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Shop semi-formal dresses 2027 from Marlas Fashions, the Toronto flagship that ships designer dresses worldwide. Semi-formal dresses from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlet...Shop semi-formal dresses 2027 from Marlas Fashions, the Toronto flagship that ship... See more

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Faviana 11512 Electric Blue homecoming dress with stretch satin, ruched cut-out strapless sweetheart bodice, sleek fitted silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressFaviana 11512 Electric Blue homecoming dress back view showing lace-up crisscross open back closure, stretch satin fitted silhouette, short hoco dance dress
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Mac Duggal 9155 black multi floral chiffon homecoming dress with deep V-neck, ruffled strap trim, fit-and-flare mini silhouette, front view, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 9155 black multi floral chiffon homecoming dress with fully open crisscross back, waist tie closure, fit-and-flare skirt, back view, cocktail party dress
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Portia and Scarlett PS26741 red homecoming dress with floral lace over mesh, beaded detail, strapless fitted mini silhouette, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26741 red back view homecoming dress with full high-back lace coverage, floral lace fitted mini, short hoco dance dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26741

Strapless Floral Lace Fitted Mini Dress with Floral Appliqués
Sale price$739 CAD
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Ladivine CDS573 off-white homecoming dress with lace corset bodice, boned sweetheart neckline, fitted satin mini skirt, front view, cocktail party dress
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Clarisse 63129 Baby Blue front view long prom gown with sweetheart neckline, A-line silhouette, chiffon, detachable overskirt and sweep train, photographed on a model in boutique studio lightingClarisse 63129 Baby Blue back view showing the covered back with zipper closure, A-line silhouette, chiffon, detachable overskirt, prom gown
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SaleIeena Duggal - 55805 Sleeveless Feather Ornate Dress In PurpleIeena Duggal 55805 Purple

Ieena Duggal 55805

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Sale price$349 CAD Regular price$577 CAD 39% Off
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Faviana 11308 Electric Blue homecoming dress with stretch satin, tone-on-tone beaded floral embroidery, fitted silhouette, front view, short semi-formal dance dressFaviana 11308 Electric Blue homecoming dress back view with crisscross spaghetti straps, fully open back, lace-up tie closure, semi-formal party dress
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SaleMac Duggal 56299 blue dress with allover sequin and beaded floral detail, short fit-and-flare silhouette, scoop neck, front view dress gown, bat-mitzvah readyMac Duggal 56299 blue dress with sequin coverage and beaded pattern, covered back with zip closure, fit-and-flare A-line, back view, cocktail party dress styled for nights styled for bat-mitzvah

Mac Duggal 56299

Short Sequin Fit-and-Flare A-Line Beaded Dress Collection Style
Sale price$415 CAD Regular price$493 CAD 15% Off
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Faviana 11515 Lilac Purple homecoming dress with chiffon, corset bodice, sweetheart neckline, three-tier ruffle skirt, styled front view, short hoco dance dressFaviana 11515 Lilac Purple homecoming dress with chiffon, full open crisscross lace-up back closure, spaghetti straps, three-tier ruffle skirt, back view, cocktail party dress
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Mac Duggal 21221 blue multi front cocktail dress with boucle print fabric, fringe trim sleeves and hem, fitted high-neck silhouette, short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 21221 blue multi back cocktail dress with boucle print fabric, fully covered high-back construction, fitted short silhouette, cocktail party dress
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Faviana 11510 Cherry homecoming dress front view in stretch satin with strapless square neckline, ruched skirt, fitted silhouette, semi-formal party dress
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Mac Duggal 49034 black homecoming dress in structured satin with square neckline, bow-tie straps, fit-and-flare skirt, front view, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 49034 black homecoming dress open back with zipper closure, full circle-cut satin skirt, back view, short semi-formal dance dress

Mac Duggal 49034

Square-Neck Satin Fit-and-Flare Dress with Pockets
Sale price$447 CAD
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Faviana 11503 Dark Pacific Blue homecoming dress with beaded floral appliqués, illusion mesh bodice, sweetheart neckline, front view, short hoco dance dressFaviana 11503 Dark Pacific Blue homecoming dress showing fully open lace-up crisscross back detail, fitted short silhouette, back view, short semi-formal dance dress
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SaleMac Duggal 10124 Black Multicolor front view cocktail dress with mesh base, 3D floral sequin appliqués, rhinestone centers, fitted long-sleeve mini, cocktail dressMac Duggal 10124 Black Multicolor back view cocktail dress with high-back closure, fully beaded floral sequin coverage, fitted long-sleeve silhouette, cocktail dress

Mac Duggal 10124

Short Scoop-Neck Sequin Fitted Dress with Long Sleeves
Sale price$960 CAD Regular price$1,486 CAD 35% Off
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Portia and Scarlett PS26728 light-blue and pink homecoming mini dress with beaded diamond-quilted skirt, strapless sweetheart boned corset bodice, fitted silhouette, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26728 light-blue homecoming mini dress back view showing fully open back with diamond-beaded skirt and structured strapless corset bodice, short hoco dance dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26728

Strapless Sweetheart Corset Mini Dress with Boned Bodice in Satin
Sale price$689 CAD
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SaleMac Duggal 55081 midnight front view strapless scoop-neck fitted velvet ruched short dress homecoming cocktail party dress, elegant floor-length silhouette photographed in boutique studio lightingMac Duggal 55081 midnight back view open-back strapless fitted velvet ruched short cocktail dress semi-formal party dress styled for homecoming

Mac Duggal 55081

Strapless Fitted Velvet Ruched Dress with Sweep Train
Sale price$415 CAD Regular price$537 CAD 22% Off
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Portia and Scarlett PS26706 red homecoming dress with satin fabric, beaded scrollwork embroidery on corset bodice, fitted bodycon mini silhouette, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26706 red homecoming dress back view showing fully open back from shoulder blades to hip, smooth satin mini skirt, short hoco dance dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26706

Strapless Sweetheart Corset Mini Dress with Boned Bodice
Sale price$739 CAD
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SaleMac Duggal 20749 lilac front view homecoming dress with hot-stone tulle, tiered ruffle tiers, high-neck long sleeves, short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 20749 lilac back view homecoming dress with hot-stone tulle, high-back keyhole closure, tiered ruffle construction, cocktail party dress

Mac Duggal 20749

Tiered Ruffle High-Neck Long-Sleeve Tulle Mini Dress
Sale price$685 CAD Regular price$1,038 CAD 34% Off
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Portia and Scarlett PS26736 champagne-beige pink black editorial homecoming dress with sequin tulle skirt, 3D floral appliqués, strapless sweetheart corset bodice, short semi-formal party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26736 champagne-beige pink black editorial homecoming dress with boned corset bodice, floral appliqué tulle skirt, fit-and-flare silhouette, cocktail party dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26736

Strapless Sweetheart Corset Fit-and-Flare Dress
Sale price$859 CAD
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SaleMac Duggal 9365 Powder Blue front view homecoming dress with floral embroidered mesh, 3D appliqués, high neck, long sleeves, fit-and-flare silhouette, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 9365 Powder Blue back view homecoming dress with covered high back, embroidered mesh, concealed zip, long sleeves, short hoco dance dress

Mac Duggal 9365

Floral Embroidered Mesh Long-Sleeve High-Neck Mini Dress
Sale price$700 CAD Regular price$823 CAD 14% Off
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Portia and Scarlett PS26732 pink homecoming dress with beaded 3D floral appliqués on mesh skirt, strapless sweetheart corset bodice, front view, short semi-formal party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26732 pink homecoming dress back view showing fully open back with halter ribbon tie, boned corset bodice channels visible, short hoco dance dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26732

Strapless Sweetheart Corset Mini Dress with Floral Appliqués
Sale price$669 CAD
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SaleMac Duggal 81071 Chocolate front view cocktail fit-and-flare dress with jersey bodice, box-pleated faux-suede skirt, scoop neckline, sleevelessMac Duggal 81071 Chocolate back view cocktail dress with fully covered high back, concealed zipper, fit-and-flare silhouette, sleeveless

Mac Duggal 81071

Scoop-Neck Fit-and-Flare Short Jersey Dress with Covered High Back
Sale price$347.50 CAD Regular price$447 CAD 22% Off
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Faviana 11502 Steel Blue homecoming dress with floral beaded appliqués, halter V-neckline, fitted stretch jersey body, front view, cocktail party dressFaviana 11502 Steel Blue homecoming dress with fully open crisscross lace-up back, halter straps, stretch jersey, back view, semi-formal party dress
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SaleMac Duggal 2287 Evening Dress - Cobalt - ABMac Duggal 2287 Evening Dress - Cobalt - BK

Mac Duggal 2287

Evening Dress Cobalt
Sale price$347.50 CAD Regular price$411 CAD 15% Off
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LaDivine T710 black halter chiffon A-line bridesmaid gown — polished dark front view for bridesmaidLaDivine T710 black — rear-facing view showing the flowy skirt with open back of the A-line bridesmaid gown
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SaleMac Duggal 23108 Yellow front view dress with mesh base, 3D satin petal floral appliqués, pearl bead centers, short fit-and-flare silhouette dress gown, bat-mitzvah readyMac Duggal 23108 Yellow back view dress with fully covered high back, mesh fabric, 3D floral appliqués with pearl centers, A-line silhouette, cocktail party dress styled for , bat-mitzvah

Mac Duggal 23108

Short High-Neck Mesh A-Line Dress with Floral Appliqués
Sale price$700 CAD Regular price$823 CAD 14% Off
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Ladivine CDS571 silver homecoming dress side view in metallic jersey with v-neckline, crystal trim, open crisscross back, short fitted mini silhouette, cocktail party dress
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Mac Duggal 94354 blush pink multicolor front view cocktail party dress with beaded chiffon, scoop neckline, A-line silhouette, cocktail dressMac Duggal 94354 blush pink multicolor back view cocktail party dress with high back, full-body crystal beading, chiffon, short dance dress
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Ladivine KV1133 black short strapless open-back cocktail dress — front view of the homecoming silhouette

Ladivine KV1133

Strapless Pleated Satin Mini Cocktail Dress
Sale price$170 CAD
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SaleMac Duggal 20691 ivory front view homecoming dress with crystal pearl beaded scoop neckline, beaded pockets, A-line shift silhouette, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 20691 ivory back view homecoming dress with structured crepe jersey, fully covered high back centre seam, A-line silhouette, semi-formal party dress

Mac Duggal 20691

Beaded Scoop-Neck A-Line Shift Dress with Pockets
Sale price$535 CAD Regular price$645 CAD 17% Off
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Elizabeth K GS2375 Sage

Elizabeth K

Style GS2375
Sale price$171 CAD
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Mac Duggal 2427 black homecoming dress with satin, pearl-beaded straps and bodice, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 2427 black homecoming dress with satin, fully open back to below the waist, fit-and-flare silhouette, back view, cocktail party dress
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Portia and Scarlett PS26746 black crystal strapless homecoming dress with rhinestone mesh skirt, boned sweetheart bodice, open back, short bodycon silhouette, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26746 black crystal open back homecoming dress with rhinestone hot-stone chain skirt, fully bare back to waist, short bodycon silhouette, semi-formal party dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26746

Strapless Bodycon Rhinestone Mesh Mini Dress
Sale price$1,259 CAD
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Mac Duggal 23030 Sage dress with sequin beaded vertical stripes on mesh, high-neck sleeveless fit-and-flare silhouette, front view dress gown, bat-mitzvah readyMac Duggal 23030 Sage dress with fully covered high back, sleeveless beaded sequin mesh construction, back view, cocktail party dress styled for nights styled for bat-mitzvah
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Portia and Scarlett PS26727 red homecoming dress with beaded jersey corset bodice, strapless sweetheart neckline, fitted bodycon mini silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26727 red homecoming dress with open back and all-over beading, structured corset construction, fitted mini silhouette, back view, short semi-formal dance dress

Portia and Scarlett PS26727

Strapless Beaded Corset Bodycon Mini Dress
Sale price$779 CAD
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Mac Duggal 23094 ivory multicolor floral front view cocktail dress with mesh sequin floral appliques A-line fit-and-flare short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 23094 ivory multicolor floral back view cocktail dress with beading embroidery square neckline short dance dress
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Faviana 11504 Dark Pacific Blue homecoming dress with stretch satin, beaded floral embroidery, strapless sweetheart neckline, fitted short silhouette, front view, cocktail party dress
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Mac Duggal 9474 lemon cocktail dress front view with sequin floral appliqués on mesh, fit-and-flare silhouette, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 9474 lemon cocktail dress back view showing high-back covered mesh with full sequin and floral-appliqué embellishment, semi-formal party dress
Faviana 11125 Light Pink/Multi homecoming dress with multicolor floral beaded embroidery on tiered tulle, fit-and-flare v-neck front view, short semi-formal party dressFaviana 11125 Light Pink/Multi homecoming dress with crisscross lace-up open back on tiered tulle, fit-and-flare back view, cocktail party dress
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Mac Duggal 50171 black-ivory front view cocktail dress in polka-dot organza with tiered ruffles, one-shoulder halter, 3D floral rose, fit-and-flare silhouette, short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 50171 black-ivory back view cocktail dress showing fully open back with halter tie cord, polka-dot organza ruffles, one-shoulder construction, short hoco dance dress
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Faviana 11521 Royal Blue homecoming dress with visible boning channels, beaded strapless bodice, fitted wrap skirt, front angle view, short semi-formal dance dressFaviana 11521 Royal Blue homecoming dress with open back, ruched jersey skirt, beaded corset structure, back view, semi-formal party dress
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Mac Duggal 56379 Pink boucle tweed fit-and-flare dress front view with pearl buttons, short sleeves, pleated flare hem, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 56379 Pink boucle tweed short dress back view with high covered back, short sleeves, structured silhouette, semi-formal party dress styled for cocktail

Mac Duggal 56379

Tweed Boucle Fit-and-Flare Dress with Pearl Buttons
Sale price$597 CAD
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Faviana 11524 Cotton Candy Pink homecoming dress front view with deep V-neckline, spaghetti straps, diagonal lace appliqués, fitted stretch satin, short hoco dance dressFaviana 11524 Cotton Candy Pink homecoming dress back view with stretch satin, lace-up crisscross open back, fitted bodycon silhouette, short semi-formal party dress
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SaleMac Duggal 94036 blush pink homecoming dress with pearl and hot-stone beading, scoop neck, short sleeves, front view, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 94036 blush pink homecoming dress with fully beaded pearl hot-stone grid, high back, no exposure, back view, semi-formal party dress

Mac Duggal 94036

Fully Beaded Pearl Hot-Stone Short A-Line Dress Gown
Sale price$820 CAD Regular price$960 CAD 14% Off
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Faviana 11105 Aqua Blue homecoming dress front view with v-neckline, spaghetti straps, dense beaded mesh, fitted bodycon silhouette, short semi-formal party dressFaviana 11105 Aqua Blue homecoming dress back view with dense allover beading on mesh, crisscross lace-up open back, fitted bodycon silhouette, short cocktail party dress
Mac Duggal 8261 Pink Multicolor Floral chiffon cocktail dress front view with v-neckline, long blouson sleeves, empire ruching, and flowy fit-and-flare skirt, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 8261 Pink Multicolor Floral chiffon cocktail dress back view showing fully covered high back with long sleeves and floral print, semi-formal party dress
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Faviana 11509 Royal Blue homecoming dress with deep V-neck mesh insert, boned bodice, ruched skirt, front view, cocktail party dress
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SaleMac Duggal 5931 gold front view short fitted sequin cape dress with dense beading on mesh, scoop neckline, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 5931 gold back view short sequin cape dress with fully-beaded mesh, high back, covered closure, semi-formal party dress styled for cocktail

Mac Duggal 5931

Short Fitted Sequin Cape Dress with Beaded Mesh Gown
Sale price$700 CAD Regular price$897 CAD 21% Off
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Shop semi-formal dresses 2027 from Marlas Fashions, the Toronto flagship that ships designer dresses worldwide. Semi-formal dresses from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme, with new 2027 arrivals and best sellers first. Chosen for semi-formal weddings, work events, holiday parties, dinners and cocktail receptions. Shipped worldwide from Toronto and Los Angeles, free over $250 across Canada and the USA, with a price-match guarantee and easy returns.

Semi-Formal Dresses 2027 – Short Dresses for Semi-Formal Events

Marlas Fashions is one of North America's largest designer dress destinations, shipping from Toronto and Los Angeles: a 10,000 sq. ft. flagship showroom with over 8,000 dresses in Toronto, Canada, more than 100,000 clients styled, more than 500,000 followers across our social platforms, and an online store that ships to every province in Canada, all 50 US states and worldwide. This page brings together semi-formal dresses from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme, priced from $115 to $1,259 CAD with most between $115 and $473. Every dress is an authentic designer style bought directly from the designer, never a replica.

New semi-formal dresses for 2027

97 new 2027 semi-formal dresses have landed this season from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana and Ladivine. They sit first in the grid, followed by proven best sellers, so the first pages are always the newest and strongest styles.

Semi-formal Dresses for every occasion

These semi-formal dresses are chosen for semi-formal weddings, work events, holiday parties, dinners and cocktail receptions. Customers most often shop them for semi-formal events, cocktail parties, parties, homecoming and after-prom. The most-stocked looks are fitted, open-back, beaded, jersey, V-neck and A-line, and the colours customers ask for most are blue, pink, black, green, red and lilac. Use the filters to narrow by designer, colour, size, length, neckline, fabric and price, or start from the tiles above.

Shipping worldwide from Toronto and Los Angeles

Marlas Fashions ships semi-formal dresses worldwide with tracked delivery from two hubs, Toronto and Los Angeles. Canadian orders ship from Toronto, free over $250, priced in Canadian dollars. US orders ship from Los Angeles in USD with free shipping over $250 to every state. International customers check out in CAD or USD and receive the same price-match guarantee and easy returns. Need it fast? Our Toronto team confirms stock and ship dates by phone, text or WhatsApp before you order.

Sizes and fit

Most semi-formal dresses run from size 00 to 16, with 155 styles in plus sizes up to 24 or 26. Each product page shows that designer's size chart; measure bust, waist and hips and compare, because formal sizing differs from everyday clothing. Our stylists confirm sizing by phone, text or WhatsApp.

Why shop semi-formal dresses at Marlas Fashions

  • One of North America's largest designer dress destinations, shipping from Toronto and Los Angeles: semi-formal dresses online and thousands more in our Toronto flagship.
  • Authorized retailer for Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme: authentic current-season styles, never replicas.
  • Worldwide shipping from Toronto and Los Angeles with tracked delivery, free on orders over $250 across Canada and the USA.
  • A price-match guarantee and easy returns, with stylists available by phone, text and WhatsApp.
  • More than 100,000 clients styled and more than 500,000 followers across our social platforms.

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