Occasion Dresses, Maxi Gowns & Eveningwear

There’s a sea of styles and colours throughout the spring, summer, autumn and winter line up of occasion dresses. You’ll find floral, paisley prints, 2 in 1 styles, shift dresses and long flowing maxis, plus wrap over jersey dresses, elegant eveningwear and party dresses. Every season has its favourite style and trend that offers a dress to suit everyone. The latest fashion frenzy channels iconic looks from the fifties with vintage occasionwear and prom dresses with nipped in waists and full gathered skirts. We hope you like our selection of occasion dresses.


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Occasion Dresses Suits and Evening Gowns

Goddiva Plus Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Plus Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£98.00

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Goddiva Plus Scallop Lace Midi Dress- Red
Goddiva Plus Scallop Lace Midi Dress- Red
Goddiva

£98.00

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Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Champagne
Goddiva

£98.00

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Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£98.00

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Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva Sequin Scallop Lace Midi Dress - Red
Goddiva

£98.00

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Goddiva Square Neck Scalloped Lace Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva Square Neck Scalloped Lace Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva

£95.00

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Goddiva Plus Sequin Lace Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Plus Sequin Lace Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£95.00

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Goddiva Sequin Lace Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Sequin Lace Short Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£95.00

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Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£89.00

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Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva Scuba Foam Floral Bardot Midi Dress - Blush
Goddiva

£89.00

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Goddiva Plus Long Sleeve Sequin Party Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva Plus Long Sleeve Sequin Party Midi Dress - Black
Goddiva

£89.00

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Goddiva Sequin & Mesh Embroidered Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva Sequin & Mesh Embroidered Midi Dress - Wine
Goddiva

£85.00

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Gina Bacconi Colette Asymmetric Dress & Jacket Set, Navy
Gina Bacconi Colette Asymmetric Dress & Jacket Set, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£290.00

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Gina Bacconi Lulu Jacquard Dress & Coat, Mint Green
Gina Bacconi Lulu Jacquard Dress & Coat, Mint Green
John Lewis & Partners

£399.00

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Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
John Lewis & Partners

£360.00

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Womens Lace Trim Cape Detail Pencil Dress
Womens Lace Trim Cape Detail Pencil Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£59.25

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Womens Petite Lace Trim Cape Detail Pencil Dress
Womens Petite Lace Trim Cape Detail Pencil Dress
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£31.60

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Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
John Lewis & Partners

£360.00

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Womens Jacquard Pencil Dress With Chiffon Cape
Womens Jacquard Pencil Dress With Chiffon Cape
Wallis UK

was: £79.00

£47.40

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Roman Scallop Edge Plain Bodycon Shift Dress in Navy
Roman Scallop Edge Plain Bodycon Shift Dress in Navy
Roman

£50.00

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Gina Bacconi Lola Tiered Dress & Jacket, Navy
Gina Bacconi Lola Tiered Dress & Jacket, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£250.00

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Gina Bacconi Camira Lace Jacket Dress, Grey
Gina Bacconi Camira Lace Jacket Dress, Grey
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Gina Bacconi Monica Beaded Jacket Frill Neck Dress, Nordic Blue
Gina Bacconi Monica Beaded Jacket Frill Neck Dress, Nordic Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Petite Leila Lace Mock Jacket Dress, Dove
Gina Bacconi Petite Leila Lace Mock Jacket Dress, Dove
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Dress & Jacket Set, Navy
Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Dress & Jacket Set, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Daryl Embroidered Mock Jacket Dress, Taupe
Gina Bacconi Daryl Embroidered Mock Jacket Dress, Taupe
John Lewis & Partners

£320.00

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Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Roman Dipped Hem Fit & Flare Dress in Green
Roman Dipped Hem Fit & Flare Dress in Green
Roman

£65.00

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Roman Spot Floral Print Premium Stretch Dress in Red
Roman Spot Floral Print Premium Stretch Dress in Red
Roman

£48.00

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Roman Button Back Printed Shift Dress in Blue
Roman Button Back Printed Shift Dress in Blue
Roman

£45.00

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Roman Sleeveless Floral Print Maxi Stretch Dress in Black
Roman Sleeveless Floral Print Maxi Stretch Dress in Black
Roman

£48.00

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Roman Twist Front Floral Print Dress in Navy
Roman Twist Front Floral Print Dress in Navy
Roman

£48.00

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Ruby Cape Trim Satin Back Crepe Jacquard Dress
Ruby Cape Trim Satin Back Crepe Jacquard Dress
Chesca

£59.00

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Roman Sequin Twist Detail Cutout Stretch Dress in Red
Roman Sequin Twist Detail Cutout Stretch Dress in Red
Roman

£60.00

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Yumi Green Sequin Angel Sleeve Midi Dress Colour: Green
Yumi Green Sequin Angel Sleeve Midi Dress Colour: Green
Yumi

£37.50

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Klass Bardot Shimmer Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Bardot Shimmer Maxi Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£55.00

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HotSquash Velvet Sequin Fit and Flare Dress
HotSquash Velvet Sequin Fit and Flare Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Yours Curve Sequin Velvet Choker Dress - Black
Yours Curve Sequin Velvet Choker Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£63.00

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HotSquash Blouson Sleeve Abstract Sequin Dress, Firecracker Black
HotSquash Blouson Sleeve Abstract Sequin Dress, Firecracker Black
John Lewis & Partners

£189.00

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chesca Embroidered Sequin Dress, Black/Gold
chesca Embroidered Sequin Dress, Black/Gold
John Lewis & Partners

£225.00

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Raishma Kalina Sequin One Shoulder Maxi Dress, Nude
Raishma Kalina Sequin One Shoulder Maxi Dress, Nude
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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Sosandar Sheer Sleeve Pencil Dress, Black
Sosandar Sheer Sleeve Pencil Dress, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£89.00

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Gina Bacconi Anthea Off The Shoulder Sequin Knee Length Dress, Taupe
Gina Bacconi Anthea Off The Shoulder Sequin Knee Length Dress, Taupe
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Black
Roman Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress in Black
Roman

£80.00

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Roman Sequin Front Wrap Midi Stretch Dress in Red
Roman Sequin Front Wrap Midi Stretch Dress in Red
Roman

£75.00

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Dusk Fashion Velvet Button Shirt Stretch Midi Dress in Purple
Dusk Fashion Velvet Button Shirt Stretch Midi Dress in Purple
Roman

£60.00

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Roman Sleeveless Contrast Mesh Maxi Stretch Dress in Black
Roman Sleeveless Contrast Mesh Maxi Stretch Dress in Black
Roman

£70.00

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Roman Sequin Twist Front Maxi Stretch Dress in Emerald
Roman Sequin Twist Front Maxi Stretch Dress in Emerald
Roman

£80.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Strapless Organza Ball Gown Maxi Dress, Navy
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Strapless Organza Ball Gown Maxi Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£425.00

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Poppy Double Layer Chiffon Cowl Neck Dress with Angel Sleeves
Poppy Double Layer Chiffon Cowl Neck Dress with Angel Sleeves
Chesca

£195.00

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Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress & Bolero
John Lewis & Partners

£360.00

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Gina Bacconi Tessa Tiered Shoulder Trim Midi Dress
Gina Bacconi Tessa Tiered Shoulder Trim Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£240.00

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Alie Street Petite Sophia Floral Dress, Petal Pink
Alie Street Petite Sophia Floral Dress, Petal Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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Gina Bacconi Ophelia Midi Printed Cowl Neck Dress, Pink
Gina Bacconi Ophelia Midi Printed Cowl Neck Dress, Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£240.00

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Alie Street Sophia Floral Maxi Dress, Pink/Multi
Alie Street Sophia Floral Maxi Dress, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
Gina Bacconi Camira Embellished Tiered Dress & Jacket
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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French Connection Embroidered Lace Midi Dress, Azalea
French Connection Embroidered Lace Midi Dress, Azalea
John Lewis & Partners

£125.00

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Gina Bacconi Saskia Foil Floral Dress with Chiffon Cape, Rose Pink
Gina Bacconi Saskia Foil Floral Dress with Chiffon Cape, Rose Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£220.00

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Gina Bacconi Becky Jersey Wrap Dress, Peach/Multi
Gina Bacconi Becky Jersey Wrap Dress, Peach/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£130.00

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Yumi White Lace Midi Sundress With Tassel Tie and Ruched Back Colour: White
Yumi White Lace Midi Sundress With Tassel Tie and Ruched Back Colour: White
Yumi

£50.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded 3/4 Sleeve Dress, Antique Rose
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded 3/4 Sleeve Dress, Antique Rose
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Raishma Aurelia Floral Midi Dress
Raishma Aurelia Floral Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£135.00

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Scarlett & Jo Isabelle Float Sleeve Maxi Dress, Peach/Multi
Scarlett & Jo Isabelle Float Sleeve Maxi Dress, Peach/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£95.00

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Adrianna Papell Lace Midi Dress
Adrianna Papell Lace Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Raishma Alicia Floral Midi Dress
Raishma Alicia Floral Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£145.00

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Alie Street Luna Floral Jersey Midi Dress, Fuchsia Florals
Alie Street Luna Floral Jersey Midi Dress, Fuchsia Florals
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Embellishment Cocktail Dress, Electric Pink
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Embellishment Cocktail Dress, Electric Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£510.00

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Gina Bacconi Ann-Marie Metallic Jacquard Dress, Almond
Gina Bacconi Ann-Marie Metallic Jacquard Dress, Almond
John Lewis & Partners

£340.00

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Raima Striped Midi Dress
Raima Striped Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £85.00

£68.00

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Animal Print Midi Dress with V-Neck and Long Sleeves
Animal Print Midi Dress with V-Neck and Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £75.00

£60.00

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Floral Print Midi Dress in Cotton Mix with V-Neck and Long Sleeves
Floral Print Midi Dress in Cotton Mix with V-Neck and Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £85.00

£59.50

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Belvedere Floral Midi Dress
Belvedere Floral Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £135.00

£114.75

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Babou Midi Dress in Tribal Print
Babou Midi Dress in Tribal Print
La Redoute UK

was: £90.00

£63.00

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Beata Floral Midi Dress
Beata Floral Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £145.00

£116.00

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Joakim Midi Dress
Joakim Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £115.00

£86.25

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Jill Midi Dress
Jill Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £110.00

£93.50

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Roxane Midi Dress with Crossover Neck and Long Sleeves
Roxane Midi Dress with Crossover Neck and Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £85.00

£59.50

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Ruby Full Midi Dress with V-Neck and Short Sleeves
Ruby Full Midi Dress with V-Neck and Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £85.00

£68.00

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Floral Print Midi Dress
Floral Print Midi Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £68.00

£54.40

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Vassiliki Midi Dress in Tribal Print
Vassiliki Midi Dress in Tribal Print
La Redoute UK

was: £110.00

£77.00

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Floral Midi Shift Dress
Floral Midi Shift Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £75.00

£37.50

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Midi Shift Dress with Crew Neck
Midi Shift Dress with Crew Neck
La Redoute UK

was: £72.00

£61.20

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Printed Midi Shirt Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
Printed Midi Shirt Dress with 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £66.00

£52.80

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Printed Midi Shift Dress
Printed Midi Shift Dress
La Redoute UK

was: £68.00

£54.40

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Printed Midi Dress with Tie-Waist
Printed Midi Dress with Tie-Waist
La Redoute UK

was: £45.00

£36.00

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Printed Midi Dress with Tie-Waist
Printed Midi Dress with Tie-Waist
La Redoute UK

was: £54.00

£37.80

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Colour Block Illusion Dresses

Petite & Plus Size Panel Dresses

 

Roman Colourblock Pleat Halter Neck Maxi Dress in Navy
Roman Colourblock Pleat Halter Neck Maxi Dress in Navy
Roman

£70.00

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HotSquash Asymmetric Keyhole Dress
HotSquash Asymmetric Keyhole Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Womens Colour Block Pleated Midaxi Dress
Womens Colour Block Pleated Midaxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £75.00

£37.50

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Coast Colour Block Drape Skirt Midi Dress
Coast Colour Block Drape Skirt Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £119.00

£71.40

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Live Unlimited Curve Colourblock Hanky Hem Dress, Black/White
Live Unlimited Curve Colourblock Hanky Hem Dress, Black/White
John Lewis & Partners

£69.00

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Womens Colour Block Belted High Low Maxi Dress
Womens Colour Block Belted High Low Maxi Dress
Wallis UK

was: £65.00

£48.75

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Dusk Fashion Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress in Black
Dusk Fashion Colour Block Stripe Stretch Midi Dress in Black
Roman

£45.00

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Hobbs Women's Colour Block Slash Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12PET - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Hobbs Women's Colour Block Slash Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12PET - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Roman Colourblock Floral Button Tiered Dress in Multi
Roman Colourblock Floral Button Tiered Dress in Multi
Roman

£40.00

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Karen Millen Fluid Tailored Colourblock High Neck Pleated Midi Dress
Karen Millen Fluid Tailored Colourblock High Neck Pleated Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£199.00

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Womens Colour Block Maxi Sun Dress With Split
Womens Colour Block Maxi Sun Dress With Split
Wallis UK

was: £45.00

£22.00

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Boden Colour Block Ponte Dress, Multi
Boden Colour Block Ponte Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£120.00

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HotSquash Contrast Pleat Midi Dress
HotSquash Contrast Pleat Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£119.00

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Roman Shadow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Khaki
Roman Shadow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Khaki
Roman

£45.00

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Roman Shadow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Grey
Roman Shadow Stripe Print Midi Dress in Grey
Roman

£45.00

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Mango Multi Stripe Tie Waist Dress
Mango Multi Stripe Tie Waist Dress
very.co.uk

was: £60.00

£27.00

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Coast Racer Neck Printed Twill Midi Dress With Contrast Panel
Coast Racer Neck Printed Twill Midi Dress With Contrast Panel
Debenhams UK

was: £129.00

£58.00

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Ro&Zo Dash Print Contrast Panel Skirt, Multi
Ro&Zo Dash Print Contrast Panel Skirt, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£79.00

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Flattering Slimming Outfits

By adding panels to a simple shift dress, designers have created an extremely effective optical illusion. Figure flattering styles to look out for are colour block, panelled, ottoman, and tiered jersey dresses, plus the iconic bandage body-con.

Take a look at the latest colour block slimming dresses >>

Day to Evening Wedding Dress Styles

Favourite dresses include modern and ultra-feminine styles for day and evening glamour. Figure flattering gathers, pleating detail and shape enhancing seams in all the right places. Matching bolero jackets, clutch bags and other essential accessories can also be found to complete the look.

Hobbs Dress Suits and Jackets

Trendy outfits for a wedding event can be found at high street stores such as Hobbs, Monsoon, Reiss, Coast and Phase Eight. They have a delightful selection of dreamy going-out dresses for day-to-night events. There are more traditional styles from Windsmoor, Jacques Vert and Planet. If you are looking for a touch of glamour look to Damsel in a Dress, Gina Bacconi and Adrianna Papell.

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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