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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Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns

Mint Velvet Black Waistcoat Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Waistcoat Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£119.00

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Quiz Black Rhinestone Strappy Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Rhinestone Strappy Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£110.00

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Statement Bow Black Tie Maxi Dress - Red
Statement Bow Black Tie Maxi Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £109.00

£103.55

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Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress - Red
Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£101.15

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Joe Browns Black Tuxedo Midi Dress
Joe Browns Black Tuxedo Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£95.00

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Quiz Black Embellished Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Embellished Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£95.00

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Joe Browns Embroidered Boho Black Dress
Joe Browns Embroidered Boho Black Dress
very.co.uk

£90.00

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Quiz Curve Black Satin Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
Quiz Curve Black Satin Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£80.00

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Quiz Black Sequin Tie Front Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Sequin Tie Front Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£80.00

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Floral Mesh Bardot Black Tie Dress - Navy
Floral Mesh Bardot Black Tie Dress - Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£79.00

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Quiz Curve Black Cowl Neck Maxi Dress
Quiz Curve Black Cowl Neck Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£70.00

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Quiz Petite Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Quiz Petite Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£70.00

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Yumi Urban Touch Black Wrap Front Pleated Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Urban Touch Black Wrap Front Pleated Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£68.00

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Quiz Black Cut Out Midaxi Dress
Quiz Black Cut Out Midaxi Dress
very.co.uk

£65.00

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Yumi Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery Colour: Black
Yumi Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Yumi Black Foil Print Wrap Over Dip Hem Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Foil Print Wrap Over Dip Hem Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Yumi Black Sequin Kimono Midi Wrap Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Sequin Kimono Midi Wrap Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Yumi Black Daisy Embroidered Cord Shirt Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Daisy Embroidered Cord Shirt Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Quiz Curve Black Sequin Midi Dress
Quiz Curve Black Sequin Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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AX Paris Black And White Floral Print One Shoulder Cut Out Pleated Midi Dress
AX Paris Black And White Floral Print One Shoulder Cut Out Pleated Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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Quiz Petite Black One Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress
Quiz Petite Black One Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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Quiz Curve Black One Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress
Quiz Curve Black One Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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Yumi Black Lace Trim Cotton Midi Sun Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Lace Trim Cotton Midi Sun Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£58.00

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Yumi Urban Touch Black Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Urban Touch Black Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£58.00

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Quiz Curve Black Sequin Boxy Tunic Dress
Quiz Curve Black Sequin Boxy Tunic Dress
very.co.uk

£55.00

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Yumi Black Viscose Bird and Floral Print Kimono Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Viscose Bird and Floral Print Kimono Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£55.00

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Yumi Black Viscose Midi Shirt Dress With Matching Belt Colour: Black
Yumi Black Viscose Midi Shirt Dress With Matching Belt Colour: Black
Yumi

£55.00

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Yumi Black Viscose Linen Look Midi Shirt Dress With Wooden Belt Colour: Black
Yumi Black Viscose Linen Look Midi Shirt Dress With Wooden Belt Colour: Black
Yumi

£55.00

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Yumi Black Velvet Sparkle Wrap Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Velvet Sparkle Wrap Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£55.00

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Yumi Black Velvet Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Velvet Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£55.00

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Frank Lyman Black/White & Grey Dress Style - 95114U - Basics Collection (8)
Frank Lyman Black/White & Grey Dress Style - 95114U - Basics Collection (8)
Amazon.co.uk

£259.00

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Black/Multi Floral Silk Devoree Dress with Satin Lining
Black/Multi Floral Silk Devoree Dress with Satin Lining
Chesca

£225.00

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Black Pleated Dress With Chiffon Flower Details
Black Pleated Dress With Chiffon Flower Details
Chesca

£195.00

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Black/Multi Crepe de Chine Jacquard Floral Split Front V Neck Dress
Black/Multi Crepe de Chine Jacquard Floral Split Front V Neck Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Maya Deluxe Embroidery & Open Back Black Maxi Dress
Maya Deluxe Embroidery & Open Back Black Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

£195.00

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Black Stretch Velvet Panelled Boulle Dress with Back Vent Detail
Black Stretch Velvet Panelled Boulle Dress with Back Vent Detail
Chesca

£195.00

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Signature Black and Silver Jersey Dress with Metallic Embellished Cape
Signature Black and Silver Jersey Dress with Metallic Embellished Cape
Chesca

£195.00

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Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Chiffon Trim
Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Chiffon Trim
Chesca

£195.00

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Black Off-The-Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Marabou Trim & Side Slit
Black Off-The-Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Marabou Trim & Side Slit
Chesca

£195.00

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Frank Lyman Black Jersey Drape Dress with Red Contrast Cowl Neck and Detailing
Frank Lyman Black Jersey Drape Dress with Red Contrast Cowl Neck and Detailing
Chesca

£195.00

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Black & Multi Garden Floral Notch Neck Zip-Front Balloon Dress
Black & Multi Garden Floral Notch Neck Zip-Front Balloon Dress
Chesca

£185.00

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Black Notch Neck Zip Front Ponte Roma Balloon Dress
Black Notch Neck Zip Front Ponte Roma Balloon Dress
Chesca

£185.00

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Striking Black & Cobalt Swirl Stripe Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Striking Black & Cobalt Swirl Stripe Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Chesca

£185.00

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James Lakeland Black Embellished Dress
James Lakeland Black Embellished Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £350.00

£175.00

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Signature Black Chiffon Dress with Diamante Detail and Chiffon Cape
Signature Black Chiffon Dress with Diamante Detail and Chiffon Cape
Chesca

£175.00

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Black Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
Black Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
Chesca

£165.00

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Little Black Dress The Watercolour Dress
Little Black Dress The Watercolour Dress
Debenhams UK

£160.00

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

£155.00

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Glamorous Black Tiered Chiffon Dress with Asymmetric Neckline and Diamanté Shoulder Detail - Promotion Until 31st January 2025
Glamorous Black Tiered Chiffon Dress with Asymmetric Neckline and Diamanté Shoulder Detail - Promotion Until 31st January 2025
Chesca

£155.00

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James Lakeland Pleated Black Dress
James Lakeland Pleated Black Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £299.00

£152.00

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James Lakeland V-Neck Ruffle Black Dress
James Lakeland V-Neck Ruffle Black Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £350.00

£149.00

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A Uchuu Black Dress with Abstract Printed Panel and Buckle
A Uchuu Black Dress with Abstract Printed Panel and Buckle
Chesca

£145.00

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Uchuu Classic Black and White Shirt Dress
Uchuu Classic Black and White Shirt Dress
Chesca

£145.00

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BeReal Black Dress
BeReal Black Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £190.00

£142.50

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Closet London Black Draped Neck Maxi Dress
Closet London Black Draped Neck Maxi Dress
Closet London

£140.00

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Closet London Black Pleated Lurex Dress
Closet London Black Pleated Lurex Dress
Closet London

£140.00

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Black Velvet Stretch Drape Dress with Pockets
Black Velvet Stretch Drape Dress with Pockets
Chesca

£135.00

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LuvForever Fashion Zyana - Black Jewelled Sequin Maxi Dress
LuvForever Fashion Zyana - Black Jewelled Sequin Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.99

£132.99

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Closet London Black Wrap 2-in-1 draped skirt Dress
Closet London Black Wrap 2-in-1 draped skirt Dress
Closet London

£130.00

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Closet London Black Wrap Tie Waist Dress
Closet London Black Wrap Tie Waist Dress
Closet London

£130.00

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Closet London Black A-line Paneled Skirt Dress
Closet London Black A-line Paneled Skirt Dress
Closet London

£130.00

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Closet London Black 2-in-1 Floral Print  Skirt Dress
Closet London Black 2-in-1 Floral Print Skirt Dress
Closet London

£120.00

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Little Black Dress Jadore Dress
Little Black Dress Jadore Dress
Debenhams UK

£120.00

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Mint Velvet Black Waistcoat Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Waistcoat Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£119.00

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Closet London Black Pleated Dress
Closet London Black Pleated Dress
Closet London

£115.00

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Coast One Shoulder Ruffle Detail Jacquard Black Maxi Dress
Coast One Shoulder Ruffle Detail Jacquard Black Maxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £119.00

£113.05

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Ted Baker Women's Printed Maxi Shirt Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Ted Baker Women's Printed Maxi Shirt Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£259.00

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Ted Baker Women's Waisted Dress with Wrap Skirt - 12 - Black, Black
Ted Baker Women's Waisted Dress with Wrap Skirt - 12 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£259.00

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Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Women's Lace Crepe Illusion Bodice Dress, Black, 14
Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Women's Lace Crepe Illusion Bodice Dress, Black, 14
Amazon.co.uk

£246.14

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Hobbs Women's Sequin Floral Lace Midi Waisted Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Sequin Floral Lace Midi Waisted Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£229.00

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Baukjen Women's Caro Lace Midi Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Baukjen Women's Caro Lace Midi Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£229.00

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Phase Eight Women's Embellished Knee Length Bodycon Dress - 8 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Phase Eight Women's Embellished Knee Length Bodycon Dress - 8 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£219.00

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Hobbs Women's Sequin V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12REG - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Sequin V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12REG - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£219.00

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Wolford Women's Velvet Bandeau Bodycon Dress - M - Black, Black
Wolford Women's Velvet Bandeau Bodycon Dress - M - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£215.00

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Kishra Short Sleeve Dress - Black
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Kishra Short Sleeve Dress - Black
very.co.uk

was: £279.00

£209.00

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Belina-one Shoulder-evening Dress - Black
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Belina-one Shoulder-evening Dress - Black
very.co.uk

was: £259.00

£207.00

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Hobbs Women's Floral Midi Waisted Dress - 10REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Hobbs Women's Floral Midi Waisted Dress - 10REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Phase Eight Women's Chiffon Sequin V-Neck Maxi Wrap Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Phase Eight Women's Chiffon Sequin V-Neck Maxi Wrap Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Phase Eight Women's Sequin Striped High Neck Midaxi Tiered Dress - 20 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Phase Eight Women's Sequin Striped High Neck Midaxi Tiered Dress - 20 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Baukjen Women's Polka Dot Tie Waist Maxi Tiered Shirt Dress - 8 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Baukjen Women's Polka Dot Tie Waist Maxi Tiered Shirt Dress - 8 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Ghost Maisie Dress - Black
Ghost Maisie Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£195.00

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Ghost Winnie Dress - Black
Ghost Winnie Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£195.00

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Phase Eight Women's Fringed One Shoulder Maxi Column Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Phase Eight Women's Fringed One Shoulder Maxi Column Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Ghost Olivia Dress - Black
Ghost Olivia Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£179.00

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Ghost Aurélie Dress - Black
Ghost Aurélie Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£179.00

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Ghost Emma Embroidered Georgette Midi Dress - Black
Ghost Emma Embroidered Georgette Midi Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Metallic V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress - 10 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Phase Eight Women's Metallic V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress - 10 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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Ghost Bella Dress - Black
Ghost Bella Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£169.00

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Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Black
Ghost Bethan Satin Contrast Collar Midi Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's V-Neck Pleated Tie Waist Midi Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Phase Eight Women's V-Neck Pleated Tie Waist Midi Dress - 6 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Baukjen Women's Midi Slip Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Baukjen Women's Midi Slip Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Cross Over Front Bow Back Maxi Dress - Black
Cross Over Front Bow Back Maxi Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £169.00

£160.55

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Ghost Arabella Dress - Black
Ghost Arabella Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£159.00

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Ghost Dolly Dress - Mono Floral - Black
Ghost Dolly Dress - Mono Floral - Black
very.co.uk

£159.00

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Hobbs Women's Pure Cotton Floral Midi Waisted Dress - 6 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Hobbs Women's Pure Cotton Floral Midi Waisted Dress - 6 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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Hobbs Women's High Neck Belted Knee Length Bodycon Dress - 16 - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's High Neck Belted Knee Length Bodycon Dress - 16 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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Phase Eight Women's Floral Midaxi Tiered Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Phase Eight Women's Floral Midaxi Tiered Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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Hobbs Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Hobbs Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 8REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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High Neck Tulle Tea Dress-Black Spot Female Boden
High Neck Tulle Tea Dress-Black Spot Female Boden
Boden

£155.00

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Religion Velvet Floral Midi Wrap Dress - Black
Religion Velvet Floral Midi Wrap Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£152.00

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High Neck Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery - Black
High Neck Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery - Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £159.00

£151.05

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Lace Trim Detail Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress - Black
Lace Trim Detail Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £159.00

£151.05

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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.

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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