Black Tie Dresses

The edit we reach for when the invite says gala, awards night or black tie wedding, floor-sweeping beaded gowns and sleek satin maxis, built for the most formal nights in the calendar.

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  • Long Sleeve viscose georgette maxi dress black modest

    Violetta Maxi Dress in Black

    Violetta Maxi Dress in Black
    £115.00 GBP
  • One shoulder maxi dress burgundy wine bridesmaid wedding formal tiered skirt
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    Nicolette One Shoulder Maxi Dress in Wine

    Nicolette One Shoulder Maxi Dress in Wine
    £76.00 GBP £95.00 GBP
  • Modest Embellished Sequin Maxi Dress Long-sleeve Emerald Green Wedding Occasion

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green
    £130.00 GBP
  • Off Shoulder Rulle Bow Maxi Bridesmaid Formal Wedding Guest Emerald Dark Green Dress
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    Gillian Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Gillian Maxi Dress in Emerald Green
    £65.00 GBP £110.00 GBP
  • Navy Dark Blue Modest Embellished Sequin Gown Maxi Dress Formal
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    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Dark Blue

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Dark Blue
    £105.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Keeva Black Beaded Maxi Dress
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    Keeva Black Beaded Maxi Dress

    Keeva Black Beaded Maxi Dress
    £96.00 GBP £120.00 GBP
  • Long-sleeve plunging v-neck maxi emerald floral dress wedding guest
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    Lydia Tulle Maxi Dress in Emerald Floral

    Lydia Tulle Maxi Dress in Emerald Floral
    £70.00 GBP £105.00 GBP
  • Blouson style nude pink sparkle embellished maxi bridesmaid
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    Keeva Nude Blush Bridesmaid Dress

    Keeva Nude Blush Bridesmaid Dress
    £99.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Modest Long Sleeve Maxi Embellished Sequin Beads Sage Green Wedding Guest Dress
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    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green
    £190.00 GBP £235.00 GBP
  • Butterfly sleeve cinched waist a-line tulle mesh fig purple pink maxi dress

    Shelby Tulle Maxi Dress in Fig

    Shelby Tulle Maxi Dress in Fig
    £90.00 GBP
  • Long sleeve maxi dress deep v-neckline red wedding guest formal tulle

    Lydia Maxi Dress in Red

    Lydia Maxi Dress in Red
    £100.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry
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    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry
    £78.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown
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    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown
    £105.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Brick Red Brown Floral Tulle Soft Mesh Tiered A-line Midi Dress Stretch Smocked Bodice
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    Louise Tulle Midi Dress in Brick Floral

    Louise Tulle Midi Dress in Brick Floral
    £70.00 GBP £85.00 GBP
  • green tulle maxi dress off-shoulder thigh-slit sweetheart neckline

    Sydney Tulle Maxi Dress in Forest Green

    Sydney Tulle Maxi Dress in Forest Green
    £110.00 GBP
  • Satin tulle ruffle black maxi off shoulder evening formal dress
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    Shauna Off Shoulder Maxi Dress with Scarf in Black

    Shauna Off Shoulder Maxi Dress with Scarf in Black
    £89.00 GBP £105.00 GBP
  • Modest Long Sleeve Maxi Embellished Sequin Beads White Wedding Guest Bridal Dress

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in White

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in White
    £235.00 GBP
  • Off-shoulder drapped sweetheart neckline tiered skirt maxi bridesmaid formal dress powder pink

    Sydney Off Shoulder Tulle Maxi Dress in Dusty Pink

    Sydney Off Shoulder Tulle Maxi Dress in Dusty Pink
    £110.00 GBP
  • Wedding Guest Formal Long Sleeve Tulle Floral Navy Blue Plunging Maxi Dress

    Lydia Tulle Maxi Dress in Navy Floral

    Lydia Tulle Maxi Dress in Navy Floral
    £105.00 GBP
  • Plunge v-neck long-sleeve embellished sequin maxi dress wedding formal
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    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown
    £137.00 GBP £210.00 GBP
  • Long sleeve maxi dress deep v-neckline black wedding guest formal tulle

    Lydia Maxi Dress in Black

    Lydia Maxi Dress in Black
    £100.00 GBP
  • Embellished sequin beaded long sleeve plunging neckline black formal maxi dress

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Black
    £130.00 GBP
  • Corset style purple fig maxi dress tulle mesh

    Quest Corset Maxi Dress in Fig

    Quest Corset Maxi Dress in Fig
    £95.00 GBP
  • Ophelia Tulle Maxi Dress with Tie Detail in Fig

    Ophelia Tulle Maxi Dress with Tie Detail in Fig

    Ophelia Tulle Maxi Dress with Tie Detail in Fig
    £115.00 GBP
  • Embellished sequin beaded long sleeve plunging neckline chocolate brown formal maxi dress
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    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown
    £117.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Embellished sequin beaded long sleeve modest chocolate brown formal black tie maxi dress
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    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown
    £200.00 GBP £235.00 GBP
  • Sleeveless high neck tulle ruffle skirt maxi dress formal black wedding guest backless open back

    Lucerne High Neck Maxi Dress in Black

    Lucerne High Neck Maxi Dress in Black
    £115.00 GBP
  • High neck tulle mesh keyhole tiered skirt backless burgundy red oxblood maxi dress

    Lucerne Tulle High Neck Maxi Dress in Burgundy

    Lucerne Tulle High Neck Maxi Dress in Burgundy
    £115.00 GBP
  • Ruffle shoulder wedding bridesmaid tulle layered maxi dress deep brown
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    Naomi Tulle Maxi Dress in Deep Brown

    Naomi Tulle Maxi Dress in Deep Brown
    £60.00 GBP £95.00 GBP
  • Embellished Maxi Strapless Dress Corset Navy Blue Cocktail Formal

    Leona Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy Blue

    Leona Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy Blue
    £220.00 GBP
  • One shoulder tiered maxi dress formal bridesmaid deep chocolate brown
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    Nicolette One Shoulder Maxi Dress in Deep Brown

    Nicolette One Shoulder Maxi Dress in Deep Brown
    £71.00 GBP £95.00 GBP
  • Lace bow shoulder sweetheart neckline tiered skirt maxi gothic halloween black dress
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    Ophelia Lace Maxi Dress with Tie Detail in Black

    Ophelia Lace Maxi Dress with Tie Detail in Black
    £50.00 GBP £130.00 GBP
  • Chiffon long sleeve double hem black v-neckline dinner midaxi dress
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    Keziah Chiffon Midaxi Dress in Black

    Keziah Chiffon Midaxi Dress in Black
    £77.00 GBP £85.00 GBP
  • One Shoulder Scarf Sage Green Floral Print Tulle Bridesmaid Blue Maxi Dress

    One Shoulder Tulle Maxi Dress in Light Sage Floral with Scarf

    One Shoulder Tulle Maxi Dress in Light Sage Floral with Scarf
    £85.00 GBP
  • Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Dusty Rose

    Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Dusty Rose

    Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Dusty Rose
    £105.00 GBP
  • Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Navy Peony

    Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Navy Peony

    Elsie Tulle Maxi Dress in Navy Peony
    £105.00 GBP

How to Choose Your Black Tie Dress

How strict is "black tie"? Traditionally it means a full-length, formal gown. A well-cut midi or an embellished cocktail dress will usually pass muster if the invite's a touch more relaxed, but when in doubt, go longer rather than shorter.

You don't have to wear black. Navy, burgundy and emerald are all fair game, alongside the odd seasonal print or metallic if you fancy standing out a little.

Prefer more coverage? Our long-sleeve and Modest styles work just as well for a formal dress code as anything sleeveless, and our Plus Size edit carries the same event-ready styles cut for your fit.

Whatever's on the invite, gala, wedding, work do or New Year's Eve, start here, then browse Wedding Guest Dresses and Evening Dresses & Ball Gowns for a few more ways to dress the part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually yes if the dress code is "black tie optional" or the setting is relaxed. For a strict black tie or gala, choose full length.

No, deep jewel tones like navy, burgundy and emerald are all appropriate, and a metallic or subtle print is fine if you want to stand out.

Yes. Alongside our core black tie range, browse our Plus Size Dresses and Petite styles for the same occasion-ready silhouettes in extended and petite fits.

Both call for formal evening wear, but a black tie wedding often allows slightly more colour and personality, while a gala or awards dinner tends to favour classic, more monochrome styling.