Evening Dresses & Gowns

Discover elegant evening dresses and gowns designed for formal and semi-formal occasions. From refined black-tie events and evening weddings to balls and special celebrations, our collection offers polished styles that make an impression without feeling overdone.

Choose from timeless long sleeve designs, classic silhouettes and modern cuts, including flattering mermaid and fitted styles. Whether you prefer understated elegance or a touch of sparkle, you’ll find evening gowns crafted to suit a range of formal dress codes.

Explore the links below to shop evening dresses by style, coverage and finish, and find a look that suits your event and personal style.

Read More
357 products
Sort by
Sort by
ever TAYTUM|Spaghetti Strap Corset Sequin A-Line Evening Maxi Dress

2

ever TAYTUM
Spaghetti Strap Corset Sequin A-Line Evening Maxi Dress
Sale price£74.99
Plus Size V-Neck Sleeveless A-Line Evening Dress with Subtle Glitter

5

Plus Size V-Neck Sleeveless A-Line Evening Dress with Subtle Glitter
Sale price£69.99
ever TIDAL|Embroidered Mesh High-Low Midi Evening Dress with Short Sleeves

4

ever TIDAL
Embroidered Mesh High-Low Midi Evening Dress with Short Sleeves
Sale price£71.99
ever EZRA|Thigh-High Slit Tulip Sleeve Evening Dress

3

ever EZRA
Thigh-High Slit Tulip Sleeve Evening Dress
Sale price£64.99
ever DANICA|Long Sleeve Chiffon Off Shoulder Evening Dresses with High Slit

9

ever DANICA
Long Sleeve Chiffon Off Shoulder Evening Dresses with High Slit
Sale price£72.99
ever CLARYN|Glitter Round Neck Midi Evening Dress

4

ever CLARYN
Glitter Round Neck Midi Evening Dress
Sale price£46.99
pretty GILDED|Plus Size Front Slit Short Sequin Sleeve Mother of the Bride Dress

3

pretty GILDED
Plus Size Front Slit Short Sequin Sleeve Mother of the Bride Dress
Sale price£62.99
pretty CLEO|Plus Size Short Sleeve Ruffled Fishtail V-Neck Evening Dress

2

pretty CLEO
Plus Size Short Sleeve Ruffled Fishtail V-Neck Evening Dress
Sale price£57.99
ever BAYLOR|Plus Size Short Sleeve Sequin Asymmetrical Midi Evening Dress

2

ever BAYLOR
Plus Size Short Sleeve Sequin Asymmetrical Midi Evening Dress
Sale price£55.99
Elegant Deep V Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress in Dark Green

1

Elegant Deep V Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress in Dark Green
Sale price£69.99
pretty EVERLAINE|Plus Size Sparkle Halter Neck Formal Evening Dress with A-line Silhouette

10

pretty EVERLAINE
Plus Size Sparkle Halter Neck Formal Evening Dress with A-line Silhouette
Sale price£69.99
ever MARIEL|Rhinestone Embellished Chiffon Ruffle Sleeve Evening Dress

3

ever MARIEL
Rhinestone Embellished Chiffon Ruffle Sleeve Evening Dress
Sale price£61.99
Sold out
ever JACIE|Glitter Ruched Midi Evening Dress

3

ever JACIE
Glitter Ruched Midi Evening Dress
Sale price£53.99
ever ISLA|Deep V-Neck Batwing Sleeve Maxi Dress

2

ever ISLA
Deep V-Neck Batwing Sleeve Maxi Dress
Sale price£74.99
ever COOPER|Round Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Evening Dress

3

ever COOPER
Round Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Evening Dress
Sale price£82.99
ever HEIDY|3/4 Sleeve Deep V-Neck Tulle Dress with Chain Waist Detail in Dark Green

1

ever HEIDY
3/4 Sleeve Deep V-Neck Tulle Dress with Chain Waist Detail in Dark Green
Sale price£54.99
ever ROMY|Beaded Sequin Mermaid Evening Dress

2

ever ROMY
Beaded Sequin Mermaid Evening Dress
Sale price£79.99 Regular price£89.99
ever JUNIPER|Plus Size Ruched Sequin Bodycon Evening Dress

3

ever JUNIPER
Plus Size Ruched Sequin Bodycon Evening Dress
Sale price£69.99
ever VAYLA|Halter Glitter Mesh Midi Evening Dress (Final Sale)

3

ever VAYLA
Halter Glitter Mesh Midi Evening Dress (Final Sale)
Sale price£29.99
ever ARDEN|Sleeveless Ruched Sweetheart Fit and Flare Evening Dress

1

ever ARDEN
Sleeveless Ruched Sweetheart Fit and Flare Evening Dress
Sale price£95.99
ever FATE|Plus Size Beaded Knit Evening Dress

3

ever FATE
Plus Size Beaded Knit Evening Dress
Sale price£53.99
ever IVORY|Gentle Split Sleeve Low Back Thigh Slit Dress in Dusty Blue

1

ever IVORY
Gentle Split Sleeve Low Back Thigh Slit Dress in Dusty Blue
Sale price£80.99
ever STORMY|Sequined V-Neck Sleeveless Backless High-Waist Tulle Evening Dress

3

ever STORMY
Sequined V-Neck Sleeveless Backless High-Waist Tulle Evening Dress
Sale price£54.99
Paillette Deep V-neck High-Waisted Evening Dress Adorned with Spaghetti Straps
Sold out
Round Neck Sequin Tulle Midi Evening Dress

2

Round Neck Sequin Tulle Midi Evening Dress
Sale price£82.99
Flared Sleeve Embroidered Mesh Evening Maxi Dress

1

Flared Sleeve Embroidered Mesh Evening Maxi Dress
Sale price£69.99
Sold out
Sleeveless See-Through Applique Tulle Evening Dress

2

Sleeveless See-Through Applique Tulle Evening Dress
Sale price£71.99
ever ORLA|Patchwork Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Dress

8

ever ORLA
Patchwork Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Dress
Sale price£67.99
ever NOIR|Bow Knit Sleeveless Dress

8

ever NOIR
Bow Knit Sleeveless Dress
Sale price£55.99
pretty ORLA|Plus Size Patchwork Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Dress

8

pretty ORLA
Plus Size Patchwork Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Dress
Sale price£67.99
ever ONYX|Patchwork Knit Cap Sleeve Dress

3

ever ONYX
Patchwork Knit Cap Sleeve Dress
Sale price£73.99
ever KIRA|Elegant V-Neck Sequin Batwing Sleeve Dress

2

ever KIRA
Elegant V-Neck Sequin Batwing Sleeve Dress
Sale price£66.99
ever NOVALEE|Square Neck Satin Maxi Dress with Slit in Black

1

ever NOVALEE
Square Neck Satin Maxi Dress with Slit in Black
Sale price£55.99
ever PEARL|Cut-Out Detail Knit Sleeveless Dress (Final Sale)

2

ever PEARL
Cut-Out Detail Knit Sleeveless Dress (Final Sale)
Sale price£29.99
ever NORA|Knit Cap Sleeve Mermaid Dress

3

ever NORA
Knit Cap Sleeve Mermaid Dress
Sale price£49.99
pretty KAIA|Plus Size Sequin Maxi Dress with V Neck & Cap Sleeves

12

pretty KAIA
Plus Size Sequin Maxi Dress with V Neck & Cap Sleeves
Sale price£57.99 Regular price£69.99
pretty NYLA|Plus Size Lace Top Short Sleeve Split Round Neck Evening Dress

2

pretty NYLA
Plus Size Lace Top Short Sleeve Split Round Neck Evening Dress
Sale price£52.99
ever IVORY|Gentle Split Sleeve Low Back Thigh Slit Dress in Dark Green

1

ever IVORY
Gentle Split Sleeve Low Back Thigh Slit Dress in Dark Green
Sale price£80.99
pretty GLAMOUR|Plus Size Deep V-Neck Sequin Sleeveless Dress

4

pretty GLAMOUR
Plus Size Deep V-Neck Sequin Sleeveless Dress
Sale price£76.99
ever GLAMOUR|Deep V-Neck Sequin Sleeveless Dress

4

ever GLAMOUR
Deep V-Neck Sequin Sleeveless Dress
Sale price£76.99
ever OBSIDIAN|Ruffled Knit Sleeveless Dress (Final Sale)

1

ever OBSIDIAN
Ruffled Knit Sleeveless Dress (Final Sale)
Sale price£29.99
ever IVOIRE|Knit Sleeveless A-Line Dress

1

ever IVOIRE
Knit Sleeveless A-Line Dress
Sale price£65.99
ever IVORY|Cut-Out Detail Knit Sleeveless Dress

3

ever IVORY
Cut-Out Detail Knit Sleeveless Dress
Sale price£59.99
ever JILLIAN|Convertible Knit Sleeveless Dress(Final Sale)

3

ever JILLIAN
Convertible Knit Sleeveless Dress(Final Sale)
Sale price£29.99
pretty FREYA|Plus Size Floral Sequin A Line Maxi Evening Dress

12

pretty FREYA
Plus Size Floral Sequin A Line Maxi Evening Dress
Sale price£63.99
Sold out
Sequin Short Sleeve Pleated Empire Waist Evening Dress

1

Sequin Short Sleeve Pleated Empire Waist Evening Dress
Sale price£69.99 Regular price£94.99
ever ALIX|V-Neck Sequined Mother of The Bride Dresses

14

ever ALIX
V-Neck Sequined Mother of The Bride Dresses
Sale price£82.99
ever AMOUR|Lantern Long Slit Sleeve Maxi Mother of The Bride Dress

15

ever AMOUR
Lantern Long Slit Sleeve Maxi Mother of The Bride Dress
Sale price£69.99

Formal Evening Dresses for Special Occasions

When an event says "formal," you don't need to overcomplicate it. A full-length gown does the job for galas and black-tie. But for dinners or receptions, a midi can be just as good.

It's mostly about the fabric. Chiffon if you want soft and floaty. Satin if you prefer something sleek. A bit of sequin if you fancy some sparkle. And long sleeves? They keep you warm while still looking smart—no compromise.

Evening dresses that don't fight you

Good evening dress = you forget you're wearing it. A-line or high-waist? Comfy. Fitted? More shape. Both work.

Ever-Pretty's got formal floor-length gowns, party sequin dresses, and a new glitter metallic dress too. Plus-size styles are available, so no worries there.

Autumn/winter colours? Forest green, navy, burgundy—those suit evening events. For daytime, go for lighter, softer tones.

FAQs About Evening Dresses & Gowns

What is the difference between an evening dress and a formal dress?

Not a huge difference really. Evening dress tends to be a bit more sparkly or silky. Formal dress is more about the occasion—weddings, corporate events, that sort of thing. But honestly, they overlap most of the time. If it's long and smart, it'll usually do the job.

What length should a formal evening dress be?

Most formal events call for maxi, but a midi dress can work too if it's the right fabric and shape. Mini is probably not for black-tie or evening weddings. If in doubt, go long—it's the safest bet and always looks polished.

How should an evening dress fit?

You should be able to sit in it without holding your breath. That's the test. Reach for something. Lift your arms. If none of that feels like a struggle, you're onto a good one. And the hem? It should just about skim the floor—if you're stepping on it when you walk, it's too long.

What colours are popular for evening dresses?

Evening colours tend to be darker. Black, navy, burgundy, emerald. They suit formal evening events and galas. Lighter shades are better for daytime weddings or summer do's. But really, check the dress code. That's what decides it.

Read More >