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Occasion Dresses, Maxi Gowns & Eveningwear

There’s a sea of styles and colours throughout the spring, summer, autumn and winter line up of occasion dresses. You’ll find floral, paisley prints, 2 in 1 styles, shift dresses and long flowing maxis, plus wrap over jersey dresses, elegant eveningwear and party dresses. Every season has its favourite style and trend that offers a dress to suit everyone. The latest fashion frenzy channels iconic looks from the fifties with vintage occasionwear and prom dresses with nipped in waists and full gathered skirts. We hope you like our selection of occasion dresses.


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Sequin Starburst Cape Sleeve Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Sequin Starburst Cape Sleeve Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£145.00

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Sequin Starburst Cape Sleeve Midi Dress - Champagne by Goddiva
Sequin Starburst Cape Sleeve Midi Dress - Champagne by Goddiva
Goddiva

£145.00

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Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£138.00

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Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Gold by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Gold by Goddiva
Goddiva

£138.00

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Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Navy Blue by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Navy Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£138.00

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Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Goddiva

£138.00

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Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva Plus
Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva Plus
Goddiva

£135.00

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Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Emerald Green by Goddiva Plus
Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Emerald Green by Goddiva Plus
Goddiva

£135.00

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Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Wine by Goddiva
Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Wine by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Emerald Green by Goddiva
Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Emerald Green by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Sequin Off The Shoulder Velvet Bow Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Sequin Off The Shoulder Velvet Bow Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blue by Goddiva
Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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Cobalt/Emerald Royal Garden Split Sleeve Silk Dress with Chiffon V Neckline
Cobalt/Emerald Royal Garden Split Sleeve Silk Dress with Chiffon V Neckline
Chesca

£325.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Tailored Jacket With Pleated Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Tailored Jacket With Pleated Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£134.10

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Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Marina/Cobalt Hand Painted Tropical Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Marina/Cobalt Hand Painted Tropical Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Chesca

£345.00

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Teal/Cobalt Silk Mix Hand Painted Ocean Wave Cowl Neck Satin Devoree Dress- LIMITED EDITION
Teal/Cobalt Silk Mix Hand Painted Ocean Wave Cowl Neck Satin Devoree Dress- LIMITED EDITION
Chesca

£345.00

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Leaf Print Ruched Shift Dress
Leaf Print Ruched Shift Dress
Roman

£48.00

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Floral Lace Stretch Shift Dress
Floral Lace Stretch Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress
Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress
Roman

was: £50.00

£42.00

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Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Chesca

£325.00

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Spot Print Premium Stretch Dress
Spot Print Premium Stretch Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Floral Corset Detail Stretch Bodycon Dress
Floral Corset Detail Stretch Bodycon Dress
Roman

was: £90.00

£40.00

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Coast Women's Detachable Cape Georgette Dress with Diamante Broach Detail in Lilac
Coast Women's Detachable Cape Georgette Dress with Diamante Broach Detail in Lilac
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Navy Cowl Neck Chiffon Dress with Matt White/Gold Beads & Sequins
Navy Cowl Neck Chiffon Dress with Matt White/Gold Beads & Sequins
Chesca

£245.00

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Leaf Print Gathered Shift Dress
Leaf Print Gathered Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Chiffon Overlay Floral Dress
Chiffon Overlay Floral Dress
Roman

was: £55.00

£40.00

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Gina Bacconi Anne Foil Dress With Chiffon Cape - Blue
Gina Bacconi Anne Foil Dress With Chiffon Cape - Blue
Frasers

£220.00

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Bluebird Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Bluebird Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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Bluebird Floral Print Silk Devore Sleeveless Dress
Bluebird Floral Print Silk Devore Sleeveless Dress
Chesca

£325.00

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Aqua Cornelli Emb. Lace Dress
Aqua Cornelli Emb. Lace Dress
Chesca

£255.00

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Gina Bacconi Darlene Embroidered Cape Dress - Beige
Gina Bacconi Darlene Embroidered Cape Dress - Beige
Frasers

£250.00

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Hot Squash Women's Cape Bodycon Dress in Navy
Hot Squash Women's Cape Bodycon Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £173.75

£139.00

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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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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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Sequin Cowl Neck Stretch Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Stretch Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£40.00

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

£65.00

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

£80.00

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Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Metallic Pleat Belted Midi Dress
Metallic Pleat Belted Midi Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£70.00

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Klass Sequinned Lace Maxi Dress Red/Coral Women's
Klass Sequinned Lace Maxi Dress Red/Coral Women's
Klass

£55.00

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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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Corsage Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Corsage Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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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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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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Klass Embellished Floral Lace Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Floral Lace Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£55.00

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Klass Bold Floral Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass Bold Floral Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass

£48.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Twill Bardot Waisted Midi Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Twill Bardot Waisted Midi Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Anna Rose Shimmer Lace Midi Dress Orchid Women's
Anna Rose Shimmer Lace Midi Dress Orchid Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Stripe Printed Ruffle Hem Midi Dress in Pink
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Stripe Printed Ruffle Hem Midi Dress in Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£45.00

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Klass Anna Rose Floral Watercolour Dress Pink Multi Women's
Klass Anna Rose Floral Watercolour Dress Pink Multi Women's
Klass

£48.00

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Klass Anna Rose Floral Cape Sleeve Dress Ivory/Magenta Women's
Klass Anna Rose Floral Cape Sleeve Dress Ivory/Magenta Women's
Klass

£48.00

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Anna Rose Bias Cut Garden Print Midi Dress Ivory Multi Women's
Anna Rose Bias Cut Garden Print Midi Dress Ivory Multi Women's
Klass

£48.00

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Anna Rose Floral Cowl Neck Shimmer Dress Scarlet/Ivory Women's
Anna Rose Floral Cowl Neck Shimmer Dress Scarlet/Ivory Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Klass Floral Mesh Midi Dress Cerise Women's
Klass Floral Mesh Midi Dress Cerise Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Strapless Jacquard Ankle Dress in Pale Pink
Adrianna Papell Women's Strapless Jacquard Ankle Dress in Pale Pink
Coast UK & IE

£259.00

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Klass Floral Shimmer Printed Dress Ivory Multi Women's
Klass Floral Shimmer Printed Dress Ivory Multi Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Klass Anna Rose Floral Print Wrap Midi Dress Sky/Blush Women's
Klass Anna Rose Floral Print Wrap Midi Dress Sky/Blush Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Structured Satin Pleated Peplum Midi Dress in Blue
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Structured Satin Pleated Peplum Midi Dress in Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£45.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Printed Organza Bardot Midi Dress
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Printed Organza Bardot Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Lace Top Pleat Skirt Printed Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Lace Top Pleat Skirt Printed Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£55.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Collared Satin Belted Wrap Dress in Blush
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Collared Satin Belted Wrap Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Coast Women's Cap Sleeve High Low Jacquard Midi Dress in Champagne
Coast Women's Cap Sleeve High Low Jacquard Midi Dress in Champagne
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£134.10

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Anna Rose Printed Lace Panelled Dress Blossom/Multi Women's
Anna Rose Printed Lace Panelled Dress Blossom/Multi Women's
Klass

was: £45.00

£20.00

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Klass Lurex Stripe And Leaf Print Midi Dress White/Lt Gold Women's
Klass Lurex Stripe And Leaf Print Midi Dress White/Lt Gold Women's
Klass

£45.00

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Klass Shimmer Animal Print Midi Dress Silver Women's
Klass Shimmer Animal Print Midi Dress Silver Women's
Klass

was: £50.00

£40.00

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Klass Embellished Sleeveless Mesh Midi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Sleeveless Mesh Midi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Klass Cape Sleeve Floral Sequin Midi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Cape Sleeve Floral Sequin Midi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£50.00

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Klass Wrap Around Floral Long Sleeve Midi Dress Midnight/Teal Women's
Klass Wrap Around Floral Long Sleeve Midi Dress Midnight/Teal Women's
Klass

£45.00

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SOSANDAR Lace Bardot Midi Column Dress Red
SOSANDAR Lace Bardot Midi Column Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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SOSANDAR Floral V-Neck Ruched Midi Bodycon Dress Pink Mix
SOSANDAR Floral V-Neck Ruched Midi Bodycon Dress Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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SOSANDAR Printed Tie Waist Midi Shirt Dress Beige Mix
SOSANDAR Printed Tie Waist Midi Shirt Dress Beige Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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Phase Eight Checked Belted Midi Shirt Dress Pink
Phase Eight Checked Belted Midi Shirt Dress Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£119.00

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Finery London Crepe V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Finery London Crepe V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£69.00

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Finery London Midi Shirt Dress Navy
Finery London Midi Shirt Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£59.00

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Finery London Crepe V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Navy
Finery London Crepe V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£69.00

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Finery London Ponte Jersey Midi Dress Navy
Finery London Ponte Jersey Midi Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Ponte Jersey Midi Dress Black
Finery London Ponte Jersey Midi Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Green Mix
Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Crepe Animal Print Midi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Finery London Crepe Animal Print Midi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Print Ruched Side Mesh Midi Dress
Print Ruched Side Mesh Midi Dress
Roman

was: £42.00

£40.00

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Knot Detail Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Knot Detail Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

was: £50.00

£33.00

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Coast Women's Colour Block Panelled Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Colour Block Panelled Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Contrast Spot Print Chiffon Fit & Flare Dress
Contrast Spot Print Chiffon Fit & Flare Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£40.00

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Tropical Print V-Neck Maxi Dress
Tropical Print V-Neck Maxi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Coast Women's Colour Block Asymmetric Hem Midi Dress in Mono
Coast Women's Colour Block Asymmetric Hem Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Print Tie Waist Pleated Dress
Print Tie Waist Pleated Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£48.00

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Contrast Sequin Stretch Dress
Contrast Sequin Stretch Dress
Roman

was: £49.00

£41.00

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Ombre Halter Neck Pleated Maxi Dress
Ombre Halter Neck Pleated Maxi Dress
Roman

£140.00

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Phase Eight Women's Nancy Colourblock Column Midi Dress in Pale Pink
Phase Eight Women's Nancy Colourblock Column Midi Dress in Pale Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£75.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Polo Short Sleeve Stripe Midi Dress
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Polo Short Sleeve Stripe Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£45.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Occasion Button Detail Belted Longline Coat in Mono
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Occasion Button Detail Belted Longline Coat in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Karen Millen Women's Brushed Wool Colour Block Tailored Belted Midi Coat in Camel
Karen Millen Women's Brushed Wool Colour Block Tailored Belted Midi Coat in Camel
Coast UK & IE

was: £429.00

£257.00

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Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Compact Stretch Tailored Colour Block Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mono
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Compact Stretch Tailored Colour Block Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £239.00

£167.30

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Compact Stretch Tailored Colour Block Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Karen Millen Women's Petite Compact Stretch Tailored Colour Block Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Coast UK & IE

was: £239.00

£167.30

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Colour Block Tailored Halter Neck Midi Dress in Mono
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Colour Block Tailored Halter Neck Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £229.00

£160.30

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Fluid Tailored Colourblock High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Raspberry
Karen Millen Women's Petite Fluid Tailored Colourblock High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Raspberry
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£70.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress in Blush
Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Cape Detail Full Skirted Maxi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £289.00

£87.00

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Flattering Slimming Outfits

By adding panels to a simple shift dress, designers have created an extremely effective optical illusion. Figure flattering styles to look out for are colour block, panelled, ottoman, and tiered jersey dresses, plus the iconic bandage body-con.

Take a look at the latest colour block slimming dresses >>

Day to Evening Wedding Dress Styles

Favourite dresses include modern and ultra-feminine styles for day and evening glamour. Figure flattering gathers, pleating detail and shape enhancing seams in all the right places. Matching bolero jackets, clutch bags and other essential accessories can also be found to complete the look.

Hobbs Dress Suits and Jackets

Trendy outfits for a wedding event can be found at high street stores such as Hobbs, Monsoon, Reiss, Coast and Phase Eight. They have a delightful selection of dreamy going-out dresses for day-to-night events. There are more traditional styles from Windsmoor, Jacques Vert and Planet. If you are looking for a touch of glamour look to Damsel in a Dress, Gina Bacconi and Adrianna Papell.

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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