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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 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 - Emerald Green by Goddiva
Square Neck Scalloped Embroidered Sequin Midi Dress - Emerald Green 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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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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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Pink by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Scalloped Neck Embroidered Lace High Low Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - White by Goddiva
Bead Embellished Jacquard A Line Midi Dress - White by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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Ribbon Mesh Midi Dress
Ribbon Mesh Midi Dress
Roman

£85.00

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Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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

£139.00

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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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Navy/White Silk Floral Devoree Dress
Navy/White Silk Floral Devoree Dress
Chesca

£325.00

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HOBBS Floral Tie Waist Midi Waisted Dress Red Mix
HOBBS Floral Tie Waist Midi Waisted Dress Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Polka Dot Mesh Godet Midi Dress
Polka Dot Mesh Godet Midi Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£42.00

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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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Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Roman

£42.00

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

was: £80.00

£56.00

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Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Roman

£60.00

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Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Boden Women's Ruffle Silk Midi Dress in Red
Boden Women's Ruffle Silk Midi Dress in Red
Boden

£269.00

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

£85.00

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AX Paris Blood Racer Neck Pleated Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris Blood Racer Neck Pleated Skirt Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£50.00

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Contrast Crepe Halterneck Maxi Dress With Sash - Black Cream by Goddiva
Contrast Crepe Halterneck Maxi Dress With Sash - Black Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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Monsoon Emily Mesh Dress
Monsoon Emily Mesh Dress
very.co.uk

£135.00

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Boden Women's Strapless Taffeta Dress in Black
Boden Women's Strapless Taffeta Dress in Black
Boden

£179.00

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Scalloped Lace Bodice Pleated Chiffon A Line Maxi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Scalloped Lace Bodice Pleated Chiffon A Line Maxi Dress - Red by Goddiva
Goddiva

£95.00

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Monsoon Madison Maxi Dress
Monsoon Madison Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£135.00

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Monsoon Emily Mesh Dress
Monsoon Emily Mesh Dress
very.co.uk

£135.00

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Boden Women's Silvia Boned Bodice Maxi Dress
Boden Women's Silvia Boned Bodice Maxi Dress
Boden

£149.00

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Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Chesca

£265.00

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AX Paris Floral Jacquard Bandeau A-Line Midi Dress
AX Paris Floral Jacquard Bandeau A-Line Midi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £65.00

£52.00

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AX Paris One Shoulder Knot Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris One Shoulder Knot Skirt Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£48.00

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Jolie Moi Angel Sleeve Draped Mesh Maxi Dress
Jolie Moi Angel Sleeve Draped Mesh Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£85.00

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Jolie Moi Long Sleeve Print Lace Maxi Dress
Jolie Moi Long Sleeve Print Lace Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£79.00

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Embroidered Mesh Tiered Midi Dress - Grey by Goddiva
Embroidered Mesh Tiered Midi Dress - Grey by Goddiva
Goddiva

£48.00

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Embroidered Mesh Tiered Midi Dress - Pink by Goddiva
Embroidered Mesh Tiered Midi Dress - Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£48.00

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Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Cowl Neck Pleated A-Line Chiffon Midi Dress - Coral by Goddiva
Cowl Neck Pleated A-Line Chiffon Midi Dress - Coral by Goddiva
Goddiva

£59.50

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Printed Scuba Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Printed Scuba Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£75.00

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Cowl Neck Pleated A-Line Chiffon Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Cowl Neck Pleated A-Line Chiffon Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£59.50

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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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Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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Cowl Neck Floral Print Jacquard Chiffon Tiered Midi Dress - Cream by Goddiva
Cowl Neck Floral Print Jacquard Chiffon Tiered Midi Dress - Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva

£95.00

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SOSANDAR Velvet V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress Burgundy
SOSANDAR Velvet V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress Burgundy
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.00

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HOBBS Jersey Floral Midi Waisted Dress Green Mix
HOBBS Jersey Floral Midi Waisted Dress Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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SOSANDAR Velvet Detail Ruched Front Midi Dress Teal Mix
SOSANDAR Velvet Detail Ruched Front Midi Dress Teal Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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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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SOSANDAR Sparkly High Neck Keyhole Midi Dress Red
SOSANDAR Sparkly High Neck Keyhole Midi Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.00

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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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HOBBS Jersey Geometric V-Neck Midi Shirt Dress Blue Mix
HOBBS Jersey Geometric V-Neck Midi Shirt Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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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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SOSANDAR Metallic Fleck Print Twist Front Midi Dress Pink Mix
SOSANDAR Metallic Fleck Print Twist Front Midi Dress Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.00

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SOSANDAR Zebra Print Mesh Midi Shirt Dress Multi
SOSANDAR Zebra Print Mesh Midi Shirt Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £75.00

£44.00

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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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SOSANDAR Printed V-Neck Tie Waist Midi Wrap Dress Blue Mix
SOSANDAR Printed V-Neck Tie Waist Midi Wrap Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £79.00

£44.00

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Joules Pure Cotton Floral Midi Shirt Dress Red Mix
Joules Pure Cotton Floral Midi Shirt Dress Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.95

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

£45.00

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HOBBS Jersey Floral Midi Swing Dress Black Mix
HOBBS Jersey Floral Midi Swing Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £89.00

£62.00

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SOSANDAR Jersey Animal Print Square Neck Midi Dress Green Mix
SOSANDAR Jersey Animal Print Square Neck Midi Dress Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£75.00

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Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Finery London Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Navy 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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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Striped Contrast Asymmetric Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
Striped Contrast Asymmetric Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva

£89.00

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Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman

£50.00

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Style Cheat Bandeau Pleat Dress
Style Cheat Bandeau Pleat Dress
very.co.uk

was: £68.00

£54.00

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Vi.Ve.Re Gisela Colour Block Dress
Vi.Ve.Re Gisela Colour Block Dress
very.co.uk

£165.00

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Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£58.00

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Elliatt June A-Line Gown Dress
Elliatt June A-Line Gown Dress
very.co.uk

was: £340.00

£272.00

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Ombre Front Wrap Bardot Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Ombre Front Wrap Bardot Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£45.50

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Wavy Ombre A-Line Chiffon Maxi Dress - Blue by Goddiva
Wavy Ombre A-Line Chiffon Maxi Dress - Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£85.00

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Sleeveless Ombre Pleated A-Line Maxi Dress - Pink Ombre by Goddiva
Sleeveless Ombre Pleated A-Line Maxi Dress - Pink Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva

£68.00

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Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Roman

£55.00

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Ombre Cross Front Pleated Maxi Dress - Lime Ombre by Goddiva
Ombre Cross Front Pleated Maxi Dress - Lime Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva

£59.50

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Ombre Chiffon Bardot Frill A-line Maxi Dress - Navy Ombre by Goddiva
Ombre Chiffon Bardot Frill A-line Maxi Dress - Navy Ombre by Goddiva
Goddiva

£75.00

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Ombre Scuba Foam Bardot A-Line Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Ombre Scuba Foam Bardot A-Line Midi Dress - Light Blue by Goddiva
Goddiva

£65.00

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One Shoulder A Line Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
One Shoulder A Line Midi Dress - Black Cream by Goddiva
Goddiva

£95.00

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Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Colour Block V-Neck Stretch Jumpsuit
Roman

£55.00

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Patchwork Pleated Chiffon Dress
Patchwork Pleated Chiffon Dress
Roman

£70.00

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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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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.