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

£145.00

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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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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 - Red by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Red 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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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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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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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Burgundy by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Burgundy by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Coral by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Coral by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Magenta by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Magenta by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Navy Blue by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Navy Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Ribbon Mesh Midi Dress
Ribbon Mesh Midi Dress
Roman

£85.00

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Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress
Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress
Roman

was: £58.00

£38.00

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Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Roman

£60.00

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

£255.00

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Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman

£42.00

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Boden Women's A-Line Trim Short Dress in White | Size 4
Boden Women's A-Line Trim Short Dress in White | Size 4
Boden

£139.00

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Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Coast Women's Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast Women's Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

£179.00

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Boucle Check Shift Dress
Boucle Check Shift Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£42.00

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Boucle Check Dress & Jacket Set
Boucle Check Dress & Jacket Set
Roman

£100.00

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Cobalt Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Cobalt Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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V-Neck Chiffon Pleated Dress
V-Neck Chiffon Pleated Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£56.00

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Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Teal
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Teal
Coast UK & IE

£149.00

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Coast Women's Ruffle Chiffon Cape Crepe Maxi Dress in Mint
Coast Women's Ruffle Chiffon Cape Crepe Maxi Dress in Mint
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Leaf Print V-Neck Midi Dress
Leaf Print V-Neck Midi Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£56.00

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Coast Women's Pleated Cape Sleeve Crepe Pencil Midi Dress in Berry
Coast Women's Pleated Cape Sleeve Crepe Pencil Midi Dress in Berry
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£107.10

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

£85.00

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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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Coast Women's Pocket Structured Satin Placement Print Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Pocket Structured Satin Placement Print Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Coast Women's V Neck Structured Satin Placement Print Midi Dress in Coral
Coast Women's V Neck Structured Satin Placement Print Midi Dress in Coral
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Coast Women's Cap Sleeve Floral Chiffon Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Cap Sleeve Floral Chiffon Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£89.10

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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

£129.00

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Coast Women's Placement Print Trailing Floral Organza Wrap Midi Dress in Pink
Coast Women's Placement Print Trailing Floral Organza Wrap Midi Dress in Pink
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Coast Women's Bardot Pleated Floral Printed Midi Dress in Pink
Coast Women's Bardot Pleated Floral Printed Midi Dress in Pink
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Pleated Floral Midi Dress With Pleat Detail in Yellow
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Pleated Floral Midi Dress With Pleat Detail in Yellow
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Coast Women's Crepe Bodice Belted Lace Pleated Midi Dress in Antique Rose
Coast Women's Crepe Bodice Belted Lace Pleated Midi Dress in Antique Rose
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£111.20

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

£149.00

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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

£129.00

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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

£149.00

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

£59.00

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Finery London Crepe Textured Midi Shirt Dress Black
Finery London Crepe Textured Midi Shirt Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£59.00

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Finery London Crepe Textured Midi Shirt Dress Red
Finery London Crepe Textured Midi Shirt Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

£59.00

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

£95.00

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Albaray Pure Cotton Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Albaray Pure Cotton Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£65.00

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Albaray Cotton Rich Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Albaray Cotton Rich Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman

£50.00

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Boden Women's Antonia Jersey Maxi Dress | Size 12
Boden Women's Antonia Jersey Maxi Dress | Size 12
Boden

£119.00

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Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£58.00

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Coast Women's Mono Spot Races Drop Waist Bow Shoulder Midi Dress
Coast Women's Mono Spot Races Drop Waist Bow Shoulder Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Abstract Print Twist Front Midi Dress
Abstract Print Twist Front Midi Dress
Roman

£36.00

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Geometric Cold Shoulder Chiffon Overlay Dress
Geometric Cold Shoulder Chiffon Overlay Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£52.00

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Geo Print Asymmetric Fit And Flare Dress
Geo Print Asymmetric Fit And Flare Dress
Roman

was: £55.00

£44.00

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Abstract Print Bubble Midi Dress
Abstract Print Bubble Midi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Colourblock Print Pleated Maxi Skirt
Colourblock Print Pleated Maxi Skirt
Roman

was: £35.00

£20.00

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Abstract Print Mesh Maxi Dress
Abstract Print Mesh Maxi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Tie Dye Stretch Dress
Tie Dye Stretch Dress
Roman

£38.00

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Wave Print Shirred Midi Dress
Wave Print Shirred Midi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Ombre Stripe Pleated Midi Dress
Ombre Stripe Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

£80.00

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Geometric Textured Midi Dress
Geometric Textured Midi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Patchwork Belted Shirt Dress
Patchwork Belted Shirt Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Leaf Stretch Midi Dress
Leaf Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Geo Print Tiered Dress
Geo Print Tiered Dress
Roman

£60.00

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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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