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.


Roman Mother of the Bride outfits and occasion dresses under £50

Occasion Dresses – JerseyShiftMidi & Maxi – Colourblock

Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns

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

£119.00

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Phase Eight Women's Rimsha Black Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Rimsha Black Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £159.00

£119.00

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Phase Eight Women's Seraphine Black Velvet Tunic Dress
Phase Eight Women's Seraphine Black Velvet Tunic Dress
Phase Eight

£110.00

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Phase Eight Women's Aisling Black Leopard Swing Dress
Phase Eight Women's Aisling Black Leopard Swing Dress
Phase Eight

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Bonnie Black Bow Shirt Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Bonnie Black Bow Shirt Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £119.00

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Ella Black Chain Swing Dress
Phase Eight Women's Ella Black Chain Swing Dress
Phase Eight

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Gina Black Collar Swing Dress
Phase Eight Women's Gina Black Collar Swing Dress
Phase Eight

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Margot Black Jersey Fitted Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Margot Black Jersey Fitted Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Nika Black Tiered Shift Dress
Phase Eight Women's Nika Black Tiered Shift Dress
Phase Eight

was: £129.00

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Petite Bonnie Black Bow Shirt Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Petite Bonnie Black Bow Shirt Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £119.00

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Morven Black Wrap Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Morven Black Wrap Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £129.00

£89.00

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Phase Eight Women's Khloe Black Faux Leather Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Khloe Black Faux Leather Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £129.00

£85.00

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Cape Back Pleat Detail Maxi Black Tie Dress - Pink
Cape Back Pleat Detail Maxi Black Tie Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£83.00

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Yumi Black And Gold Sequin Ombre Long Sleeve Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black And Gold Sequin Ombre Long Sleeve Midi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£80.00

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Phase Eight Women's Julieta Black Linen Ruffle Broderie Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Julieta Black Linen Ruffle Broderie Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £119.00

£79.00

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

£75.00

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Sosandar Black Conversational Balloon Sleeve Wrap Dress
Sosandar Black Conversational Balloon Sleeve Wrap Dress
very.co.uk

£75.00

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Phase Eight Women's Karmie Black Ponte Bodycon Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Karmie Black Ponte Bodycon Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £110.00

£75.00

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Phase Eight Women's Nala Black Sparkly Smock Dress
Phase Eight Women's Nala Black Sparkly Smock Dress
Phase Eight

£75.00

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Yumi Black And Silver Ombre Sequin Midi Wrap Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black And Silver Ombre Sequin Midi Wrap Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£75.00

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Yumi Black Ombre Sequin Wrap Dress Colour: Red
Yumi Black Ombre Sequin Wrap Dress Colour: Red
Yumi

£75.00

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Yumi Premium Black Leaf Print Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Shirt Dress With Matching Belt Colour: Black
Yumi Premium Black Leaf Print Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Shirt Dress With Matching Belt Colour: Black
Yumi

£75.00

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

£65.00

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Quiz Black Sequin Wrap Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Sequin Wrap Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£65.00

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Quiz Black Velvet Animal Print Ruffle Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Velvet Animal Print Ruffle Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£65.00

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Phase Eight Women's Amberlyn Black Fit And Flare Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Amberlyn Black Fit And Flare Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £110.00

£65.00

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Yumi Black Embroidered Mesh Prom Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Embroidered Mesh Prom Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Yumi Black Embroidered Panel Midi Dress With Pleats Colour: Black
Yumi Black Embroidered Panel Midi Dress With Pleats Colour: Black
Yumi

£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 Sequin Ruched Wrap Long Sleeve Dress Colour: Black
Yumi Black Sequin Ruched Wrap Long Sleeve Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£65.00

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Phase Eight Women's Yisanne Black Satin Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Yisanne Black Satin Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£329.00

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Phase Eight Women's Freesia Black Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Freesia Black Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£299.00

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Phase Eight Women's Mallory Black Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Mallory Black Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£299.00

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Black/Pink Wild Roses Printed Chiffon Dress
Black/Pink Wild Roses Printed Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£290.00

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

£265.00

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Phase Eight Women's Elena Black Sequin Tiered Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Elena Black Sequin Tiered Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£249.00

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Black Textured Shirt Dress
Black Textured Shirt Dress
Chesca

£235.00

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

£195.00

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Black/Multi Rose Melody Print Jersey Drape Dress
Black/Multi Rose Melody Print Jersey Drape Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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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 Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
Black Mock Layer Daisy Chain Trim Crush Pleat Mesh Dress
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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Phase Eight Women's Donna Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Donna Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

£189.00

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Black/White Scribble Flowers Mesh Cut-Out Detail Sleeveless Dress
Black/White Scribble Flowers Mesh Cut-Out Detail Sleeveless Dress
Chesca

£175.00

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Black/Multi Rose Bouquet Print Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Black/Multi Rose Bouquet Print Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£175.00

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Black Sleeveless Plisse Pleat Dress
Black Sleeveless Plisse Pleat Dress
Chesca

£165.00

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Black Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Black Jersey Drape Dress with Button Placket
Chesca

£165.00

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Mint Velvet Felicity Print Black Maxi Dress
Mint Velvet Felicity Print Black Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£159.00

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

£155.00

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Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Godet Maxi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Godet Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£149.00

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Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Maxi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£149.00

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BOSS Black Farara Mixed Fabric Dress - Metallic Beige
BOSS Black Farara Mixed Fabric Dress - Metallic Beige
very.co.uk

was: £289.00

£144.50

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Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Floral Print Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Jenna Black Spot Wrap Midaxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Jenna Black Spot Wrap Midaxi Dress
Phase Eight

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Julia Black Velvet Wrap Dress
Phase Eight Women's Julia Black Velvet Wrap Dress
Phase Eight

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Petite Julia Black Velvet Wrap Dress
Phase Eight Women's Petite Julia Black Velvet Wrap Dress
Phase Eight

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Trudy Black Sequin Velvet Shift Dress
Phase Eight Women's Trudy Black Sequin Velvet Shift Dress
Phase Eight

£139.00

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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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Mint Velvet Black Crochet Cotton Dress
Mint Velvet Black Crochet Cotton Dress
very.co.uk

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Cindy Black Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Cindy Black Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Petite Cindy Black Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Petite Cindy Black Sequin Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Mylee Black Tweed Tunic Dress
Phase Eight Women's Mylee Black Tweed Tunic Dress
Phase Eight

£129.00

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

£119.00

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Phase Eight Women's Rimsha Black Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Rimsha Black Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £159.00

£119.00

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L.K.Bennett Cordelia Velvet Satin Trim Dress, Black
L.K.Bennett Cordelia Velvet Satin Trim Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£459.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Combo Fabric Ball Gown Dress, Black
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Combo Fabric Ball Gown Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£455.00

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L.K.Bennett Daphne Polka Dot Silk Maxi Dress, Black/Cream
L.K.Bennett Daphne Polka Dot Silk Maxi Dress, Black/Cream
John Lewis & Partners

£429.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Sleeveless Tiered Floral Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
Lauren Ralph Lauren Sleeveless Tiered Floral Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£419.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Mermaid Maxi Dress, Black
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Crepe Mermaid Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£410.00

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KARL LAGERFELD Long Sleeve Mesh Dress, 999 Black
KARL LAGERFELD Long Sleeve Mesh Dress, 999 Black
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Kanerite Asymmetric Floral Dress, Black
Lauren Ralph Lauren Kanerite Asymmetric Floral Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Velvet by Graham & Spencer Ginger Linen Cut Out Detail Maxi Dress, Black
Velvet by Graham & Spencer Ginger Linen Cut Out Detail Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£395.00

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James Lakeland Abstract Floral Print Ribbed Shirt Dress, Black/Multi
James Lakeland Abstract Floral Print Ribbed Shirt Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£375.00

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Jasper Conran London Eve Silk Blend Velvet Midi Shirt Dress, Black
Jasper Conran London Eve Silk Blend Velvet Midi Shirt Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£375.00

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Theory Strappy Linen Blend Midi Dress, Black
Theory Strappy Linen Blend Midi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£375.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Bonded Crepe Midi Dress, Black
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Bonded Crepe Midi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£370.00

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James Lakeland Velvet Side Ruched Midi Dress, Black
James Lakeland Velvet Side Ruched Midi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Malina Isobel Stripe Midi Dress, Black/Cream
Malina Isobel Stripe Midi Dress, Black/Cream
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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James Lakeland Front Ruffle Midi Dress, Black
James Lakeland Front Ruffle Midi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Gina Bacconi Amelia Beaded Maxi Dress, Ivory/Black
Gina Bacconi Amelia Beaded Maxi Dress, Ivory/Black
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Brora Silk Flower Ruched Midi Dress, Black/Multi
Brora Silk Flower Ruched Midi Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, Black
Lauren Ralph Lauren Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress, Black/Nude
Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress, Black/Nude
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress, Black/Gold
Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress, Black/Gold
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Joseph Ribkoff Dress 223266, black, 16
Joseph Ribkoff Dress 223266, black, 16
Amazon.co.uk

£346.33

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Gina Bacconi Matilyn Sequin Maxi Dress, Black/Ivory
Gina Bacconi Matilyn Sequin Maxi Dress, Black/Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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PAIGE Viejo Midi Slip Dress, Black/Multi
PAIGE Viejo Midi Slip Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£335.00

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PAIGE Lucca Jacquard Velvet Dress, Black
PAIGE Lucca Jacquard Velvet Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£335.00

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Lovechild 1979 Rosetta Wool Blend Maxi Dress, Black
Lovechild 1979 Rosetta Wool Blend Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£330.00

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L.K.Bennett Hilary Scallop Trim Dress, Black
L.K.Bennett Hilary Scallop Trim Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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L.K.Bennett Cally Pleated Midi Dress, Black
L.K.Bennett Cally Pleated Midi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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L.K.Bennett Sky Shift Dress, Black
L.K.Bennett Sky Shift Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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L.K.Bennett Ellis Sleeveless Pinstripe Dress, Black/Cream
L.K.Bennett Ellis Sleeveless Pinstripe Dress, Black/Cream
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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Hobbs Women's Arwen Silk Dress - Cream Black
Hobbs Women's Arwen Silk Dress - Cream Black
Hobbs Ltd

£329.00

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L.K.Bennett Coco Polka Dot Dress, Black/Cream
L.K.Bennett Coco Polka Dot Dress, Black/Cream
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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L.K.Bennett Keeler Check Pearl Detail Dress, Black/Cream
L.K.Bennett Keeler Check Pearl Detail Dress, Black/Cream
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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chesca Floral Devoree Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
chesca Floral Devoree Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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Gerard Darel Sunita Spot Dress, Black
Gerard Darel Sunita Spot Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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Tiffany Rose Isabella Glitter Maxi Dress, Black
Tiffany Rose Isabella Glitter Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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Malina Manon Reef Print Satin Kaftan Dress, Cream/Black
Malina Manon Reef Print Satin Kaftan Dress, Cream/Black
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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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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