Top Picks
How we pick
Quick word on how this list was made. Lauren, Aisha, Siobhan, Leanne and Ellie picked their favourites from the black maxi 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
PrettyLittleThing Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Size
$17.99 THREDUP
THREDUP
H&M Casual Dress: Black Solid Pattern Dresses - Size X
$17.99 THREDUP−60%

WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE
Running The Show Strapless Maxi Dress Black
$100.00 $40.00 WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE$50 to $1005 pieces

THREDUP
SKIMS Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Size 2X
$52.99 THREDUP
GODDIVA
Goddiva Liquid Sequin Corsage Maxi
$85.00 GODDIVA
GODDIVA
Goddiva Scalloped Lace & Velvet Maxi Dress
$89.00 GODDIVA
AW BRIDAL
AW Shera Dress
$99.99 AW BRIDAL
CRONJAGER
Killstar Ascended Velvet Maxi Pinafore Dress
$61.00 CRONJAGERWorth the splurge17 pieces

HELLO MOLLY
Zebra Charm Halter Maxi Dress Navy
$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
HELLO MOLLY
Petal Kiss Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Black
$105.95 HELLO MOLLY
GODDIVA
Goddiva Glitter Polka Dot Velvet One Shoulder Maxi Dress
$115.00 GODDIVA
THREDUP
Halston Heritage Cocktail Dress: Black Dresses - Size
$127.99 THREDUP
HELLO MOLLY
Turquoise Breeze Maxi Dress Black
$115.95 HELLO MOLLYANTHROPOLOGIE
Francesca High-Neck Stretch Velvet Maxi Dress
$228.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
HELLO MOLLY
Textured Feels Maxi Dress Black
$119.75 HELLO MOLLY
HELLO MOLLY
Zebra Charm Halter Maxi Dress Red
$109.95 HELLO MOLLY
CRONJAGER
Dark in Love Lux Black Velvet Horn Embroidery Maxi Dress
$103.00 CRONJAGER
PETAL & PUP
Farryn Maxi Dress - Black/Gold Velvet
$129.00 PETAL & PUP
GODDIVA
Goddiva Velvet And Dobby Mesh A Line Halter Maxi Dress
$145.00 GODDIVA
CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED
ChicSew Elegant Strapless Black & White A-Line Velvet Tulle Maxi Wedding Dress - Black & White
$269.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED
GODDIVA
Goddiva Scuba Off The Shoulder Velvet Bow Maxi Dress
$135.00 GODDIVA
HELLO MOLLY
Mysterious Lover Maxi Dress Black
$115.95 HELLO MOLLY
GODDIVA
Goddiva Scalloped Velvet Crochet Maxi Dress
$140.00 GODDIVA−52%
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Blake Square-Neck Stretch Velvet Maxi Dress
$249.90 $119.95 ANTHROPOLOGIE−29%
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Miley Velvet Scarf Maxi Dress
$267.54 $189.95 ANTHROPOLOGIEMore like this
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