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.


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Colour Block dresses and hats to match for race day and weddings

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

Dusk Pink Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Dusk Pink Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Womens Spot Cross Front Midaxi Dress
Womens Spot Cross Front Midaxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £65.00

£58.50

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Coast Colour Block Twill Belted Dress
Coast Colour Block Twill Belted Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £119.00

£59.00

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Principles Mono Twist Waist Cupro Colourblock Midi Dress
Principles Mono Twist Waist Cupro Colourblock Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £55.00

£41.25

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Roman Black Stripe Print V-Neck Hanky Hem Midi Dress
Roman Black Stripe Print V-Neck Hanky Hem Midi Dress
Roman

£58.00

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Karen Millen Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £289.00

£231.20

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Roman Multi Colourblock Floral Button Tiered Dress
Roman Multi Colourblock Floral Button Tiered Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Roman Navy Colourblock Pleat Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Roman Navy Colourblock Pleat Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Klass Colour Block Pleated Sleeveless Dress Lemon/Multi Women's
Klass Colour Block Pleated Sleeveless Dress Lemon/Multi Women's
Klass

£48.00

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Roman Red Sleeveless Stripe Print Midi Stretch Dress
Roman Red Sleeveless Stripe Print Midi Stretch Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Womens Satin Stripe Lace Panel Maxi Dress
Womens Satin Stripe Lace Panel Maxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £75.00

£45.00

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Lisa Tan Colour Block Full Skirt Midi Dress - Mono
Lisa Tan Colour Block Full Skirt Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Womens Conner Ives Contrast-Panels Wide-Long-Sleeves Cotton-Jersey Maxi Dress
Womens Conner Ives Contrast-Panels Wide-Long-Sleeves Cotton-Jersey Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£520.00

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Womens Victoria Beckham V-Neck Contrast-Panel Stretch-Jersey Gown
Womens Victoria Beckham V-Neck Contrast-Panel Stretch-Jersey Gown
Selfridges

£1,250.00

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Roman Black & Grey Contrast Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress
Roman Black & Grey Contrast Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress
Roman

£50.00

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Roman Royal Blue Stripe Print Satin Bodycon Midi Slip Dress
Roman Royal Blue Stripe Print Satin Bodycon Midi Slip Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Roman Navy Floral Contrast Tapework Shift Dress
Roman Navy Floral Contrast Tapework Shift Dress
Roman

£80.00

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Roman Pink Colour Block Print Tiered Smock Dress
Roman Pink Colour Block Print Tiered Smock Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Contrast Panel Midi Dress
Contrast Panel Midi Dress
Oasis UK & IE

was: £59.00

£35.40

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Roman Multi Stripe Print Pleated Midi Dress
Roman Multi Stripe Print Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Corseted Tailored Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Corseted Tailored Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £299.00

£239.20

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Gina Bacconi Brooke Stripe Dress - Multi
Gina Bacconi Brooke Stripe Dress - Multi
Frasers

£230.00

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Womens Contrast Tie Shoulder Floral Burnout Midi Dress
Womens Contrast Tie Shoulder Floral Burnout Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£51.00

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Roman Black Stripe Print Satin Twist Strap Midi Dress
Roman Black Stripe Print Satin Twist Strap Midi Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Roman Rust Geometric Colour Block Print Midi Dress
Roman Rust Geometric Colour Block Print Midi Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Roman Tan Geometric Colour Block Print Midi Dress
Roman Tan Geometric Colour Block Print Midi Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Contrast Panel Waist Sleeveless Midi - Mono
Contrast Panel Waist Sleeveless Midi - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Cross Neck Satin Midi Pencil Dress - Mono
Cross Neck Satin Midi Pencil Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£99.00

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Dusk Black Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Dusk Black Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Roman Light Pink Colour Block Tiered Linen Blend Midi Dress
Roman Light Pink Colour Block Tiered Linen Blend Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Pour Moi Women's Colour Block Maxi Kaftan - 12 - Red Mix, Red Mix
Pour Moi Women's Colour Block Maxi Kaftan - 12 - Red Mix, Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£45.00

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Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Bow Tie Neck Midi Dress
Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Bow Tie Neck Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £179.00

£107.40

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Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrast Tipped Forever Belted Tailored Midi Dress
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrast Tipped Forever Belted Tailored Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£199.00

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River Island Cut Out Colour Block Midi Dress
River Island Cut Out Colour Block Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£46.00

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New Look Green Satin Stripe Print Halterneck Midi Dress
New Look Green Satin Stripe Print Halterneck Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£42.99

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V by Very Woven Mix Panel Dress - Mono
V by Very Woven Mix Panel Dress - Mono
very.co.uk

£35.00

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Roman Green Leaf Print Contrast Band Maxi Dress
Roman Green Leaf Print Contrast Band Maxi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Pleated And Panelled Contrast Tie Satin Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Mono
Pleated And Panelled Contrast Tie Satin Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£49.00

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Roman Curve Green Contrast Skirt Stretch Dress
Roman Curve Green Contrast Skirt Stretch Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Roman Black Colour Block Panel Fit and Flare Dress
Roman Black Colour Block Panel Fit and Flare Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Bow Shoulder Detail Ruffle Dress - Mono
Bow Shoulder Detail Ruffle Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£96.75

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AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £70.00

£49.00

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V by Very Colour Block Dress - Mono
V by Very Colour Block Dress - Mono
very.co.uk

£35.00

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Religion Monochrome Wrap Dress - Black
Religion Monochrome Wrap Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£125.00

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Star By Julien Macdonald Stripe Print Shirt Dress
Star By Julien Macdonald Stripe Print Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK

£74.50

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Ro&Zo Women's Pure Cotton Colour Block V-Neck Tiered Dress - 14REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Ro&Zo Women's Pure Cotton Colour Block V-Neck Tiered Dress - 14REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£129.00

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AX Paris Navy and Cream Stripe Print Strappy Wrap Top Midi Dress
AX Paris Navy and Cream Stripe Print Strappy Wrap Top Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£50.00

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Halterneck Twill Pleated Midi Dress - Mono
Halterneck Twill Pleated Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Roman Black Colour Block Fit And Flare Dress
Roman Black Colour Block Fit And Flare Dress
Roman

£38.00

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Roman Pink Boho Stripe Maxi Dress
Roman Pink Boho Stripe Maxi Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Hobbs Women's Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Cami Dress In Organza Stripe - Mono
Cami Dress In Organza Stripe - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£50.00

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Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £289.00

£231.20

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Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £289.00

£231.20

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Ro&Zo Women's Colour Block Maxi Column Dress - 12REG - Multi, Multi
Ro&Zo Women's Colour Block Maxi Column Dress - 12REG - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

£119.00

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Coast Mono Races Drop Waist Bow Shoulder Midi Dress
Coast Mono Races Drop Waist Bow Shoulder Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£139.00

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Principles Colour block Side Tie Dress
Principles Colour block Side Tie Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £65.00

£39.00

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Stripe Print Pleated Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Stripe Print Pleated Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£74.25

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Stripe Ladder Fringe Maxi Dress
Stripe Ladder Fringe Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£89.25

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Contrast Spot Bandeau Ruffle Midi Dress - Mono
Contrast Spot Bandeau Ruffle Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print 2 In 1 Frill Split Midi Dress
AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print 2 In 1 Frill Split Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £60.00

£42.00

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AX Paris Beige Striped Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
AX Paris Beige Striped Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £70.00

£49.00

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Blush/Ivory/Green Butterfly Print Jersey Dress with Contrast Trim
Blush/Ivory/Green Butterfly Print Jersey Dress with Contrast Trim
Chesca

£85.00

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Joanna San Jose Stripe Midi Sundress
Joanna San Jose Stripe Midi Sundress
JOY

£65.00

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Petite Drop Waist Satin Crepe Belted Midi Dress - Mono
Petite Drop Waist Satin Crepe Belted Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Principles Blue Belted Contrast Detail Collarless Shirt Dress
Principles Blue Belted Contrast Detail Collarless Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £59.00

£47.20

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Womens Striped Colour Block Coatigan
Womens Striped Colour Block Coatigan
Wallis UK

was: £65.00

£39.00

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Stripe Print Pleated Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Stripe Print Pleated Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£64.00

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V by Very Colour Block Satin Midi Dress - Mono
V by Very Colour Block Satin Midi Dress - Mono
very.co.uk

was: £45.00

£29.25

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Karen Millen Long Sleeve Contrast Collar Pleated Button Detailed Woven Midi Dress
Karen Millen Long Sleeve Contrast Collar Pleated Button Detailed Woven Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £239.00

£191.20

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Lace Detail Sleeveless Midi Dress - Mono
Lace Detail Sleeveless Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£64.00

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Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrasted Tipped Sleeved Shirt Dress
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrasted Tipped Sleeved Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £259.00

£207.20

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Karen Millen Tall Mono Textured Woven Prom Skirt
Karen Millen Tall Mono Textured Woven Prom Skirt
Debenhams UK

was: £199.00

£119.00

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Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Sleeveless Tailored Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Sleeveless Tailored Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £269.00

£215.20

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Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Black
Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£169.00

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Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Navy
Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Navy
very.co.uk

£169.00

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Karen Millen Contrast Detail Full Skirt Tailored Midi Dress
Karen Millen Contrast Detail Full Skirt Tailored Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £239.00

£143.00

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Uchuu Classic Black and White Shirt Dress
Uchuu Classic Black and White Shirt Dress
Chesca

£145.00

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Karen Millen Plus Size Textured Tailored Contrast Taffeta Ruffle Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Plus Size Textured Tailored Contrast Taffeta Ruffle Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £239.00

£96.00

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Crepe Colour Block Midi Dress - Mono
Crepe Colour Block Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£104.25

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Karen Millen Taffeta Contrast Tux Tailored Full Skirted Shirt Dress
Karen Millen Taffeta Contrast Tux Tailored Full Skirted Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £229.00

£137.40

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Colourblock Hats Shoes and Bags

Roman Fuchsia Large Contrast Feather Disc Fascinator
Roman Fuchsia Large Contrast Feather Disc Fascinator
Roman

£30.00

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Lisa Tan Sequin Tweed Jacket - Mono
Lisa Tan Sequin Tweed Jacket - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£89.00

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Dhapop Leather Heels, Made in Europe
Dhapop Leather Heels, Made in Europe
La Redoute UK

£129.99

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Lisa Tan Bow Loop Wide Brim Hat - Ivory
Lisa Tan Bow Loop Wide Brim Hat - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£118.15

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Womens Carvela Lovebird Rhinestone-Embellished Satin Slingback Courts
Womens Carvela Lovebird Rhinestone-Embellished Satin Slingback Courts
Selfridges

£139.00

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Lulu Guinness | Red Lulu Mail Postbox Collectible Clutch
Lulu Guinness | Red Lulu Mail Postbox Collectible Clutch
Lulu Guinness Ltd

£345.00

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Womens LK Bennett Barette Side-Bow Kitten-Heel Woven Court Shoes
Womens LK Bennett Barette Side-Bow Kitten-Heel Woven Court Shoes
Selfridges

£289.00

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Lisa Tan Side Facing Quill And Loop Fascinator - Ivory
Lisa Tan Side Facing Quill And Loop Fascinator - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £109.00

£92.65

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Womens LK Bennett Lana Satin Clutch Bag
Womens LK Bennett Lana Satin Clutch Bag
Selfridges

£229.00

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Lisa Tan Bow And Mesh Wide Brim Hat - Ivory
Lisa Tan Bow And Mesh Wide Brim Hat - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£159.00

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Womens Dune Context Bug-Embellished Faux-Leather Slingback Courts
Womens Dune Context Bug-Embellished Faux-Leather Slingback Courts
Selfridges

£119.00

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Lisa Tan Double Layered Flower And Feather Fascinator - Blue
Lisa Tan Double Layered Flower And Feather Fascinator - Blue
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Heeled Platform Sandals-Blue and White Gingham Female Boden
Heeled Platform Sandals-Blue and White Gingham Female Boden
Boden

£125.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Langley 75 Colour-Block Metallic Leather Heeled Sandals
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Langley 75 Colour-Block Metallic Leather Heeled Sandals
Selfridges

£149.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Micro Kensington Faux-Leather Cross-Body Bag
Womens Kurt Geiger London Micro Kensington Faux-Leather Cross-Body Bag
Selfridges

£79.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Swirl-Pattern Suede Platform Sandals
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Swirl-Pattern Suede Platform Sandals
Selfridges

£189.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Rhinestone Mini Satin Shoulder Bag
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Rhinestone Mini Satin Shoulder Bag
Selfridges

£179.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Pierra Ankle-Tie Woven Platform Heels
Womens Kurt Geiger London Pierra Ankle-Tie Woven Platform Heels
Selfridges

£179.00

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Womens LK Bennett Lennon Heeled Leather Sandals
Womens LK Bennett Lennon Heeled Leather Sandals
Selfridges

£269.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Belgravia High Slingback Woven Heeled Courts
Womens Kurt Geiger London Belgravia High Slingback Woven Heeled Courts
Selfridges

£179.00

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Ivory/Black Medium Hatinator with Contrast Feather Flower and Leaf Trail
Ivory/Black Medium Hatinator with Contrast Feather Flower and Leaf Trail
Chesca

£165.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Perspex-Heel Suede Heeled Slingback Courts
Womens Kurt Geiger London Perspex-Heel Suede Heeled Slingback Courts
Selfridges

£179.00

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Pearl/Black Medium Hatinator with Sinamay Loops & Quills
Pearl/Black Medium Hatinator with Sinamay Loops & Quills
Chesca

£155.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Pom-Pom Ankle-Tie Heeled Suede Sandals
Womens Kurt Geiger London Pom-Pom Ankle-Tie Heeled Suede Sandals
Selfridges

£199.00

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Black/White Large Fascinator with Large Bow
Black/White Large Fascinator with Large Bow
Chesca

£175.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Belgravia Eagle Head-Embellished Sling-Back Leather Heeled Courts
Womens Kurt Geiger London Belgravia Eagle Head-Embellished Sling-Back Leather Heeled Courts
Selfridges

£169.00

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Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington 105 Rainbow-Print Leather Sandals
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington 105 Rainbow-Print Leather Sandals
Selfridges

£179.00

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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.

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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