Embellished Dresses

Nothing beats a bit of sparkle when you actually want to make an effort. Sequins, beading, all that shimmer, it's what you reach for when jeans and a nice top just won't cut it. Wedding on the cards? Office Christmas do? Big night out you've been planning for weeks? This is your section. Maxi if you want drama, midi if you'd rather actually be able to walk in it, mini if you're there to dance. Black's never going to let you down, but don't sleep on emerald or a proper deep navy either.

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  • Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Silver

    Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Silver

    Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Silver

    £220.00 GBP
  • Isaiah Embellished Maxi Dress in Mauve

    Isaiah Embellished Maxi Dress in Mauve

    Isaiah Embellished Maxi Dress in Mauve

    £230.00 GBP
  • Leona Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy Blue

    Leona Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy Blue

    Leona Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy Blue

    £220.00 GBP
  • Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Tuvalu Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    £220.00 GBP
  • Ileana Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Ileana Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Ileana Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    £210.00 GBP
  • Iona Embellished Maxi Dress in Cinnamon

    Iona Embellished Maxi Dress in Cinnamon

    Iona Embellished Maxi Dress in Cinnamon

    £210.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Royal Blue

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Royal Blue

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Royal Blue

    £130.00 GBP
  • Sylvia Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sylvia Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sylvia Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sale price  £110.00 GBP Regular price £140.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Blush Pink

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Blush Pink

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Blush Pink

    Sale price  £100.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Auburn

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Auburn

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Auburn

    £130.00 GBP
  • Hera Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Hera Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Hera Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    £260.00 GBP
  • Amy Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Amy Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Amy Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £260.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Berry

    Sale price  £78.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    Sale price  £204.00 GBP Regular price £240.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Deep Olive Green

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Deep Olive Green

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Deep Olive Green

    £130.00 GBP
  • Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Pink

    Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Pink

    Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Pink

    Sale price  £45.00 GBP Regular price £100.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in White

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in White

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in White

    £235.00 GBP
  • Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Sale price  £204.00 GBP Regular price £240.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    £235.00 GBP
  • Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Cosima Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    £240.00 GBP
  • Alderose Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Alderose Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Alderose Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Sale price  £204.00 GBP Regular price £240.00 GBP
  • Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Purple

    Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Purple

    Jocasta Embellished Maxi Dress in Purple

    Sale price  £190.00 GBP Regular price £240.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sale price  £117.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    £130.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Chocolate Brown

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £235.00 GBP
  • Eva Embellished Fringe Mini Dress in White

    Eva Embellished Fringe Mini Dress in White

    Eva Embellished Fringe Mini Dress in White

    Sale price  £48.00 GBP Regular price £120.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sale price  £190.00 GBP Regular price £235.00 GBP
  • Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Sale price  £116.00 GBP Regular price £210.00 GBP
  • Legacy Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Legacy Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Legacy Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sale price  £99.00 GBP Regular price £135.00 GBP
  • Sloane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sky Blue

    Sloane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sky Blue

    Sloane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sky Blue

    Sale price  £100.00 GBP Regular price £140.00 GBP
  • Linda Embellished Maxi Dress in Burgundy

    Linda Embellished Maxi Dress in Burgundy

    Linda Embellished Maxi Dress in Burgundy

    Sale price  £30.00 GBP Regular price £90.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sale price  £105.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    Sale price  £170.00 GBP Regular price £200.00 GBP
  • Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Pistachio

    Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Pistachio

    Mabel Embellished Maxi Dress in Pistachio

    Sale price  £170.00 GBP Regular price £200.00 GBP
  • Ellis Maxi Dress in Ice Blue

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Ice Blue

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Ice Blue

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £230.00 GBP
  • Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Coffee Brown

    Sale price  £137.00 GBP Regular price £210.00 GBP

Buy Embellished Dresses & Beaded Occasionwear

Wedding season, party season, black-tie season, embellished dresses show up for all of them. Sequins and beadwork catch the light in a way plain fabric just can't, which makes them a natural pick for anything from a black-tie evening to a Saturday wedding with dancing until midnight. Styles here range from embellished maxi dresses with full-length coverage to shorter, punchier embellished bodycon dresses for nights out. If your invite mentions "black tie" or "smart formal," embellishment is almost always the right call, and it's flattering across most body types since the detailing draws the eye rather than the silhouette alone.

Explore Embellished Dresses by Style

  • Embellished Maxi Dresses: Floor-length and dressed in beadwork or sequins, built for weddings, black-tie dinners and any evening where you want the fabric doing some of the talking.
  • Embellished Midi Dresses: Sit at the knee or just below, a bit more practical than a maxi without losing any of the sparkle. Works well for daytime events too.
  • Embellished Mini Dresses: Shorter length, higher energy. This is where you'll find most of the party-ready pieces, including fringe and sequin detailing.
  • Beaded Dresses: Hand-applied beadwork gives more texture and weight than sequins alone and tends to suit slightly more formal, understated occasions.
  • Sequin Dresses: Sequins catch light differently depending on the cut and density, from subtle shimmer to full sparkle from across the room.
  • Long-Sleeve Embellished Dresses: A practical option for colder months or modest dressing, without giving up any of the shine.

Popular Colours for Embellished Dresses

Colour choice usually comes down to the event and how much attention you want. A black embellished dress is the obvious go-to for anything formal, while navy sits close behind as a slightly softer alternative. Pink and blush tones lean romantic and work well for daytime weddings or bridal-adjacent events. A blue embellished dress or a deeper jewel tone suits evening functions, and green has been back recently, particularly in emerald and sage shades. Brown and chocolate tones are less obvious but photograph beautifully, especially with gold detailing. White embellished dress stays reserved mostly for brides or bridal-adjacent occasions, and silver works as a neutral that still holds its own next to black.

Why Choose Lace & Beads Embellished Dresses?

Every piece is designed with occasionwear in mind first, not adapted from a basic silhouette after the fact. That means necklines, sleeve lengths and hem finishes are all built around how the embellishment sits and moves, so the beading or sequin work doesn't fight the shape of the dress. Sizing runs across a genuinely wide range, and colourways are refreshed regularly rather than left static for years, so there's usually something that fits both your event and your personal style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, embellished dresses are a popular choice for weddings, whether you're a guest, in the bridal party, or the bride herself. The detailing adds a formal touch that suits most wedding guest dress codes, from daytime ceremonies to evening receptions.

A midi or maxi length in a muted or jewel tone tends to work best, since bold colours and floor-length styles read as celebratory without upstaging the couple. Avoid white or ivory shades, which are traditionally reserved for the bride.

Because the dress already carries a lot of visual interest, simpler jewellery like small studs or a delicate bracelet usually works better than statement pieces. A structured clutch and heels in a neutral tone finish the look without competing with the beadwork.

Yes, embellished dresses are increasingly popular for bridesmaids, particularly in matching or coordinating colourways. They photograph well and add a bit more formality than a plain fabric option, which suits most wedding styles.