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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
Ladivine KV1133 black short strapless open-back cocktail dress — front view of the homecoming silhouetteLadivine KV1133 burgundy — angled view of the short strapless cocktail dress with open back
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
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
LaDivine T709 sage v-neck chiffon A-line bridesmaid gown — muted sage-green front view for bridesmaidLaDivine T709 sage — rear-facing view showing the flowy skirt with cap-sleeve detail of the A-line bridesmaid gown
Mac Duggal 56409 Floral Embroidered Mesh Fit-and-Flare Short DressMac Duggal 56409 Floral Embroidered Mesh Fit-and-Flare Short Dress
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
Mac 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
Ladivine KV1152 blue homecoming dress with glitter fabric, beaded floral appliqués, boned corset insert, scoop neck, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, short semi-formal party dressLadivine KV1152 blue homecoming dress showing fully open crisscross lace-up back, glitter fit-and-flare silhouette, spaghetti straps, back view, cocktail party dress
Mac 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
Ladivine CD425 pink homecoming dress with satin, boned corset bodice, sweetheart neckline, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, short semi-formal party dressLadivine CD425 pink homecoming dress with satin, lace-up crisscross open back, fit-and-flare mini skirt, back view, cocktail party dress
Mac 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
Ladivine CD426 Royal homecoming dress with satin, boned ruched bodice, strapless scoop neckline, fitted mini silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressLadivine CD426 Royal homecoming dress with satin, fully open crisscross lace-up back, boned fitted mini silhouette, back view, semi-formal party dress
Mac Duggal 8257 Ivory Multicolor front view homecoming dress in floral print chiffon with tiered ruffles, fit-and-flare silhouette, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 8257 Ivory Multicolor back view homecoming dress showing strap construction and ruffle tiers, floral chiffon, short semi-formal party dress
Ladivine CDS571 silver homecoming dress side view in metallic jersey with v-neckline, crystal trim, open crisscross back, short fitted mini silhouette, cocktail party dressLadivine CDS571 silver homecoming dress back view showing fully open crisscross lace-up back, metallic stretch jersey, thin straps, short body-con silhouette, semi-formal party dress
Mac 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
Faviana 11313 Cherry homecoming dress in stretch satin with deep V-neckline, fitted bodycon silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressFaviana 11313 Cherry homecoming dress open crisscross lace-up back in stretch satin, fitted bodycon, back view, semi-formal party dress
Mac Duggal 11952 black front cocktail dress with satin, 3D beaded floral appliqué, fit-and-flare bubble skirt, short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 11952 black back cocktail dress with satin, high back full coverage, fit-and-flare silhouette, short hoco dance dress
Faviana 11509 Royal Blue homecoming dress with deep V-neck mesh insert, boned bodice, ruched skirt, front view, cocktail party dressFaviana 11509 Royal Blue homecoming dress with open lace-up back, stretch satin, back view, short hoco dance dress
Mac Duggal 6226 powder blue front view short beaded lace cape dress with hot-stone crystals, high neck, long sleeves, cocktail party dressMac Duggal 6226 powder blue side view short beaded cape dress with mesh overlay and seed pearl embellishment, a-line silhouette, short semi-formal dance dress styled for cocktail
Portia and Scarlett PS26701 white side view beaded fit-and-flare homecoming mini dress with structured boned corset bodice, layered organza skirt, semi-formal party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26701 white back view beaded corset homecoming mini dress showing V-shaped open back, spaghetti straps, layered organza skirt, short hoco dance dress
Mac Duggal 5928 Copper front view fully sequined long-sleeve fitted mini dress with beaded fringe hem deep V-neckline cocktail party dressMac Duggal 5928 Copper back view fully sequined long-sleeve fitted mini dress high covered back concealed zipper semi-formal party dress styled for cocktail
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
Mac Duggal 6123 black multicolor floral sequin mesh cape cocktail dress, front view, high neck long sleeves a-line shift, short semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 6123 black multicolor floral sequin mesh cape cocktail dress, back view, floor-length cape high back full coverage, cocktail party dress
Faviana 11513 Lemon Yellow homecoming dress front view with deep V-neck, beaded trim neckline, fitted bodycon silhouette, short hoco dance dressFaviana 11513 Lemon Yellow homecoming dress back view with satin fabric, open crisscross strap detail, fitted bodycon silhouette, short semi-formal party dress
Mac 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
Faviana 11510 Cherry homecoming dress front view in stretch satin with strapless square neckline, ruched skirt, fitted silhouette, semi-formal party dressFaviana 11510 Cherry homecoming dress back view in stretch satin with crisscross lace-up open back, fitted silhouette, short cocktail party dress
Mac Duggal 56169 black-white front view short-sleeve tweed bouclé a-line shift dress with pearl placket trim and scoop neck, cocktail dress for semi-formal eventsMac Duggal 56169 black-white back view tweed bouclé shift dress with fully covered high back and scoop back neckline, cocktail look for wedding guests
Portia and Scarlett PS26734 red homecoming dress front view with satin, strapless sweetheart corset bodice, bubble skirt, short hoco dance dressPortia and Scarlett PS26734 red homecoming dress back view with satin, high covered back, concealed zipper, semi-formal party dress
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
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
Mac 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
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
Mac Duggal 27828 gold front view homecoming dress with metallic glitter boucle fabric, 3D floral appliques, square neckline, fit-and-flare silhouette, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 27828 gold back view homecoming dress with metallic glitter boucle, scoop back neckline, wide straps, full flared skirt, cocktail party dress
Portia and Scarlett PS26749 blue homecoming dress with chiffon tiered ruffle skirt boned strapless corset bodice fit-and-flare silhouette front view short semi-formal dance dressPortia and Scarlett PS26749 pink homecoming dress with chiffon tiered ruffle skirt structured strapless corset bodice a-line silhouette front view cocktail party dress
Mac Duggal 2262 black cocktail dress with jersey fabric, beaded hem border, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, short semi-formal dance dressMac Duggal 2262 black cocktail dress with high-back coverage, long sleeves, a-line silhouette, back view, semi-formal party dress
Portia and Scarlett PS26708 black homecoming dress in stretch jersey with crystal beaded fringe hem, strapless fitted silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26708 black homecoming dress back view, fully open back strapless bodycon, crystal beaded fringe hem, short hoco dance dress
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
Portia and Scarlett PS26720 champagne-beige homecoming full-length view fitted open-back fully-beaded mini dress with off-shoulder pearl strands and sweetheart neckline, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26720 black and champagne-beige homecoming editorial back view open back pearl strand shoulder detail fully-beaded corset mini dress, cocktail party dress
Mac Duggal 21422 Navy Blue homecoming front view sequin tweed boucle a-line dress with peter-pan collar, jewelled buttons, fringe hem, short cocktail party dressMac Duggal 21422 Navy Blue homecoming back view sequin tweed high-back dress with short sleeves, fully covered back, a-line silhouette, semi-formal party dress
Andrea and Leo A1522 Pink cocktail dress with floral jacquard brocade, scoop corset bodice, ruffle hem, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, cocktail party dressAndrea and Leo A1522 Pink cocktail dress with floral jacquard brocade, covered back zip closure, tie straps, fit-and-flare silhouette, back view, cocktail dress
Mac Duggal 8417 black cocktail dress front view showing sequin tulle, diamond-lattice bodice, smocked waist, and fit-and-flare tiered ruffle skirtMac Duggal 8417 black cocktail dress back view showing wide tulle straps, scoop back, and tiered ruffle skirt in fit-and-flare silhouette
Portia and Scarlett PS26744 black homecoming dress with satin, beaded neckline band, strapless scoop-neck, front view, short semi-formal party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26744 black homecoming dress with satin, fully open back to waist, sculptural bubble skirt, back view, short hoco dance dress
Mac Duggal 2287 Evening Dress - Cobalt - ABMac Duggal 2287 Evening Dress - Cobalt - BK
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
Mac Duggal 94284 Silver champagne beige front view fully beaded long-sleeve fitted short cocktail dress with mesh base, swirling sequins and crystals, 3D black velvet floral corsage, semi-formal party dressMac Duggal 94284 Silver champagne beige back view fully beaded long-sleeve short cocktail dress with high-back covered beaded mesh construction, no open exposure, cocktail party dress
Portia and Scarlett PS26712 champagne beige homecoming dress with boned beaded bodice, sweetheart strapless neckline, vertical boning channels, front detail view, cocktail party dressPortia and Scarlett PS26712 champagne beige homecoming dress with satin skirt, heavily beaded sweetheart corset bodice, fit-and-flare silhouette, front view, short semi-formal party dress
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

Semi-formal dresses 2027 from Marlas Fashions, Toronto's largest designer dress store: 300+ styles from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme, shipped across Canada, the USA and worldwide. New 2027 arrivals and best sellers come first. Perfect for semi-formal weddings, work events, holiday parties, dinners and cocktail receptions.

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

Marlas Fashions is Toronto's largest designer dress destination: a 10,000 sq. ft. showroom with over 8,000 dresses, more than 100,000 clients styled, and an online store that ships to every province in Canada, all 50 US states and worldwide. This collection of semi-formal dresses holds 327 styles online right now from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme, priced from $115 to $1259 CAD, with most between $115 and $472. Every dress is an authentic current-season designer style bought directly from the designer.

Trending now: cocktail dresses, mini dresses, little black dresses and birthday dresses

Search demand this month is rising for cocktail dresses, mini dresses, little black dresses, birthday dresses, sequin dresses and babydoll dresses, so those edits are pinned in the tiles above and refreshed as the season moves. Shop them early: the best colours and sizes in holiday and party styles sell through before December.

New semi-formal dresses for 2027

91 new 2027 semi-formal dresses have arrived this season from Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana and Ladivine. They are shown first, followed by our proven best sellers, so the first pages are always the newest and strongest styles. The most-stocked looks right now are fitted, open-back, jersey, beaded, V-neck and A-line, and the colours customers ask for most are blue, pink, black, green, red and lilac.

Semi-formal dresses for every occasion

Our semi-formal dresses are chosen for semi-formal weddings, work events, holiday parties, dinners and cocktail receptions. Customers most often shop this collection for semi-formal events, cocktail parties, parties, homecoming and after-prom. Use the filters to narrow by designer, colour, size, length, neckline, fabric and price, or start from the tiles above.

Semi-formal dresses in Canada

Shop semi-formal dresses online from anywhere in Canada with fast delivery to Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, Regina, Saskatoon and Moncton. Prices are in Canadian dollars with no surprises at checkout, free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada and the USA, a price-match guarantee and easy returns. Visit our Toronto showroom at 111 Tycos Dr to try styles on in person, 7 days a week.

Semi-formal dresses in the USA

Shopping from the United States? Switch to our US store for USD pricing and fast shipping to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Seattle and Phoenix and every state. Free shipping applies on US orders over $250, and the same price-match guarantee and easy returns apply.

Sizes and fit

Most styles run from size 00 to 16, and 153 styles in this collection are available 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.

Why Marlas Fashions

  • Toronto's largest selection of designer semi-formal dresses: 327 styles online, thousands more in store.
  • Authorized retailer for Mac Duggal, Portia and Scarlett, Faviana, Ladivine, Jessica Angel and La Femme.
  • Free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada and the USA, and worldwide delivery.
  • A price-match guarantee and easy returns, plus stylists by phone, text and WhatsApp.

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