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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Goddiva Scalloped Lace Dipped Hem Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva Scalloped Lace Dipped Hem Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva

£89.00

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Goddiva Scalloped Lace Dipped Hem Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva Scalloped Lace Dipped Hem Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva

£89.00

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

£85.00

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Goddiva Plus Sequin & Mesh Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Plus Sequin & Mesh Midi Dress - Black
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 Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
Goddiva Plus Sequin Cowl Neck Midi Dress - Navy
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 Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Rose Gold
Goddiva Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Rose Gold
Goddiva

£84.00

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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 Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Emerald
Goddiva Scalloped Hem Starburst Midi Dress - Emerald
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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Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Azure Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Azure Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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

£80.00

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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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Black Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Dress
Black Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Violetta Multi Layered Chiffon Dress
Violetta Multi Layered Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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

£50.00

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Hobbs Women's Suzanna Tweed Dress - Ivory Multi
Hobbs Women's Suzanna Tweed Dress - Ivory Multi
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£125.10

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Hobbs Women's Chara Fit And Flare Dress - Pale Pink
Hobbs Women's Chara Fit And Flare Dress - Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd

£199.00

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Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Dress - Oyster
Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Dress - Oyster
Hobbs Ltd

£329.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Double Layer Dress
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Double Layer Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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chesca Chrysanthemum Dress, Navy/Multi
chesca Chrysanthemum Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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

£255.00

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chesca Beaded and Embroidered Dress, Pewter
chesca Beaded and Embroidered Dress, Pewter
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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chesca Devoree Floral Print Midi Dress, Pewter/Turquoise
chesca Devoree Floral Print Midi Dress, Pewter/Turquoise
John Lewis & Partners

£275.00

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chesca Iris Floral Print Devoree Sleeveless Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
chesca Iris Floral Print Devoree Sleeveless Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Midi Dress & Jacket, Champagne
Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Midi Dress & Jacket, Champagne
John Lewis & Partners

£240.00

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Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight

was: £169.00

£91.26

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chesca Floral Beaded Georgette Midi Dress, Violetta
chesca Floral Beaded Georgette Midi Dress, Violetta
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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Gina Bacconi Adriana Lace And Satin Dress And Jacket, Ink
Gina Bacconi Adriana Lace And Satin Dress And Jacket, Ink
John Lewis & Partners

£320.00

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Double Second Lace Wrap Front Midi Dress Colour: Green
Double Second Lace Wrap Front Midi Dress Colour: Green
Yumi

£72.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Floral Print Jacquard Maxi Dress, Red/Multi
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Floral Print Jacquard Maxi Dress, Red/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£495.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Sleeveless Flared Maxi Dress, Faded Azalea
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Sleeveless Flared Maxi Dress, Faded Azalea
John Lewis & Partners

£410.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Portrait Column Gown Dress, Navy
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Portrait Column Gown Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£495.00

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Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Forest
Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Forest
Roman Originals

£75.00

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Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Orange
Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Orange
very.co.uk

£100.00

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Phase Eight Women's Lainey Shimmer Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Lainey Shimmer Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£325.00

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Gina Bacconi Tanya Embroidered Sequin Dress, Shell
Gina Bacconi Tanya Embroidered Sequin Dress, Shell
John Lewis & Partners

£290.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell One Shoulder Burnout Maxi Dress, Royal Sapphire
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell One Shoulder Burnout Maxi Dress, Royal Sapphire
John Lewis & Partners

£495.00

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Gina Bacconi Vesta Jewel-Shoulder Tiered Cocktail Knee Length Dress
Gina Bacconi Vesta Jewel-Shoulder Tiered Cocktail Knee Length Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£180.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Strapless Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress, Rust/Multi
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Strapless Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress, Rust/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£510.00

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Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Blue
Religion Maxi Olsen Dress- Blue
very.co.uk

£100.00

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Adian Mattox by Adrianna Papell Jacquard Column Maxi Dress, Emerald/Multi
Adian Mattox by Adrianna Papell Jacquard Column Maxi Dress, Emerald/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£495.00

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Aldous Purple Diamante Buckle Belted Jumpsuit, Purple
Aldous Purple Diamante Buckle Belted Jumpsuit, Purple
LK Bennett

was: £359.00

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Anna Jumpsuit
Phase Eight Women's Anna Jumpsuit
Phase Eight

was: £189.00

£116.10

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Maxi Bandeau Dress, Matador Red
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Maxi Bandeau Dress, Matador Red
John Lewis & Partners

£410.00

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Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Evening Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£219.00

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Gina Bacconi Sephora Shimmer Cape Maxi Dress
Gina Bacconi Sephora Shimmer Cape Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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

£249.00

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Adrianna by Adrianna Papell Crepe Midi Dress, Lipstick
Adrianna by Adrianna Papell Crepe Midi Dress, Lipstick
John Lewis & Partners

£250.00

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

£179.00

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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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Gina Bacconi Hayley Embroidered Dress, Rose Pink
Gina Bacconi Hayley Embroidered Dress, Rose Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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

£159.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Halterneck Midi Dress, Sandshell/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Halterneck Midi Dress, Sandshell/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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

£179.00

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

£325.00

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Adrianna Papell Chiffon Bias Dress, Pink/Multi
Adrianna Papell Chiffon Bias Dress, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£139.00

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

£119.00

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Alie Street Lila Floral Lace Shift Dress, Vintage Rose
Alie Street Lila Floral Lace Shift Dress, Vintage Rose
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Adrianna Papell Watercolor Floral Midi Dress, Light Blue/Multi
Adrianna Papell Watercolor Floral Midi Dress, Light Blue/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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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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Recycled Ruffle Midi Dress with Short Sleeves
Recycled Ruffle Midi Dress with Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£65.00

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Sleeveless V-Neck Midi Dress
Sleeveless V-Neck Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £55.00

£38.50

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Recycled Floral Midi Dress with V-Neck
Recycled Floral Midi Dress with V-Neck
La Redoute UK

was: £65.00

£39.00

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Balloon Sleeve Midi Dress with Crew Neck
Balloon Sleeve Midi Dress with Crew Neck
La Redoute UK

was: £65.00

£39.00

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Printed Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
Printed Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£120.00

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Printed Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
Printed Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£90.00

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Printed Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
Printed Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£90.00

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Jacquard Satin Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
Jacquard Satin Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £99.00

£69.30

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Satin Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
Satin Midi Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £90.00

£72.00

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Printed Midi Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
Printed Midi Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £140.00

£98.00

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Gemma Ribbed Midi Dress with Side Buttoning
Gemma Ribbed Midi Dress with Side Buttoning
La Redoute UK

was: £130.00

£78.00

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Cotton Midi Shirt Dress in Corduroy with Long Sleeves
Cotton Midi Shirt Dress in Corduroy with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£75.00

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Printed Full Midi Dress
Printed Full Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £145.00

£87.00

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Bodycon Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
Bodycon Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £65.00

£52.00

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Full Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
Full Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £99.00

£69.30

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V-Neck Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
V-Neck Midi Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £75.00

£37.50

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Side Slit Midi Dress
Side Slit Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £80.00

£64.00

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Mora Sleeveless Midi Dress
Mora Sleeveless Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £74.00

£55.50

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Phase Eight Women's Rosalee One Shoulder Maxi
Phase Eight Women's Rosalee One Shoulder Maxi
Phase Eight

was: £159.00

£85.50

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Phase Eight Women's Simara Ombre Pleated Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Simara Ombre Pleated Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£149.00

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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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HotSquash Pleated Floral Midi Dress, Black/White
HotSquash Pleated Floral Midi Dress, Black/White
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Hobbs Women's Lila V Neck Midi Dress - Navy Yellow
Hobbs Women's Lila V Neck Midi Dress - Navy Yellow
Hobbs Ltd

was: £179.00

£125.10

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Womens Contrast Pleat Skirt Wrap Midi Dress
Womens Contrast Pleat Skirt Wrap Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £95.00

£24.00

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Hobbs Women's Natalie Fit And Flare Dress - Ivory Multi
Hobbs Women's Natalie Fit And Flare Dress - Ivory Multi
Hobbs Ltd

was: £179.00

£129.00

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Hobbs Women's Jaci Dress - Ivory Navy
Hobbs Women's Jaci Dress - Ivory Navy
Hobbs Ltd

was: £159.00

£107.10

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Hobbs Women's Claudia Pleated Fit And Flare Dress - Navy Pink Multi
Hobbs Women's Claudia Pleated Fit And Flare Dress - Navy Pink Multi
Hobbs Ltd

was: £189.00

£116.10

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Phase Eight Women's Simara Ombre Dress
Phase Eight Women's Simara Ombre Dress
Phase Eight

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Jaci Belted Linen Dress - Navy Multi
Hobbs Women's Jaci Belted Linen Dress - Navy Multi
Hobbs Ltd

was: £129.00

£71.10

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Roman Rainbow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Multi
Roman Rainbow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Multi
Roman Originals

£55.00

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chesca Cosmopolitan Striped Midi Dress, Multi
chesca Cosmopolitan Striped Midi Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£165.00

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Phase Eight Women's Piper Ombre Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Piper Ombre Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £149.00

£98.10

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Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight

was: £169.00

£91.26

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Roman Floral Border Print Frill Stretch Dress in Royal Blue
Roman Floral Border Print Frill Stretch Dress in Royal Blue
Roman Originals

£55.00

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Closet Gold Wrap Gathered Sleeve Dress
Closet Gold Wrap Gathered Sleeve Dress
Closet London

was: £102.00

£50.99

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InWear Sharla Diagonal Stripe Maxi Dress, Black/Eggshell
InWear Sharla Diagonal Stripe Maxi Dress, Black/Eggshell
John Lewis & Partners

£149.95

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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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