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

Goddiva Plus Sequin & Mesh Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Plus Sequin & Mesh Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Bardot Floral Print A-Line Scuba Foam Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva Bardot Floral Print A-Line Scuba Foam Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Bardot Floral Print A-Line Scuba Foam Midi Dress - Blue
Goddiva Bardot Floral Print A-Line Scuba Foam Midi Dress - Blue
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Sequin Tassel Flapper Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva Sequin Tassel Flapper Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva

£85.00

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Goddiva Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva

£84.00

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Goddiva Plus Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva Plus Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva

£84.00

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Roman Butterfly Print Fit & Flare Dress in Navy
Roman Butterfly Print Fit & Flare Dress in Navy
Roman

£70.00

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Roman Abstract Print Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress in Navy
Roman Abstract Print Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress in Navy
Roman

£70.00

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Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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chesca Sequin Lace Cape Maxi Dress
chesca Sequin Lace Cape Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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Womens Lace Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress
Womens Lace Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£71.10

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Gina Bacconi Jayden Lace and Chiffon Caped Maxi Dress, Navy
Gina Bacconi Jayden Lace and Chiffon Caped Maxi Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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Roman Dipped Hem Fit & Flare Dress in Green
Roman Dipped Hem Fit & Flare Dress in Green
Roman

£65.00

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Roman Scallop Edge Plain Bodycon Shift Dress in Navy
Roman Scallop Edge Plain Bodycon Shift Dress in Navy
Roman

£50.00

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Roman Lace Bodice Shift Dress in Navy
Roman Lace Bodice Shift Dress in Navy
Roman

£50.00

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Roman Scallop Edge Plain Shift Dress in Lilac
Roman Scallop Edge Plain Shift Dress in Lilac
Roman Originals

£50.00

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Womens Lace Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress
Womens Lace Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£71.10

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Roman Floral Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress in Cerise
Roman Floral Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress in Cerise
Roman Originals

£80.00

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Roman Leaf Print Ruched Shift Dress in Cerise
Roman Leaf Print Ruched Shift Dress in Cerise
Roman Originals

£55.00

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Roman Lace Bodice Shift Dress in Ivory
Roman Lace Bodice Shift Dress in Ivory
Roman

£50.00

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Roman Belted Lace Detail Tiered Midi Dress in Light Pink
Roman Belted Lace Detail Tiered Midi Dress in Light Pink
Roman Originals

£48.00

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Roman Originals Petite Floral Stretch Ruched Shift Dress in Blue
Roman Originals Petite Floral Stretch Ruched Shift Dress in Blue
Roman Originals

£55.00

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Roman Lace Embellished Trim Dress in Silver
Roman Lace Embellished Trim Dress in Silver
Roman

£80.00

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chesca Devoree Satin Jacket And Dress, Hydrangea
chesca Devoree Satin Jacket And Dress, Hydrangea
John Lewis & Partners

£365.00

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Gina Bacconi Toni Chiffon Tier Jacket and Beaded Neck Dress, Navy
Gina Bacconi Toni Chiffon Tier Jacket and Beaded Neck Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Barbara Cascade Jacket And Midi Dress, Hydrangea
Gina Bacconi Barbara Cascade Jacket And Midi Dress, Hydrangea
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Gina Bacconi Kayla Lace Jacket And Midi Dress, Blush
Gina Bacconi Kayla Lace Jacket And Midi Dress, Blush
John Lewis & Partners

£270.00

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Black Chiffon Dress with Embroidered Sequin Mesh Overtop
Black Chiffon Dress with Embroidered Sequin Mesh Overtop
Chesca

£225.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Metallic Jacquard Sleeveless Maxi Dress, Light Gold
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Metallic Jacquard Sleeveless Maxi Dress, Light Gold
John Lewis & Partners

£595.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Mermaid Dress, Ocean Blue
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Mermaid Dress, Ocean Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£395.00

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Ink Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Dress
Ink Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Gina Bacconi Florence Keyhole Neck Sequin Lace Fit and Flare, Navy
Gina Bacconi Florence Keyhole Neck Sequin Lace Fit and Flare, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£270.00

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Hobbs Women's Tatiana Sequin Dress - Midnight Navy
Hobbs Women's Tatiana Sequin Dress - Midnight Navy
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Natalya Sequin Floral Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Natalya Sequin Floral Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£329.00

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Phase Eight Women's Viviana Sequin Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Viviana Sequin Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £299.00

£229.00

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Gina Bacconi Courtney Sequin Maxi Dress, Sky Blue
Gina Bacconi Courtney Sequin Maxi Dress, Sky Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£390.00

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Closet London Blush Pink Draped Neck Midi Dress
Closet London Blush Pink Draped Neck Midi Dress
Closet London

£140.00

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Hobbs Women's Adrianna Midi Dress - Rouge Pink
Hobbs Women's Adrianna Midi Dress - Rouge Pink
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Hilary Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Hilary Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£349.00

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Phase Eight Women's Marigold Tapework Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Marigold Tapework Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £350.00

£249.00

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Closet London Red Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Red Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

£115.00

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Closet London Pink Floral Pleated Dress
Closet London Pink Floral Pleated Dress
Closet London

£110.00

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Phase Eight Women's Darby Silk One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Darby Silk One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£349.00

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PAIGE Miren Maxi Slip Dress, Desert Dusk
PAIGE Miren Maxi Slip Dress, Desert Dusk
John Lewis & Partners

£365.00

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Closet London Navy Blue Strapless Maxi Dress
Closet London Navy Blue Strapless Maxi Dress
Closet London

was: £95.00

£37.99

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Adrianna Papell Floral Jacquard Flared Dress, Blush/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Jacquard Flared Dress, Blush/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£174.30

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Adrianna Papell Bell Sleeve Tie Front Midi Dress
Adrianna Papell Bell Sleeve Tie Front Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Gina Bacconi Nadine Midi Length Dress
Gina Bacconi Nadine Midi Length Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£360.00

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Adrianna Papell Sequin Leaf Sheath Dress, Hot Pink
Adrianna Papell Sequin Leaf Sheath Dress, Hot Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£125.30

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Adrianna Papell Floral Print Midi Dress, Pink/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Print Midi Dress, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£125.30

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Taffeta Midi Dress, Petunia
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Taffeta Midi Dress, Petunia
John Lewis & Partners

£227.50

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Halter Midi Dress, Red/Multi
Adrianna Papell Blouson Halter Midi Dress, Red/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£111.30

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HotSquash Contrast Pleat Midi Dress
HotSquash Contrast Pleat Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Gina Bacconi Philippa Midi Floral Lace Dress, Rose Pink
Gina Bacconi Philippa Midi Floral Lace Dress, Rose Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£330.00

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Alie Street Grace Midi Dress, Blushing Blooms
Alie Street Grace Midi Dress, Blushing Blooms
John Lewis & Partners

£189.00

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Gina Bacconi Frederica Lace Dress
Gina Bacconi Frederica Lace Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Helen McAlinden Vintage Floral Soft Belted Midi Dress, Blush/Multi
Helen McAlinden Vintage Floral Soft Belted Midi Dress, Blush/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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Gina Bacconi Joss Metallic Embroidered Lace Dress with Chiffon Jacket, Taupe
Gina Bacconi Joss Metallic Embroidered Lace Dress with Chiffon Jacket, Taupe
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Gina Bacconi Edna Embroidered Dress
Gina Bacconi Edna Embroidered Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Gina Bacconi Maribel Lace Midi Dress, Rose Pink
Gina Bacconi Maribel Lace Midi Dress, Rose Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£240.00

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HotSquash Floral Print Wrap Front Maxi Dress, Red/Blue
HotSquash Floral Print Wrap Front Maxi Dress, Red/Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Alie Street Sophia Floral Maxi Dress, Fuchsia Florals
Alie Street Sophia Floral Maxi Dress, Fuchsia Florals
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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Alie Street Meadow Watercolour Print Midi Dress, Multi
Alie Street Meadow Watercolour Print Midi Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Closet London Green High Neck Midi Dress
Closet London Green High Neck Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £80.00

£47.95

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Closet London Navy Sequin Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Navy Sequin Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £95.00

£37.95

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Closet London Purple Floral Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Purple Floral Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £95.00

£37.99

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Closet London Multi Printed Puff Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Multi Printed Puff Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £90.00

£44.95

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Closet London Green Zebra Printed Kimono Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Green Zebra Printed Kimono Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £90.00

£35.99

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Closet London Gold Red 2-In-1 Midi Dress
Closet London Gold Red 2-In-1 Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £114.00

£56.99

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Pink High Neck Midi Dress
Pink High Neck Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £102.00

£50.99

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Closet London Red Satin Stripe Midi Wrap Dress
Closet London Red Satin Stripe Midi Wrap Dress
Closet London

was: £94.00

£46.99

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Closet London Black Satin Stripe Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Black Satin Stripe Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £94.00

£37.99

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Purple Puff Sleeve A-line Midi Dress
Purple Puff Sleeve A-line Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £106.00

£52.99

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Closet London Multi High Neck Front Split Midi Dress
Closet London Multi High Neck Front Split Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £88.00

£44.00

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Closet London Blue Printed A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London Blue Printed A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £90.00

£35.95

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Closet London Blue A-Line Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Blue A-Line Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £80.00

£40.00

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Closet London Ivory Split Sleeve V Neck Midi Pencil Dress
Closet London Ivory Split Sleeve V Neck Midi Pencil Dress
Closet London

was: £80.00

£40.00

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Closet London  Pencil Bodycon midi dress
Closet London Pencil Bodycon midi dress
Closet London

was: £82.00

£40.99

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Closet London Peach Stripe Sleeveless Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Peach Stripe Sleeveless Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £90.00

£35.99

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Closet London Green Gathered Neck A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London Green Gathered Neck A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £72.00

£35.99

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Closet London Red Pleated Print Midi Dress
Closet London Red Pleated Print Midi Dress
Closet London

was: £90.00

£54.00

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Yumi Multicolour Rainbow Stripe Sequin Midi Dress Colour: Multi
Yumi Multicolour Rainbow Stripe Sequin Midi Dress Colour: Multi
Yumi

£75.00

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HotSquash Halterneck Contrast Panels Maxi Dress, Red/White
HotSquash Halterneck Contrast Panels Maxi Dress, Red/White
John Lewis & Partners

£155.00

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Roman Striped Cotton Blend Shift Dress in Lime
Roman Striped Cotton Blend Shift Dress in Lime
Roman Originals

£38.00

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Phase Eight Women's Petite Sophia Colour Block Belted Dress
Phase Eight Women's Petite Sophia Colour Block Belted Dress
Phase Eight

was: £149.00

£75.00

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Gina Bacconi Lorah Stripe Maxi Dress, Black/White
Gina Bacconi Lorah Stripe Maxi Dress, Black/White
John Lewis & Partners

£130.00

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Phase Eight Women's Sophia Colourblock Belted Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Sophia Colourblock Belted Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £149.00

£75.00

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Boden Panelled Bodice Stripe Midi Dress
Boden Panelled Bodice Stripe Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£125.00

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HotSquash Pleated Polka Dot Midi Dress, Navy
HotSquash Pleated Polka Dot Midi Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Brakeburn Toni Stripe Knee Length Dress, Multi
Brakeburn Toni Stripe Knee Length Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£49.99

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Thames Sleeveless Shirt Dress in Striped Cotton
Thames Sleeveless Shirt Dress in Striped Cotton
La Redoute UK

was: £99.00

£64.35

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Tommy Hilfiger Colour Block Ribbed Maxi Skirt, Navy/Multi
Tommy Hilfiger Colour Block Ribbed Maxi Skirt, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£180.00

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Hobbs Women's Arielle Fit And Flare Midi Dress - Navy Pink
Hobbs Women's Arielle Fit And Flare Midi Dress - Navy Pink
Hobbs Ltd

was: £189.00

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Lila Pleated Midi Dress - Navy Pale Pink
Hobbs Women's Lila Pleated Midi Dress - Navy Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd

was: £179.00

£149.00

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Boden Panelled Bodice Stripe Midi Dress
Boden Panelled Bodice Stripe Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£125.00

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chesca Plissé Striped Midi Dress, Orange/Multi
chesca Plissé Striped Midi Dress, Orange/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£185.00

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Striped Midi Dress with Short Sleeves
Striped Midi Dress with Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £70.00

£49.00

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Olivia Rubin Maddie Rainbow Stripe Sequin Midi Dress, Multi
Olivia Rubin Maddie Rainbow Stripe Sequin Midi Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£320.00

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Boden Colour Block Stripe Midi Dress, Navy/Mauve Mist
Boden Colour Block Stripe Midi Dress, Navy/Mauve Mist
John Lewis & Partners

£120.00

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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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