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The garden party midi: Tuckernuck Verdant Green Crepe Embroidered Nell Dress, $328 regular sizing The shower-to-cocktails shift: Tuckernuck Cameo Blossom Embroidered Duchess Satin Agnes Dress, $268 regular sizing, petite-friendly length The wedding guest workhorse: Talbots RSVP Floral Lace Sheath Dress, $219 petite, regular, plus, and plus petite The polished column: Ann Taylor Crew Neck Twist Sheath Dress, $179 petite (00P16P) and regular Table of contents The Quick Answer: The Best Special Occasion Dresses for Women Over 50 Why Special Occasion Dressing Gets Trickier After 50 (and What to Look For) 1
Beyond working beautifully on its own, these versatile, staple pieces can also be easily paired with your other tops, bottoms, bathing suits, and accessories