Top Picks
Wild Fable Cocktail Dress: Black Animal Print Pattern Dresses
NADIA’S PICK THREDUPWild Fable Cocktail Dress: Black Animal Print Pattern Dresses
$18.99 THREDUP
The Dressy Hour One Shoulder Mini Dress Black
MAGGIE’S PICK HELLO MOLLYThe Dressy Hour One Shoulder Mini Dress Black
$99.95 HELLO MOLLY
Afrm Joysel Silken Lace Dress Black
FREYA’S PICK RENT THE RUNWAYAfrm Joysel Silken Lace Dress Black
$96.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Robert Rodriguez Cocktail Dress - Party: Black Dresses - Used - Size
FIONA’S PICK THREDUPRobert Rodriguez Cocktail Dress - Party: Black Dresses - Used - Size
$24.99 THREDUP
Vince Camuto Cocktail Dress - A-Line: Black Dresses - Used - Size
SIOBHAN’S PICK THREDUPVince Camuto Cocktail Dress - A-Line: Black Dresses - Used - Size
$28.99 THREDUP
How we pick

Quick word on how this list was made. Nadia, Maggie, Freya, Fiona and Siobhan picked their favourites from the black lace cocktail dress we found across loads of UK shops. No sponsored spots, no brand deals, just what they'd buy with their own money. We keep a mix of prices so there's something whether you're treating yourself or being sensible this month, and we limit how many come from one retailer. Stock and prices update regularly from each shop, so if something's gone, it's sold out rather than hidden.

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Under $509 pieces
MICHAEL Michael Kors Cocktail Dress: Black Paisley Pattern Dresses - Used - Size 2X
THREDUP

MICHAEL Michael Kors Cocktail Dress: Black Paisley Pattern Dresses - Used - Size 2X

$28.99 THREDUP
Goddiva Off The Shoulder Lace Skater Mini Dress
GODDIVA

Goddiva Off The Shoulder Lace Skater Mini Dress

$48.00 GODDIVA
Women's Party Shirt Dress
DAILY SALE, INC.

Women's Party Shirt Dress

$49.00 DAILY SALE, INC.
Cowl High Neck Lace Trim Asymmetric Hem Detail Mini Dress In Black Satin, Women's Size US
EGO (US & CA)

Cowl High Neck Lace Trim Asymmetric Hem Detail Mini Dress In Black Satin, Women's Size US

$49.00 EGO (US & CA)
Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Used
THREDUP

Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Used

$27.99 THREDUP
Wild Fable Cocktail Dress: Black Animal Print Pattern Dresses
THREDUP

Wild Fable Cocktail Dress: Black Animal Print Pattern Dresses

$18.99 THREDUP
Vince Camuto Cocktail Dress - A-Line: Black Dresses - Used - Size
THREDUP

Vince Camuto Cocktail Dress - A-Line: Black Dresses - Used - Size

$28.99 THREDUP
Robert Rodriguez Cocktail Dress - Party: Black Dresses - Used - Size
THREDUP

Robert Rodriguez Cocktail Dress - Party: Black Dresses - Used - Size

$24.99 THREDUP
White House Black Market Cocktail Dress - Bodycon: Black Graphic Pattern Dresses - New - Size
THREDUP

White House Black Market Cocktail Dress - Bodycon: Black Graphic Pattern Dresses - New - Size

$46.99 THREDUP
$50 to $1004 pieces
Afrm Joysel Silken Lace Dress Black
RENT THE RUNWAY

Afrm Joysel Silken Lace Dress Black

$96.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
High Neck Long Sleeve Feather Hem Detail Mini Dress In Black Sequin, Women's Size US
EGO (US & CA)

High Neck Long Sleeve Feather Hem Detail Mini Dress In Black Sequin, Women's Size US

$67.00 EGO (US & CA)
The Dressy Hour One Shoulder Mini Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

The Dressy Hour One Shoulder Mini Dress Black

$99.95 HELLO MOLLY
Enchanted Kiss Lace Halter Mini Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

Enchanted Kiss Lace Halter Mini Dress Black

$89.95 HELLO MOLLY
Worth the splurge12 pieces
Reformation Canice Dress Black
RENT THE RUNWAY

Reformation Canice Dress Black

$238.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Goddiva Scalloped Velvet Crochet Maxi Dress
GODDIVA

Goddiva Scalloped Velvet Crochet Maxi Dress

$140.00 GODDIVA
Rixo x RTR Lace Trim Midi Dress Black
RENT THE RUNWAY

Rixo x RTR Lace Trim Midi Dress Black

$391.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Stella McCartney Black Guipure Lace One Shoulder Mini Dress
THE LUXURY CLOSET

Stella McCartney Black Guipure Lace One Shoulder Mini Dress

$369.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
See by Chloé Black Lace Frilled Short Dress
THE LUXURY CLOSET

See by Chloé Black Lace Frilled Short Dress

$163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Ethereal Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

Ethereal Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Black

$115.95 HELLO MOLLY
City Goddess Lace Maxi Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

City Goddess Lace Maxi Dress Black

$115.95 HELLO MOLLY
Platinum Glow Lace Halter Midi Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

Platinum Glow Lace Halter Midi Dress Black

$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
Luxe Secrets Satin Maxi Dress Black
HELLO MOLLY

Luxe Secrets Satin Maxi Dress Black

$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
Goddiva Lace Up Jacquard Midi Dress With Organza Wings
GODDIVA

Goddiva Lace Up Jacquard Midi Dress With Organza Wings

$165.00 GODDIVA
Jason Wu x RTR Turtleneck Lace Overlay Mini Dress Black-print
RENT THE RUNWAY

Jason Wu x RTR Turtleneck Lace Overlay Mini Dress Black-print

$344.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Goddiva Plus Lace Long Sleeve Shirred Waist Maxi Dress
GODDIVA

Goddiva Plus Lace Long Sleeve Shirred Waist Maxi Dress

$125.00 GODDIVA

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