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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Packing This First Mini Dress
This dress belongs in a photo with palm trees in the background. Featuring a body-hugging sweater knit and an oversized tropical flower, it's the kind of mini dress that makes vacation packing easy.
Fit & Features
- Sweater knit fabric with stretch
- Strapless tube neckline
- Tropical flower print
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000416
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $16.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: RED
Available Size: S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Soft Angle Sleeveless Bodycon Midi Dress
This dress makes getting styled a breeze. A bodycon midi silhouette creates a smooth look, while the ruched side seams accentuate your curves. Finish with a statement bag and jewelry for dressy plans.
Fit & Features
- Lined knit stretchy fabric
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Bodycon midi-length silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001673
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Stardust Plunge Glitter Bodycon Mini Dress
This mini dress is designed around a curve-skimming shape with gathered ruching through the body. The plunging neckline and flounced hem create contrast between a sleek fit and a playful finish. Style it with slim heels for a polished going-out look.
Fit & Features
- Glitter fabrication, knit lining, high stretch
- Plunging V-neckline
- Ruched bodice
- Flounced ruffle hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001284
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Shimmer Swing Glitter Skater Mini Dress
This mini dress has twirl appeal built right in. A fitted bodice and defined waist flow into a flared ruffle skater skirt, giving the silhouette a playful finish that still feels polished. Keep the styling simple and let the movement steal the moment.
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched bust seam
- Basque-style waist
- Skater silhouette, ruffled mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001679
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WINE
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Sleek Agenda High Neck Halter Midi Dress
A polished front with a plot twist in back. This high neck halter midi dress sculpts the frame with a sleek mermaid silhouette, while twisted detailing and an open back keep the look anything but predictable.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless high neckline, twisted detail
- Halter strap, dual back button closure
- Open back, lower twist back design
- Maxi-length hem
- Fitted mermaid silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001686
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Sweet Flirt Mesh Ruffle Hem Mini Dress
This one keeps the shape sleek and lets the ruffles do the flirting. Ruched mesh defines the silhouette while the sweetheart neckline and drop waist flow into a tiered hem. It’s an easy club pick when you want your look to feel feminine, fitted, and fun.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Ruched bodice and skirt
- Drop waist silhouette
- Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001291
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $45.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Wild Card Leopard Print Off-Shoulder Mini Dress
A little wild, very hard to ignore. This leopard print mini dress pairs an asymmetric off-shoulder neckline with a twisted strap and knotted wrap-front drape for a chic bodycon fit that knows exactly what it’s doing.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Leopard print
- Asymmetric off-shoulder neckline, twisted strap
- Wrap-front design, knotted drape-front detail
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001293
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $48.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Sleek Silhouette Butterfly Print Maxi Dress
Butterflies, but make it sleek. This high-stretch mesh maxi dress hugs the figure with a bodycon fit, while the abstract butterfly print and mock neckline keep the look artful, elevated, and ready for plans.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, high stretch
- Abstract butterfly print
- Sleeveless mock neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Maxi-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000847
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: GRAY
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Curve Flow High Neck Sash Bodycon Mini Dress
This is what happens when sleek gets a little dramatic. The streamlined neckline gives the mini a clean start, while the gathered sides and sweeping sash turn the silhouette into something far more interesting. Style with heels for dressy occasions, date nights, or cocktail hour.
Fit & Features
- Slinky double-lined knit fabric with stretch
- Sleeveless high neckline
- Ruchedseams
- Cascading front sash
- Bodycon fit with mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001695
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BURGUNDY, OLIVE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Cocktails At Eight Off-Shoulder Midi Dress
Perfect for a bubbly-filled evening, this midi dress stands out with chic hardware details and a form-hugging silhouette. Pair with a shoulder bag and an updo.
Fit & Features
- Slinky lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Off-shoulder neckline, hardware insert
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Front faux wrap design with hardware
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001803
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Curve Cue Square Neck Tank Bodycon Mini Dress
The fit is doing exactly what you hoped it would. A curve-hugging mini shape keeps the look polished and bold, while subtle side gathering adds just enough dimension to the streamlined silhouette. Keep the styling clean and let the shape bring the attitude.
Fit & Features
- Sheen knit fabric, knit lining, high stretch
- Square neckline
- Wide tank straps
- Ruched side shaping
- Bodycon fit with mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001295
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $38.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW, BLUE
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Seaside Stunner Halter Maxi Dress
The kind of dress that makes an entrance. With a textured finish, beaded cutout details, and a sleek halter neckline, this maxi dress is perfect for vacations, bridal celebrations, and brunch dates.
Fit & Features
- Sweater knit fabric, knit lining
- Halter neckline, tie straps
- Cutout bust with beaded accents
- Center back slit
- Bodycon maxi silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000326
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Sun Chaser Beaded Crochet Mini Dress
Vacation bag called. This beaded crochet mini dress is first on the list. The bodycon fit, halter neckline, and chic beaded details bring just enough drama for dinner plans, rooftop drinks, and every photo op.
Fit & Features
- Crochet knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Sleeveless V-neckline, beaded trim under the bust
- Halter strap
- Open back
- Mini-length hem, beaded fringe trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000375
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $18.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Plans Just Changed Plunging Halter Satin Midi Dress
Consider dinner plans officially upgraded. This sleek satin midi hugs the figure with a plunging halter neckline, open back, and softly flared hem made for rooftop drinks, date nights, and anywhere the invite feels a little fancy.
Fit & Features
- Smooth satin fabric with a soft sheen
- Plunging halter neckline with gathered bust
- Open back with a fitted high waist
- Bodycon midi silhouette with a softly flared trumpet hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001715
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $46.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: GREEN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
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Back Talk High Neck Bodycon Mini Dress
The front keeps it polished, the back has other plans. This high neck backless mini dress hugs close in stretchy nylon knit, finished with an open back and twisted lower detail that makes the exit just as good as the entrance.
Fit & Features
- Nylon knit fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless high neckline
- Halter strap, triple back button closures
- Open back, lower twist-back design
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001307
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $40.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Polished Halter Bodycon Maxi Dress
A smooth, shine-kissed finish makes this one feel instantly dressed up. The curve-hugging shape, plunging neckline, and waist cutouts bring the drama for vacation dinners, cocktail parties, and every RSVP that needs a little extra.
Fit & Features
- Slinky knit fabric with stretch
- Halter neckline with plunging V front
- O-ring hardware at center waist
- Side and underbust cutout details
- Body-hugging maxi fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000825
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $46.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: CHARTREUSE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Lace Whirl Ruffle Skater Mini Dress
This is what happens when romantic details get a trend refresh. The lace trim, ruched bodice, and layered ruffle skirt give this mini dress plenty of texture without feeling overdone. Keep the styling simple and let the flounce do the flirting.
Fit & Features
- Lined knit fabric, sewn-in panty lining
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sweetheart neckline with lace trim
- Ruched bodice
- Layered ruffle skirt
- Skater fit with mini length
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001311
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Sash Statement One-Shoulder Bodycon Maxi Dress
The sash understood the assignment. This one-shoulder maxi dress sculpts the frame with waist ruching and a bodycon fit, then brings the drama with an open back and pleated trumpet hem.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Tank strap, long sash accent
- Asymmetric open back
- Ruched detailing at the waist, bodycon silhouette
- Maxi-length pleated trumpet hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001720
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $50.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Scene Stealer Mock Neck Bodycon Mini Dress
The print does the talking; the fit seals it. This knit bodycon mini dress pairs a sleek mock neckline with ruched detailing and a wrap-front sash accent for a sculpted look with a little extra movement.
Fit & Features
- Knit fabric, high stretch
- Abstract print
- Sleeveless mock neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Ruched detailing, wrap-front design with sash accent
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001317
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: MULTI
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Caught Your Attention Halter Bodycon Mini Dress
Consider subtle officially off the table. This plunging halter mini dress hugs close in high-stretch knit, while the keyhole cutout and open back bring just enough drama.
Fit & Features
- Sleek knit fabric, high stretch
- Sleeveless plunging V-neckline, bar strap with keyhole cutout
- Halter strap, partially open back
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001320
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $36.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- New Arrival
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Midnight Velvet Floral Keyhole Mini Dress
Traditional-inspired details get a sleek update. A mandarin neckline, decorative frog-button closures, and front keyhole cutouts give this ruched mini dress a directional finish. It brings a fresh point of view to after-dark dressing.
Fit & Features
- Floral velvet flocked pattern texture
- Mandarin neckline and cap sleeves
- Decorative frog-button closures
- Front keyhole cutouts
- Ruched mini-length fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001728
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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All Eyes Here Crochet Mini Dress
This is the dress that gets the double-take. With a sculpting crochet-knit texture, side cutouts, and a lace-up back that steals the show, it's made for cocktails, birthday plans, and vacations.
Fit & Features
- Crochet fabric
- Strapless neckline
- Cutout design
- Lace-up back detail
- Bodycon mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000398
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $44.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Glimmer Rhinestone Halter Bodycon Dress
A little sparkle goes a long way with this standout style. This rhinestone mesh mini dress features a high halter neckline, an open-back design, and a curve-hugging fit that catches the light from every angle. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette weekends, and nights out that call for a little extra shine.
Fit & Features
- All-over rhinestone-embellished, lined mesh fabric
- High halter neckline with open-back design
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Body-hugging fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001175
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $64.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LAVENDER
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Sleek Move Knit Midi Tube Dress
Minimal effort, maximum payoff. This knit midi tube dress keeps it sleek with a strapless neckline, contrast trim, and a lower back cutout that makes the exit just as good.
Fit & Features
- Ribbed knit fabric, contrast trim, high stretch
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Lower back cutout
- Midi-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000397
Category Name: Black Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: S, M, L