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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s that time of year again</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> babe. Formal season</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is officially on! The invites are rolling in: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">birthdays, reunions, homecoming, graduations, engagements, weddings</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">… you name it. You’ve already raided your </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">wardrobe and tried on at least 37 outfits</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> but somehow still have “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">nothing to wear</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> We get it. Finding the right </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">formal dress</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> comes down to how it makes you feel and what the vibe of the event is. Are you leaning into a long, luxe number or a </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">mini dress that turns all eyes on you</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">? Either way, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">don’t stress</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> doll — </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hello Molly’s your first (and best) stop for </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">women’s formal dresses</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Browse our lineup now and let the glow-up begin.&nbsp;</span></p>

Formal Dresses

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Wine

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Wine

$95

Radiant Rendezvous Satin Maxi Dress Navy

Radiant Rendezvous Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$80

Shimmering Horizon Satin Maxi Dress Cream

Shimmering Horizon Satin Maxi Dress Cream

$105

A New Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Lilac

A New Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Lilac

$90

Pretty Essence Embellished Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

Pretty Essence Embellished Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

$110

Premiere Glam Strapless Tulle Maxi Dress Lilac

Premiere Glam Strapless Tulle Maxi Dress Lilac

$95

Starlet Status Satin Maxi Dress Wine

Starlet Status Satin Maxi Dress Wine

$95

Refined Allure Maxi Dress Pink

Refined Allure Maxi Dress Pink

$90

Queen Of Everything Strapless Corset Maxi Dress Black

Queen Of Everything Strapless Corset Maxi Dress Black

$90

LUXE Diamond Diaries Maxi Dress White

LUXE Diamond Diaries Maxi Dress White

$195

The Drama Arrives Halter Maxi Dress Black

The Drama Arrives Halter Maxi Dress Black

$80

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Red

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Red

$95

Opulent Lacework Strapless Maxi Dress Black

Opulent Lacework Strapless Maxi Dress Black

$95

Luxury Mood Mesh Maxi Dress Red

Luxury Mood Mesh Maxi Dress Red

$105

A New Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Plum

A New Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Plum

$90

Saltwater Siren Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Pink

Saltwater Siren Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Pink

$95

Polished Perfection Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

Polished Perfection Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

$95

The Sparkling Muse Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

The Sparkling Muse Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$95

The Sparkle Standard Strapless Maxi Dress Black

The Sparkle Standard Strapless Maxi Dress Black

$90

Brilliant Belle Satin Maxi Dress Light Blue

Brilliant Belle Satin Maxi Dress Light Blue

$75

Silken Aurora Strapless Maxi Dress Lilac

Silken Aurora Strapless Maxi Dress Lilac

$95

Shimmering Secrets Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

Shimmering Secrets Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

$95

Favourite Luxury Strapless Maxi Dress Blue

Favourite Luxury Strapless Maxi Dress Blue

$90

My Rules Satin Mesh Maxi Dress Black

My Rules Satin Mesh Maxi Dress Black

$80

Love Chaser Mesh Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Sage

Love Chaser Mesh Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Sage

$80

Lemonade Sunshine Maxi Dress Yellow

Lemonade Sunshine Maxi Dress Yellow

$90

Dreamy Dazzle Maxi Dress Lilac

Dreamy Dazzle Maxi Dress Lilac

$85

Lush Bloom Embroidered Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Blue

Lush Bloom Embroidered Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Blue

$95

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress White

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress White

$75

The Diamond Soirée Halter Satin Maxi Dress Navy

The Diamond Soirée Halter Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$85

Floral Rose Strapless Maxi Dress Off White

Floral Rose Strapless Maxi Dress Off White

$90

Scarlet Muse Halter Maxi Dress Green

Scarlet Muse Halter Maxi Dress Green

$85

Rose And Moon One Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Pink

Rose And Moon One Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Pink

$80

Daydream Kiss Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow

Daydream Kiss Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow

$85

Contemporary Glow Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Teal

Contemporary Glow Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Teal

$85

Radiance In The Dark Off Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress Black

Radiance In The Dark Off Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress Black

$90

Polished Perspective Halter Satin Maxi Dress Pink

Polished Perspective Halter Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$80

Say Less Energy Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Navy

Say Less Energy Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Navy

$80

Crowned Nights Satin Halter Maxi Dress Plum

Crowned Nights Satin Halter Maxi Dress Plum

$75

Elevated Edition Maxi Dress Black

Elevated Edition Maxi Dress Black

$90

Chic And Irresistible Satin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

Chic And Irresistible Satin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$80

Sundown Dreams Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

Sundown Dreams Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

$105

Moonflower Glow Maxi Dress Floral

Moonflower Glow Maxi Dress Floral

$90

Sea Glass Nights Halter Maxi Dress Blue

Sea Glass Nights Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$95

Meadow Daze Halter Maxi Dress Peach

Meadow Daze Halter Maxi Dress Peach

$110

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$109

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Blue

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$75

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Olive

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Olive

$90

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$109

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$90

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$75

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Olive

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Olive

$109

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

$95

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Teal

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Teal

$75

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Olive

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Olive

$95

The Penelope Cowl Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

The Penelope Cowl Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$75

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Black

$90

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Blue

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$90

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$90

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Pink

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Pink

$95

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Black

$109

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$90

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Black

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Black

$95

Evening Enchantment Satin Maxi Dress Red

Evening Enchantment Satin Maxi Dress Red

$75

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Blue

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$90

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Black

$75

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Champagne

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Champagne

$90

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$95

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Teal

The Isabeau Satin Maxi Dress Teal

$109

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Teal

The Evangeline One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Teal

$90

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Olive

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Olive

$109

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$90

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$109

Glistening Grandeur Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress  Navy

Glistening Grandeur Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Navy

$80

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Navy

The Samara Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$105

The Sophia Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Sophia Satin Maxi Dress Black

$99

Evening Enchantment Satin Maxi Dress Navy

Evening Enchantment Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$75

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Black

$109

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Black

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Black

$90

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Teal

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Teal

$109

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Teal

The Seraphina Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Teal

$90

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Teal

The Delilah Satin Halter Maxi Dress Teal

$95

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Navy

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$95

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Champagne

The Evelina Satin Maxi Dress Champagne

$109

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Candy

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Candy

$95

Bright Stars Sequin Maxi Dress Burgundy

Bright Stars Sequin Maxi Dress Burgundy

$80

Rosé Horizon Mesh Maxi Dress Burgundy

Rosé Horizon Mesh Maxi Dress Burgundy

$80

Goddess Ombre Pleated Maxi Dress Green

Goddess Ombre Pleated Maxi Dress Green

$85

Amber Horizon Satin Maxi Dress Sunset

Amber Horizon Satin Maxi Dress Sunset

$90

Luxe Satin Halter Neck Maxi Dress Red

Luxe Satin Halter Neck Maxi Dress Red

$80

Satin Lace Twist Front Crisscross Maxi Dress Berry

Satin Lace Twist Front Crisscross Maxi Dress Berry

$75

Cherished Off Shoulder Lace Maxi Dress Lemon

Cherished Off Shoulder Lace Maxi Dress Lemon

$80

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Plum

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Plum

$75

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

The Cleo Halter Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$75

The Penelope Cowl Satin Maxi Dress Blue

The Penelope Cowl Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$75

<h2>Elevated Formal Dresses for Every Occasion</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the dress code calls for something refined, Hello Molly delivers formal dresses that feel both considered and fashion forward. Whether you are dressing for a </span><a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/wedding-edit/wedding-guest">wedding guest</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> look, a formal birthday celebration, an </span><a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/wedding-edit/engagement">engagement party</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a graduation event, or an evening function, our collection offers silhouettes and finishes that feel elevated without feeling overwhelming.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to settle for wearing the same dress you have rotated through every event for years. Your style evolves and your wardrobe should reflect that. Our range of formal dresses allows you to refresh your occasion wear with modern shapes, flattering cuts, and premium fabrics that feel luxurious on the skin.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hello Molly’s extensive collection ensures you look flawless from the first photo to the final dance. Heading to a </span><a href="https://www.hellomolly.com.au/collections/wedding-edit/black-tie">black tie</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/wedding-edit/black-tie"> wedding</a>, a formal dinner, a charity gala, or an intimate family celebration? We make it easy to find a formal dress that matches the tone of the event while still expressing your personal style. With new styles landing weekly and exclusive designs you will not find anywhere else, your next statement look is only a scroll away. Shop women’s formal dresses online and step out feeling confident from head to toe.</span></p> <h2>Timeless Styles with a Modern Finish</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From minimalist evening dresses to statement formal gowns with elevated detailing, our collection is designed to feel refined, wearable, and unforgettable. Discover flowing maxi dresses that create a soft, ethereal silhouette, alongside structured bodycon dresses that highlight your shape in all the right ways. Prefer something playful yet polished? Our </span><a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/formal-dresses/length_midi">midi formal dresses</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.hellomolly.com.au/collections/formal-dresses/length_midi"> </a>strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you love clean lines and understated elegance, opt for a sleek satin slip dress, a strapless formal gown, or a fitted column silhouette. If you are ready to make an entrance, choose a one shoulder design, an open back dress, or a ruched formal dress that adds dimension and drama. For those drawn to romantic styling, explore soft chiffon gowns, delicate lace overlays, and floaty skirts that move beautifully as you walk.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is not just about the silhouette. The fabrics and finishes set our formal dresses apart. Choose from silky satin, smooth crepe, layered tulle, lightweight chiffon, structured mesh, and intricate lace. Colour palettes range from rich jewel tones such as emerald green and deep sapphire, to soft blush pinks, icy blue shades, classic black, warm neutrals, and bold red hues. Whether you gravitate towards subtle elegance or statement colour, there is a formal dress designed to match your aesthetic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love prints? Discover floral formal dresses, abstract patterns, and soft shimmer finishes that catch the light. Prefer solid colour styles? Our monochrome pieces deliver timeless sophistication that never dates. Every design is created to move gracefully, flatter your figure, and leave a lasting impression long after the event ends.</span></p> <h2>FAQs</h2> <h3>What is a formal dress style?</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A formal dress style is designed for events that require an elevated and polished look. This often includes floor length gowns, elegant midi dresses, or refined cocktail dresses crafted from premium fabrics such as satin, lace, chiffon, mesh, or tulle. Formal dresses may feature statement details like corset bodices, strapless necklines, one shoulder silhouettes, open backs, or subtle cut out accents. The overall goal is a look that feels sophisticated, occasion ready, and confidently styled.</span></p> <h3>How do I style a formal dress?</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Styling a formal dress depends on the level of detail in the design. If your dress features bold colours, sequins, shimmer, or intricate detailing, keep your accessories minimal with classic stud earrings, delicate bracelets, and a sleek clutch. For simpler silhouettes such as a satin maxi dress or a minimalist midi style, elevate the look with drop earrings, layered necklaces, or a statement ring.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For romantic formal dresses featuring florals, ruffles, chiffon, or lace, opt for dainty <a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/jewellery">jewellery</a>, soft glowing makeup, and loose waves or an elegant half up hairstyle. Complete your outfit with heels that complement the length of your dress and a clutch that coordinates in both colour and texture. The key is balance, allowing your formal dress to remain the focal point while your accessories enhance the overall look.</span></p>

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