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Party Dresses & Evening Gowns

Be inspired by the latest eveningwear from some of the finest occasionwear brands such as Coast, Phase Eight, Gina Bacconi, Adrianna Papell, Chesca, Eliza J, L. K. Bennett, Ariella and Hobbs. Discover glamorous Mother of the Bride evening outfits in shimmering brocade, lace, taffeta and silky satin for the ultimate after-dark dressing.


UNDER £50

Perfect for a Wedding

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Mother of the Bride Outfits

PLUS SIZE FASHION

Womens Occasionwear

COMPLETE OUTFITS

Complete Wedding Outfits

New Season Evening Occasionwear

Sequin high low gowns lace flapper and bardot party dresses under £50


For extra sparkle, there’s fabulous floor-length gowns and cocktail dresses adorned with sequins and beads. Dress and jacket outfits work perfectly for weddings and formal daytime events. For the evening slip off the jacket and change the look with heels, an evening clutch and a sheer cover-up.


Roman eveningwear cold shoulder occasion dresses red blue cream evening party gowns


Wedding Reception & Mother of the Bride Evening Dresses

Ombre Plisse Midi Dress
Ombre Plisse Midi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Milene Velvet Pleat Midi Dress - Cobalt
Milene Velvet Pleat Midi Dress - Cobalt
JOY

£85.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Mikado Belt Gown in Pink
Adrianna Papell Women's Mikado Belt Gown in Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £299.00

£239.20

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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 18
Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 18
Boden

£139.00

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Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Sequin Velvet Shift Dress
Sequin Velvet Shift Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£50.00

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Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Chesca

£265.00

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Boden Women's Tulle Bow Party Dress in Pink | Size 16
Boden Women's Tulle Bow Party Dress in Pink | Size 16
Boden

£219.00

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Huxley Raindrop Jersey Top Printed Circle Skirt Midaxi Dress - Red
Huxley Raindrop Jersey Top Printed Circle Skirt Midaxi Dress - Red
JOY

£95.00

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Midnight Navy Velvet Devoree Dress with Angel Sleeves - Lined and Elegant
Midnight Navy Velvet Devoree Dress with Angel Sleeves - Lined and Elegant
Chesca

£125.00

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Sequin Shimmer Velvet Dress
Sequin Shimmer Velvet Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£52.00

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Sequin V-Neck Stretch Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin V-Neck Stretch Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £85.00

£70.00

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Sequin Shimmer Midi Dress
Sequin Shimmer Midi Dress
Roman

£80.00

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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 12
Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 12
Boden

£139.00

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Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£45.00

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Sequin Wrap Front Midi Dress
Sequin Wrap Front Midi Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Embellished Flapper Dress
Embellished Flapper Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Shimmer Twist Front Midi Dress
Shimmer Twist Front Midi Dress
Roman

£58.00

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Sequin Lace Stretch Midi Dress
Sequin Lace Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£55.00

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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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Metallic Pleated Midi Dress
Metallic Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £70.00

£40.00

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Bardot Pleated Fit & Flare Maxi Dress
Bardot Pleated Fit & Flare Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £110.00

£75.00

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Metallic Pleat Belted Midi Dress
Metallic Pleat Belted Midi Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£70.00

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Sequin Pleated Midi Dress
Sequin Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £95.00

£75.00

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Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Roman

£80.00

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SOSANDAR Sequin V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress Blue
SOSANDAR Sequin V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Sleeveless Contrast Mesh Maxi Stretch Dress
Sleeveless Contrast Mesh Maxi Stretch Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Sequin Cowl Neck Stretch Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Stretch Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£40.00

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Sequin Lace Twist Front Midi Dress
Sequin Lace Twist Front Midi Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£70.00

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Sequin Fluted Hem Lace Stretch Dress
Sequin Fluted Hem Lace Stretch Dress
Roman

£55.00

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SOSANDAR Velvet Halter Neck Midi Column Dress Blue
SOSANDAR Velvet Halter Neck Midi Column Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£125.00

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Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Roman

£80.00

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Ombre Print Satin Feel Midi Dress
Ombre Print Satin Feel Midi Dress
Roman

was: £125.00

£70.00

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Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Velvet Twist Front Maxi Stretch Dress
Velvet Twist Front Maxi Stretch Dress
Roman

£65.00

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SOSANDAR Velvet Sparkly V-Neck Belted Midi Wrap Dress Green
SOSANDAR Velvet Sparkly V-Neck Belted Midi Wrap Dress Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Velvet Tiered Midi Stretch Dress
Velvet Tiered Midi Stretch Dress
Roman

£65.00

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SOSANDAR Sequin V-Neck Midi Column Dress Red
SOSANDAR Sequin V-Neck Midi Column Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Fit & Flare Midi Dress
Fit & Flare Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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SOSANDAR Sequin Round Neck Knee Length Bodycon Dress Blue
SOSANDAR Sequin Round Neck Knee Length Bodycon Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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SOSANDAR Sparkly Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
SOSANDAR Sparkly Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Sosandar Midnight Blue Occasion Interest Sequin Belted Wrap Dress
Sosandar Midnight Blue Occasion Interest Sequin Belted Wrap Dress
very.co.uk

was: £95.00

£57.00

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Sequin Frill Hem Midi Dress
Sequin Frill Hem Midi Dress
Roman

£80.00

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Corsage Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Corsage Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Embellished Mesh Dress
Embellished Mesh Dress
Roman

was: £95.00

£80.00

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Womens Phase Eight Petite Sequin-Embellished Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Petite Sequin-Embellished Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£369.00

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Sequin Starburst Embellished Midi Dress
Sequin Starburst Embellished Midi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Sequin Starburst Embellished Midi Dress
Sequin Starburst Embellished Midi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Premium Embellished Wrap Midi Dress
Premium Embellished Wrap Midi Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Sunray Hand Embellished Sequin A-Line Bell Sleeve Maxi Dress - Champagne by Goddiva
Sunray Hand Embellished Sequin A-Line Bell Sleeve Maxi Dress - Champagne by Goddiva
Goddiva

£245.00

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DAVID KOMA Women's Ruched Waistline Strapless Maxi Dress - Black
DAVID KOMA Women's Ruched Waistline Strapless Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £1,500.00

£749.00

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Gina Bacconi Natalie Sequin Beaded Keyhole Maxi Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Natalie Sequin Beaded Keyhole Maxi Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £380.00

£190.00

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Gina Bacconi Alison Sequn V Neck Maxi Dress - Green
Gina Bacconi Alison Sequn V Neck Maxi Dress - Green
Frasers

was: £380.00

£190.00

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Premium Embellished Wrap Midi Dress
Premium Embellished Wrap Midi Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Sequin Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress
Sequin Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Sequin Angel Sleeve Midi Dress
Sequin Angel Sleeve Midi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Embellished V-Neck Midi Dress
Embellished V-Neck Midi Dress
Roman

£95.00

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Embellished Mesh Tiered Dress
Embellished Mesh Tiered Dress
Roman

was: £90.00

£54.00

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Puff Sleeve Tiered Hem Maxi Dress
Puff Sleeve Tiered Hem Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £120.00

£90.00

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Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Lace Scallop V-Neck Bodycon Maxi Dress
Lace Scallop V-Neck Bodycon Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £140.00

£110.00

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Lace Scallop Edge Front Split Maxi Dress
Lace Scallop Edge Front Split Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £140.00

£65.00

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Basford Iridescent Cape Sleeve Midi Dress in Navy
Basford Iridescent Cape Sleeve Midi Dress in Navy
JOY

£69.00

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Huxley Ballerina Style Maxi Dress - Red
Huxley Ballerina Style Maxi Dress - Red
JOY

£95.00

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Shehrazade Satin and Organza Midi Dress in Navy
Shehrazade Satin and Organza Midi Dress in Navy
JOY

£85.00

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Louche Roza Plisse Foil Print V Back Midi Dress
Louche Roza Plisse Foil Print V Back Midi Dress
JOY

£95.00

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Animal Shimmer Tiered Maxi Dress
Animal Shimmer Tiered Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£48.00

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Navy Chiffon Dress with Floral Embroidered Mesh Overtop
Navy Chiffon Dress with Floral Embroidered Mesh Overtop
Chesca

£225.00

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Black and red party dresses occasion shoes bags and eveningwear Halloween outfit ideas

Make a style statement in classic black and red perfect for the party season. Star embroidery chiffon dress with layered, asymmetric hem. Gina Bacconi black and red party dress with floral abstract mesh overlay. Coast graphic design halter dress. Finish with Karen Millen embellished fringe stiletto heels Chesca rose embroidered bag.

Damsel in a Dress eveningwear maxi and cocktail gowns purple lace party dresses


Ted Baker eveningwear pink floral pleated party dresses


Eveningwear for Mother of the Bride/Groom

After the worry of what to wear for your daughter’s or son’s wedding is over there is a sense of relief that everything went so perfectly, including your own ensemble. With the toasts and wedding celebrations of the day finished it’s time to let your hair down, well maybe not literally.

Raishma occasion evening beaded dresses with sleeves knee and midi length


Raishma Mother of the Bride Evening Dresses Maxi Gowns Beaded Sequin Embroidered occasionwear

Mother of the Bride Evening Dresses

Evening wear for the Mother of the Bride can be just as stunning as day attire but in a different way. Cocktail dresses, skirt suits, long or shorter gowns and trouser suits can have more glitz and sparkle that you would normally wear during the day.

Younger mums can take to the dance floor in a trendy outfit while the mature mum can show off her style technique in a classy choice of partywear. The evening wedding reception is a fab time to chill out and take in the events of the glorious day. It’s best to choose an outfit that you feel relaxed and comfortable in and of course, look just as glamorous.

Designer Dresses

Occasionwear is found in most online catalogues as well as department stores and wedding shops. There are designer labels, celebrity fashion choices and style advisors all with a helping hand to create a unique look. Experiment with bolder colours and accessories for an evening wedding gown and heeled shoes or sparkly sandals for extra glam.

It is less stressful buying clothes for the evening event because you haven’t the worry of trying to complement wedding colours or attendants. You can enjoy wearing your favourite colours and style of clothes you feel confident in.

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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