Women's Black Dresses
A black dress is the most useful thing in the wardrobe, and here you will find one for work, weekends and parties. Choose a black midi dress in soft rib or knit, or a lace mini for the evening. Every style on this page comes in black.
Knitted midis for cold days
Most of this edit is knitwear, so it keeps you warm as well as smart. The turtleneck midi is a soft wool blend with a ribbed high neck, the off-shoulder style can be pulled up or worn wide, and the rib midi is fitted at the waist before it flares below the knee.
Black long dresses with sleeves
For more coverage, choose the ribbed midi with long sleeves, the off-shoulder knit or the V-neck mini with pockets. Opaque tights and knee boots finish all three.
Evening and occasion
Sorrento is lace with cut-outs, Seville has a lace-trim corset bodice, and Monaco pairs a semi-sheer mesh bodice with corset boning. Any of them makes a striking black hen do dress or a birthday dinner outfit, while the Montmartre blazer dress with sheer lace sleeves is the grown-up option.
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How we style the darkest shade
Black is forgiving and always looks finished, which is why we keep coming back to it. Change the shoes and the bag and one dress moves from a meeting to a dinner. A camel coat, gold jewellery or a red lip lifts it in a moment.
A quieter choice
When you need a dress for a funeral or a formal day, a plain knitted midi with a high neck and a long coat is respectful and warm.
Easy, relaxed days
The Trieste hoodie dress with side slits and the loose cotton-linen dress are the comfy end of the page: trainers, a tote bag and you are out of the door.
Frequently asked questions: Women's Black Dresses
What should I wear with a black midi dress?
A black midi is a blank canvas. For work, add opaque tights, ankle boots and a camel or check coat. For the weekend, swap to white trainers and a denim jacket. Our knitted midis, such as the turtleneck and the long-sleeved rib styles, also look lovely with a long necklace or a bright scarf.
How do I style a black dress for winter?
Pick a knitted style with long sleeves, such as the off-shoulder ribbed midi or the cable knit with a ruffle hem, then add thick tights and knee or ankle boots. A long wool coat and a warm scarf complete it. Dark colours look rich next to camel, burgundy and grey.
Is a black dress right for a funeral?
Black is the traditional and respectful choice for a funeral in the UK. Choose a plain, modest shape: a knitted midi with a high neck, such as the turtleneck midi, with opaque tights, closed shoes and a long coat. Leave lace, mesh and cut-out minis for celebrations.
Which black dresses work for a hen do?
For a hen party, go for something with a bit of drama. Sorrento has black lace and cut-outs, Seville has a lace-trim corset bodice with a front tie, and Monaco pairs semi-sheer mesh with corset boning. Add heels or block-heel boots and a small bag for the night out.