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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  • Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Grey

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Grey

    Cordelia Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Grey

    Sale price  £165.00 GBP Regular price £210.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Light Blue

    Sale price  £180.00 GBP Regular price £235.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    £235.00 GBP
  • Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Navy

    £235.00 GBP
  • Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    Lotus Embellished Maxi Dress in Taupe

    £235.00 GBP
  • Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Zinnia Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £235.00 GBP
  • Ellis Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £230.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sale price  £111.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Asher Embellished Midi Dress in Black

    Asher Embellished Midi Dress in Black

    Asher Embellished Midi Dress in Black

    Sale price  £28.00 GBP Regular price £90.00 GBP
  • Seraphina Embellished Maxi Dress in Grey

    Seraphina Embellished Maxi Dress in Grey

    Seraphina Embellished Maxi Dress in Grey

    Sale price  £60.00 GBP Regular price £105.00 GBP
  • Every Embellished Mini Dress in White

    Every Embellished Mini Dress in White

    Every Embellished Mini Dress in White

    Sale price  £29.00 GBP Regular price £96.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sale price  £105.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Alchemila Embellished Maxi Dress in Iridescent White

    Alchemila Embellished Maxi Dress in Iridescent White

    Alchemila Embellished Maxi Dress in Iridescent White

    Sale price  £45.00 GBP Regular price £120.00 GBP
  • Naima Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Naima Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Naima Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sale price  £36.00 GBP Regular price £120.00 GBP
  • Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    Sila Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Sage Green

    £130.00 GBP
  • Brooklyn Black Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress

    Brooklyn Black Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress

    Brooklyn Black Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress

    Sale price  £36.00 GBP Regular price £120.00 GBP
  • Kimberly Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Kimberly Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Kimberly Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sale price  £105.00 GBP Regular price £175.00 GBP
  • Dream Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Dream Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Dream Embellished Maxi Dress in Black

    Sale price  £117.00 GBP Regular price £195.00 GBP
  • Nela Embellished Mini Dress in Mink

    Nela Embellished Mini Dress in Mink

    Nela Embellished Mini Dress in Mink

    Sale price  £39.00 GBP Regular price £120.00 GBP
  • Ellie Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Ellie Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Ellie Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Sale price  £119.00 GBP Regular price £175.00 GBP
  • Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Blue

    Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Blue

    Maddie Embellished Midi in Dusty Blue

    Sale price  £50.00 GBP Regular price £100.00 GBP
  • Diane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Diane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Diane Long Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sale price  £120.00 GBP Regular price £160.00 GBP
  • Ellis Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Ellis Maxi Dress in Powder Pink

    Sale price  £200.00 GBP Regular price £230.00 GBP
  • Penelope Embellished Midi Dress in Teal

    Penelope Embellished Midi Dress in Teal

    Penelope Embellished Midi Dress in Teal

    Sale price  £50.00 GBP Regular price £125.00 GBP
  • Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Silver

    Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Silver

    Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Silver

    Sale price  £68.00 GBP Regular price £170.00 GBP
  • Mandarin Embellished Midi Dress in Powder Blue

    Mandarin Embellished Midi Dress in Powder Blue

    Mandarin Embellished Midi Dress in Powder Blue

    Sale price  £89.00 GBP Regular price £165.00 GBP
  • Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Rose Gold

    Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Rose Gold

    Marita Embellished Midi Dress in Rose Gold

    Sale price  £75.00 GBP Regular price £170.00 GBP
  • Picasso Sage Green Embellished Bridesmaid Dress

    Picasso Sage Green Embellished Bridesmaid Dress

    Picasso Sage Green Embellished Bridesmaid Dress

    Sale price  £39.00 GBP Regular price £78.00 GBP
  • Maddox Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Maddox Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Maddox Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Sale price  £119.00 GBP Regular price £165.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Powder Blue

    Sale price  £100.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Laura Embellished Maxi Dress in Emerald Green

    Sale price  £100.00 GBP Regular price £130.00 GBP
  • Larissa Short Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Larissa Short Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Larissa Short Sleeve Embellished Maxi Dress in Mink

    Sale price  £105.00 GBP Regular price £160.00 GBP
  • Millie Midi Embellished Dress in Pink

    Millie Midi Embellished Dress in Pink

    Millie Midi Embellished Dress in Pink

    Sale price  £50.00 GBP Regular price £90.00 GBP
  • Nelissa Purple Fringe Dress

    Nelissa Purple Fringe Dress

    Nelissa Purple Fringe Dress

    Sale price  £150.00 GBP Regular price £300.00 GBP
  • Ada Black Embellished Maxi Dress

    Ada Black Embellished Maxi Dress

    Ada Black Embellished Maxi Dress

    Sale price  £29.00 GBP Regular price £75.00 GBP
  • Abby Sequin Party Dress

    Abby Sequin Party Dress

    Abby Sequin Party Dress

    Sale price  £15.00 GBP Regular price £75.00 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.