Special Occasion Dresses
- Fit-and-flare, ankle-length maxi dress with a halter neckline, tie-back bodice detail, tall ruffle at skirt hem, and side seam pockets.
- 55" 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, mini shift dress with a crew neckline, side panel detail with pockets, and a gold zipper pull with a tassel.
- 34" 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, flats-length maxi dress with a tie-back halter neckline, interior bodice cups, ruched waistband, and a tall ruffle at the hem.
- 56" 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, ankle-length maxi dress with a smocked bodice and adjustable tie straps.
- 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 a deep v-neckline, bodice cups, rope strap detail, functional back tie, 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.
- Fit-and-flare midi dress with detachable spaghetti straps, empire bodice with cups, and a smocked back panel.
- 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, tie-front midi dress with bodice cups, flutter sleeves, a smocked back panel, tall hem ruffle, and side seam pockets.
- 49" 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, midi dress with a tall ruffle at the hem.
- 51" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fitted, ankle-length, racerback maxi dress with a crew neckline and side slits.
- 53 1/2" 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 midi dress with detachable spaghetti straps, empire bodice with cups, and a smocked back panel.
- 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, one-shoulder maxi dress with a knot detail at the shoulder and asymmetrical hem tiers.
- 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, paneled midi dress with a squared neckline.
- 50" 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.
- Fitted shift dress featuring inserted Lilly lace trim with cut-outs at neckline and front body.
- 35" 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, one-shoulder midi dress with a shoulder cutout detail, removable bodice cups, ruched waistband, and side slits.
- 48" 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, embroidered midi dress with adjustable spaghetti straps, bodice cups, and a smocked waistband and back panel. Style also features a tiered skirt 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.
- Fitted, strapless mini dress with an interior corset and ruffled hem.
- 34" 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 midi dress with a halter neckline, tie-back bodice detail, and side seam pockets.
- 52" 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.
- Ankle-length, strapless maxi dress with a bow detail on the bodice, interior corset, and side slits.
- 57" 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, halter midi dress with a smocked waist, side slits, and gold chain trim at the neckline.
- 48" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Straight fit, shift dress with a crew neckline, side panel detail with pockets, embellished neckline with Lilly Lace trim and sequins, and trapunto topstitch at the hem.
- 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.
- Fitted, short-sleeve dress with a notch neckline.
- 35" 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, ankle-length maxi dress with a halter neckline, tiered skirt, side seam pockets, and smocked back panel.
- 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 adjustable straps, corset-like seaming on bodice, and bodice cups. Style features a smocked back panel, circle skirt with side seam pockets, and Lilly lace trim at the neckline and straps.
- 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.
- Fit-and-flare, ankle-length maxi dress with a smocked bodice, elastic straps, tiered skirt, 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, embroidered dress with a v-neckline, short bubble-hem sleeves, and elastic waist and neckline.
- 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, square neck, midi dress with short gathered sleeves, smocked back panel, side seam pockets, and a separate sash.
- 50" 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, popover dress with a stand collar, half placket, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fit-and-flare dress with a smocked bodice, short flutter sleeves, and hem ruffle.
- 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, midi dress with a tall ruffle at the hem.
- 51" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fitted shift dress featuring inserted Lilly lace trim with cut-outs at neckline and front body.
- 35" 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 dress with a ruched bodice, short bubble sleeves, smocked back panel, and a tall hem ruffle.
- 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.
- Fitted, strappy dress with a tie back detail, bodice cups, and an exposed back metal zipper.
- 35" 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.
- Easy fit, popover dress with a stand collar, half placket, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fitted, knee length, V-neck tank dress.
- 40" 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.
- Easy fit, popover dress with a stand collar, half placket, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Easy fit, popover dress with a stand collar, half placket, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Easy fit, popover dress with a stand collar, half placket, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- 35" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Skims the body. Roomier fit.
- Fit-and-flare, maxi dress with adjustable spaghetti straps, bodice cups, empire waist, and a tall ruffle at neckline and hem.
- 55" 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.
- Fitted, strapless maxi dress with an interior corset and Lilly lace trim with beading detail at bodice and waist.
- 56" 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 dress with short full sleeves and a squared neckline.
- 34" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Style runs small, we recommend sizing up.
- Fit-and-flare dress with a halter neckline, beaded collar, and a separate sash.
- 48" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Style runs small, we recommend sizing up.
- Straight fit, strapless dress with ruffle details at bodice.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Shell: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Lining: 100% Polyester. Exclusive of Decoration.
- Fit-and-flare dress with a notch neckline, angled waistband, full skirt, and 3/4 length blouson sleeves with elastic cuffs.
- 39" 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, v-neck dress with elastic at the empire waist, short sleeves, hem ruffle, and side seam pockets.
- 36" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Lightweight Cotton Poplin (100% Cotton).
- Straight fit, ankle-length maxi dress with long sleeves.
- 55" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- ChillyLilly® (94% Meryl® Nylon, 6% Spandex) - Our exclusive ChillyLilly fabric is knit with Meryl Nylon yarns and designed with your optimal comfort and lifestyle in mind. Wicking technology pulls moisture away from the skin and boasts rapid evaporation time so you can stay dry, cool, and comfortable. Anti-microbial is built into our yarns. It inhibits odor-causing bacteria so that you can stay fresh wear after wear.
- Fit-and-flare, ankle-length maxi dress with an empire waist, embroidered neckline, and adjustable spaghetti straps. Style also features bodice cups, functional tie-back detail, and side seam pockets.
- 56" from top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Resort Cambric (100% Polyester).
- Straight fit, sleeveless shift dress with ruffle detail at neckline.
- 36 1/2" From top of shoulder to hem (based on a size small/4).
- Ottoman Yarn Dye Lucky Catch Stripe (67% Polyester, 32% Cotton, 1% Spandex).
- Fitted, crew neck midi dress with short sleeves, front tie detail, and cut-outs at waist.
- 43" 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.
- Fitted, strapless dress with an interior corset and faux feather trim at hem.
- 34" 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.
- Fitted shift dress with a notch neckline, contrast neck trim, and front bow 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, polo sweater dress with rhinestone buttons and pockets.
- 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.
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Women’s Special Occasion Dresses
Stop traffic, stun the crowd, steal the show: you’ve reached the ultimate destination for cocktail dresses, evening gowns, bodycon dresses, and all things special occasion. Lilly Pulitzer’s formal dresses come in a range of fits and styles, from sleek evening dresses to couture-inspired pieces in our signature prints, from formal dresses that meet a dress code to ball gowns that express your unique fashion, so you can find a statement look for every memorable moment.
Dresses for all the special occasions on your calendar
Look timelessly elegant for any event with Lilly Pulitzer’s stunning collection of special occasion dresses. Thoughtful details like surplice necklines, intricate lace, and dazzling sequins elevate timeless styles, transforming a flowy maxi dress, classic swing dress or playful mini dress into an RSVP-ready look. Finish your outfit with a pair of kitten heels, gold hoops, and more chic accessories that showcase your style!
Chic silhouettes and versatile formal dress styles
You don’t have to wait for a wedding to dress up! Create special moments worth celebrating each day. From elegant satin dresses to delicate lace dresses, off-the-shoulder styles to chic strapless dress designs, we have the perfect look for any event. Amp up the fun on girls’ night out by mixing and matching with your besties, or create an adorable mommy-and-me moment in our matching sundresses, tops, loungewear, and more! For the most special occasion, choose black tie dresses, classic white dresses, or a long dress to make a lasting impression. Every day feels like a party when you’re wearing your favorite Lilly looks.