Semi-Formal Dresses
Explore our stunning collection of semi-formal dresses, ideal for dances, sorority events, cocktail parties, and weddings. Our curated assortment includes a variety of lengths and styles, from the sophisticated elegance of midis to simple long flowy dresses made in chiffon, shimmery glitter mesh, and elevated crepe. Step into sophistication in a black semi-formal dress, perfect for a cocktail soiree, or embrace the sleek allure of luxe satin in a trumpet-style dress for a romantic date night or birthday celebration.
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Semi-Formal Dresses
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Effortlessly Chic Semi-Formal Dresses
Find the perfect balance between casual and formal with Windsor’s collection of semi-formal dresses, designed to make you feel polished and event-ready. Whether you're attending a fall wedding, a holiday dinner, or a sophisticated night out, these dressy dresses blend elevated style with effortless wearability.
Discover the latest 2025 trends, from sleek satin and soft velvet to romantic lace and shimmering embellishments. Choose from fitted midi styles that highlight your silhouette or flowy long semi-formal designs that bring graceful movement to every step. With luxe colors ranging from rich jewel tones to timeless neutrals, our collection offers fresh seasonal styles for any dressy occasion.
Need semi-formal attire for women? Opt for a timeless wrap-front dress or a chic ruched design for a flattering fit. If you're drawn to playful yet refined styles, consider A-line dresses with asymmetrical hems or delicate lace accents that exude effortless charm. Looking for something sleek and sultry? A fitted bodycon dress with a high slit or an off-the-shoulder neckline makes a bold seasonal statement.
Each dress is designed to transition seamlessly from one event to the next, making it easy to find a piece that matches your style and the occasion. Complete your look with sparkling rhinestone jewelry, a chic clutch, and sleek heels for a head-to-toe ensemble that turns heads. Shop Windsor’s collection of semi-formal dresses online or in-store to step into your next fall event with confidence and style.
What Is the Difference Between a Formal Dress and a Semi-Formal Dress?
The key difference between formal and semi-formal dresses lies in their level of elegance and the occasions they suit. Formal dresses are typically floor-length gowns designed for black-tie events, galas, or upscale weddings, featuring luxurious fabrics and dramatic silhouettes that create a refined look.
Semi-formal dresses offer a balance of sophistication and versatility, making them perfect for cocktail parties, weddings, graduations, and holiday celebrations. These styles range from chic midi-length dresses to stylish maxi options, often featuring trendy details like wrap fronts, ruching, or asymmetrical hems. With the right accessories, a semi-formal dress can still create a stunning, event-ready look.
Not sure which style fits your occasion? Windsor’s team is here to help you find the perfect dress online or in-store.
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Vera Sequin Puff Sleeve Short Dress
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A girl like you deserves to shine! Make the room sparkle in the Vera sequin dress at formal dances, birthdays, and dressy date nights. She features adorable short puff sleeves with elastic cuffs, a square neckline, and a short, bodycon silhouette. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Style with an envelope clutch and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cuffs, square neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Sequin-knit mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1364
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Alisa Glitter Tulle Short Party Dress
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Fab and flirty and ready to hit the dance floor! Arrive at prom in the Alisa ruffled glitter party dress to bring the sparkle to the night! She features a strapless square neckline with non-slip grip lining, elasticized cinch waist, and an A-line silhouette with a tiered ruffled design leading to the short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a multi-layered tulle glitter fabric that creates a voluminous effect and has a stretchy knit lining. Style with a glitter clutch and platform heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Elasticized cinch waist
- A-line silhouette, tiered ruffled design, short-length hem
- Multi-layered tulle glitter fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1549
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Meg Crepe Feather Trim Party Dress
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Short and sassy, unlock the Meg crepe dress that brings the diva allure to formal parties and dressy date nights! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a built-in padded bust with underwire support. Her curve-hugging silhouette leads to the eye-catching, asymmetrical short hem with feather trim. The formal dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with bold stiletto heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded bust, underwire
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Feather trim, asymmetrical short hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1406
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Cara Formal Sequin Lace-Up Midi Dress
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Why blend in when you can shine? Glistening sequins cover the Cara formal dress ready to strike a pose at school dances or celebrations! She brings the sultry appeal in a sleeveless plunge V-neckline with a V-wire insert, lightly padded bust, spaghetti straps, and a lace-up back with tie closure. Her form-hugging silhouette leads to the skin-flaunting side slit along the midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin scroll patterned mesh fabric with a knit lining and moderate stretch. Style with a clutch and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline, V-wire insert
- Lightly padded bust, spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, tie closure, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging silhouette, side slit, midi-length hem
- Sequin scroll pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1283
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sofia Formal Satin Feather Midi Dress
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Forever timeless and classic, the Sofia formal satin dress embodies the 90s chic style perfect for date nights, dances, or cocktail soirees! She features a sleek and sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit, and a form-hugging silhouette with a back slit accent and feather trim midi hem. The formal dress is composed of a lustrious satin-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with stiletto mules and a clutch to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Back slit accent, feather trim midi hem
- Lined satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1277
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Can’t Miss This Moment Mini Dress
Your RSVP to every spotlight—this halter mini dress brings the sultriness. The luxe knit fabric hugs you just right, making it your new go-to for date nights to weddings, and cocktail soirees!
Fit & Features
- Luxe knit stretchy fabric, bust lining
- Mock neck halter neckline
- Partial open back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000468
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $25.00 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: RED
Available Size: L
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Luisa Rhinestone V-Neck Midi Dress
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Fancy yourself as a radiant beauty in the stunning Luisa party dress? Every jaw will drop when you step into the formal dance or celebration in this sparkling midi dress featuring a sleeveless V-neckline with a sheer mesh insert, rhinestone embellished and adjustable spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette. The party dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric with all-over rhinestone and faux pearl embellishments in a clustered vertical design to accentuate your curves! Style with fringe earrings and clear block heels to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, sheer mesh insert
- Rhinestone embellished, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, midi-length hem
- All-over rhinestone and faux pearl embellishments
- Partially lined mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1420
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $69.97 $149.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jasmine Ruched Glitter Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Show off a stylish shine in this gorgeous and glitzy Jasmine glitter mini dress boasting a lace-up back that turns heads and a ruched bodycon silhouette that flaunts your figure!
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back strappy design
- Front ruching, mini-length hem, front slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Nights out, bachelorettes, Vegas, birthdays, date night, vacations, cocktail parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1461
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Ruby Formal Sequin Lace-Up Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Light-catching sequins shape the Ruby formal dress to bring sparkle to dinner banquets and engagement parties! She features a sleeveless plunge sweetheart neck with a v-wire insert, spaghetti straps, a lace-up back design, a bodycon fit, and a flirty slit along her midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin scroll mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Style with teardrop earrings and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge sweetheart neck, v-wire insert
- Spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Lace-up back design
- Bodycon fit, front slit, midi-length hem
- Sequin scroll mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1284
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Center Of Attraction Halter Midi Dress
You'll be the main attraction. Show up and stun in this sleeveless midi dress for cocktail soirees and dinner parties! It features a halter v-neckline, spaghetti straps, a lace-up back, an asymmetrical side slit, and a side ruched seam that accentuates your curves along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in rhinestone earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter v-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Asymmetrical side slit
- Side ruched seam, bodycon silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2094
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $5.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Jeanne Formal Sequin Midi Dress
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Countless sequins form a spectacular array of shine on the Jeanne formal midi dress perfect for birthdays, date nights, or dinner banquets! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette with a flirty back slit. The formal dress is composed of a sequin pattern mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in this mid-length dress with an envelope clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Back slit, midi-length hem
- Sequin pattern mesh, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1344
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Silky Sleek Satin Slip Midi Dress
This silky sleek satin slip midi dress will create the prettiest party outfit! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a midi-length hem, and a flowy A-line silhouette. The lightweight satin woven fabric will catch the light with its eye-catching sheen. Style with a pair of platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Midi-length hem
- Flowy A-line silhouette
- Satin woven fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2244
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Bria Iridescent Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Illuminate the night and radiate it-girl energy in the Bria iridescent sequin bodycon mini dress! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with a strappy cross-back design, a curve-hugging bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery in varying stunning hues to create a gorgeous illusion. Complete your bold party look with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy cross-back design
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin embroidery, iridescent sheen
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1395
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $19.97 $62.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Flutter On Crepe V-Neck Midi Dress
Let this crepe midi dress flutter into your semi-formal lineup! The dress features breezy short sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, bust pleating, and a form-hugging silhouette. Style with sleek pumps for a business lunch or networking event!
Fit & Features
- Flutter short sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline
- Bust pleating
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2351
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Perfect Night Bodycon Mesh Midi Dress
You'll always serve perfect looks in this bodycon mesh midi dress on date night or a night out!
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Cowl neckline, tie-back spaghetti straps, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Side ruched seams
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4090
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $34.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: SAGE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Date Night Approved Floral Lace Midi Dress
This alluring floral lace midi dress is totally date night approved! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a strappy lace-up design for a customized fit, a midi-length hem with a high front slit, and a form-hugging silhouette. The sheer lace fabric includes a full knit lining. Style with sleek stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy lace-up design, tie closure
- Midi-length hem, high front slit
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Sheer floral lace fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2108
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Amp Up The Romance Ruched Mini Dress
Amp up the romance for your next date night with your special someone in this sleek and sultry mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, padded cups, spaghetti straps, ruched side panels, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your alluring look with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruched side panels
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Stretch satin-knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4808
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Elise Formal Short Sleeve Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Chic with stylish sophistication, the Elise formal short sleeve midi dress is a staple for cocktail parties. She features a square neckline with a wired notched front design, short cap sleeves with shoulder pad inserts, high waist seams, a midi-length hem with an alluring high side slit, and a form-hugging silhouette. The smooth crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Perfect for brides, pair with strappy stilettos for your engagement party or bridal shower.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline, wired notched front design
- Short cap sleeves, shoulder pad inserts
- High waist seams, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Midi-length hem, high side slit, form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1375
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Franny Taffeta Bow Mini Party Dress
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Franny is sleek and simple from the front and stunning from the back. Turn heads at a formal dance or wedding reception in this short party dress featuring a strapless, square neckline with non-slip grip lining, a hidden side zipper closure, and front and back pleat/ruching that creates the illusion of an hourglass figure. She stuns from the back with her flirty big pink bow tie with a dramatic train that glides against the floor. The formal dress is composed of a taffeta woven fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in platform heels and an evening bag.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, square neckline, non-slip grip
- Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front and back pleat and ruching
- Form-hugging, mini-length hem
- Detachable back pink bow with train
- Taffeta woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1528
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Vision In Satin Corset Midi Dress
You'll be looking like a vision in this satin midi dress to make a flawless entrance at the club! Featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, padded bust, flexible boning bodice, a bodycon silhouette, and a front ruched seam leading to the skin-flaunting slit. The mid-length dress is composed of a lined silky satin fabric with a slight stretch. Complete the look with an envelope clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Padded bust, flexible boning bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front ruched seam, slit, midi-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4811
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Courtney Tie-Front Satin Formal Dress
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If you love a simple yet stunning look, the Courtney satin formal dress is the style for you. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to an eye-catching cross-back design, a thin strap with a tie-front design at the waist, a hip-hugging fit that leads to a floor-length A-line silhouette, and an alluring thigh-high side slit. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the outfit with clear heels for a fancy party.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Thin tie-front strap at the waist
- Hip-hugging fit, floor-length hem, A-line silhouette, high side slit
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6816
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mia Formal Sleeveless Cutout Midi Dress
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Simply chic, the Mia formal midi dress is a must-have style for cocktail parties or as a guest at weddings! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring small cutout under the bust, a midi-length hem with a fab back slit accent, and a form-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, back zipper closure
- Small cutout under the bust
- Midi-length hem, back slit, form-hugging fit
- Woven fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1447
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $14.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dianna Strapless Slit Midi Formal Dress
Special Occasion
The Dianna is a lesson in less-is-more allure, designed in a soft ruched knit that smooths and sculpts with ease. With its sleek strapless cut, bodycon fit, and asymmetric slit, this midi is pure understated drama.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit stretchy fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless neckline, padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Ruched bodycon silhouette
- Side slit
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, birthdays, date nights, anniversaries, cocktail soirees, dinner parties, photoshoots
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000359
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $64.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: IVORY, BLACK, RED
Available Size: XS, L, XL, S, M
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On The Dance Floor Glitter Midi Dress
Dazzle on the dance floor in this striking glitter midi dress perfect for birthdays or a classic GNO! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, front and back cutout waist accents, and a bodycon silhouette with ruching down the side seams. The glitter knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete the look in rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Front and back waist cutouts, elasticized waistband
- Bodycon silhouette, ruching down the side seams
- Midi-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, bust lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2068
Category Name: Semi-Formal Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale