Short Sleeve Special Occasion Dresses
- Straight fit, color-blocked shift dress with a crew neckline, short sleeves, and functional welt pockets with gold buttons.
- 35 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and hip with more room at the waist.
- Easy fit caftan with a notch neckline and a border print at front placket.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Straight fit, short-sleeve, boucle-tweed shift dress with patch pockets, gold buttons, and self fringe details.
- 35 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and hip with more room at the waist.
- Fit-and-flare, v-neck maxi dress with a tie detail, bodice cups, elbow-length bubble-hem sleeves, and side seam pockets.
- 54" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Fit-and-flare dress with short puff sleeves, a separate sash, and side seam pockets.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Easy fit, one-shoulder maxi dress with elastic at neckline and waist. Elbow-length sleeve, tall ruffle at hem, side seam pockets, and a separate ruched belt with a front tie.
- 55" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fit-and-flare midi dress with a surplice neckline, bubble-hem sleeves, smocked waist, tall ruffle at hem, and side seam pockets.
- 51" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Fit-and-flare dress with surplice neckline, short, ruffle-hem kimono sleeves and wrap front skirt with ruffle hem.
- 38" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fitted at chest and waist, full at bottom.
- Fitted, stretch shift dress with crew neckline and short sleeves with vertical seaming detail.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest, waist and hip with close-to-body line fit.
- Straight fit, popover dress with ruffle collar, half placket with hidden snap closure, and elbow-length puff sleeves with cuffs.
- 36 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Knit Pucker Jacquard (64% Cotton, 34% Polyester, 2% Spandex).
- Flats-length, fit-and-flare maxi dress with deep v-neckline and elbow-length kimono sleeves.
- 59" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Skirted romper with a sweetheart neckline, puff sleeves, and smocked back.
- 34" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- 3" Inseam.
- Easy fit shirtdress with collar and button-front placket, elbow-length bubble-hem sleeves, separate sash, tall ruffle at hem, and side seam pockets.
- 37" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Off-the-shoulder shift romper with balloon sleeves, side slits, and removable sash.
- 34" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- 3" Inseam.
- Fit-and-flare, midi dress with short, full sleeves, waist cut-out detail, tiered skirt, and pockets.
- 51" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Flats-length, fit-and-flare, one-shoulder maxi dress with short bubble sleeve, interior bodice cups, ruched waistband, and side slit.
- 59" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Straight fit, popover dress with ruffle collar, half placket with hidden snap closure, and elbow-length puff sleeves with cuffs.
- 36 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Knit Pucker Jacquard (64% Cotton, 34% Polyester, 2% Spandex).
- Straight Fit, elbow-sleeve dress with fringe detail and metallic tipping at cuff, hem and patch pockets with 2 buttons.
- 35" From top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fitted at chest and hip, looser at waist.
- Heels-length, fit-and-flare maxi dress with surplice neckline, elbow-length kimono sleeves, and ruched waistband.
- 61 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- This style is bra-friendly.
- One-shoulder skirted bottom romper with one elbow-length kimono sleeve, ruched waistband, and interior bodice cups.
- 33" From top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- 3" Inseam.
- Straight fit, shift dress with short sleeves, patch pockets and novelty fringe trim.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and hip with more room at the waist.
- Skirted romper with boat neckline, elbow-length kimono sleeves, and ruched waistband.
- 33" From top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- 3" Inseam.
- Easy fit, one-shoulder maxi dress with elastic at neckline and waist, elbow-length sleeve, tall ruffle at hem, side seam pockets, and a separate ruched belt with a front tie.
- 55" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fitted, stretch shift dress with crew neckline and short sleeves with vertical seaming detail.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest, waist and hip with close-to-body line fit.
- Fit-and-flare wrap dress with surplice neckline, waist tie, elbow-length sleeves with pleat details, and tiered ruffles at skirt.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Skirted romper with sweetheart neckline, puff sleeves, and smocked back.
- 34" From top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- 3" Inseam.
- Ankle-length, easy fit, maxi caftan with embellished placket and a separate jersey slip with adjustable straps.
- 55" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Easy fit, off-the-shoulder midi dress with skirt hem ruffle and side seam pockets.
- 51" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fit-and-flare wrap dress with surplice neckline, waist tie, elbow-length sleeves with pleat details, and tiered ruffles at skirt.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Fit-and-flare, v-neck, tiered dress with short puff sleeves, back cutout detail with functional tie, and side seam pockets.
- 36 1/2" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Fits against body at chest and waist and is full at bottom hem.
- Easy fit, flounce sleeve caftan with separate sash, and a 35" jersey slip.
- 54" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
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