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Woman wearing ModCloth Going Out And About button-front midi dress in Toadally Bewitched frog and mushroom print with removable tie belt.
Going Out and About Dress
Woman wearing ModCloth The Garden Stroll Skirt in Hide & Squeak, a cotton voile A-line midi skirt with a whimsical mouse and wildflower print and removable tie belt.
The Garden Stroll Skirt

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Special Occasion Dresses

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Purple Occasional Swing Dress
Purple Occasional Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Purple Occasional Swing Dress

$47.40 $79.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Mabel Velvet Mini Dress
Mabel Velvet Mini Dress
Mabel Velvet Mini Dress

By Dangerfield Mabel Velvet Mini Dress

$86.60
Woman wearing a gold sequin dress with fringe in a dimly lit room.
 
Woman wearing a gold sequin dress with fringe in a dimly lit room.
Woman wearing a gold flapper dress with fringe details against a beige background

By Orchid Bloom Beige Flapper Dress with Fringe

$59.40 $99.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Teal Comcast Floral Dress
Teal Comcast Floral Dress

By Orchid Bloom Teal Comcast Floral Dress

$99.00
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Blue Zipper Swing Dress
Blue Zipper Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Blue Zipper Swing Dress

$65.00
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Black Gothika Dress
Black Gothika Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Gothika Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Wrap Star Ruffle Dress
Wrap Star Ruffle Dress
Wrap Star Ruffle Dress

By ModCloth Wrap Star Ruffle Dress

1 color
$71.99 $89.00
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Purple Floral Wiggle Dress
Purple Floral Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Purple Floral Wiggle Dress

$89.00
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Woman wearing a white lace dress against a wooden paneled wall.
GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Beth Lace Corselette Maxi Dress
GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Beth Lace Corselette Maxi Dress

By ModCloth x Gunne Sax GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Beth Lace Corselette Maxi Dress

$329.00
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Red Brocade Gothic Swing Dress
Red Brocade Gothic Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Red Brocade Gothic Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Red & Black Trim Swing Dress
Red & Black Trim Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Red & Black Trim Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Seaside Serenade Shirred Sleeve Dress
Seaside Serenade Shirred Sleeve Dress
Seaside Serenade Shirred Sleeve Dress

By ModCloth Seaside Serenade Shirred Sleeve Dress

$111.99 $149.00
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Ophelia Velvet Ruffle Maxi Dress in Hana Heather
Ophelia Velvet Ruffle Maxi Dress in Hana Heather

By Jennafer Grace Ophelia Velvet Ruffle Maxi Dress in Hana Heather

$189.00 $238.00
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Summer Floral Swing Dress
Summer Floral Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Summer Floral Swing Dress

$89.00
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Once Upon a Staircase Dress
Once Upon a Staircase Dress
Once Upon a Staircase Dress

By ModCloth Once Upon a Staircase Dress

1 color
$89.99 $129.00
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Severine - Velvet Snake Flocked Mini Dress with Witchy Bell Sleeves
Severine - Velvet Snake Flocked Mini Dress with Witchy Bell Sleeves

By Witchwood Bags Severine - Velvet Snake Flocked Mini Dress with Witchy Bell Sleeves

$96.00
Final Sale
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The Waltz Right In Maxi Dress
The Waltz Right In Maxi Dress
The Waltz Right In Maxi Dress

By ModCloth The Waltz Right In Maxi Dress

1 color
$129.00
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Onyx Velvet Angle Dress
Onyx Velvet Angle Dress

By Jennafer Grace Onyx Velvet Angle Dress

$158.00
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The Velvet Enchantment Gown
The Velvet Enchantment Gown
The Velvet Enchantment Gown

By ModCloth The Velvet Enchantment Gown

1 color
$94.00
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The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress
The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress
The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress

By ModCloth The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress

$139.99 $159.00
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GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Jacqueline High Collar Maxi Dress
GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Jacqueline High Collar Maxi Dress
Woman in a white dress standing outdoors near a stone wall with greenery in the background

By ModCloth x Gunne Sax GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Jacqueline High Collar Maxi Dress

$309.00
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Immortal Dress
Immortal Dress
Immortal Dress

By Black Friday Immortal Dress

$93.60
Woman wearing a black satin dress standing against a textured curtain backdrop.
 
Woman wearing a black satin dress standing against a textured curtain backdrop.
CECELIA - 30s Inspired Satin Cocktail Dress

By Witchwood Bags CECELIA - 30s Inspired Satin Cocktail Dress

$148.00
Final Sale
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Forgotten City Lace Dress
Forgotten City Lace Dress
Forgotten City Lace Dress
Forgotten City Lace Dress

By Dangerfield Forgotten City Lace Dress

$86.60
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The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress
The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress
The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress

By ModCloth The Purrfectly Poised Fit & Flare Dress

$159.00
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Off White Occasional Swing Dress
Off White Occasional Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Off White Occasional Swing Dress

$89.00
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Gloria Sequin Maxi Dress
Gloria Sequin Maxi Dress
Gloria Sequin Maxi Dress
Gloria Sequin Maxi Dress

By Dangerfield Gloria Sequin Maxi Dress

$107.60
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Black & Red Polka Dot Swing Dress
Black & Red Polka Dot Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black & Red Polka Dot Swing Dress

$89.00
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Black Flapper Dress
Black Flapper Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Flapper Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Black Swing Dress
Black Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Swing Dress

$89.00
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Black Mini Night Out Swing Dress
Black Mini Night Out Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Mini Night Out Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Memory Lane Fit & Flare Dress
Memory Lane Fit & Flare Dress
Memory Lane Fit & Flare Dress

By ModCloth Memory Lane Fit & Flare Dress

$109.99 $119.00
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Black Swing Dress
Black Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Swing Dress

$41.40 $69.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Black Occasional Swing Dress
Black Occasional Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Occasional Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Aura Party Dress
Aura Party Dress
Aura Party Dress

By Black Friday Aura Party Dress

$79.60
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Purple Kurtroy with Black Collor Swing Dress
Purple Kurtroy with Black Collor Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Purple Kurtroy with Black Collor Swing Dress

$89.00
Woman wearing a black polka dot party dress on a white background
 
Woman wearing a black polka dot party dress on a white background
Black & White Small Polka Dot Halter Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black & White Small Polka Dot Halter Dress

$69.00
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Shelley - Faux Tie Fit and Flare Dress
Shelley - Faux Tie Fit and Flare Dress

By Witchwood Bags Shelley - Faux Tie Fit and Flare Dress

$110.00
Final Sale
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Black Strapless Swing Dress
Black Strapless Swing Dress
Black Strapless Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Strapless Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
🌕 SALE 40% OFF *Price as marked
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Green Wiggle Dress
Green Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Green Wiggle Dress

$89.00
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Elspeth - Comfy Cathedral Maxi Dress
Elspeth - Comfy Cathedral Maxi Dress

By Witchwood Bags Elspeth - Comfy Cathedral Maxi Dress

$40.00 $68.00
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Blue & White Polka Dot Halter Wiggle Dress
Blue & White Polka Dot Halter Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Blue & White Polka Dot Halter Wiggle Dress

$59.00
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Pansies Floral Swing Dress
Pansies Floral Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Pansies Floral Swing Dress

$89.00
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Red Occasional Swing Dress
Red Occasional Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Red Occasional Swing Dress

$89.00
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Night Beauty Dress
Night Beauty Dress

By Orchid Bloom Night Beauty Dress

$89.00
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Pink Floral Wiggle Dress
Pink Floral Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Pink Floral Wiggle Dress

$69.00
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Black Red KurtRoy Swing Dress
Black Red KurtRoy Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Red KurtRoy Swing Dress

$89.00
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Teal & Grey Floral Wiggle Dress
Teal & Grey Floral Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Teal & Grey Floral Wiggle Dress

$89.00

Special Occasion Dresses | Wedding Guest & Cocktail Styles XS–4X

Step into every celebration with confidence in our Special Occasion Dresses collection from ModCloth. Designed for life’s most memorable moments, these event-ready party, semi-formal, and cocktail dresses blend timeless silhouettes with standout details—perfect for everything on your calendar this season.

Whether you’re searching for a romantic wedding guest dress, a polished look for a graduation party, or something chic for bridal showers, baby showers, and garden parties, you’ll find a style that feels like you. Ideal for spring and summer weddings, outdoor celebrations, and daytime events, this collection features breezy fit-and-flare dresses, elegant midis, and flowing maxis designed to move with you.

Rooted in ModCloth’s love of vintage-inspired and retro aesthetics, these dresses channel classic 50s silhouettes, feminine tailoring, and a touch of whimsical charm. Expect flattering fits, thoughtfully placed details (yes, often pockets), and prints ranging from soft florals to bold, conversation-starting designs.

From tea-length cocktail dresses to twirl-worthy styles made for the dance floor, these looks strike the perfect balance between polished and playful. Whether the dress code calls for semi-formal sophistication or effortless daytime charm, these special occasion dresses are ready to celebrate right alongside you.