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Long Formal Dresses and Short Dresses by Occasion

Shop dresses by event: select your event and browse the curated selection of dresses! When you plan your attire around an event, you want to be able to shop confidently for an occasion-appropriate look that speaks to your personal style. Here, Simply Dresses has sorted dresses by occasion to make finding a dress for your event effortless. Planning to attend a military ball or charity gala? Shop these events to find floor-length military-ball gowns, gala dresses, and other long formal dresses to match the elegance of such occasions. Receive an invitation for a wedding? Shop the wedding-guest dress section for cocktail dresses, short party dresses, knee-length semi-formal dresses, or long formal dresses to fit your unique style and the formality noted on the invitation. For school-related celebrations, there are sections to explore for short graduation dresses, gorgeous prom dresses, and cute homecoming dresses in many designs and colors. Need to prepare for a coming of age party? Browse an array of beautiful short party dresses and long formal dresses in the sections for Quinceaneras, sweet-sixteen celebrations, and Bar Mitzvah parties. Whatever your occasion, shop your ideal dress with ease when you browse these dresses by event.

How Do I Dress for a Special Event?

When it comes to figuring out the right kind of dress to wear for each type of celebration, Simply Dresses has done the work for you. Shopping for dresses by event means that you can easily choose a look that portrays your own style and is also appropriate for the venue and occasion. Wondering what would look best for cocktail hour? Check out the cocktail dress section for chic, form-fitting lace mini dresses, short party dresses with embellishments, or beaded semi-formal dresses with open backs. If you are considering dresses for your wedding, browse the bridal section for floor-length white wedding gowns and ivory long formal dresses designed with subtle elegance for the bride-to-be. For the other attendees of a wedding, there are sections for wedding guest dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom dresses to explore.

Whether you need a long formal dress or a short party dress, shop these special-occasion dresses by event to effortlessly find one, two, or more styles that suit you for all of your celebrations, big and small, throughout the year. Choose from casual day dresses, wedding guest dresses, and little cocktail dresses for day-to-night events. Find gorgeous pageant dresses, beautiful military-ball gowns, and long prom dresses when you shop by those formal events. Browse these dresses by occasion to easily discover the ideal dress to fit your signature style for every event on your social calendar.

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