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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Closet London Mint Green Floral Wrap Midi Dress with Flared Sleeves
Closet London Mint Green Floral Wrap Midi Dress with Flared Sleeves
Closet London

£170.00

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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

£159.00

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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

£159.00

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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

£159.00

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Scalloped Crochet & Velvet Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Scalloped Crochet & Velvet Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£156.00

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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

£156.00

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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

£156.00

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Closet London Purple Floral Print Pleated Midi Dress
Closet London Purple Floral Print Pleated Midi Dress
Closet London

£156.00

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Closet London Lilac Purple Pleated Cape Midi Dress
Closet London Lilac Purple Pleated Cape Midi Dress
Closet London

£135.00

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Closet London Violet Floral Draped Pencil Midi Dress
Closet London Violet Floral Draped Pencil Midi Dress
Closet London

£135.00

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Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Jacquard Sleeveless A-line Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
Goddiva

£130.00

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

£130.00

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Sleeveless Tropical Print Bias Midi Dress
Sleeveless Tropical Print Bias Midi Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Floral Frill Chiffon Midi Dress
Floral Frill Chiffon Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Floral Frill Midi Dress
Floral Frill Midi Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Rose Print Lace Knot Stretch Dress
Rose Print Lace Knot Stretch Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Klass Anna Rose Fit And Flare Cornelli Mesh Dress Sage Women's
Klass Anna Rose Fit And Flare Cornelli Mesh Dress Sage Women's
Klass

£55.00

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Klass Embellished Chiffon Cape Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Chiffon Cape Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£45.00

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Klass Anna Rose Printed Dress And Cover Up Blue/Lime/Ivory Women's
Klass Anna Rose Printed Dress And Cover Up Blue/Lime/Ivory Women's
Klass

was: £55.00

£45.00

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Gina Bacconi Joseline Short Chiffon Jacket Dress - Red
Gina Bacconi Joseline Short Chiffon Jacket Dress - Red
Frasers

was: £195.00

£78.00

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Gina Bacconi Camira Lace Shoulder Tier Jacket Dress - Grey
Gina Bacconi Camira Lace Shoulder Tier Jacket Dress - Grey
Frasers

was: £340.00

£145.00

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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

£280.00

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
very.co.uk

£259.00

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Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Chesca

£295.00

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Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £129.00

£80.00

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Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Blue
Frasers

£320.00

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Gina Bacconi Nadia Midi Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Pink
Gina Bacconi Nadia Midi Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Pink
Frasers

£250.00

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Gina Bacconi Aribelle Short Empire Waist Jacket Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Aribelle Short Empire Waist Jacket Dress - Pink
Frasers

was: £270.00

£189.00

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Gina Bacconi Savoy Lace Mock Jacket With Jersey Dress - Grey
Gina Bacconi Savoy Lace Mock Jacket With Jersey Dress - Grey
Frasers

was: £350.00

£245.00

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Gina Bacconi Yasmina Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Yasmina Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £350.00

£245.00

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Gina Bacconi Tracy Embroidered Dress & Chiffon Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Tracy Embroidered Dress & Chiffon Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £380.00

£150.00

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Gina Bacconi Joyce Midi Dress And Jacket With Lace - Blue
Gina Bacconi Joyce Midi Dress And Jacket With Lace - Blue
Frasers

was: £350.00

£245.00

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Gina Bacconi Delores Jersey Midi A-Line Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Delores Jersey Midi A-Line Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £260.00

£130.00

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Klass Embellished Mesh Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Mesh Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

was: £50.00

£40.00

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Klass Embellished Wide Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Wide Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£100.00

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Klass Embellished Mesh Sleeveless Maxi Dress Sky Women's
Klass Embellished Mesh Sleeveless Maxi Dress Sky Women's
Klass

£95.00

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Klass Sequinned Mesh Bandeau Maxi Dress Midnight/Silver Women's
Klass Sequinned Mesh Bandeau Maxi Dress Midnight/Silver Women's
Klass

£95.00

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Sequin Embellished Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Sequin Embellished Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Sequin Embellished Maxi Wrap Dress
Sequin Embellished Maxi Wrap Dress
Roman

£100.00

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Animal Shimmer Tiered Maxi Dress
Animal Shimmer Tiered Maxi Dress
Roman

was: £60.00

£58.00

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Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Lilac Cornelli Embroidered Lace Dress
Chesca

£265.00

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Hand Embellished Mesh Maxi Dress
Hand Embellished Mesh Maxi Dress
Oasis UK & IE

was: £139.00

£69.00

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Eliza J Women's Gown Style Printed Chiffon Sleeveless Asymetrical One Shoulder Dress, Mint, 16
Eliza J Women's Gown Style Printed Chiffon Sleeveless Asymetrical One Shoulder Dress, Mint, 16
Amazon.co.uk

£146.46

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Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline - NEW SS25!
Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline - NEW SS25!
Chesca

£325.00

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Ever-Pretty Women's Cocktail Dress Glitter Sleeveless Swing Party Dress Waist Knot Design Dusty Rose 22UK
Ever-Pretty Women's Cocktail Dress Glitter Sleeveless Swing Party Dress Waist Knot Design Dusty Rose 22UK
Amazon.co.uk

£59.99

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Double Strap Cowl Neck Satin Jacquard Bridesmaids Dress
Double Strap Cowl Neck Satin Jacquard Bridesmaids Dress
Oasis UK & IE

was: £99.00

£60.00

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Closet London White Sequin Cowl Neck Cape Dress
Closet London White Sequin Cowl Neck Cape Dress
Closet London

£140.00

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Navy Chiffon Dress with Floral Embroidered Mesh Overtop
Navy Chiffon Dress with Floral Embroidered Mesh Overtop
Chesca

£225.00

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Basford Iridescent Cape Sleeve Midi Dress in Navy
Basford Iridescent Cape Sleeve Midi Dress in Navy
JOY

£69.00

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Basford Watermark Floral Print Cape Sleeve Midi Dress
Basford Watermark Floral Print Cape Sleeve Midi Dress
JOY

£79.00

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Sequin Floral Cape Sleeve Dress - Neutral
Sequin Floral Cape Sleeve Dress - Neutral
Coast UK & IE

was: £169.00

£90.00

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Coast Halterneck Floral Print Midi Dress
Coast Halterneck Floral Print Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £119.00

£70.00

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Lisa Tan Spot Halter Midi Dress - Mono
Lisa Tan Spot Halter Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Closet London Pink Print Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London Pink Print Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Closet London

£85.00

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Maya Deluxe Short Sleeve V Neck Embellished Midi Dress
Maya Deluxe Short Sleeve V Neck Embellished Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£85.00

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Coast Pleat Skirt Satin Midi Dress
Coast Pleat Skirt Satin Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.00

£80.00

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Off The Shoulder Lace Fit And Flare Dress - Pink
Off The Shoulder Lace Fit And Flare Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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Crepe Pleat Collar Full Skirt Midi Dress - Green
Crepe Pleat Collar Full Skirt Midi Dress - Green
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£80.00

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Lisa Tan Ruffle Round Neck Crepe Midi Dress - Pink
Lisa Tan Ruffle Round Neck Crepe Midi Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£70.00

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Coast Pink Metallic Floral Jacquard Dress
Coast Pink Metallic Floral Jacquard Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £149.00

£80.00

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Closet London Maroon Pleated Dress
Closet London Maroon Pleated Dress
Closet London

£95.00

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Pleat Skirt Satin Midi Dress - Pink
Pleat Skirt Satin Midi Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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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

£85.00

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Notch Neck Placement Print Midi Dress - Pink
Notch Neck Placement Print Midi Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Klass Lurex Stripe And Leaf Print Midi Dress White/Lt Gold Women's
Klass Lurex Stripe And Leaf Print Midi Dress White/Lt Gold Women's
Klass

£45.00

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Anna Rose Bias Cut Floral Print Midi Dress Ivory/Cobalt/Orange Women's
Anna Rose Bias Cut Floral Print Midi Dress Ivory/Cobalt/Orange Women's
Klass

£46.00

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Klass Floral Print Pleated Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass Floral Print Pleated Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass

was: £45.00

£36.00

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Klass Anna Rose Crochet Trim Mesh Midi Dress Fuschia Women's
Klass Anna Rose Crochet Trim Mesh Midi Dress Fuschia Women's
Klass

was: £48.00

£32.00

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Klass Pleated Lace Printed Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass Pleated Lace Printed Dress Ivory/Multi Women's
Klass

was: £48.00

£30.00

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Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£59.50

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Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£59.50

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Womens Floral Mesh Satin Tie Midi Dress
Womens Floral Mesh Satin Tie Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£39.50

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Womens Occasion Embellished Sequin Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Embellished Sequin Midi Dress
Wallis UK

£66.00

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Womens Occasion Embellished Sequin Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Embellished Sequin Midi Dress
Wallis UK

£55.00

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Womens Occasion Lace Fit And Flare Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Fit And Flare Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£51.00

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Womens Occasion Pleated Wrap Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Pleated Wrap Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£47.00

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Womens Occasion Lace Collared Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Collared Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£51.00

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Womens Tall Occasion Corsage Tailored Midi Dress
Womens Tall Occasion Corsage Tailored Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£47.00

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Womens Occasion Lace Pleated Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Pleated Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£42.00

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Lisa Tan Lace Top Pleat Skirt Printed Midi Dress - Ivory
Lisa Tan Lace Top Pleat Skirt Printed Midi Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.00

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Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress - Purple
Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress - Purple
Coast UK & IE

was: £159.00

£50.00

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Ruffle Skirt High Neck Midi Dress - Green
Ruffle Skirt High Neck Midi Dress - Green
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£50.00

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Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Red
Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£40.00

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Satin Back Crepe Ruffle Wrap Midi Dress - Dusty Blue
Satin Back Crepe Ruffle Wrap Midi Dress - Dusty Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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High Neck Lace Trim Organza Midi Dress
High Neck Lace Trim Organza Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£50.00

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Velvet Lace Long Sleeve High Neck Midi Dress - Black
Velvet Lace Long Sleeve High Neck Midi Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£64.00

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Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Womens Occasion Lace Insert Pleated Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £95.00

£85.50

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Womens Spot Cross Front Midaxi Dress
Womens Spot Cross Front Midaxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £65.00

£48.75

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Rowella Dress - Red
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Rowella Dress - Red
Frasers

was: £319.00

£225.00

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Principles Mono Twist Waist Cupro Colourblock Midi Dress
Principles Mono Twist Waist Cupro Colourblock Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £55.00

£30.00

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Pitusa Colourblock Tiered Ruffle Dress - Light Pink
Pitusa Colourblock Tiered Ruffle Dress - Light Pink
very.co.uk

was: £175.00

£140.00

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Klass Colour Block Pleated Sleeveless Dress Lemon/Multi Women's
Klass Colour Block Pleated Sleeveless Dress Lemon/Multi Women's
Klass

was: £48.00

£30.00

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Womens Satin Stripe Lace Panel Maxi Dress
Womens Satin Stripe Lace Panel Maxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £75.00

£30.00

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Lisa Tan Colour Block Full Skirt Midi Dress - Mono
Lisa Tan Colour Block Full Skirt Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Womens Contrast Tie Shoulder Floral Burnout Midi Dress
Womens Contrast Tie Shoulder Floral Burnout Midi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £85.00

£29.75

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Contrast Panel Waist Sleeveless Midi - Mono
Contrast Panel Waist Sleeveless Midi - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£80.00

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Cross Neck Satin Midi Pencil Dress - Mono
Cross Neck Satin Midi Pencil Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£70.00

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Religion Monochrome Wrap Dress - Black
Religion Monochrome Wrap Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£125.00

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Star By Julien Macdonald Stripe Print Shirt Dress
Star By Julien Macdonald Stripe Print Shirt Dress
Debenhams UK

£64.00

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AX Paris Navy and Cream Stripe Print Strappy Wrap Top Midi Dress
AX Paris Navy and Cream Stripe Print Strappy Wrap Top Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£50.00

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Halterneck Twill Pleated Midi Dress - Mono
Halterneck Twill Pleated Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£50.00

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Principles Colour block Side Tie Dress
Principles Colour block Side Tie Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £65.00

£29.25

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Stripe Print Pleated Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Stripe Print Pleated Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£60.00

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Stripe Ladder Fringe Maxi Dress
Stripe Ladder Fringe Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£40.00

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Contrast Spot Bandeau Ruffle Midi Dress - Mono
Contrast Spot Bandeau Ruffle Midi Dress - Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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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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