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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Marlowe Formal Long Pleated Dress
Special OccasionRadiate beauty and grace in our alluring Marlowe dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams, and narrow adjustable straps that lead to a cross-back design. Her slim-fit bodice features a narrow waistband accent that leads to a floor-length silhouette with pleated accents and hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, princess seams
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Pleats, hidden side pockets
- A-line silhouette
- Crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6510
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
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Eliza Formal Pleated Scuba Dress
Special OccasionGet crossed up in pleats in our statement making dress! She features a V neckline with overlapping pleated straps across the bodice, padded cups and wide shoulder straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. She is composed of a lined smooth scuba knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes an exposed zipper.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2680
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Marlena Floral Chiffon Gown
Special OccasionPerfect for parties, weddings, and evenings out, our lovely Marlena gown embodies elegance in navy floral chiffon. She features adjustable spaghetti straps, a draped empire-style bodice with V neckline, a back zip with hook-and-eye closure, and a full A-line wrap skirt with side tie. Marlena is fully lined and made from a semi-sheer woven material with little to no stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0073
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Floral Persuasion Layered Skater Dress
Persuade them all in pretty florals! This fun skater dress features an ivory hue, a plunging V neckline, narrow straps and a double layered skater skirt. The all over floral print features pink florals with green foliage. Dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8727
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
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Braid For Shade Maxi Dress
Elegantly subdued hues and sophisticated cut lend this maxi its easy appeal. Dress features a halter neck with deep V, banded waist with cutout and two rows of braid trim, a braided clasp back, and an A-line skirt with back zip. Dress is partially lined and made from a soft, crepe-like woven material with little to no stretch.Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0181
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Life's A Beach Mesh Dress
Hit the pool, bask by the beach, or prep to party in this colorful mesh maxi! Dress features a vibrant tropical print, a strapless neckline, dramatic ruffle trim running from bust to hem, a high front slit, and built-in briefs. Dress bodice is semi-sheer and does not include a top. Maxi is made from a mesh blend material with moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0158
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Vanessa Formal Chiffon Lattice Dress
Special OccasionCaptivate in our one of a kind Vanessa formal dress! She features a rich navy blue hue, an off the shoulder neckline with chiffon strap accents, a sweetheart bust, padded cups, narrow adjustable straps and princess seams. Her back features a lovely lattice detailing that leads to a lower back zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette that is accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32.5" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6387
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Work Both Sides Mini Dress
You know how to work it, and that's a fact! Show off every facet of your fab physique in this sultry satin mini. Dress features adjustable spaghetti straps, an underwire bodice with wire cutout, scallop detail and lace overlay, a back zip, satin paneling through front and back, and mesh panels at sides. Dress is made from a smooth, shiny fabric with a fair amount of stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0283
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Ruffled In Love Sleeveless Dress
Keep it lovely in ruffles in this stunning dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, narrow shoulder straps and a midi length silhouette with an asymmetrical ruffled hem. Dress is composed of a stretchy crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0359
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Straight To The Point Mini Dress
Let's get straight to the point - you'll look totally gorg in this mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a straight neckline with a notched V wired trim, seam detailing, and a short, form hugging fit with an asymmetrical hemline. The dress is composed of a nylon ponte knit fabric with plenty of stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0211
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Summer Vibes Gauzy Mini Dress
Feel the heat while keeping it cool in this gauzy olive skater dress. Dress features a deep V at front and back, side bar cutouts, an elasticated waist, and an all-over crinkle effect. Dress is made from a rayon fabric with moderate stretch. Dress is semi-sheer and unlined.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3847
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Floral Feels Maxi Dress
Get all those floral feels with this beautiful printed maxi dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a square neckline, a high side slit, and a long, fitted maxi length. The black floral printed dress is composed of a soft knit fabric that offers plenty of form hugging stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3749
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Cintra Mesh Tulle Bustier Gown
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You've always dared to bare—especially at night! Consider our decidedly sultry Cintra dress for your next evening out. She features a sheer mesh bustier bodice with a cut-out back, a satin trim detail, hook and eye closures, and lined underwire cups attached to gold-tone chain link and adjustable spaghetti straps. Cintra has a zip-up tulle overlay skirt atop a black underlay with two sexy front slits. She is made from a mesh blend with little to no stretch. Pair this dress with gold statement earrings and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh bustier bodice
- Cut out back with hook and eye closures
- Built-in bust support, no bra required
- Gold-tone chain link straps
- Zip-up tulle overlay skirt
- Black underlay, two front slits
- A-line silhouette, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0126
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
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Plus Sivan Glam Sequin Dress
Special OccasionShimmer and glow as you radiate your one of a kind beauty in our dazzling Sivan dress! She features a round neckline, cap sleeves and princess seams. Her back features a gorgeous cascading cowl neck detail. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length silhouette. She is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with sequins throughout. She offers a relaxed fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a side zipper closure and full knit lining.
Model is 5'11" with a 38" bust, 37" waist and 48.5" hips. She is wearing a 1X
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Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0072
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $36.97 $79.90
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Plus Gabrielle Formal High Slit Satin Dress
Special OccasionMake a memorable impression in sophisticated satin! Gabrielle features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline with racer bust and princess seams. Her back features an open lower back design that leads to a lower zipper closure. Her slim fit bodice leads to a fluttering double lined floor length silhouette accented with a high side slit and hidden side pockets. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with slight stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 38" bust, 37" waist and 50" hips. She is wearing a size 1X.
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Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0087
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $49.97 $109.90
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Sally Floral Chiffon Formal Dress
Special OccasionFloaty and feminine, our diaphanous Sally dress is perfect for warm-weather special occasions. She features adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neck and back, criss cross ties at waist, zipper closure, and a gently pleated, semi-lined modified A-line skirt. Chiffon-like fabric is semi sheer from mid-thigh to hem and offers little to no stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0004
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Antoinette Formal Luxe Satin Dress
Special OccasionMake a sophisticated entrance in our breathtaking Antoinette dress! She features a rich purple hue, a sleeveless bodice, a cowl neck and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0048
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Arianne Lattice Back Chiffon Gown
Special OccasionSimply stunning, our diaphanous Arianne gown will have you floating on air. She features adjustable spaghetti straps, an off-the-shoulder neckline, a seamed sweetheart bodice with elegant lattice-tie back, and a full A-line skirt with a front slit and back zip. Arianne is made from a lightweight chiffon-like material with little to no stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0225
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Coming Up Roses Mini Dress
Begin to bloom the moment you step into this eye-catching floral-print mini! Dress has a deep V neckline, spaghetti straps, banded waist, cutout at back and of-the-moment lace detail with zip closure. Dress is made from a soft, moderately stretchy material.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0000
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Read My Lips Tunic Top
Make a strong style statement without saying a word in this tunic top. Pair it with skinny denim or go bold and make it a mini! Top features spaghetti straps and a large rainbow-colored graphic. Top nips slightly at waist and is made from an ultra-soft woven material with a fair amount of stretch.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-0131
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $19.90
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Theia Crepe Side Slit Gown
Special OccasionMake a striking statement in our sultry, streamlined Theia gown. She features thick, fold-over straps anchoring a seamed bodice with sweetheart neckline and back zip, a long, straight skirt with front seam detail, and a high slit at the side. Theia is lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a fair amount of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0263
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
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Tonya Sequin Scroll Mini Dress
Special OccasionGlam it up and amplify your shine factor when you slip into our shimmering Tonya dress. She features all-over sequin embroidery atop a mesh overlay, an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves, a bodice with back zip, and a gently pleated A-line skirt. Tonya is fully lined and made from a mesh polyester with little to no stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist, and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0072
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Elegant Ruched And Ruffled Mesh Midi Dress
Elegantly chic, this ruched mesh midi dress features a square neckline with a V-wired center, sheer long fitted sleeves, and a bodycon silhouette to showcase your curves with a tiered ruffled hem for a stylish flair. Complete your cocktail party look with stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with partial knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Square neckline with V-wired center
- Sheer long fitted sleeves
- Ruched side and back seams
- Midi-length tiered ruffled hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3725
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Such A Queen Midi Dress
You are the queen in this midi dress. This dress features a high cowl neckline and thin tie-your-self adjustable spaghetti straps. The dress has a straight bodice detailed with ruching at the sides which allows you to have the option of making the dress shorter or longer with the adjustable strings attached. The hemline has a scooping effect and the fabric is satin-like, which offers a relaxed fit with no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0152
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $21.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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