Top Picks
How we pick
Quick word on how this list was made. Leanne, Hannah, Dani, Fiona and Megan picked their favourites from the black tie velvet 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 $503 pieces
THREDUP
Chelsea28 Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - New - Size X
$21.99 THREDUP
PETAL & PUP
Anders Mini Dress - Black/Red
$49.97 PETAL & PUP
THREDUP
OEUVRE Casual Dress: Black Dresses - Used
$14.99 THREDUP$50 to $10012 pieces
THREDUP
Rebecca Taylor Casual Dress: Black Hearts Pattern Dresses - Used - Size
$73.99 THREDUP
GODDIVA
Goddiva Diagonal Stripe Velvet Bow A Line Midi Dress
$75.00 GODDIVA
GODDIVA
Goddiva Multiway Bow Velvet Satin Sweetheart Maxi Dress
$98.00 GODDIVA
RENT THE RUNWAY
Weworewhat High Neck Flower Dress Multicolored-black-print
$92.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
GODDIVA
Goddiva Sequin Velvet Bandeau Maxi Dress
$58.00 GODDIVA
HELLO MOLLY
Crowned In Style Velvet Mini Dress Burgundy
$99.95 HELLO MOLLY
EGO (US & CA)
Tie Shoulder Floral Sequin Layered Hem Detail Mini Dress In Black Velvet, Women's Size US
$51.00 EGO (US & CA)
GODDIVA
Goddiva Scalloped Lace & Velvet Maxi Dress
$89.00 GODDIVA
CRONJAGER
Dark in Love Gothic Lace Square-Neck Puff Sleeve Dress
$61.00 CRONJAGER
CRONJAGER
Killstar Ascended Velvet Maxi Pinafore Dress
$61.00 CRONJAGER
GODDIVA
Goddiva Liquid Sequin Corsage Maxi Dress
$85.00 GODDIVA−24%
WILD OAK BOUTIQUE
Camara Maxi Dress
$81.57 $61.99 WILD OAK BOUTIQUEWorth the splurge10 pieces
HELLO MOLLY
Zebra Charm Halter Maxi Dress Navy
$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
AW BRIDAL
AW Doris Dress
$109.99 AW BRIDAL
THREDUP
Diane von Furstenberg Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Used - Size
$110.99 THREDUP
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Ieena Brocade A-Line Maxi Dress
$458.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
PETAL & PUP
Cynthia Velvet Lace Mini Dress
$120.00 PETAL & PUP
GODDIVA
Goddiva Glitter Polka Dot Velvet One Shoulder Maxi Dress
$115.00 GODDIVA
HELLO MOLLY
Petal Kiss Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Black
$105.95 HELLO MOLLY
HELLO MOLLY
Zebra Charm Halter Maxi Dress Red
$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
CRONJAGER
Dark in Love Kaia Velvet Ruffle Off-Shoulder Gothic Mermaid Dress
$109.00 CRONJAGER
PETAL & PUP
Farryn Maxi Dress - Black/Gold Velvet
$129.00 PETAL & PUPMore like this
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