Colour Block & Slimming Illusion Dresses
Contrast Colour Block Dresses
Dresses with black lines and contrasting colours at the waist produce a shapely figure and work well for all sizes. Colour block dresses create a shape on a slim body and are flattering on a curvy body too. Petite dresses with panels or vertical lines can also give the appearance of height on a smaller frame. Buying plus-size outfits with dark panels and cut-outs at the side makes the contour of the body appear much slimmer. A splash of colour also has a part to play in the art of illusion and can enhance the silhouette in the most flattering of ways.
Mother of the Bride Dresses – Jersey – Shift – LBD – Maxi & Midi Dresses
Colour Block Dresses and Hats to Match
Coast colour block dresses and hats to match come together to bring standout race day outfits. Expert milliner Lisa Tan has crafted stunning hats and fascinators complimenting Coast’s special occasion dresses.
We love the Lisa Tan Geo Stripe ruffle shoulder midi dress featuring bold bursts of colour and contrasting geometric shapes. For a classic edge, the colour block midi dress offers a sleek sleeveless fit and flare design in a pink, lime and white combination. Contrasting tones, rainbow hues, cascading hems, bows and ruffles complete the special race day and wedding occasionwear at Coast.
Illusion Colourblock Dresses
Lk Bennett Womens Colour Block Box Pleat Midi A-Line Skirt - 12 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
£199.00
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Lk Bennett Womens Cotton Blend Striped V-Neck Midi Column Dress - 8 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
£359.00
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Hobbs Women's Evangeline Jersey Colourblock Midi Dress - Navy Rouge Pink
Hobbs Ltd
Olivia Rubin Maddie Rainbow Stripe Sequin Midi Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£320.00
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Olivia Rubin Penelope Sequin Rainbow Stripe Midi Skirt, Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£250.00
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Seasalt Cornwall Womens Colour Block Midi A-Line Skirt - 14REG - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£65.95
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Phase Eight Womens Colour Block V-Neck Midaxi Tiered Dress - 8 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
£149.00
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Hobbs Women's Claudia Pleated Fit And Flare Dress - Navy Pink Multi
Hobbs Ltd
Phase Eight Women's Doty Colourblock Linen-Blend Swing Dress
Phase Eight
Colour Block V-Neck Midi Dress Blue Women Boden, Navy and Bright Blue
Boden UK
Colourblock Hats Shoes and Bags
kate spade new york Lily Frog Rattan Leather Blend Cross Body Bag, Candy Grass/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£550.00
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kate spade new york Manhattan Gingham Tote Bag, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£425.00
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Radley Valentine's Day Edition Liverpool Street 2.0 Mini Grab Bag, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£199.00
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Nala Black And Natural Striped Raffia Tote Bag, Natural Black
LK Bennett
DKNY Bryant Park Logo Colour Block Tote Bag, Chino/Light Khaki
John Lewis & Partners
£190.00
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SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Rampling Satin Colour Block Court Shoes, Candy/Mouette
John Lewis & Partners
£299.00
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Kurt Geiger London Kensington Embellished Platform Heel Sandals, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£189.00
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Mylah Ecru and Black Leather Concealed Platform Courts, Multi
LK Bennett
Lauren Ralph Lauren Hartley Straw Bucket Bag, Natural/Black
John Lewis & Partners
£279.00
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New styles include black and white contrast dresses, multicoloured stripes, bodycon pencil dresses and print colour block dresses. Online brands and high street stores such as Karen Millen, Boden, Phase Eight, Asos, Damsel in a Dress, Coast, L.K. Bennett, Chesca, Ted Baker and Gina Bacconi boast a vibrant collection of colourblock designs.
Slimming Figure-Shaping Dresses
Visual trickery dressing is not just for the red carpet and celebrities. The new fashion frenzy can be seen in the new season dress collection at department stores such as John Lewis and House of Fraser. So add your own drama to your wardrobe with a Bodycon slim-fit bandage dress to showcase your curves. Here you will find figure-hugging dresses combined with a modern block pattern perfect for effortless day & evening dressing.
Panelled Bodycon Dresses
The secret behind creating an instantly slimmer silhouette is a clever design. New colour block dresses are embracing the shaper-dress trend that accentuates the figure. Savvy celebs know how to dress to impress, and panelled bodycon are real show stoppers. Reiss dresses are both figure-flattering and on-trend, especially their latest bandage styles.
Catwalk-inspired geometric prints are a winner, too and work well with colour block pieces. Update your wardrobe and take your pick from the latest graphic stripes, cube and chevron prints and team with bold splashes of colour.
Colour Block Tops and Jackets
Jackets, cardigans, blouses and tops can play their part too in the world of illusion. Styles include colour blocking, darts and gather for shaping, seam detail that nips in at the waist and monochrome prints. Wear over black trousers or a pencil slim skirt for an elegant, tailored 1940s look. Smart two-piece outfits look good for work or play.
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.
