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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

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

£135.00

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Puff Sleeve Sweetheart Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Puff Sleeve Sweetheart Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£135.00

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Puff Sleeve Sweetheart Midi Dress - Cream by Goddiva
Puff Sleeve Sweetheart Midi Dress - Cream 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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Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Scuba & Textured Chiffon A Line Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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One Shoulder Pleated Fan Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
One Shoulder Pleated Fan Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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

£255.00

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Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman

was: £40.00

£30.00

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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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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 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 Gathered Shift Dress
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman

£40.00

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Black Bias Cut Crepe Chiffon Dress
Black Bias Cut Crepe Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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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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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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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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Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress
Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress
Roman

was: £50.00

£42.00

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Boden Women's Ruffle Tulle Tiered Dress in Blue
Boden Women's Ruffle Tulle Tiered Dress in Blue
Boden

£219.00

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Chiffon Cowl Off Shoulder Wing Tiered Midi Dress - Butter Yellow by Goddiva
Chiffon Cowl Off Shoulder Wing Tiered Midi Dress - Butter Yellow by Goddiva
Goddiva

£95.00

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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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AX Paris Blood Bandeau A-Line Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris Blood Bandeau A-Line Skirt Midi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £50.00

£37.50

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Chiffon Cowl Off Shoulder Wing Tiered Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Chiffon Cowl Off Shoulder Wing Tiered Midi Dress - Sage Green by Goddiva
Goddiva

£95.00

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Off The Shoulder Chiffon Wing Scuba Crepe Midi Dress - Mint Green by Goddiva
Off The Shoulder Chiffon Wing Scuba Crepe Midi Dress - Mint Green by Goddiva
Goddiva

£66.50

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Mango Asymmetrical Floral Print Dress
Mango Asymmetrical Floral Print Dress
very.co.uk

was: £90.00

£72.00

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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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Fishtail Sequin Fitted Dress
Fishtail Sequin Fitted Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£56.00

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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

was: £50.00

£42.50

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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 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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Boden Women's Tulle Bow Party Dress in Pink
Boden Women's Tulle Bow Party Dress in Pink
Boden

£219.00

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Boden Women's Embroidered Tulle Party Dress in Black
Boden Women's Embroidered Tulle Party Dress in Black
Boden

£169.00

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One Shoulder Pleated Fan Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
One Shoulder Pleated Fan Midi Dress - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£125.00

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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

£52.50

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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

£94.50

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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

£87.50

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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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Lace Up Jacquard Midi Dress With Organza Wings - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Lace Up Jacquard Midi Dress With Organza Wings - Blush Pink by Goddiva
Goddiva

£115.50

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

£75.00

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Albaray Pure Cotton Animal Print V-Neck Midi Dress Brown Mix
Albaray Pure Cotton Animal Print V-Neck Midi Dress Brown Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£110.00

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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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Monsoon Lace Embroidered Floral Midi Tea Dress Navy
Monsoon Lace Embroidered Floral Midi Tea Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £150.00

£75.00

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

£69.00

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

£69.00

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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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Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Ombre Pleated Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

was: £65.00

£58.00

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Boden Women's Fit and Flare Midi Dress
Boden Women's Fit and Flare Midi Dress
Boden

£189.00

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Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Sleeveless Abstract Print Midi Dress
Roman

was: £50.00

£45.00

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Boden Women's Metallic Multi Stripe Dress
Boden Women's Metallic Multi Stripe Dress
Boden

£159.00

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

£149.00

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Michelle Keegan Stripe Hanky Hem Midi Skirt Co-Ord
Michelle Keegan Stripe Hanky Hem Midi Skirt Co-Ord
very.co.uk

was: £35.00

£28.00

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

was: £165.00

£79.20

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Boden Women's Metallic Wave Dress
Boden Women's Metallic Wave Dress
Boden

£179.00

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Boden Women's Bow Detail Linen Empire Dress in White
Boden Women's Bow Detail Linen Empire Dress in White
Boden

£169.00

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Religion Sienna Maxi Occasion Maxi Tea Dress
Religion Sienna Maxi Occasion Maxi Tea Dress
very.co.uk

£135.00

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Mint Velvet Pink Stripe Halter Maxi Dress
Mint Velvet Pink Stripe Halter Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£150.00

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

was: £68.00

£44.50

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

was: £340.00

£163.00

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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

£47.60

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

£55.00

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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.