Black Dresses
Black dresses have range, and your calendar is about to benefit. Go from casual to dressy in photo-ready, on-trend mini, short, midi, long, and maxi silhouettes. Slinky jersey knit, lace, mesh, knit satin, and crepe keep daytime-to-night styling effortless, while blouson dresses and slip dresses bring a fresh point of view. Off-the-shoulder, corset bodice, cowl neck halter, and mock neck details turn up the drama, with silky satin and lace trim adding polish for date night, birthday soirees, GNO, formals, and guest of wedding plans.
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Black Dresses for Every Fall & Winter Occasion
Black dresses make an impact in every setting, from sleek nights out to the season’s biggest celebrations. Find minimalist silhouettes alongside maximum-impact designs with sequins, rhinestones, lace, mesh, and glitter. Whether the plan calls for cocktail black dresses, a party-ready mini, or an elegant long black dress, black gives each texture and silhouette a polished foundation while letting the details set the mood.
From Cocktail Hour to the Countdown
Fall and winter calendars call for dresses that can keep up. Satin bodycon and fitted styles bring sleek polish to cocktail hours and holiday office parties, while A-line silhouettes, ruffled details, and soft knits offer a different take for family dinners and seasonal gatherings. When the dress code turns festive, holiday dresses in sparkly black sequins or soft black lace bring texture and shine to Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
For semi-formal plans, look for halter, cowl, sweetheart, plunge, and V-necklines paired with sleeveless, spaghetti-strap, or strapless silhouettes. From understated to high-impact, semi-formal black dresses let the cut, neckline, and finish define how dressed-up the look feels.
Black Dresses Made for the Occasion
The versatility of black makes it easy to match the dress to the event. homecoming black dresses can go sleek or statement-making with fitted silhouettes, open backs, rhinestones, glitter, or floral details. For cocktail parties, date nights, and nights out, bodycon dresses and slinky satin styles deliver a more sultry effect.
Formal black dresses shift the focus toward elevated silhouettes and dramatic details. Consider mermaid shapes, floor-length hems, dress slits, lace, or shimmering embellishments when the invitation calls for more glamour. formal wedding guest dresses in black can also feel celebration-ready when the silhouette, fabrication, and accessories reflect the formality and mood of the wedding.
Why Are Black Dresses So Flattering?
Black creates a visually continuous line, which can make a dress silhouette appear more streamlined and draw attention to its shape rather than strong color contrast. The effect also depends on the dress itself: fitted seams can define curves, an A-line skirt can emphasize the waist, and a long black dress with a slit can create an elongated line.
Texture keeps an all-black look from feeling one-dimensional. Satin catches the light, sequins and rhinestones add sparkle, while lace and mesh create contrast through sheer and opaque areas. That makes black an especially versatile backdrop for both minimalist dresses and statement designs.
Can You Wear a Black Dress to a Wedding?
Yes, a black dress can work beautifully for many weddings when it fits the couple’s dress code, venue, and overall celebration. For an evening or black-tie wedding, floor-length silhouettes, satin, lace, and elevated embellishments can give black a formal, occasion-ready feel. For cocktail or semi-formal weddings, consider polished midi or fitted silhouettes with distinctive necklines and dressy accessories.
The key is making the outfit feel celebratory rather than simply everyday. A special fabrication, elegant silhouette, sparkling jewelry, clutch, and heels can transform black into a polished wedding guest look.
How Can I Style My Favorite Black Dress?
Start with the occasion and let black become the foundation. For holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, play up sequins, rhinestones, glitter, or metallic accessories for extra light-catching impact. For a cocktail dinner, a sleek satin or cowl-neck dress pairs naturally with heels and a statement clutch. Lace, mesh, and floral or multi-print details can add dimension when you want an all-black look with more visual interest.
Black also gives you room to change the mood through accessories. Add sparkle for a glamorous finish, keep shoes and jewelry streamlined for a minimalist look, or introduce contrasting textures and prints when you want something bolder. One black dress can feel completely different depending on what you pair with it.
Find your fall and winter favorite in Windsor’s collection of Black Dresses, from party minis and cocktail styles to formal gowns made for holiday celebrations, New Year’s Eve, weddings, homecoming, and nights out.
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Corset Program Satin Mini Dress
Get with the corset program! Sultry and stunning, this strapless mini dress is designed to awe featuring a cowl neckline atop a corset-style bodice with flexible boning inserts, a high waist seam, and a figure-flattering silhouette. Complete the look with a box clutch and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Strapless cowl neckline
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- High waist seam
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Stretch-satin fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4434
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bretly Formal Floral Chiffon Dress
Special Occasion
Fresh from the garden, enchant in the Bretly floral dress perfect for bridesmaids, formals, and beyond! She features a classic, sleeveless, square neck with adjustable spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice, and a high waist seam that effortlessly flows into her floor-length hem with a sultry front high-cut slit. Sashay from room to room in her airy chiffon-lined fabric with an eye-catching floral print. Complete the look with an elegant hair clip to tame your tresses.
Fit & Features
- Square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, non-slip gel grip
- Strapless bra recommended
- Fitted bodice, smocked back, high waist seam
- Back zipper closure
- Front high slit, floor-length hem
- Airy floral chiffon-lined fabric, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2080
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $14.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cutest Pick Floral Mini Dress
This adorable floral mini dress is the cutest pick for the summer season! It features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the side seams, a short, form-hugging fit, and an all-over daisy print. Style with a denim jacket and sneakers.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Small daisy floral print
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4641
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dinner Party Satin Ruffle Midi Dress
This satin midi dress will have you looking so lavish and capturing all the attention at a dinner party or cocktail hour! It features a sleek sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a form-fitting silhouette, and an asymmetric midi-length hem creating a high front slit with a ruffled trim. The luxe satin fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with an elegant hairpiece for a classy updo.
Shop Crepe Version: Add Some Flair Ruffle Detail Midi Dress
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back strap design
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Asymmetric midi-length hem
- Front slit, ruffled trim
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1549
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Total Beauty Floral Maxi Dress
Radiate your beauty in this blooming floral printed maxi dress! It features a romantic off-the-shoulder neckline, short ruffled drape sleeves, an empire waist, and a flowy floor-length silhouette with dual high front slits. Style this dress with strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Short ruffled drape sleeves
- Empire waist
- Floor-length silhouette, flowy fit, dual front slits
- Floral print
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4535
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Island Palms Strappy Midi Dress
Enter paradise island in this sultry midi dress perfect for a dinner with a view! It features a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps, high waist seam, and a strappy open-back, bodycon silhouette, side ruched seam, and slit along the hem. Complete the look in statement fringe earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, strappy open-back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seam and slit
- Midi-length hem
- Palm print, knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4508
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Sultry Moment Satin Mini Dress
Have a total chic and sultry moment in this smooth satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring open back with a lace-up strappy design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Complete the look with a dainty layered necklace and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting, bodycon silhouette
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4420
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Frolic Crochet Maxi Dress
Frolic around this summer in this breezy sleeveless maxi dress featuring a delicate crochet trim, a plunge v-neckline, and a flowy, tiered floor-length hem on gauze woven fabric with a knit lining and no stretch. Complete your sunny day look in a floppy straw hat.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, plunge v-neckline, wide straps
- Empire waistline
- Back zipper closure
- Flowy, tiered maxi-length hem
- Crochet trim throughout
- Gauze woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1573
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Color Story Square Neck Short Dress
Vibrant and bold, who doesn't want to hear the end of this story? This sleeveless tunic top features an on-trend, square neck, bungee spaghetti straps, a color block pattern, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in large hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Color block pattern
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Rib-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1317
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Clear Gems Rhine Halter Mini Dress
Clearly, this satin mini dress is a gem! Dare to go bold in this sultry halter dress featuring a sleeveless ruched bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps, rhinestone insets, and a front keyhole that leads to a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in glam heels for dinner and dancing.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Rhinestone insets, front keyhole
- Ruched bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4442
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $6.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Garden Soiree Satin Mini Dress
This dress is in full bloom! Show up to the garden soiree in this satin mini dress featuring a square neckline, customizable spaghetti straps, a form-fitting silhouette and a delicate cherry blossom floral print. Complete the look chic sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, customizable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Cherry blossom print
- Satin fabric, inner knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1448
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Life Of The Party Metallic Short Dress
Stand out as the life of the party in a short dress that shimmers all night! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a sexy lace-up back, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a metallic knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Short length hem
- Metallic knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4397
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Piece Of Me Crew Cutout Mini Dress
Show off flirty peeks of skin on this sleeveless mini dress featuring a crew neck, bodycon silhouette, and cutout accents along the waist. Complete the look in strappy sandals for happy hour.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, crew neck
- Bodycon silhouette
- Cutout accents along the waist
- Mini-length hem
- Brushed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4735
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Love Eyelet Mini Dress
You'll fall in love with the adorable details of this eyelet mini dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with a ruffled trim, a ruched bust with a tie-front, short puff sleeves, and a mini-length, form-hugging fit. The eyelet knit fabric features a lightweight lining. Style this dress with cute espadrille sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruffled trim
- Ruched bust, tie-front detail
- Short puff sleeves, elasticized hems
- Short, form-fitting silhouette
- Eyelet knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4433
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rosalynn Formal Sweetheart Dress
Special Occasion
Have yourself a renaissance romance in the Rosalynn formal dress sure to sweep your date off their feet. She features a sweetheart neckline, long bishop sleeves with button closures, and a twisted bodice with sultry cutout accents that lead to her floor-length a-line silhouette. The formal dress is composed of flowy chiffon fabric with lining. Complete the look in statement earrings for a touch of glam.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, long bishop sleeves, button closure
- Padded cups
- Twisted bodice, cutout accents
- A-line silhouette, floor-length hem
- Back zipper closure
- Flowy chiffon fabric, lining
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2077
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Back Beauty Linen Halter Skater Dress
They'll love to watch you leave in this gorgeous skater dress featuring a sleeveless, halter neck with tie closure, and a smocked bodice that leads to a flowy, skater short silhouette with an open back and lattice bar accents. Complete the look in sleek hoop earrings for a day date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neck, tie closure
- Smocked bodice
- Flowy skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Open-back, lattice bar accents
- Linen fabric, lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4404
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bailey Floral Chiffon A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Perfect for spring and summer weddings, the Bailey floral chiffon dress will make you the best-dressed guest! It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, a chic open lower back, a high waist seam, and a floor-length, flowy, A-line silhouette with a front slit. The lined chiffon fabric showcases an all-over blooming floral print. Style this dress with wedges and hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Padded bust
- Cross-back strap design, adjustable tie
- Open lower back, zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, floor-length A-line silhouette, front slit
- Floral print, sheer chiffon fabric, knit lining
- Flowy fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2079
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Slinky And Chic Halter Mini Dress
This slinky and chic halter mini dress will give you a gorgeous curve-hugging silhouette. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, halter straps, ruched detailing down the sides and back, and a mini-length hem. The smooth slinky knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Halter straps, tie at the back of the neck
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching down the sides and back
- Short, form-hugging, bodycon silhouette
- Slinky knit fabric, knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4260
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Live Fast Graphic Halter Tunic
A biker babe like you is in need of this graphic tunic! It features a sleeveless, halter neck with tie closure and a front lace-up cutout with graphic detail that reads, "Live Fast/Born To Ride" on a fitted, short-length hem. Complete the look in sleek booties.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neck, tie closure
- Front lace-up cutout
- Graphic detail that reads, "Live Fast/Born To Ride"
- Fitted, short-length hem
- Cotton fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1294
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Izzy Formal Off The Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
The Izzy is nothing short of a showstopper! Waltz into the party in her graceful off-the-shoulder silhouette featuring flirty short-sleeve cuffs and a form-fitting bodice with a smocked back panel and zipper closure. Her A-line silhouette offers a show of leg in the high-cut side slit that leads to the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a chiffon-lined fabric. Complete the look in a pair of gorgeous glitter heels to sparkle with each step.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, off-the-shoulder neckline, short-sleeve cuffs
- Padded cups
- Back smocked panel, zipper closure
- Form-fitting, a-line silhouette
- Side high-cut slit, floor-length hem
- Chiffon-lined fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2076
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $14.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Let's Get Brunch Skater Dress
You'll be ready for weekend brunch with your girls in this adorable swiss dot woven skater dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a twist-front design, spaghetti straps, an open back with a cute tie-back detail, a high waist seam, and a short skater-style silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with wedges and chic shades.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, twist-front design
- Spaghetti straps
- Tie-back closure
- High waist seam, skater silhouette
- Ruffled short-length hem
- Swiss dot woven fabric, lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1582
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $21.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lovely In Floral Cowl Mini Dress
You'll look lovely in this floral mini dress featuring a sleeveless, cowl neck, bungee spaghetti straps, and form-fitting silhouette on woven fabric with an inner knit lining. Complete the look in sleek wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral print
- Woven fabric, inner knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1576
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Attire Glitter Satin Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
A glamourous glitter satin mini dress boasting an off-the-shoulder neckline that leads to the pleated waist and bodycon silhouette to give you an hourglass appearance. Complete the look with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Glitter satin fabric with knit-lined bust, moderate stretch
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, no-slip strip, padded bust
- Draped pleated cowl neck overlay, short sleeve cuffs
- Pleated waist, high waist seam
- Faux wrap-front design
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5750
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Breezy Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Breeze into every daytime soiree looking effortless in this floral skater dress designed in a sleeveless, v-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, open-back with criss-cross straps, short-length hem, and a flirty, ruffle tiered trim. Complete the look in sleek gold hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open-back, criss-cross straps, zipper closure
- Fitted bodice
- Ruffle tiered trim
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Floral chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1483
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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