Top Picks
Maeve Sleeveless Notched Square-Neck Midi Dress
ZARA’S PICK ANTHROPOLOGIEMaeve Sleeveless Notched Square-Neck Midi Dress
£158.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
Shape Black Bandage Midi Dress
MEGAN’S PICK PRETTYLITTLETHINGShape Black Bandage Midi Dress
£38.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING
Mila Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small
LEANNE’S PICK FREE PEOPLEMila Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small
£78.00 FREE PEOPLE
Maeve Halter Colourblock Midi Dress
HANNAH’S PICK ANTHROPOLOGIEMaeve Halter Colourblock Midi Dress
£158.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
Pirate Dress – Black Cotton Sateen
TAMSIN’S PICK STUART TREVORPirate Dress – Black Cotton Sateen
£248.00 STUART TREVOR
How we pick

Quick word on how this list was made. Zara, Megan, Leanne, Hannah and Tamsin picked their favourites from the black cotton a line 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.

Under £5010 pieces
Spaghetti Strap Plain Maxi A-Line Dress Black
YESSTYLE US/

Spaghetti Strap Plain Maxi A-Line Dress Black

£18.54 YESSTYLE US/
BLACK MODAL JERSEY DIAMANTÉ MINI DRESS - XXS / Black
JUICY COUTURE

BLACK MODAL JERSEY DIAMANTÉ MINI DRESS - XXS / Black

£25.00 JUICY COUTURE
Short-Sleeve Contrast Collar Mini A-Line Polo Dress Black
YESSTYLE US/

Short-Sleeve Contrast Collar Mini A-Line Polo Dress Black

£34.95 YESSTYLE US/
Shape Black Bandage Midi Dress
PRETTYLITTLETHING

Shape Black Bandage Midi Dress

£38.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING
−40%Dorothy Perkins Seam Front Mini Denim Dress In Dark Wash
DOROTHY PERKINS

Dorothy Perkins Seam Front Mini Denim Dress In Dark Wash

£35.00 £21.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−66%Warehouse Women's Cotton Shirred Square Neck Midi Dress in Black
MISSPAP

Warehouse Women's Cotton Shirred Square Neck Midi Dress in Black

£64.71 £22.00 MISSPAP
−26%Roman Cotton Palm Print Pocket Midi Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Roman Cotton Palm Print Pocket Midi Dress In Black

£35.14 £26.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−40%Warehouse Broderie Mix Tiered Midi Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Warehouse Broderie Mix Tiered Midi Dress In Black

£55.00 £33.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−15%Long Tall Sally Tall A-Line Midaxi Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Long Tall Sally Tall A-Line Midaxi Dress In Black

£40.00 £34.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
−40%Warehouse Embroidered Gingham Sleeveless Midi Sundress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Warehouse Embroidered Gingham Sleeveless Midi Sundress In Black

£69.00 £41.40 DOROTHY PERKINS
£50 to £10010 pieces
Enorsia Women's V-Neck Jersey Midi Dress In Black
DOROTHY PERKINS

Enorsia Women's V-Neck Jersey Midi Dress In Black

£65.00 DOROTHY PERKINS
Marcella Midi Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size:
FREE PEOPLE

Marcella Midi Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size:

£98.00 FREE PEOPLE
Vivi Cotton Midi Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small
FREE PEOPLE

Vivi Cotton Midi Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small

£98.00 FREE PEOPLE
Mila Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small
FREE PEOPLE

Mila Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Small

£78.00 FREE PEOPLE
Full Of Sunshine Cotton-Linen Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Medium
FREE PEOPLE

Full Of Sunshine Cotton-Linen Mini Dress by free-est at Free People in Black, Size: Medium

£60.00 FREE PEOPLE
−60%Antik Batik Chino Floral Jacquard Midi Dress Black
MONSOON

Antik Batik Chino Floral Jacquard Midi Dress Black

£210.00 £84.00 MONSOON
−25%Par & Escala Agus Artisanal Print Maxi Dress Black
MONSOON

Par & Escala Agus Artisanal Print Maxi Dress Black

£125.00 £93.75 MONSOON
−25%One Hundred Stars Stork Print Midi Dress Black
MONSOON

One Hundred Stars Stork Print Midi Dress Black

£125.00 £93.75 MONSOON
−30%Lyrical Sisters Sleeveless Broderie Maxi Dress Black
MONSOON

Lyrical Sisters Sleeveless Broderie Maxi Dress Black

£135.00 £94.50 MONSOON
−30%East Kaira Geometric Monochrome Midi Dress Black
MONSOON

East Kaira Geometric Monochrome Midi Dress Black

£139.00 £97.30 MONSOON
Worth the splurge5 pieces
Sundazed Mini Dress at Free People in Black, Size: Small
FREE PEOPLE

Sundazed Mini Dress at Free People in Black, Size: Small

£118.00 FREE PEOPLE
Maeve Sleeveless Notched Square-Neck Midi Dress
ANTHROPOLOGIE

Maeve Sleeveless Notched Square-Neck Midi Dress

£158.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
Pirate Dress – Black Cotton Sateen
STUART TREVOR

Pirate Dress – Black Cotton Sateen

£248.00 STUART TREVOR
Maeve Halter Colourblock Midi Dress
ANTHROPOLOGIE

Maeve Halter Colourblock Midi Dress

£158.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE
−25%Par & Escala Josefa Puff Sleeve Print Maxi Dress Black
MONSOON

Par & Escala Josefa Puff Sleeve Print Maxi Dress Black

£135.00 £101.25 MONSOON

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