLDERFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Rated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 stars(7)

Ignite EveningsPetite Size Chiffon 3/4 Sleeve Jacket Dress

Petite

Jessica HowardShort Sleeve Crew Neck Floral Lace Sheath Dress

PLACEHOLDERFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Rated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 stars(7)

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

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Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 stars(4)

Adrianna PapellPlus Size Short Sleeve Beaded Sheath Dress

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PLACEHOLDERFloral Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress

Rated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 stars(7)

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

Rated 4.77 out of 5 starsRated 4.77 out of 5 starsRated 4.77 out of 5 starsRated 4.77 out of 5 starsRated 4.77 out of 5 stars(35)

Maggy LondonIllusion Yoke Stretch Crepe Short Sleeve Crew Neck Sheath Midi Dress

Rated 4.55 out of 5 starsRated 4.55 out of 5 starsRated 4.55 out of 5 starsRated 4.55 out of 5 starsRated 4.55 out of 5 stars(22)

Alex EveningsFloral Embroidered Lace Illusion Boat Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

MarinaPebble Chiffon Beaded Caplet Sheath Dress

R & M RichardsCrew Neck Short Sleeve Capelet Cascade Ruffle Sheath Dress

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Mac DuggalFitted Boucle Short Sleeve Button Up Midi Dress

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Short Caplet Sleeve Tiered Floral Print Dress

Petite

Ignite EveningsScoop Neck Short Glitter Knit Sheath Dress

Mac DuggalSheer Bustier Top Lace Asymmetrical Hemline Dress

Only size 10 available

R & M RichardsPlus Size Short Capelet Sleeve Chiffon Dress

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Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 stars(1)

Adrianna PapellIllusion Crew Neck Flutter Sleeve Lace Shift Dress

Jessica HowardPlus Size Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

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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)

R & M RichardsRound Neck Capelet Sleeve Souffle Crepe Chiffon Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Crew Neck Short Sleeve Pearl Trim Knee Length Sheath Dress

Rated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 starsRated 4.71 out of 5 stars(7)

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

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Tommy BahamaCarmela Halter Neck Sleeveless Hardware Short Dress

Mac DuggalV-Neck Short Flounce Sleeve Sheath Midi Dress

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Rated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 stars(3)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Chiffon Embellished A-Line Jacket Dress

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

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

Rated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 starsRated 2.67 out of 5 stars(9)

Tadashi ShojiEmbroidered Lace Illusion Sweetheart Neck Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

Adrianna PapellSquare Neck Illusion Short Sleeve Beaded Crepe Sheath Dress

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Floral Printed Tiered Shift Dress

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Only size 18W available
Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 stars(1)

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

Julia JordanPrinted Square Neck A-Line Midi Dress

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Calvin KleinTweed Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sheath Dress

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R & M RichardsCrew Neck Short Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Poncho Overlay Sheath Dress

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Adrianna PapellStretch Crepe Surplice V-Neckline Short Floral Sleeve Dress

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R & M RichardsPlus Size Crew Neck Short Sleeve Capelet Cascade Ruffle Sheath Dress

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Jessica HowardPlus Size Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Floral Embroidered Fit-and-Flare Dress

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Only size 22W available
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)

Ignite EveningsChiffon Jacket Dress

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Ignite EveningsPetite Size Floral Printed Chiffon Embellished V-Neck Tiered Shift Dress

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Honey and RosieAdjustable Straps Short Fitted Shirred Dress

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Ignite EveningsShort Sleeve Crew Neck Asymmetric Overlay Bodice Glitter Sheath Dress

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Rated 3.78 out of 5 starsRated 3.78 out of 5 starsRated 3.78 out of 5 starsRated 3.78 out of 5 starsRated 3.78 out of 5 stars(9)

Ignite EveningsPlus Size Scoop Neck Short Sleeve Tulip Overlay Beaded Trim Chiffon Dress

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Adrianna PapellIllusion Crew Neck Flutter Sleeve Embroidered Lace Sheath Dress

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Badgley MischkaBelle by Badgley Mischka Harlow Stretch Crepe Off-the-Shoulder Puffed Sleeve Dress

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Only size 0 available
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Ignite EveningsBodre Floral Short Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Dress

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Ignite EveningsMetallic Knit Scoop Neck Flutter Sleeve Hip Embellishment 2-Piece Jacket Dress

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Kay UngerBoat Neck Short Puffed Sleeve Jacquard A-Line Dress

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COREY LYNN CALTER Aida Sequin Mesh Round Neck Short Sleeve DressAida Sequin Mesh Round Neck Short Sleeve Dress

COREY LYNN CALTERAida Sequin Mesh Round Neck Short Sleeve Dress

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