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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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Occasion Dresses Suits and Evening Gowns

Sparkle Shift Dress & Shrug
Sparkle Shift Dress & Shrug
Roman

£55.00

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Sparkle Shift Dress & Shrug
Sparkle Shift Dress & Shrug
Roman

£55.00

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Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Border Print Pleated Midi Dress
Border Print Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£35.00

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Floral Print Wrap Dress
Floral Print Wrap Dress
Roman

£48.00

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Heart Spot Print Midi Dress
Heart Spot Print Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Floral Print Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Floral Print Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Sweetheart Neck Floral Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Sweetheart Neck Floral Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£48.00

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Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£48.00

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Womens Phase Eight Delicia Floral-Print Woven Midi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Delicia Floral-Print Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Womens Phase Eight Perla Colour-Block Satin Midi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Perla Colour-Block Satin Midi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Floral Asymmetric Midi Dress
Floral Asymmetric Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Floral Chiffon Pleated Dress
Floral Chiffon Pleated Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Printed Pleated Chiffon Dress
Printed Pleated Chiffon Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Womens Phase Eight Delie Floral-Skirt Satin Maxi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Delie Floral-Skirt Satin Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Klass Embellished Boucle Shift Dress Black Women's
Klass Embellished Boucle Shift Dress Black Women's
Klass

was: £40.00

£30.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Shoulder Crepe Midi Dress in Lime
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Shoulder Crepe Midi Dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£50.00

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Navy
Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £269.00

£67.00

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £269.00

£67.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Raspberry
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Raspberry
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£40.00

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Phase Eight Plisse Pleated Sparkly Maxi Waisted Dress Purple Mix
Phase Eight Plisse Pleated Sparkly Maxi Waisted Dress Purple Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Phase Eight Notch Neck Maxi Dress With Cape Overlay Brown
Phase Eight Notch Neck Maxi Dress With Cape Overlay Brown
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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HOBBS Cowl Neck Velvet Sleeveless Midi Dress Green
HOBBS Cowl Neck Velvet Sleeveless Midi Dress Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Phase Eight V Neck Ruched Zip Up Maxi Dress Navy
Phase Eight V Neck Ruched Zip Up Maxi Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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

£369.00

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Womens Phase Eight Phoenix Long-Sleeved Lace Maxi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Phoenix Long-Sleeved Lace Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£369.00

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M&S Satin Pleat Detail Midaxi Waisted Dress Red
M&S Satin Pleat Detail Midaxi Waisted Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £50.00

£40.00

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Floral Embroidered Twist Dress
Floral Embroidered Twist Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Contrast Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Religion Valeria Maxi Halter Neck Occasion Dress
Religion Valeria Maxi Halter Neck Occasion Dress
very.co.uk

was: £138.00

£111.00

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Anna Rose Foil Lace Midi Dress Silver Women's
Anna Rose Foil Lace Midi Dress Silver Women's
Klass

was: £45.00

£30.00

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Sequin Sweetheart Neck Stretch Midi Dress
Sequin Sweetheart Neck Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Velvet Cornelli Shift Dress
Velvet Cornelli Shift Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Fit and Flare Tie Dress
Fit and Flare Tie Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Petite Lace Godet Dress
Petite Lace Godet Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Boden Women's Full Tulle Party Skirt in Green
Boden Women's Full Tulle Party Skirt in Green
Boden

£139.00

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Sequin Bow Back Dress
Sequin Bow Back Dress
Roman

£65.00

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

was: £50.00

£40.00

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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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Sustainable Floral Print Midi Wrap Dress With Flutter Sleeves - Peach by Goddiva
Sustainable Floral Print Midi Wrap Dress With Flutter Sleeves - Peach by Goddiva
Goddiva

£38.50

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Floral Print A-Line Sweetheart Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Floral Print A-Line Sweetheart Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£52.50

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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

£34.00

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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

£39.00

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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

£39.00

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Coast Women's Pleated Bodice Jacquard Pencil Dress in Pink
Coast Women's Pleated Bodice Jacquard Pencil Dress in Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£50.00

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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

£39.00

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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

£75.00

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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

£66.50

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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

was: £149.00

£50.00

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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

£77.40

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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

was: £129.00

£51.00

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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

was: £129.00

£40.00

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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

£50.00

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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: £149.00

£40.00

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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

£45.00

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

HOBBS Colour Block Midi Dress Blue Mix
HOBBS Colour Block Midi Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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HOBBS Colour Block Midi Waisted Dress Purple Mix
HOBBS Colour Block Midi Waisted Dress Purple Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Womens Phase Eight Elowen Colourblock-Print Woven Jumpsuit
Womens Phase Eight Elowen Colourblock-Print Woven Jumpsuit
Selfridges

£149.00

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Spot Contrast Midi Dress
Spot Contrast Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Pleated Ombre Midi Dress
Roman

was: £70.00

£46.00

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Lace Overlay Pleated Midi Dress
Lace Overlay Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£55.00

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Frill Contrast Tipped Midi Dress
Frill Contrast Tipped Midi Dress
Roman

was: £48.00

£40.00

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Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Navy
Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block High Neck Pleated Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.00

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Contrast Floral Print Shirt Dress
Contrast Floral Print Shirt Dress
Roman

was: £42.00

£28.00

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Boho Stripe V-Neck Maxi Dress
Boho Stripe V-Neck Maxi Dress
Roman

£38.00

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Forever New Candace Contrast Panel Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Forever New Candace Contrast Panel Sleeveless Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£120.00

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Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress
Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£100.00

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Vero Moda Colour Block Slip Midaxi Dress
Vero Moda Colour Block Slip Midaxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £42.00

£23.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Tailored Bandeau Jumpsuit
Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Tailored Bandeau Jumpsuit
Coast UK & IE

was: £219.00

£77.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Colour Blocked Crepe Midi Dress in Pink
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Colour Blocked Crepe Midi Dress in Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£55.00

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Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block Halter Neck Midi Dress in Fuchsia
Karen Millen Women's Soft Tailored Colour Block Halter Neck Midi Dress in Fuchsia
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£70.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress
Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress in Mono
Karen Millen Women's Petite Soft Tailored Colour Block Detail Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£119.40

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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.