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Finding the perfect semi-formal dress for school events should feel exciting, not stressful. At Shortandsweethire, we’ve curated a collection of designer semi-formal dresses made for school occasions where you want to look polished, stylish, and age-appropriate while still feeling like the best version of yourself.

This collection is perfect for school semi-formals, end-of-year celebrations, awards nights, graduation dinners, and special school events where a full formal gown isn’t required, but you still want to dress up. You’ll find a range of mini, midi, and elegant fitted styles designed to make you feel confident without being overdone.

From sleek and minimal silhouettes to soft feminine styles and statement pieces, our collection includes some of Australia’s most loved designer labels. Each dress is chosen to strike the perfect balance between effortless and elevated.

Hiring your semi-formal dress means you can wear a designer outfit for a fraction of the retail price, without the pressure of buying something you’ll only wear once. It’s a simple, affordable way to feel incredible for your school event.

At Shortandsweethire, we take the stress out of finding the perfect outfit so you can focus on enjoying your night. Browse our Semi-Formal collection and find the dress that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and completely ready for your event.

Bec + Bridge Kailani Gown Chocolate Brown

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$80.00
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House of CB Calla Pearl Maxi Dress

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$120.00
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Deconduarte Georgia Gown Spring Green

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$100.00
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Effie Kats Havilland Gown Cherry Red

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$100.00
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Rat and Boa Lotus Slip Gown Red

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$180.00
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Bec + Bridge Nessie Cowl Dark Chocolate

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$100.00
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MISHA Sisal Mesh Gown Orchid Pink

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$100.00
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HNTR the label Huxley Gown Baby Pink

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$140.00
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Natalie Rolt Bettina Gown Butter

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$150.00
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Arcina Ori Delilah Gown Peach

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$170.00
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Bec + Bridge Nessie Cowl Ultramarine Blue

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$100.00
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Sir the Label Giacomo Maxi Black

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$130.00
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I am Delilah Margot Gown Yellow

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$70.00
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$70.00
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Natalie Rolt Monika Gown Electric Blue

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$175.00
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Deconduarte Astor Gown Baby Blue Sparkle

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$100.00
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Effie Kats Verona Gown Black

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from $90.00
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Effie Kats Monroe Gown Black

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from $100.00
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HNTR the label Huxley Gown Aqua

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$140.00
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Arcina Ori Santina Maxi Sky

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$140.00
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$140.00
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Hansen & Gretel Stephanie Maxi Gown Seafoam

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$200.00
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Natalie Rolt Shontae Gown Blossom Pink

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from $150.00
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House of Cb Calla Pearl Gown Ivory

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$120.00
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MISHA Sapphire Gown Red Sequin

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$160.00
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$160.00
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Bec + Bridge Citrina Maxi Dress

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$120.00
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$120.00
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Bec + Bridge Ariahn Maxi Chocolate

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$100.00
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Misha Jennifer Cupro Maxi Cornflower

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$110.00
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$110.00
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Natalie Rolt Yolanda Gown Pink

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$120.00
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$120.00
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House of Cb Seren Maxi Gown Ivory

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$120.00
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Effie Kats Monroe Gown Ice Blue

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from $100.00
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House of Cb Calla Pearl Gown Black

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$120.00
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Manning Cartell Double Time Gown Cerulean Blue

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$170.00
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$170.00
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Bec + Bridge Gia Halter Maxi Powder Pink

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$100.00
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$100.00
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DZO Georgia Gown Pink Sequin

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$150.00
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Hansen & Gretel Stephanie Maxi Gown Black

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$200.00
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Ance Gria Rosa Gown Mauve

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$140.00
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House of CB Seren Maxi Gown Black Lace

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$120.00
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Sir the Label Aries Halter Gown Black

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$110.00
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$110.00
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Natalie Rolt Bettina Gown Black

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from $150.00
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from $150.00
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House of Cb Persephone Gown Ivory

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$130.00
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$130.00
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Natalie Rolt Shontae Gown Butter

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$150.00
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$150.00
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