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.

Occasion Dresses – JerseyShiftMidi & Maxi – Colourblock

Little Black Dress and Black-Tie Gowns

Mint Velvet Black Lace Ruched Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Lace Ruched Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£119.00

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Mint Velvet Black Woven Sleeve Dress
Mint Velvet Black Woven Sleeve Dress
very.co.uk

£119.00

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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

£110.00

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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

£107.10

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Quiz Black Sequin Cross Back Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Sequin Cross Back Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£100.00

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Mint Velvet Black Ribbed Jersey Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Ribbed Jersey Midi Dress
very.co.uk

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Jessica Black Jersey Bodycon Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Jessica Black Jersey Bodycon Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£95.00

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Quiz Black Lace Split Leg Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Lace Split Leg Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£90.00

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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

£89.10

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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

£76.50

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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

£71.10

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Quiz Black Ruched High Neck Maxi Dress
Quiz Black Ruched High Neck Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£70.00

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Mint Velvet Black Button Detail Midi Dress
Mint Velvet Black Button Detail Midi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £119.00

£69.00

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

was: £119.00

£69.00

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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

£67.50

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Vivienne Black Broderie Anglaise Cotton Dress, Black
Vivienne Black Broderie Anglaise Cotton Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£399.00

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Alexis Black Wool Crepe Shift Dress, Black
Alexis Black Wool Crepe Shift Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£359.00

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Cally Black Pleated Shirt Dress, Black
Cally Black Pleated Shirt Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£329.00

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Sky Black Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
Sky Black Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£329.00

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Sky Petite Black LENZING ECOVERO Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
Sky Petite Black LENZING ECOVERO Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£329.00

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

£299.00

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Black/Pink Orchid Print Mesh Maxi Dress with Beaded Neckline
Black/Pink Orchid Print Mesh Maxi Dress with Beaded Neckline
Chesca

£295.00

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Lemoni Black Crepe Fit and Flare Dress, Black
Lemoni Black Crepe Fit and Flare Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£279.00

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Eva Black Cotton Buttercup Meadow Print Dress, Black
Eva Black Cotton Buttercup Meadow Print Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£279.00

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Frank Lyman Black & Silver Long Dress Style - 179257 Hot Styles Summer 2019 (20)
Frank Lyman Black & Silver Long Dress Style - 179257 Hot Styles Summer 2019 (20)
Amazon.co.uk

£254.47

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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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Dita Black and Red Cherry Print Dress, Multi
Dita Black and Red Cherry Print Dress, Multi
LK Bennett

was: £499.00

£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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Phase Eight Women's Danica Black Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Danica Black Embellished Maxi Dress
Phase Eight

was: £299.00

£206.10

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Maria Black Jersey Fit and Flare Dress, Black
Maria Black Jersey Fit and Flare Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£199.00

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Lara Black Italian Recycled Cotton Tweed Dress, Black
Lara Black Italian Recycled Cotton Tweed Dress, Black
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Hanna Navy And Black Italian Tweed Dress, Navy Black
Hanna Navy And Black Italian Tweed Dress, Navy Black
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Nathalie Black Lace Tuxedo Dress, Black
Nathalie Black Lace Tuxedo Dress, Black
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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

£195.00

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Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Button Placket
Black Stretch Velvet Drape Dress with Button Placket
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/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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Edel Black and Cream Graphic Spot Dress, Black Cream
Edel Black and Cream Graphic Spot Dress, Black Cream
LK Bennett

was: £359.00

£179.00

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Marrie Black Velvet Spot Dress, Black
Marrie Black Velvet Spot Dress, Black
LK Bennett

was: £359.00

£179.00

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Carla Black Cotton-Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Maxi Dress, Black
Carla Black Cotton-Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Maxi Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£179.00

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A Black/White Scribble Flowers Mesh Cut-Out Detail Sleeveless Dress
A Black/White Scribble Flowers Mesh Cut-Out Detail Sleeveless 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 Velvet Stretch Drape Dress with Pockets
Black Velvet Stretch Drape Dress with Pockets
Chesca

£165.00

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Folly Black Crepe Shift Dress, Black
Folly Black Crepe Shift Dress, Black
LK Bennett

was: £329.00

£164.00

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Natasha Black Fitted Jersey Dress, Black
Natasha Black Fitted Jersey Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£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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Closet London Black and Gold Print A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London Black and Gold Print A-Line Midi Dress
Closet London

£150.00

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Closet London Black Tie Back A-Line Dress
Closet London Black Tie Back A-Line Dress
Closet London

£150.00

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Theory Sarong Shirt Dress, Black
Theory Sarong Shirt 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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Vivienne Black Broderie Anglaise Cotton Dress, Black
Vivienne Black Broderie Anglaise Cotton Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£399.00

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Lk Bennett Womens Pure Cotton Broderie V-Neck Midi Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Lk Bennett Womens Pure Cotton Broderie V-Neck Midi Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£399.00

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SOEUR Lauren Floral Silk Dress, Black
SOEUR Lauren Floral Silk Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£385.00

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Brora Firework Floral Silk Midi Dress, Black/Emerald
Brora Firework Floral Silk Midi Dress, Black/Emerald
John Lewis & Partners

£379.00

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Alexis Black Wool Crepe Shift Dress, Black
Alexis Black Wool Crepe Shift Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£359.00

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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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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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Adrianna Papell Beaded V-Neck Maxi Dress, Black/Purple
Adrianna Papell Beaded V-Neck Maxi Dress, Black/Purple
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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Polo Ralph Lauren Velvet Maxi Dress, Black
Polo Ralph Lauren Velvet Maxi Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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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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Brora Silk Floral Vine Midi Tiered Dress, Black/Multi
Brora Silk Floral Vine Midi Tiered Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Velvet Trim Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
Adrianna Papell Beaded Velvet Trim Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
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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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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Gina Bacconi Matilyn Maxi Sequin Dress With Velvet Skirt Colour: Black
Gina Bacconi Matilyn Maxi Sequin Dress With Velvet Skirt Colour: Black
Yumi

£340.00

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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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Cally Black Pleated Shirt Dress, Black
Cally Black Pleated Shirt Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£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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Sky Black Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
Sky Black Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£329.00

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Sky Petite Black LENZING ECOVERO Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
Sky Petite Black LENZING ECOVERO Viscose Blend Crepe Dress, Black
LK Bennett

£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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chesca Floral Devoree Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
chesca Floral Devoree Maxi Dress, Black/Multi
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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Gina Bacconi Flavia Floral Maxi Dress, Black/White
Gina Bacconi Flavia Floral Maxi Dress, Black/White
John Lewis & Partners

£320.00

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Gina Bacconi Flavia Floral Maxi Dress Colour: Black
Gina Bacconi Flavia Floral Maxi Dress Colour: Black
Yumi

£320.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Wilisant Floral Print Linen Shirt Dress, Black/Tan
Lauren Ralph Lauren Wilisant Floral Print Linen Shirt Dress, Black/Tan
John Lewis & Partners

£319.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Belforette Rose Print Linen Wrap Dress, Black/Multi
Lauren Ralph Lauren Belforette Rose Print Linen Wrap Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£319.00

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nué notes Demetri Floral Print Oversized Silk Dress, Black/Multi
nué notes Demetri Floral Print Oversized Silk Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£305.00

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Helen McAlinden Steph Bow Dress, Black
Helen McAlinden Steph Bow Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£305.00

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

£300.00

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Monsoon Josie Embroidered Wrap Dress - Black
Monsoon Josie Embroidered Wrap Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£300.00

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L.K.Bennett Mallory Cherry Print Midi Dress, Black/Multi
L.K.Bennett Mallory Cherry Print Midi Dress, Black/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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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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