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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
Illusion Colourblock Dresses
Striped Contrast Asymmetric Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva
Boden Women's Silvia Boned Bodice Maxi Dress in Blue
Boden
Boden Women's Bow Detail Linen Empire Dress in White
Boden
Jovanna Ramon Midi Dress
very.co.uk
Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Roman
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman
Religion Sienna Maxi Occasion Maxi Tea Dress
very.co.uk
Mint Velvet Pink Stripe Halter Maxi Dress
very.co.uk
Style Cheat Bandeau Pleat Dress
very.co.uk
Vi.Ve.Re Gisela Colour Block Dress
very.co.uk
Elliatt June A-Line Gown Dress
very.co.uk
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Spot Print Twill Full Volume Skirt in Cream
Coast UK & IE
Ombre Front Wrap Bardot Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva
Wavy Ombre A-Line Chiffon Maxi Dress - Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva
Sleeveless Ombre Pleated A-Line Maxi Dress - Pink Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva
Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Roman
Ombre Cross Front Pleated Maxi Dress - Lime Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva
Ombre Chiffon Bardot Frill A-line Maxi Dress - Navy Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva
Ombre Scuba Foam Bardot A-Line Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva
One Shoulder A Line Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva
Star by Julien Macdonald Women's Abstract Mesh Pleated Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Izabel London Women's Colour Block Sheer Sleeve Midi Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE
Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Roman
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Tailored Colour Block Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Colour Block Asymmetric Hem Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Petite Crepe colour Block Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Petite Crepe colour Block Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE
Patchwork Pleated Chiffon Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Mono Spot Races Drop Waist Bow Shoulder Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Abstract Print Twist Front Midi Dress
Roman
Geometric Cold Shoulder Chiffon Overlay Dress
Roman
Geo Print Asymmetric Fit And Flare Dress
Roman
Abstract Print Bubble Midi Dress
Roman
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman
Tie Dye Stretch Dress
Roman
Wave Print Shirred Midi Dress
Roman
Ombre Stripe Pleated Midi Dress
Roman
Patchwork Belted Shirt Dress
Roman
Geo Print Tiered Dress
Roman
Abstract Print Tiered Smock Dress
Roman
Boho Stripe Maxi Dress
Roman
Leaf Print Contrast Band Maxi Dress
Roman
Phase Eight Colour Block High Neck Pleated Midaxi Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Plus Mono Colour Block Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Roman
Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Colour Block Pleated Contrast Belt Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Petite Crepe colour Block Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Tailored Crepe Colour Block Belted Pleated Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Spot Print Pleated Midi Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Mono Colour Block Belted Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Colour Block Crepe Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Colour Block Fluid Tencel Woven Maxi Shirt Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Colour Block Fluid Tencel Woven Maxi Shirt Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Floral Contrast Print Midi Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Lace Trim Colour Block Belted Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE
Geometric Colour Block Print Midi Dress
Roman
Abstract Chiffon Hanky Hem Midi Dress
Roman
Lace Trim V-Neck Chiffon Midi Dress
Roman
Colourblock Pleat Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Roman
Floral Print Premium Stretch Bardot Dress
Roman
Contrast Floral Print Shirt Dress
Roman
Gathered Neck Hotfix Dress
Roman
Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman
Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Roman
Print Ruched Side Mesh Midi Dress
Roman
Ombre Print Sweetheart Neck Bodycon Dress
Roman
Contrast Spot Print Chiffon Fit & Flare Dress
Roman
Tropical Print V-Neck Maxi Dress
Roman
Ombre Pleated Luxe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman
Ombre Pleated Luxe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman
Colour Block Tiered Linen Blend Midi Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Belted Crepe Mono Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress
Roman
Ombre Print Satin Feel Midi Dress
Roman
Contrast Sequin Stretch Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Crepe Colour Block Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Colour Block Panelled Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE
Colourblock Hats Shoes and Bags
Strappy High Heeled Sandals - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva
Linzi Women's Nolita Nude Perspex Court Heels
Coast UK & IE
Sam Edelman Women's Circus NY Aria Flower Sandals in Mint
Coast UK & IE
Malone Souliers Women's Preloved Woven Maisie Sandals in Pink Raffia
Coast UK & IE
Sophia Webster Women's Preloved Rainbow Strappy Sandals in Leather
Coast UK & IE
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Faux-Leather Platform Sandals
Selfridges
Womens Kurt Geiger London Maddison Jelly Heeled Sandals
Selfridges
Carvela Floral Embroidered Ankle Strap Block Heels Orange Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Kurt Geiger Floral Buckle Stiletto Heel Sandals Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Faux-Leather Platform Sandals
Selfridges
Carvela Women's 'Soprano Heel' Fabric Heels
Coast UK & IE
Carvela Polka Dot Mesh Stiletto Heel Slingback Shoes Brown
Marks and Spencer UK
Womens Carvela Bello Leopard-Print Calf-Hair Slingback Courts
Selfridges
Carvela Women's 'Sorano Sandal Polka' Fabric Sandals in Brown
Coast UK & IE
Linzi Women's Nolita Black Perspex Patent Mix Slingback Court Heels
Coast UK & IE
Carvela Women's 'Marina High Tie' Heels in Orange
Coast UK & IE
Carvela Women's 'Eterno Court' Heels
Coast UK & IE
Hotter Women's 'Solei' Gladiator Sandals
Coast UK & IE
Carvela Women's 'Incanto Sandal Polka' Fabric Heels in White
Coast UK & IE
Womens Dune Kelbey Faux-Leather Wallet
Selfridges
Ivory/Black Medium Hatinator with Contrast Feather Flower and Leaf Trail
Chesca
Womens Marc Jacobs The Trinket Snapshot Convertible Leather Shoulder Bag
Selfridges
Pearl/Black Medium Hatinator with Sinamay Loops & Quills
Chesca
Black/White Large Fascinator with Large Bow
Chesca
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.
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.
