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.
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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
Karen Millen Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
Womens Conner Ives Contrast-Panels Wide-Long-Sleeves Cotton-Jersey Maxi Dress
Selfridges
£520.00
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Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Corseted Tailored Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
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
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrast Tipped Forever Belted Tailored Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
£199.00
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Pleated And Panelled Contrast Tie Satin Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE
AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
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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Hobbs Women's Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK
£149.00
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Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
Ro&Zo Women's Colour Block Maxi Column Dress - 12REG - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
£119.00
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AX Paris Multi Smudged Stripe Print 2 In 1 Frill Split Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
AX Paris Beige Striped Print One Shoulder Pleated Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
Principles Blue Belted Contrast Detail Collarless Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Long Sleeve Contrast Collar Pleated Button Detailed Woven Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Contrasted Tipped Sleeved Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Lace Applique Contrast Sleeveless Tailored Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Contrast Detail Full Skirt Tailored Midi Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Plus Size Textured Tailored Contrast Taffeta Ruffle Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK
Karen Millen Taffeta Contrast Tux Tailored Full Skirted Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK
Colourblock Hats Shoes and Bags
Womens Kurt Geiger London Kensington Langley 75 Colour-Block Metallic Leather Heeled Sandals
Selfridges
£149.00
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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
Selfridges
£179.00
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Womens Kurt Geiger London Belgravia High Slingback Woven Heeled Courts
Selfridges
£179.00
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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
Selfridges
£179.00
View DetailsNew 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.
