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.

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John Lewis Wedding Outfits and Occasion Dresses

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

Adrianna Papell Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress
Adrianna Papell Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£179.00

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Gina Bacconi Jeselle Floral Sequin Evening Dress, Navy
Gina Bacconi Jeselle Floral Sequin Evening Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Goddiva Bardot Sequin & Lace High Low Midi - Champagne
Goddiva Bardot Sequin & Lace High Low Midi - Champagne
Goddiva

£46.80

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Goddiva Dangling Sequin Flapper Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Dangling Sequin Flapper Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£39.00

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£167.20

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Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Forest
Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Forest
Roman Originals

£90.00

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Goddiva Dangling Sequin Flapper Midi Dress - Gold
Goddiva Dangling Sequin Flapper Midi Dress - Gold
Goddiva

£39.00

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Phase Eight Women's Lainey Shimmer Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Lainey Shimmer Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£325.00

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Gina Bacconi Carissa Sequin Lace Maxi Dress and Jacket, Champagne
Gina Bacconi Carissa Sequin Lace Maxi Dress and Jacket, Champagne
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Tanya Embroidered Sequin Dress, Shell
Gina Bacconi Tanya Embroidered Sequin Dress, Shell
John Lewis & Partners

£290.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress, Pink/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Foil Printed Layered Chiffon Maxi Dress - BLACK/GOLD
Foil Printed Layered Chiffon Maxi Dress - BLACK/GOLD
Klass

£65.00

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Floral Shimmer Mesh Midi Dress - EMERALD/SILVER
Floral Shimmer Mesh Midi Dress - EMERALD/SILVER
Klass

£55.00

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Gina Bacconi Sephora Shimmer Cape Maxi Dress
Gina Bacconi Sephora Shimmer Cape Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Orange
Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Orange
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£100.00

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Gina Bacconi Vesta Jewel-Shoulder Tiered Cocktail Knee Length Dress
Gina Bacconi Vesta Jewel-Shoulder Tiered Cocktail Knee Length Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£180.00

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Phase Eight Women's Kelsey Layered One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Kelsey Layered One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£299.00

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Shimmer Panel Maxi Dress - BLACK/GOLD
Shimmer Panel Maxi Dress - BLACK/GOLD
Klass

was: £50.00

£35.00

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Roman Contrast Spot Print Fit & Flare Dress in Black
Roman Contrast Spot Print Fit & Flare Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£65.00

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Gina Bacconi Jacynda Sequin Wrap Front Maxi Dress
Gina Bacconi Jacynda Sequin Wrap Front Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Phase Eight Women's Anna Jumpsuit
Phase Eight Women's Anna Jumpsuit
Phase Eight

was: £189.00

£129.00

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Aldous Purple Diamante Buckle Belted Jumpsuit, Purple
Aldous Purple Diamante Buckle Belted Jumpsuit, Purple
L.K. Bennett

was: £359.00

£143.00

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£184.00

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Sleeveless Shimmer Maxi Dress - BLACK/RED
Sleeveless Shimmer Maxi Dress - BLACK/RED
Klass

was: £45.00

£35.00

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Closet London Navy Sequin Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Navy Sequin Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £95.00

£37.95

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£184.00

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Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Blue
Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Blue
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£100.00

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Phase Eight Women's Tasha One Shoulder Jacquard Dress
Phase Eight Women's Tasha One Shoulder Jacquard Dress
Phase Eight

was: £159.00

£79.00

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Phase Eight Women's Roxanna Pleated Diamond Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Roxanna Pleated Diamond Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£189.00

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Crochet Lace Belted Midi Dress - BLACK
Crochet Lace Belted Midi Dress - BLACK
Klass

was: £65.00

£38.00

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Gina Bacconi Sacha One Shoulder Chiffon Spot Dress, Ivory/Multi
Gina Bacconi Sacha One Shoulder Chiffon Spot Dress, Ivory/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£290.00

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Closet London Orange Pleated Tie Sleeve Dress
Closet London Orange Pleated Tie Sleeve Dress
Closet London

was: £70.00

£28.00

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Phase Eight Women's Kaia Pleated Tulle Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Kaia Pleated Tulle Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £185.00

£74.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£184.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded One Shoulder Dress, Black
Adrianna Papell Beaded One Shoulder Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£289.00

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Chi Chi London Knot Detail Maxi Dress - Champagne
Chi Chi London Knot Detail Maxi Dress - Champagne
very.co.uk

£95.00

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Goddiva Sequined Low V Neck Maxi Dress - Emerald Green
Goddiva Sequined Low V Neck Maxi Dress - Emerald Green
Goddiva

£49.00

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Gina Bacconi Imola Lace Cocktail Dress
Gina Bacconi Imola Lace Cocktail Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£180.00

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Gina Bacconi Libbie Midi A-Line Sequin Knee Length Dress
Gina Bacconi Libbie Midi A-Line Sequin Knee Length Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£184.00

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Embellished Glitter Maxi Dress - RED
Embellished Glitter Maxi Dress - RED
Klass

was: £50.00

£40.00

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HotSquash Sequin Embellished Dress, Purple
HotSquash Sequin Embellished Dress, Purple
John Lewis & Partners

£129.00

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Gina Bacconi Imola Lace Cocktail Dress
Gina Bacconi Imola Lace Cocktail Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£180.00

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Gina Bacconi Claudine Sequin Maxi Dress, Royal
Gina Bacconi Claudine Sequin Maxi Dress, Royal
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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HotSquash Lace Skater Dress
HotSquash Lace Skater Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£139.00

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Roman Animal Print Shimmer Twist Wrap Dress in Black
Roman Animal Print Shimmer Twist Wrap Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£60.00

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Hobbs Women's Skye Silk Floral Printed Dress - Navy Multi
Hobbs Women's Skye Silk Floral Printed Dress - Navy Multi
Hobbs Ltd

was: £299.00

£229.00

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Gina Bacconi Paisley Frill Bardot Maxi Dress, Azalea
Gina Bacconi Paisley Frill Bardot Maxi Dress, Azalea
John Lewis & Partners

£220.00

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Live Unlimited Shimmer V-Neck Hanky Hem Dress, Silver/Black
Live Unlimited Shimmer V-Neck Hanky Hem Dress, Silver/Black
John Lewis & Partners

£79.00

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Blouson Sleeved V Neck Sequin Dress
Blouson Sleeved V Neck Sequin Dress
Debenhams

was: £223.75

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Mara Sequin Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Mara Sequin Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £325.00

£249.00

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Goddiva One Shoulder Evening Maxi - Navy
Goddiva One Shoulder Evening Maxi - Navy
Goddiva

£40.80

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Phase Eight Women's Susanna Silk Jumpsuit
Phase Eight Women's Susanna Silk Jumpsuit
Phase Eight

£249.00

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Phase Eight Women's Mari Diamond Sequin Midi Skirt Co-Ord
Phase Eight Women's Mari Diamond Sequin Midi Skirt Co-Ord
Phase Eight

was: £85.00

£65.00

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HotSquash Frill Detail Bodycon Dress
HotSquash Frill Detail Bodycon Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£115.00

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£184.00

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Phase Eight Women's Allesandra Sequin Jumpsuit
Phase Eight Women's Allesandra Sequin Jumpsuit
Phase Eight

£179.00

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Hobbs Women's Rosie Floral V Neck Dress - Rasp Red Ivory
Hobbs Women's Rosie Floral V Neck Dress - Rasp Red Ivory
Hobbs Ltd

was: £179.00

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Isobel Tapework Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Isobel Tapework Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £199.00

£149.00

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Closet London Beige Long Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress
Closet London Beige Long Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress
Closet London

£85.00

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Gina Bacconi Libbie Midi A-Line Sequin Knee Length Dress
Gina Bacconi Libbie Midi A-Line Sequin Knee Length Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Phase Eight Women's Ballie Floral Ruffled Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Ballie Floral Ruffled Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £149.00

£99.00

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Dusk Fashion Metallic Zig Zag Tiered Midi Dress in Gold
Dusk Fashion Metallic Zig Zag Tiered Midi Dress in Gold
Roman Originals

£70.00

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Hobbs Women's Sawyer Sequin Shift Dress - Evergreen
Hobbs Women's Sawyer Sequin Shift Dress - Evergreen
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£159.00

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Phase Eight Women's Mia One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Mia One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£139.00

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Quiz Embellished Split Leg Maxi Dress
Quiz Embellished Split Leg Maxi Dress
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£135.00

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Dusk Fashion Floral Print Shirred Midi Dress in Black
Dusk Fashion Floral Print Shirred Midi Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£60.00

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Yours Occasion Lace Maxi Dress
Yours Occasion Lace Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£75.00

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The Great Gatsby Charleston Vintage 1920s Embellished Flapper Dress in Black
The Great Gatsby Charleston Vintage 1920s Embellished Flapper Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£90.00

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Goddiva Full Sleeve Sequin Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva Full Sleeve Sequin Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva

£47.40

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HotSquash Sequin Maxi Dress, Green
HotSquash Sequin Maxi Dress, Green
John Lewis & Partners

£250.00

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Dusk Fashion Sparkle Embellished Fit & Flare Dress in Black
Dusk Fashion Sparkle Embellished Fit & Flare Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£80.00

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Roman Shimmer Animal Print Lace Wrap Dress in Black
Roman Shimmer Animal Print Lace Wrap Dress in Black
Roman Originals

£65.00

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HotSquash Sequin Stripe Shift Dress, Multi
HotSquash Sequin Stripe Shift Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Aviana Tapework Lace Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Aviana Tapework Lace Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £350.00

£250.00

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Roman Abstract Print Maxi Wrap Dress in Multi
Roman Abstract Print Maxi Wrap Dress in Multi
Roman Originals

£70.00

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Phase Eight Women's Molly Short Sequin Dress
Phase Eight Women's Molly Short Sequin Dress
Phase Eight

was: £250.00

£189.00

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Phase Eight Women's Molly Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Molly Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £250.00

£169.00

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Closet London Blue Floral Print A-Line Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Blue Floral Print A-Line Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £82.00

£40.95

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Phase Eight Women's Adele Sequinned One Shoulder Dress
Phase Eight Women's Adele Sequinned One Shoulder Dress
Phase Eight

£295.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Beaded Halter Neck Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£159.20

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HotSquash Frill Detail Bodycon Dress
HotSquash Frill Detail Bodycon Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£115.00

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Phase Eight Women's Genevieve Tapework Lace Dress
Phase Eight Women's Genevieve Tapework Lace Dress
Phase Eight

was: £199.00

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Felicia Embroidered Tulle Dress
Phase Eight Women's Felicia Embroidered Tulle Dress
Phase Eight

was: £235.00

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Marcelina Twist Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Marcelina Twist Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £225.00

£170.00

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HotSquash Sequin Sheath Dress, Bottle Green
HotSquash Sequin Sheath Dress, Bottle Green
John Lewis & Partners

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Isobel Tapework Lace Fitted Dress
Phase Eight Women's Isobel Tapework Lace Fitted Dress
Phase Eight

£199.00

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Religion Open Back Maxi Dress - Nude
Religion Open Back Maxi Dress - Nude
very.co.uk

£105.00

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Religion Halter Maxi Dress -Black
Religion Halter Maxi Dress -Black
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£105.00

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Monsoon Lilibet Lace Maxi Bridesmaid Dress
Monsoon Lilibet Lace Maxi Bridesmaid Dress
very.co.uk

£130.00

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Gina Bacconi Liviana Lace Mini Dress
Gina Bacconi Liviana Lace Mini Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£230.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Midi Dress, Ivory Nude
Adrianna Papell Beaded Midi Dress, Ivory Nude
John Lewis & Partners

£289.00

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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. You can experiment with bolder colours and accessories for an evening wedding gown and maybe wear high 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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