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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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Woman wearing vintage inspired black velvet dress with floral lace collar and pockets
Woman wearing black velvet mini dress with white floral lace collar and lace cuffs
Woman wearing vintage inspired black velvet dress with floral lace collar and pockets
Close-up of black velvet dress with white floral lace collar and contrast buttons

By ModCloth Laced With Charm Fit & Flare Dress

1 color
$89.00
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📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
Woman wearing ModCloth gothic bat fit and flare dress in purple with scoop neck and pockets
Woman wearing purple gothic fit and flare dress with ornate bat crescent moon print
Woman wearing ModCloth gothic bat fit and flare dress in purple with scoop neck and pockets
Back view of woman wearing gothic fit and flare dress with open back and oversized black bow

By ModCloth A Little Dramatic Fit & Flare Dress

1 color
$124.00
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A young woman stands in a gothic-style room with large arched windows, wearing a sleeveless dress with black top and a full black-and-purple plaid skirt with a patterned collar and black boots.
Front view of the ModCloth Evening Enchantment Fit & Flare Dress highlighting the jeweled collar, sleeveless bodice, and twirl-worthy plaid tulle skirt.
A young woman stands in a gothic-style room with large arched windows, wearing a sleeveless dress with black top and a full black-and-purple plaid skirt with a patterned collar and black boots.
Close-up of the jeweled Peter Pan collar on the Evening Enchantment Fit & Flare Dress featuring sparkling rhinestone embellishments.

By ModCloth Evening Enchantment Fit & Flare Dress

1 color
$109.00
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square neck fit and flare party dress with gored skirt vintage inspired a line silhouette front view
square neck fit and flare party dress with gored skirt vintage inspired a line silhouette front view
square neck fit and flare party dress with gored skirt vintage inspired a line silhouette front view
lace up corset back detail on vintage inspired fit and flare dress showing adjustable tie closure

By ModCloth Diamond of the Season Corset Back Party Dress

1 color
$169.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
Black tulle fit and flare dress with polka dot mesh overlay and flutter straps, front view
Woman in a black lace dress standing in a bedroom with a wooden side table and flowers.
Black tulle fit and flare dress with polka dot mesh overlay and flutter straps, front view
Close-up of ruched bodice with sheer polka dot mesh overlay and flutter straps

By ModCloth Midsummer Flutter Fit & Flare Dress

$109.00
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Woman wearing emerald green velvet tulle midi dress posed in front of bookshelves
Full-length studio view of emerald green velvet dress with layered polka dot tulle skirt
Woman wearing emerald green velvet tulle midi dress posed in front of bookshelves
Close-up of woman wearing emerald green velvet dress with flocked polka dot tulle skirt

By ModCloth PRESALE ⏰ Tulle Intentions Dress

$109.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/30/26
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Stay for One More Sunset Midi Dress
Stay for One More Sunset Midi Dress
Stay for One More Sunset Midi Dress

By ModCloth Stay for One More Sunset Midi Dress

1 color
$79.99 $119.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Such A Stunner Velvet Shirt Dress (Final Sale)
Such A Stunner Velvet Shirt Dress (Final Sale)
Such A Stunner Velvet Shirt Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth Such A Stunner Velvet Shirt Dress (Final Sale)

$14.99 $95.00
Final Sale
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Black Bow Affair Fit And Flare Dress (Final Sale)
Black Bow Affair Fit And Flare Dress (Final Sale)
Black Bow Affair Fit And Flare Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth Black Bow Affair Fit And Flare Dress (Final Sale)

$29.99 $129.00
Final Sale
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November Nostalgia Flare Dress (Final Sale)
November Nostalgia Flare Dress (Final Sale)
November Nostalgia Flare Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth November Nostalgia Flare Dress (Final Sale)

$39.99 $94.00
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Black Byzantine Swing Dress
Black Byzantine Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Byzantine Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
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Bonfire Bash A-Line Dress (Final Sale)
Bonfire Bash A-Line Dress (Final Sale)
Bonfire Bash A-Line Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth Bonfire Bash A-Line Dress (Final Sale)

$47.99 $139.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Red Byzantine Swing Dress
Red Byzantine Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Red Byzantine Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
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Black
Reigning Starlet A-Line Dress (Final Sale)
Black
Reigning Starlet A-Line Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth Reigning Starlet A-Line Dress (Final Sale)

$39.99 $129.00
Final Sale
Navy
Navy
Navy
Navy

By ModCloth The Keyhole Story A-line Dress (Final Sale)

$9.99 $119.00
Final Sale
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Green Plaid Swing Dress
Green Plaid Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Green Plaid Swing Dress

$53.40 $89.00
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Model wearing navy fit and flare midi dress with pink confetti dot print
Model wearing navy fit and flare midi dress with pink confetti dot print
Model wearing navy fit and flare midi dress with pink confetti dot print
Model placing hand in side seam pocket of midi party dress

By ModCloth Twirl Me Right Round Dress

1 color
$115.99 $129.00
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Laced Leaf Shift Dress
Laced Leaf Shift Dress
Laced Leaf Shift Dress

By ModCloth Laced Leaf Shift Dress

$71.99 $119.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Charleston Charm Square Neck Dress
Charleston Charm Square Neck Dress
Charleston Charm Square Neck Dress

By ModCloth Charleston Charm Square Neck Dress

1 color
$71.99 $119.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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The Vivienne V-Neck Dress
The Vivienne V-Neck Dress
The Vivienne V-Neck Dress

By ModCloth The Vivienne V-Neck Dress

1 color
$119.00
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Haute Headmistress Dress
Haute Headmistress Dress
Haute Headmistress Dress

By ModCloth Haute Headmistress Dress

1 color
$89.00
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Sweeten the Deal Fit & Flare Dress
Sweeten the Deal Fit & Flare Dress
Sweeten the Deal Fit & Flare Dress

By ModCloth Sweeten the Deal Fit & Flare Dress

1 color
$103.99 $129.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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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
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Starstruck Siren Sequin Maxi Dress
Starstruck Siren Sequin Maxi Dress
Starstruck Siren Sequin Maxi Dress

By ModCloth Starstruck Siren Sequin Maxi Dress

1 color
$111.99 $149.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Tulle Intentions Dress
Tulle Intentions Dress
Tulle Intentions Dress

By ModCloth Tulle Intentions Dress

$109.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Maxi Dress
Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Maxi Dress
Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Maxi Dress

By ModCloth Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Maxi Dress

$209.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Arabella Gothic Lace Fit and Flare Dress
Arabella Gothic Lace Fit and Flare Dress

By Witchwood Bags Arabella Gothic Lace Fit and Flare Dress

$68.00
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Black Diamond Velvet Swing Dress
Black Diamond Velvet Swing Dress
Black Diamond Velvet Swing Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black Diamond Velvet Swing Dress

$59.40 $99.00
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ELORA - Velvet Mini Dress with Collar
ELORA - Velvet Mini Dress with Collar

By Witchwood Bags ELORA - Velvet Mini Dress with Collar

$98.00
Final Sale
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Starry Soirée Lace Dress
Starry Soirée Lace Dress
Starry Soirée Lace Dress

By ModCloth Starry Soirée Lace Dress

1 color
$169.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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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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Who's My Sweetheart? Babydoll Dress (Final Sale)
Who's My Sweetheart? Babydoll Dress (Final Sale)
Who's My Sweetheart? Babydoll Dress (Final Sale)

By ModCloth Who's My Sweetheart? Babydoll Dress (Final Sale)

$39.99 $79.00
Final Sale
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The Midnight Cameo Maxi Dress
The Midnight Cameo Maxi Dress
The Midnight Cameo Maxi Dress

By ModCloth The Midnight Cameo Maxi Dress

1 color
$155.99 $219.00
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Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with illusion mesh neckline and layered tulle skirt.
Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with illusion mesh neckline and layered tulle skirt.
Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with illusion mesh neckline and layered tulle skirt.
Close-up of the illusion mesh yoke with colorful floral embroidery and embroidered butterfly details on a black party dress.

By ModCloth Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Dress

$179.00
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Amara Lace Midi Dress
Amara Lace Midi Dress
Amara Lace Midi Dress
Amara Lace Midi Dress

By Black Friday Amara Lace Midi Dress

$86.60
Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with layered tulle skirt in a dressing room setting.
Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with layered tulle skirt in a dressing room setting.
Woman wearing a black embroidered floral fit-and-flare dress with layered tulle skirt in a dressing room setting.
Close-up of the embroidered black tulle skirt featuring intricate blue, blush, and ivory floral embroidery.

By ModCloth Mystique Mirage Fit & Flare Dress

$179.00
Woman wearing a formal floral dress standing on a staircase
Drama in Bloom Maxi Dress
Woman wearing a formal floral dress standing on a staircase
Drama in Bloom Maxi Dress

By ModCloth Drama in Bloom Maxi Dress

$249.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Midsummer Flutter Fit & Flare Dress
Midsummer Flutter Fit & Flare Dress
Midsummer Flutter Fit & Flare Dress

By ModCloth Midsummer Flutter Fit & Flare Dress

$94.99 $109.00
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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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
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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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
📦Buy Now, Ships by 10/7/26
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Eternal Lace Mini Dress
Eternal Lace Mini Dress
Eternal Lace Mini Dress

By Black Friday Eternal Lace Mini Dress

$93.60
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Mabel Velvet Mini Dress
Mabel Velvet Mini Dress
Mabel Velvet Mini Dress

By Dangerfield Mabel Velvet Mini Dress

$86.60
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Red Black Wiggle Dress
Red Black Wiggle Dress

By Orchid Bloom Red Black Wiggle Dress

$79.00
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Crushed Velvet Wiggle Dress in Wine
Crushed Velvet Wiggle Dress in Wine

By Orchid Bloom Crushed Velvet Wiggle Dress in Wine

$89.00
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Black & Red Flapper Dress
Black & Red Flapper Dress

By Orchid Bloom Black & Red Flapper Dress

$53.40 $89.00
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Polka Party Mesh Formal Dress
Polka Party Mesh Formal Dress
Polka Party Mesh Formal Dress

By Black Friday Polka Party Mesh Formal Dress

$93.60
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Sage Green Beaded Flapper Dress with Fringe Hem
Sage Green Beaded Flapper Dress with Fringe Hem

By Orchid Bloom Sage Green Beaded Flapper Dress with Fringe Hem

$59.40 $99.00
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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

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.