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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

Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£107.10

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James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £175.00

£105.00

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Black Textured Jersey Short Sleeve Dress with Tie Front
Black Textured Jersey Short Sleeve Dress with Tie Front
Chesca

£99.00

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Coast Women's Draped Bardot Corset Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Draped Bardot Corset Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£99.00

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Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £190.00

£97.50

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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

£95.00

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Phase Eight Women's Claire Black Dress
Phase Eight Women's Claire Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £110.00

£94.00

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James Lakeland Women's Black Open‑Back Occasion Midi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Open‑Back Occasion Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£83.59

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Gini London Women's Black V Neck Ruffle Sleeves Velvet Occasion Maxi Dress
Gini London Women's Black V Neck Ruffle Sleeves Velvet Occasion Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Midi Wrap Dress With Split Hemline & Long Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Midi Wrap Dress With Split Hemline & Long Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

was: £90.00

£76.50

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AX Paris Women's Black Broderie Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Broderie Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Midi Dress With Flute Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Midi Dress With Flute Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Fabric Crane Print Kimono Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Fabric Crane Print Kimono Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Wrap Dress With Split Hem
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Wrap Dress With Split Hem
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Floral & Foil Ruched Midi Dress With Split Hemline
Yumi Women's Black Floral & Foil Ruched Midi Dress With Split Hemline
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin 2 in 1 Long Sleeve Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin 2 in 1 Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin High Neck Ruched Side Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin High Neck Ruched Side Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Tunic Dress with Pattern & a Keyhole Neckline
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Tunic Dress with Pattern & a Keyhole Neckline
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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Sosandar Ivory & Black Animal Print Ruched Waist Fit & Flare Dress
Sosandar Ivory & Black Animal Print Ruched Waist Fit & Flare Dress
very.co.uk

£69.00

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House of Holland Women's Black Strappy Cut-Out Cotton Maxi Dress
House of Holland Women's Black Strappy Cut-Out Cotton Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£68.41

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Gini London Women's Black Animal Devore High Neck Midi Dress
Gini London Women's Black Animal Devore High Neck Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £96.00

£67.20

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Yumi Women's Black Fitted Velvet Dress With Sheer Floral Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Fitted Velvet Dress With Sheer Floral Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

£65.00

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Yumi Women's Black Velvet Sequin Tunic Dress With Long Pleated Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Velvet Sequin Tunic Dress With Long Pleated Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

£65.00

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Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Velvet Tunic Dress With Diamante Collar
Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Velvet Tunic Dress With Diamante Collar
Coast UK & IE

£65.00

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Coast Women's Sequin Embellished Feather Trim Black Tie Maxi Dress in Blush
Coast Women's Sequin Embellished Feather Trim Black Tie Maxi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

£199.00

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Teal/Black Château Jardin Cowl Neck Velvet Devore Bubble Dress
Teal/Black Château Jardin Cowl Neck Velvet Devore Bubble Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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A Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Crepe Chiffon Overarm Frill
A Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Crepe Chiffon Overarm Frill
Chesca

£195.00

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Black Multi Layer Chiffon Dress
Black Multi Layer Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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

£165.00

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

£155.00

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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

£145.00

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BOSS Women's Fuccia Black A Line Dress
BOSS Women's Fuccia Black A Line Dress
Frasers

was: £289.00

£145.00

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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

£138.00

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Phase Eight Women's Tila Black Embellished Midi Dress in True Black
Phase Eight Women's Tila Black Embellished Midi Dress in True Black
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Gina Bacconi Ashlee Black Midi Dress
Gina Bacconi Ashlee Black Midi Dress
Frasers

was: £170.00

£119.00

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Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Feather Shoulder Detail V Neck Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast Women's Asymmetric Neckline Scuba Crepe Black Tie Dress in Emerald
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£107.10

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James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
James Lakeland Women's Snake Beige-Black Wrap Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £175.00

£105.00

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Iris Bow Black Jacquard White Embroidered Collar Midi Dress
Iris Bow Black Jacquard White Embroidered Collar Midi Dress
JOY

£99.00

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Black Textured Jersey Short Sleeve Dress with Tie Front
Black Textured Jersey Short Sleeve Dress with Tie Front
Chesca

£99.00

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Coast Women's Draped Bardot Corset Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast Women's Draped Bardot Corset Satin Black Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£99.00

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Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Little Mistress Women's Tansy Black Bardot Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £190.00

£97.50

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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

£95.00

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Phase Eight Women's Claire Black Dress
Phase Eight Women's Claire Black Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £110.00

£94.00

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James Lakeland Women's Black Open‑Back Occasion Midi Dress
James Lakeland Women's Black Open‑Back Occasion Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£83.59

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Gini London Women's Black V Neck Ruffle Sleeves Velvet Occasion Maxi Dress
Gini London Women's Black V Neck Ruffle Sleeves Velvet Occasion Maxi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Metallic Sparkle Mesh Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Midi Wrap Dress With Split Hemline & Long Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Midi Wrap Dress With Split Hemline & Long Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

was: £90.00

£76.50

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Yumi Women's Black Fabric Crane Print Kimono Midi Dress
Yumi Women's Black Fabric Crane Print Kimono Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Yumi Women's Black Long Sleeve Midi Dress With Floral Embroidery
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Sparkle & Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Wrap Dress With Split Hem
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Wrap Dress With Split Hem
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Metallic Sequin Halter Neck Knot Skirt Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Midi Dress With Flute Sleeves
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Fitted Midi Dress With Flute Sleeves
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Broderie Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Broderie Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£75.00

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Yumi Women's Black Sequin Tunic Dress with Pattern & a Keyhole Neckline
Yumi Women's Black Sequin Tunic Dress with Pattern & a Keyhole Neckline
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin High Neck Ruched Side Midi Dress
AX Paris Women's Black Velvet Sequin High Neck Ruched Side Midi Dress
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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Yumi Women's Black Floral & Foil Ruched Midi Dress With Split Hemline
Yumi Women's Black Floral & Foil Ruched Midi Dress With Split Hemline
Coast UK & IE

£70.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Maxi Off-Shoulder Dress in Black Viscose
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Maxi Off-Shoulder Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£483.00

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Tom Ford Women's Preloved Cutout Turtleneck Midi Dress in Black Cashmere
Tom Ford Women's Preloved Cutout Turtleneck Midi Dress in Black Cashmere
Coast UK & IE

£472.00

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M Missoni Women's Preloved Chevron Maxi Dress in Red & Black Viscose
M Missoni Women's Preloved Chevron Maxi Dress in Red & Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£472.00

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Balmain Women's Preloved Cut Out Dress with Side Slit in Black Viscose
Balmain Women's Preloved Cut Out Dress with Side Slit in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£469.00

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Emporio Armani Women's Maxi Dress - Black
Emporio Armani Women's Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £900.00

£449.00

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Balenciaga Women's Preloved Low Back Draped Cape Dress in Black Polyester
Balenciaga Women's Preloved Low Back Draped Cape Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£417.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Sweetheart Neckline Vintage Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Sweetheart Neckline Vintage Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£415.00

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Gianni Versace Women's Preloved Ribbed Buttoned Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Gianni Versace Women's Preloved Ribbed Buttoned Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£412.00

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Erdem Women's Preloved Ruffled Hem Embroidered Floral Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Erdem Women's Preloved Ruffled Hem Embroidered Floral Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£405.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Black Silk
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Black Silk
Coast UK & IE

£376.00

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Celine Women's Preloved Ruffled Neckline Midi Dress in Black Wool
Celine Women's Preloved Ruffled Neckline Midi Dress in Black Wool
Coast UK & IE

£376.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Insect Appliqué Long Sleeve Dress in Black Viscose
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Insect Appliqué Long Sleeve Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£358.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Hummingbird Print Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Hummingbird Print Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£335.00

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Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Square Neckline Midi Length Dress in Black Viscose
Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Square Neckline Midi Length Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

was: £444.00

£333.00

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Balenciaga Women's Preloved Printed Midi Length Tent Dress in Black Silk
Balenciaga Women's Preloved Printed Midi Length Tent Dress in Black Silk
Coast UK & IE

£333.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Geometric Pattern Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Geometric Pattern Midi Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£332.00

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Gina Bacconi Paola Beaded Neck Maxi Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Paola Beaded Neck Maxi Dress - Black
Frasers

£330.00

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Dries Van Noten Women's Preloved Printed Shirt Dress in Black & Red Satin
Dries Van Noten Women's Preloved Printed Shirt Dress in Black & Red Satin
Coast UK & IE

was: £432.00

£324.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Ruched Detail Midi Dress in Black Polyester
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Ruched Detail Midi Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£318.00

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Jil Sander Women's Preloved Knee Length Dress in Black Silk
Jil Sander Women's Preloved Knee Length Dress in Black Silk
Coast UK & IE

£310.00

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Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Back Bow Quarter Sleeve Dress in Black Acetate
Alexander McQueen Women's Preloved Back Bow Quarter Sleeve Dress in Black Acetate
Coast UK & IE

£309.00

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Phase Eight Women's Trudy Sequin Dress in Black
Phase Eight Women's Trudy Sequin Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£299.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Bead Long Dress With Godets in Black
Adrianna Papell Women's Bead Long Dress With Godets in Black
Coast UK & IE

£299.00

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ST. AGNI Women's Cutout A Line Dress - Black
ST. AGNI Women's Cutout A Line Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £425.00

£299.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Square-Neck Long Sleeve Midi Dress in Black Wool
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Square-Neck Long Sleeve Midi Dress in Black Wool
Coast UK & IE

£297.00

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Gina Bacconi Miriam V-Neck Dress And Jacket Set - Black
Gina Bacconi Miriam V-Neck Dress And Jacket Set - Black
Frasers

£280.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Sleeveless V-Neck Fitted Dress in Black Wool
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Sleeveless V-Neck Fitted Dress in Black Wool
Coast UK & IE

£271.00

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Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Belted Shift Dress in Black Viscose
Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Belted Shift Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£264.00

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Christian Dior Women's Preloved Asymmetric Lace Dress in Black Polyester
Christian Dior Women's Preloved Asymmetric Lace Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

was: £347.00

£260.25

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Gina Bacconi Ivette Long Sleeve Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Ivette Long Sleeve Dress - Black
Frasers

£260.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Mikado Tie Front Dress in Black
Adrianna Papell Women's Mikado Tie Front Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£259.00

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Simone Rocha Women's Preloved Oversized Smock Dress in Black
Simone Rocha Women's Preloved Oversized Smock Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£251.00

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Gina Bacconi Minka Velvet Maxi Dress With Cowl Neck - Black
Gina Bacconi Minka Velvet Maxi Dress With Cowl Neck - Black
Frasers

£250.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Organza Ankle Shirtdress in Black
Adrianna Papell Women's Organza Ankle Shirtdress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Diamante Trim Detail Column Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Diamante Trim Detail Column Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretched Lace Detail Midi Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretched Lace Detail Midi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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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.