Select your size1 ColorKellen Gold Patent Ankle Strap Pointed-Toe Pumps
$39
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Excellent Sensation Navy Strapless Ruffled Maxi Dress
$79
Select your sizeLulus Classic Elegance Wine Satin Maxi Dress
$89
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Love Lasts Forever White Sequin Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$108
Select your size1 ColorLulus Stunned By You Black Rhinestone Mermaid Maxi Dress
$79
Select your sizeLulus Seriously Sensational Lavender Strapless Tiered Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Keeper of My Heart Black One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$69
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Alanis Light Pink Floral Burnout Lace-Up Maxi Dress
$99
Select your sizeLulus Poised Performance Blue Plisse One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$89
Select your size1 ColorShiloh Rose Pink Jersey Knit Column Maxi Dress
$79
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Valhalla Forest Green Sequin Lace-Up Maxi Dress
$89
Select your sizeLulus Gorgeous Purpose Pink Satin Pleated Sleeveless Bow Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Elkay Navy Blue Pleated Satin Drop Waist Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Significant Allure Blue Slinky Knit Ruched Maxi Dress
$74
Select your size1 ColorDV By Dolce Vita Cella Brown Strappy High Heel Sandals
$70
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Katerina Red Twist-Front Off-The-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$79
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Melitta Lime Green Plisse Sash Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Effortlessly Sensational Black Satin Backless Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Aveline Burgundy Jersey Knit Ruched Bodycon Maxi Dress
$69
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Damira Rust Satin Pleated Strapless Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size5 ColorsLulus Amazing Presence Black Mesh Ruched Column Maxi Dress
$79
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Atori Dark Green Mesh Sleeveless Maxi Dress
$79
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Oswin Navy Satin Plisse Strapless Maxi Dress
$88
Select your size1 ColorLulus Purely Elegant Rust Brown Satin Twist-Back Maxi Dress
$89
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Nathania Blush Floral Jacquard Strapless Bubble-Hem Maxi Dress
$118
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Elizabeth Blue One-Shoulder Bell Sleeve Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size1 ColorLulus Saintclair White Satin Off-the-Shoulder Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$118
Select your size1 ColorLulus Radiant Romance White Tie-Strap Maxi Dress
$118
Select your size5 ColorsLulus Graceful Finesse Black Pleated Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size1 ColorLulus Daring Elegance Black Sleeveless Mermaid Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size1 ColorLulus Dacie Emerald Floral Burnout Pleated Bustier Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Sophisticated Occasion Navy Blue Bustier Lace-Up Maxi Dress
$118
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Graceful Entrance Black Long Sleeve Backless Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Simply Delighted Black Mesh Ruffled Backless Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size5 ColorsLulus Love In Your Eyes Hunter Green Knotted Mermaid Maxi Dress
$99
Select your sizeLulus Glamorous Disposition Light Yellow Ruched Maxi Dress
$88
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Tier and Now Black Tie-Back Tiered Maxi Dress
$88
Select your sizeLulus Seriously Sensational Sage Brush Strapless Tiered Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size5 ColorsLulus Tier Elegance Black Long Sleeve Tiered Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Infinitely Elegant Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Good Times Only Royal Blue One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$79
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Love You So Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$88
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Feel the Romance Black Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Let There Be Romance Navy Blue Burnout Floral Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Most Beautiful Day Ivory Multi Floral Print Organza Maxi Dress
$118
Select your size1 ColorLulus Pauline Lime Green Jersey Knit Halter Maxi Dress
$79
Select your sizeLulus Glamorous Disposition Light Blue Ruched Maxi Dress
$88
Select your size4 ColorsLulus Feel the Romance Emerald Green Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size3 ColorsLulus Pure Radiance Sage Brush Mesh Swiss Dot Tiered Maxi Dress
$99
Select your size1 ColorLulus Lucina White Embroidered Bustier Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
$248
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Flawless Esteem Black Long Sleeve Cutout Column Maxi Dress
$89
Select your size1 ColorLulus Gwen White Satin Bustier Wedding Dress
$298
Select your size1 ColorLulus Aniya Olive Jersey Knit Drop Maxi Dress
$89
Select your size1 ColorBeach by Matisse Jupiter Ivory Pointed-Toe High Heel Slide Sandals
$65
Select your size1 ColorValicia Camel Strappy Gold Bead High Heel Sandals
$35
Select your size6 ColorsLulus Notorious Charm Emerald Pleated Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
Only 5 Left!$99
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Eva Pink Floral Lace-Up High Heel Sandals
$45
Select your size2 ColorsLulus Imre Royal Blue Sleeveless Mermaid Maxi Dress
Only 4 Left!$89
Select your size1 ColorLulus Captivating Charisma Black Ruffled Cutout Tie-Back Maxi Dress
Only 5 Left!$99
Select your size2 ColorsBeach by Matisse Alessia Brown Raffia Platform High Heel Sandals
Only 3 Left!$65
Special Occasion
Special Occasion Dresses for Women and Teens
Whether you're attending a cocktail party, a gallery opening, a wedding, or a prom, our wide selection of women's special occasion dresses has just the style you need. Finding the perfect occasion dress at the perfect price is easy with Lulus!
What Qualifies as Women's Special Occasion Dresses?
It's smart to have one or two women's dresses for special occasions ready to go in your closet. It's even more fun to shop for new special occasion outfits online. How do you know you're choosing the right style, though?
- If you're buying a dress for a specific event, consider the location, formality, and theme. Is it outdoors? A shorter hem may make more sense. Is the event black tie or cocktail? Different styles suit different dress codes. Is the occasion themed? Picking a dress that subtly acknowledges that will win you brownie points with the host.
- When you're looking for a staple style to add your closet, consider what type of special event dresses you'll get the most mileage out of. If you're dressing for a lot of high-society galas, choose something a little more formal than a dress you'd wear to weddings.
- Can't decide? Not a problem: Since Lulus makes the latest trends affordable, you can buy what you need right now--and then go shopping again when the next season of trends (and events) arrives!
Styling Special Event Dresses
Accessories make the outfit but it's important not to overwhelm special occasion dresses for women with too much extra 'stuff.' Here are a few quick tips for dressing up that gown.
- Special event dresses don't have to be black or neutral. Go for colors, not only with the dress itself but also your shoes and jewelry. Brighten things up with some sparkle--because why not?
- You can't beat pumps or stilettos for a formal feel. Make sure they complement your dress rather than compete with it, though. We have plenty of options, so take your time shopping for the perfect pair of heels.
- For a classic vibe, go with simpler jewelry. Long, delicate chains, glittery studs, and basic geometric designs add a touch of elegance to nearly any look.
- Don't forget the right bag! A cute clutch is just what every formal dress needs.
