Top Picks
ALLEGRA SHIRT DRESS - Black, Soft Spun Crepe
IMOGEN’S PICK THE SHIRT COMPANYALLEGRA SHIRT DRESS - Black, Soft Spun Crepe
£145.00 THE SHIRT COMPANY
Red Floral Animal Mix Midi Dress
CHLOE’S PICK NEEDS NO LABELRed Floral Animal Mix Midi Dress
£13.74 NEEDS NO LABEL
Warehouse Women's Seersucker Organza Godet Side Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Black
NADIA’S PICK MISSPAPWarehouse Women's Seersucker Organza Godet Side Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Black
£55.00 £33.00 MISSPAP
Goddiva Contrast Organza Frill Bow Back Halter Midi Dress In Black
ESME’S PICK DOROTHY PERKINSGoddiva Contrast Organza Frill Bow Back Halter Midi Dress In Black
£78.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
Warehouse Women's Plisse Batwing Midi Dress in Black
FREYA’S PICK MISSPAPWarehouse Women's Plisse Batwing Midi Dress in Black
£69.23 £27.00 MISSPAP
How we pick

Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Imogen, Chloe, Nadia, Esme and Freya went through everything in black midi cocktail dress the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.

Under £5016 pieces
Shape Black Woven Cut Out Detail Ruched Midi Dress
PRETTYLITTLETHING

Shape Black Woven Cut Out Detail Ruched Midi Dress

£17.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING
Red Floral Animal Mix Midi Dress
NEEDS NO LABEL

Red Floral Animal Mix Midi Dress

£13.74 NEEDS NO LABEL
Cut Out Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
GODDIVA

Cut Out Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva

£19.00 GODDIVA
Black Woven Wrap Detail Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
PRETTYLITTLETHING

Black Woven Wrap Detail Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

£17.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING
Bardot Pleated Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva
GODDIVA

Bardot Pleated Midi Dress - Black by Goddiva

£33.60 GODDIVA
−71%MISSPAP Women's Premium Bustier Corded Lace Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

MISSPAP Women's Premium Bustier Corded Lace Midi Dress in Black

£68.97 £20.00 MISSPAP
−40%Lace Bodycon Midi Dress For Women - Black Vintage Keyhole Bell Sleeve Back Slit Sheath Dress - Spring Cocktail Party 2026
MILANOO

Lace Bodycon Midi Dress For Women - Black Vintage Keyhole Bell Sleeve Back Slit Sheath Dress - Spring Cocktail Party 2026

£33.75 £20.25 MILANOO
−70%Warehouse Women's Twist Bandeau Column Dress in Ice Grey
MISSPAP

Warehouse Women's Twist Bandeau Column Dress in Ice Grey

£70.00 £21.00 MISSPAP
−60%Cutie London V-Neck Sequin Strap Cocktail Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Cutie London V-Neck Sequin Strap Cocktail Dress In Black

£56.25 £22.50 DOROTHY PERKINS
−60%Wallis Sequin Velvet High Neck Midi Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Wallis Sequin Velvet High Neck Midi Dress In Black

£65.00 £26.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−61%Warehouse Women's Plisse Batwing Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

Warehouse Women's Plisse Batwing Midi Dress in Black

£69.23 £27.00 MISSPAP
−61%Warehouse Denim All Over Hot Fix Sleeveless Fitted Midi Dress In Washed Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Warehouse Denim All Over Hot Fix Sleeveless Fitted Midi Dress In Washed Black

£79.49 £31.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−40%Warehouse Women's Seersucker Organza Godet Side Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

Warehouse Women's Seersucker Organza Godet Side Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Black

£55.00 £33.00 MISSPAP
−40%Warehouse Women's Structured Puff Sleeve Bardot Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

Warehouse Women's Structured Puff Sleeve Bardot Midi Dress in Black

£59.00 £35.40 MISSPAP
−44%Belissh Women's Glimmering Sequin Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

Belissh Women's Glimmering Sequin Midi Dress in Black

£69.38 £38.85 MISSPAP
−40%Liquorish Black Glitter Knot Front Midi Dress
DOROTHY PERKINS

Liquorish Black Glitter Knot Front Midi Dress

£80.00 £48.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
£50 to £1009 pieces