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Black Evening Dresses

Every wardrobe should make room for one statement piece including the little black dress. If the dress code is black then this fabulous collection of black-tie event outfits, cocktail and evening dresses are sure to inspire. You’ll find stunning Oscar-style maxi dresses, bandeau, halter neck and sequined party dresses plus chiffon, lace and satin creations full of glitz and glamour.


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Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns

James Lakeland Women's Black Sleeveless Gathered Maxi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Sleeveless Gathered Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£119.60

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James Lakeland Women's Black Sculpted Maxi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Sculpted Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £299.00

£119.60

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Red
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Coast Women's Square Neck Velvet Sequin Long Sleeve Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Square Neck Velvet Sequin Long Sleeve Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£111.00

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James Lakeland Women's Maxi Wave Hem Black Dress
James Lakeland Women's Maxi Wave Hem Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.50

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James Lakeland Women's Draped Maxi Black Dress
James Lakeland Women's Draped Maxi Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.50

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Ivory/Black Floral Scribble Print Panelled Jersey Dress
Ivory/Black Floral Scribble Print Panelled Jersey Dress
Chesca

£99.00

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Little Mistress Women's Black Tiered Ruffle One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Black Tiered Ruffle One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £164.00

£84.50

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Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.40

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Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.40

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Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Lime
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.40

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.40

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Black Sleeveless Plisse Pleat Dress
Black Sleeveless Plisse Pleat Dress
Chesca

£82.00

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Coast Women's Corset Detail Twill Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Corset Detail Twill Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£80.00

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Little Mistress Women's Black Embroidered Midaxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Black Embroidered Midaxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's GWD Cowley Black Lace & Dobby Mesh Maxi Dress
GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's GWD Cowley Black Lace & Dobby Mesh Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £104.00

£80.00

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Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£77.40

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£77.40

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GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's GWD Coleen Black Velvet Maxi Dress
GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's GWD Coleen Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £110.00

£77.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Flower Embroidery Midi Cord Dress
Yumi Women's Black Flower Embroidery Midi Cord Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Cosmic Embroidery Cord Midi Shirt Dress
Yumi Women's Black Cosmic Embroidery Cord Midi Shirt Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Phase Eight Women's Aida Black Shift Dress
Phase Eight Women's Aida Black Shift Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£74.50

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Gini London Women's Black Angel Sleeves Embroidered Occasion Midi Dress
Gini London Women's Black Angel Sleeves Embroidered Occasion Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £85.00

£72.25

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Gini London Women's Black Animal Devore High Neck Midi Dress
Gini London Women's Black Animal Devore High Neck Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £96.00

£72.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Slinky V Neck Wrap Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Slinky V Neck Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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Black Off-The-Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Marabou Trim & Side Slit
Black Off-The-Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Marabou Trim & Side Slit
Chesca

£295.00

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Black Lily Printed Chiffon Multi Layer Dress
Black Lily Printed Chiffon Multi Layer Dress
Chesca

£225.00

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BOSS Women's Fuccia Black A Line Dress
BOSS Women's Fuccia Black A Line Dress
Frasers

was: £289.00

£205.00

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Coast Women's Sequin Embellished Feather Trim Black Tie Maxi Dress in Blush
Coast Women's Sequin Embellished Feather Trim Black Tie Maxi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

£199.00

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Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Chiffon Trim
Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Chiffon Trim
Chesca

£195.00

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Floral Noir Black/Red Floral Print Button Front Dress
Floral Noir Black/Red Floral Print Button Front Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Teal/Black Château Jardin Cowl Neck Velvet Devore Bubble Dress
Teal/Black Château Jardin Cowl Neck Velvet Devore Bubble Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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A Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Crepe Chiffon Overarm Frill
A Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Crepe Chiffon Overarm Frill
Chesca

£195.00

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Gina Bacconi Angie Black Cocktail Dress
Gina Bacconi Angie Black Cocktail Dress
Frasers

£190.00

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Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£190.00

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Striking Black & Cobalt Swirl Stripe Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Striking Black & Cobalt Swirl Stripe Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Chesca

£185.00

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Black Notch Neck Zip Front Ponte Roma Balloon Dress
Black Notch Neck Zip Front Ponte Roma Balloon Dress
Chesca

£185.00

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Gina Bacconi Glennis Black Chiffon Overlay Dress
Gina Bacconi Glennis Black Chiffon Overlay Dress
Frasers

£180.00

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James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£175.00

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Signature Black Chiffon Dress with Diamante Detail and Chiffon Cape
Signature Black Chiffon Dress with Diamante Detail and Chiffon Cape
Chesca

£175.00

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Gina Bacconi Ashlee Black Midi Dress
Gina Bacconi Ashlee Black Midi Dress
Frasers

£170.00

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Black Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
Black Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
Chesca

£165.00

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Glamorous Black Tiered Chiffon Dress with Asymmetric Neckline and Diamanté Shoulder Detail
Glamorous Black Tiered Chiffon Dress with Asymmetric Neckline and Diamanté Shoulder Detail
Chesca

£165.00

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Black Bias Cut Crepe Chiffon Dress
Black Bias Cut Crepe Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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Little Mistress Women's Silvana Black Embellished Asymmetric Maxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Silvana Black Embellished Asymmetric Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£155.00

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Black/Multi Crepe de Chine Jacquard Floral Split Front V Neck Dress
Black/Multi Crepe de Chine Jacquard Floral Split Front V Neck Dress
Chesca

£145.00

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Monsoon Willow Black Dress
Monsoon Willow Black Dress
very.co.uk

£140.00

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Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Black Plissé Mock Jacket Dress
Black Plissé Mock Jacket Dress
Chesca

£129.00

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Black/Multi Bohemian-Inspired Tiered Tunic Dress
Black/Multi Bohemian-Inspired Tiered Tunic Dress
Chesca

£120.00

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James Lakeland Women's Black Sleeveless Gathered Maxi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Sleeveless Gathered Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£119.60

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James Lakeland Women's Black Sculpted Maxi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Sculpted Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £299.00

£119.60

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Red
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Coast Women's Square Neck Velvet Sequin Long Sleeve Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Square Neck Velvet Sequin Long Sleeve Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£111.00

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James Lakeland Women's Maxi Wave Hem Black Dress
James Lakeland Women's Maxi Wave Hem Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.50

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James Lakeland Women's Draped Maxi Black Dress
James Lakeland Women's Draped Maxi Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.50

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Ivory/Black Floral Scribble Print Panelled Jersey Dress
Ivory/Black Floral Scribble Print Panelled Jersey Dress
Chesca

£99.00

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Iris Bow Black Jacquard White Embroidered Collar Midi Dress
Iris Bow Black Jacquard White Embroidered Collar Midi Dress
JOY

£99.00

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James Lakeland Women's Black-Cream Polka Dot Dress in Black
James Lakeland Women's Black-Cream Polka Dot Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £185.00

£92.50

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Black/Ivory Abstract Strokes Artwork Pleated Dress
Black/Ivory Abstract Strokes Artwork Pleated Dress
Chesca

£87.00

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Coperni Women's Halter Cutout Maxi Dress in Black
Coperni Women's Halter Cutout Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £516.00

£474.00

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BALENCIAGA Suspend Shirt Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Suspend Shirt Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,550.00

£469.00

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BALENCIAGA Women's Long-Line Maxi Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Women's Long-Line Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £2,335.00

£469.00

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OFF WHITE Women's A-Line Dress - Black
OFF WHITE Women's A-Line Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £915.00

£459.00

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RABANNE Short Gathered Dress - Black
RABANNE Short Gathered Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,490.00

£449.00

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Patou Women's High Neck Oversized Poplin Shirt Dress in Black
Patou Women's High Neck Oversized Poplin Shirt Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £516.00

£446.00

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Max Mara Women's High Neck Gathered Dress in Black
Max Mara Women's High Neck Gathered Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £437.00

£423.00

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BALENCIAGA Women's Wrap Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Women's Wrap Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £2,085.00

£419.00

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Max Mara Women's V-Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress in Black
Max Mara Women's V-Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £429.00

£415.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Insect Appliqué Long Sleeve Dress in Black Viscose
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Insect Appliqué Long Sleeve Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£381.00

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OFF WHITE Women's Leaves Romantic Maxi Dress, Romantic Style - Black
OFF WHITE Women's Leaves Romantic Maxi Dress, Romantic Style - Black
Frasers

was: £1,240.00

£379.00

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RIXO Women's Dahlia Boho Dress - Black
RIXO Women's Dahlia Boho Dress - Black
Frasers

£375.00

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Karen Millen Women's Crystal Applique Woven Maxi Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Crystal Applique Woven Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £589.00

£353.40

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Gina Bacconi Marie-Claire Floral Mesh Maxi Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Marie-Claire Floral Mesh Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

£350.00

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BALENCIAGA Women's Floor-Length Structured Maxi Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Women's Floor-Length Structured Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,660.00

£339.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Back Bow Quarter Sleeve Dress in Black Acetate
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Back Bow Quarter Sleeve Dress in Black Acetate
Coast UK & IE

£337.00

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ROTATE Women's Kailey Long Maxi Dress - Black
ROTATE Women's Kailey Long Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

£330.00

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Gina Bacconi Paola Beaded Neck Maxi Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Paola Beaded Neck Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

£330.00

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Courreges Women's Contrast Trim Short Sleeve A-Line Dress in Black
Courreges Women's Contrast Trim Short Sleeve A-Line Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £329.00

£320.00

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BALENCIAGA Women's Structured A Line Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Women's Structured A Line Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,575.00

£319.00

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RIXO Women's Avalyn Boho Dress - Black
RIXO Women's Avalyn Boho Dress - Black
Frasers

£315.00

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LOVESHACKFANCY Ferra Maxi Dress - Black
LOVESHACKFANCY Ferra Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £615.00

£309.00

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OFF WHITE Women's Long Maxi Dress - Black
OFF WHITE Women's Long Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,550.00

£309.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's May Floral Sleeveless V-Neck A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Women's May Floral Sleeveless V-Neck A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Frasers

£299.00

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Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Rose Embroidered Cotton Twill Woven Shirt Dress With Eyelets in Black
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Rose Embroidered Cotton Twill Woven Shirt Dress With Eyelets in Black
Coast UK & IE

£299.00

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Phase Eight Women's Trudy Sequin Dress in Black
Phase Eight Women's Trudy Sequin Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£299.00

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OFF WHITE Women's Embroidered Floral Long Sleeve Maxi Dress - Black
OFF WHITE Women's Embroidered Floral Long Sleeve Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,475.00

£299.00

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Gina Bacconi Tallulah Ombre Sequin Maxi Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Tallulah Ombre Sequin Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

£299.00

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RIXO Clarice Midi Dress - Black
RIXO Clarice Midi Dress - Black
Frasers

£295.00

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Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Placed Floral Embroidered Mesh Woven Belted Maxi Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Placed Floral Embroidered Mesh Woven Belted Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£289.00

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Gina Bacconi Miriam V-Neck Dress And Jacket Set - Black
Gina Bacconi Miriam V-Neck Dress And Jacket Set - Black
Frasers

£280.00

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Maison Margiela Women's MM1 Printed Dress Black
Maison Margiela Women's MM1 Printed Dress Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £551.30

£278.30

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Beaded Embellished Woven Midaxi Cape Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Premium Beaded Embellished Woven Midaxi Cape Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £549.00

£275.00

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BALENCIAGA Women's Contoured Bodycon Dress - Black
BALENCIAGA Women's Contoured Bodycon Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,335.00

£269.00

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LOVESHACKFANCY Women's Aurelle Midi Dress - Black
LOVESHACKFANCY Women's Aurelle Midi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £525.00

£269.00

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OFF WHITE Women's Long Maxi Dress - Black
OFF WHITE Women's Long Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £2,700.00

£269.00

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For after dark chic the little black dress is irresistible. Its star quality styling and slimming shade never fail to attract. Whether it’s trendy and short or an elegant maxi you can be sure of feeling fabulous. Coast is home to an impressive selection of black evening gowns for all ages.

Chesca, Jacques Vert and Gina Bacconi offer a traditional take on the LBD also available in plus sizes. Here you will find sophisticated evening gowns for Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom.  For a contemporary edge, there’s Reiss, Phase Eight and L.K. Bennett with modern bandage black and white illusion dresses. The little black dress can take on many forms. You can play safe with simple embellished accents or take things to the next level. A slimming black dress that fits and flatters will serve you well for many star events. Inject some drama with a full-on colour block palette. Or if not so bold accessorise with eye-catching sandals to break up the look.

Ariella is home to stunning red carpet gowns as well as shimmering cocktail dresses. Dress to impress in body-defining dresses in beaded silk, chiffon, and lace. New collections are event ready to build perfect outfits for every occasion. Come alive after dark in floor-skimming sequin gowns. features include an alluring mesh yoke and sheer long sleeves for elegant arm coverage.

For a little more daring there are strapless black stretch duchess satin dresses. These come with silk organza ruffles, graduated hem, sweetheart neckline and open back. For a real show-stopper, halter neck dresses with a fishtail skirt will hug the body beautifully. Black with silver or gold foiled lace detailing adds that extra glimmer.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.

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