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The Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns
Black Evening Dresses
Every wardrobe should make room for one statement piece including the little black dress. If the dress code is black then this fabulous collection of black-tie event outfits, cocktail and evening dresses are sure to inspire. You’ll find stunning Oscar-style maxi dresses, bandeau, halter neck and sequined party dresses plus chiffon, lace and satin creations full of glitz and glamour.
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Occasion Dresses – Jersey – Shift – Midi & Maxi – Colourblock
Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE
£119.00
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GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's Laurel Floral Devore Print Black Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
£105.00
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Gini London Women's Black One Shoulder Draped Sequin Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Little Mistress Women's Black Tiered Ruffle One Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Taupe
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping long sleeve woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE
GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's Coleen Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Lace with black taping woven maxi dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE
GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's Cowley Black Lace & Dobby Mesh Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's One Shoulder Ruffle Detail Jacquard Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
Frank Lyman Black/White & Grey Dress Style - 95114U - Basics Collection (8)
Amazon.co.uk
£259.00
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Joseph Ribkoff Sleeveless Split Neck Little Black Dress Style 191039 - Black - 8
Amazon.co.uk
£169.00
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Glamorous Black Tiered Chiffon Dress with Asymmetric Neckline and Diamanté Shoulder Detail
Chesca
£165.00
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James Lakeland Women's Black Sleeveless Gathered Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE
James Lakeland Women's Black-Cream Polka Dot Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE
£119.00
Shop Now GWD by GEORGE W. DAVIES Women's Laurel Floral Devore Print Black Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE
£105.00
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OFF WHITE Women's Flower Long Dress with Embroidered Design - Black
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DAVID KOMA Women's Ruched Waistline Strapless Maxi Dress - Black
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Karen Millen Women's Premium Beaded Embellished Woven Midaxi Cape Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
LK BENNETT Velvet Scoop Neck Contrast Fringing Midi Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£399.00
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Karen Millen Women's Floral Applique Embellished Metallic Georgette Woven Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Crystal Applique Woven Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Crystal Embellished Peplum Bandeau Pencil Midi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Petite Premium Mirrored Crystal Embellished Woven Prom Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Crystal Embellished Applique Woven Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE
OFF WHITE Women's Long Dress with Exaggerated Halter Neck and Belt - Black
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For after dark chic the little black dress is irresistible. Its star quality styling and slimming shade never fail to attract. Whether it’s trendy and short or an elegant maxi you can be sure of feeling fabulous. Coast is home to an impressive selection of black evening gowns for all ages.
Chesca, Jacques Vert and Gina Bacconi offer a traditional take on the LBD also available in plus sizes. Here you will find sophisticated evening gowns for Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom. For a contemporary edge, there’s Reiss, Phase Eight and L.K. Bennett with modern bandage black and white illusion dresses. The little black dress can take on many forms. You can play safe with simple embellished accents or take things to the next level. A slimming black dress that fits and flatters will serve you well for many star events. Inject some drama with a full-on colour block palette. Or if not so bold accessorise with eye-catching sandals to break up the look.
Ariella is home to stunning red carpet gowns as well as shimmering cocktail dresses. Dress to impress in body-defining dresses in beaded silk, chiffon, and lace. New collections are event ready to build perfect outfits for every occasion. Come alive after dark in floor-skimming sequin gowns. features include an alluring mesh yoke and sheer long sleeves for elegant arm coverage.
For a little more daring there are strapless black stretch duchess satin dresses. These come with silk organza ruffles, graduated hem, sweetheart neckline and open back. For a real show-stopper, halter neck dresses with a fishtail skirt will hug the body beautifully. Black with silver or gold foiled lace detailing adds that extra glimmer.
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.
