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<p>Finding the right formal dress is about how it makes you feel and what the event calls for. Do you see yourself in a long, luxe formal dress or a mini cocktail dress that turns all eyes on you? No matter your aesthetic, Hello Molly&rsquo;s got go-to evening dresses for women that bring all the scroll-stopping glow, glamour and confidence.</p>

Formal Dresses

Sophisticated Style Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

Sophisticated Style Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

$109.95

$109.95

The Upgrade Mesh Maxi Dress Blue

The Upgrade Mesh Maxi Dress Blue

$105.95

$105.95

Statement Shine Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Blue

Statement Shine Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$95.95

$95.95

Fluttering Petals Maxi Dress Jade

Fluttering Petals Maxi Dress Jade

$75.95

$75.95

A Little Daring Satin Halter Maxi Dress Peach

A Little Daring Satin Halter Maxi Dress Peach

$99.95

$99.95

A World Apart Halter Maxi Dress Hot Pink

A World Apart Halter Maxi Dress Hot Pink

$119.95

$119.95

Maximum Style Maxi Dress Brown

Maximum Style Maxi Dress Brown

$99.95

$99.95

Irresistible Nights Halter Maxi Dress Plum

Irresistible Nights Halter Maxi Dress Plum

$85.95

$85.95

Beyond Brilliant Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Brown

Beyond Brilliant Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Brown

$105.95

$105.95

The Bloom Edit Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Red

The Bloom Edit Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Red

$95.95

$95.95

Studio Siren Maxi Dress Brown

Studio Siren Maxi Dress Brown

$90.95

$90.95

Dress Code Diaries Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

Dress Code Diaries Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

$95.95

$95.95

Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Butter

Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Butter

$105.95

$105.95

Beautiful Unknown Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

Beautiful Unknown Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

$105.95

$105.95

Haute Romance Strapless Maxi Dress Purple

Haute Romance Strapless Maxi Dress Purple

$99.95

$99.95

She Completed It Maxi Dress Black

She Completed It Maxi Dress Black

$105.95

$105.95

Summer Solace Embroidered Halter Maxi Dress Blue

Summer Solace Embroidered Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$115.95

$115.95

Unwritten Desire Mesh Satin Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Wine

Unwritten Desire Mesh Satin Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Wine

$89.95

$89.95

Sophisticated Star Maxi Dress Burgundy

Sophisticated Star Maxi Dress Burgundy

$105.95

$105.95

Riviera Romance Halter Maxi Dress Green

Riviera Romance Halter Maxi Dress Green

$105.95

$105.95

The Golden Rule Satin Maxi Dress Sage

The Golden Rule Satin Maxi Dress Sage

$105.95

$105.95

Beyond The Moment Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Green

Beyond The Moment Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Green

$105.95

$105.95

Night Bloom Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Berry

Night Bloom Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Berry

$99.95

$99.95

Such A Lady Halter Sequin Tassel Maxi Dress Green

Such A Lady Halter Sequin Tassel Maxi Dress Green

$125.95

$125.95

Never Looked Better Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

Never Looked Better Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

$99.95

$99.95

Unwritten Desire Mesh Satin Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

Unwritten Desire Mesh Satin Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Black

$89.95

$89.95

She’s Aligned Embellished Midi Dress Black

She’s Aligned Embellished Midi Dress Black

$119.95

$119.95

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Green

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Green

$169.95

$169.95

Dancing Spark Maxi Dress Wine

Dancing Spark Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Made Of Dreams Off Shoulder Faux Fur Maxi Dress Cream

Made Of Dreams Off Shoulder Faux Fur Maxi Dress Cream

$109.95

$109.95

Pretty In Lights Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

Pretty In Lights Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

$115.95

$115.95

Love In Full Bloom Lace Satin Strapless Maxi Dress Wine

Love In Full Bloom Lace Satin Strapless Maxi Dress Wine

$99.95

$99.95

Something Wonderful Halter Maxi Dress Brown

Something Wonderful Halter Maxi Dress Brown

$115.95

$115.95

Shimmering Botanical Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Multi

Shimmering Botanical Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Multi

$119.95

$119.95

Black Tie Affair Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

Black Tie Affair Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

$99.95

$99.95

Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Wine

Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Wine

$109.95

$109.95

Arctic Glow Faux Fur Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Red

Arctic Glow Faux Fur Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Red

$95.95

$95.95

Evening Dress Code Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Gold

Evening Dress Code Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Gold

$109.95

$109.95

Gallery Girl Strapless Velvet Maxi Dress Brown

Gallery Girl Strapless Velvet Maxi Dress Brown

$89.95

$89.95

Very Kissable Halter Maxi Dress Red

Very Kissable Halter Maxi Dress Red

$95.95

$95.95

Star Quality Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Wine

Star Quality Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Wine

$109.95

$109.95

Silver Screen Satin Tassel Maxi Dress Black

Silver Screen Satin Tassel Maxi Dress Black

$109.95

$109.95

Evening Muse Off Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Brown

Evening Muse Off Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Brown

$90.95

$90.95

Hot Right Now Polka Dot Maxi Dress Black

Hot Right Now Polka Dot Maxi Dress Black

$99.95

$99.95

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Berry

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Berry

$95.95

$95.95

Closet Highlight Maxi Dress Burgundy

Closet Highlight Maxi Dress Burgundy

$99.95

$99.95

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Ecru White

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Ecru White

$169.95

$169.95

Take The Chance Halter Maxi Dress Navy

Take The Chance Halter Maxi Dress Navy

$105.95

$105.95

Étoile Club Satin Halter Maxi Dress Green

Étoile Club Satin Halter Maxi Dress Green

$89.95

$89.95

Floating In Style Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Floral

Floating In Style Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Floral

$105.95

$105.95

Little Night Out Polka Dot Maxi Dress Black

Little Night Out Polka Dot Maxi Dress Black

$85.95

$85.95

Radiance Meets Style Halter Maxi Dress Mint

Radiance Meets Style Halter Maxi Dress Mint

$95.95

$95.95

Bloom Star Polka Dot Satin Strapless Maxi Dress Brown

Bloom Star Polka Dot Satin Strapless Maxi Dress Brown

$95.95

$95.95

Afternoon In Azaleas Halter Maxi Dress Pink

Afternoon In Azaleas Halter Maxi Dress Pink

$95.95

$95.95

Outfit Energy Satin Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

Outfit Energy Satin Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

$79.95

$79.95

Luxe Femininity Halter Midi Dress Wine

Luxe Femininity Halter Midi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

She Gets It Satin Maxi Dress Olive

She Gets It Satin Maxi Dress Olive

$70.95

$70.95

Dressed Like Poetry Halter Satin Maxi Dress Aqua

Dressed Like Poetry Halter Satin Maxi Dress Aqua

$85.95

$85.95

Rosy Outlook Halter Maxi Dress Coral

Rosy Outlook Halter Maxi Dress Coral

$75.95

$75.95

Irresistibly Sleek Halter Satin Maxi Dress Brown

Irresistibly Sleek Halter Satin Maxi Dress Brown

$95.95

$95.95

Enchanted Ivy Floral Embroidered Tie Shoulder Maxi Dress Green

Enchanted Ivy Floral Embroidered Tie Shoulder Maxi Dress Green

$90.95

$90.95

Wildflower Muse Halter Maxi Dress Brown

Wildflower Muse Halter Maxi Dress Brown

$99.95

$99.95

Lunar Crush Halter Maxi Dress Blue

Lunar Crush Halter Maxi Dress Blue

$99.95

$99.95

Lovers In Paris Strapless Tulle Maxi Dress Black

Lovers In Paris Strapless Tulle Maxi Dress Black

$89.95

$89.95

Live Action Maxi Dress Brown

Live Action Maxi Dress Brown

$89.95

$89.95

Pop Of Drama Maxi Dress Chocolate

Pop Of Drama Maxi Dress Chocolate

$105.95

$105.95

Ribbon Roses Maxi Dress Plum

Ribbon Roses Maxi Dress Plum

$110.95

$110.95

Girl Next Door Glow Satin Maxi Dress Wine

Girl Next Door Glow Satin Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Twilight Whimsy Halter Maxi Dress Black

Twilight Whimsy Halter Maxi Dress Black

$105.95

$105.95

Style Selection One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

Style Selection One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

$109.95

$109.95

Flirt Scene Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Lime Green

Flirt Scene Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Lime Green

$89.95

$89.95

Ethereal Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Plum

Ethereal Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Plum

$90.95

$90.95

Event Dressing Satin Maxi Dress Navy

Event Dressing Satin Maxi Dress Navy

$105.95

$105.95

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Light Pink

$95.95

$95.95

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Blue

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$95.95

$95.95

Diamonds At Dusk Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

Diamonds At Dusk Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

$99.95

$99.95

Styled Look Effect Satin Beaded Maxi Dress Pink

Styled Look Effect Satin Beaded Maxi Dress Pink

$109.95

$109.95

Girl Next Door Glow Satin Maxi Dress Pink

Girl Next Door Glow Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$95.95

$95.95

The Only Formal Halter Satin Maxi Dress Gold

The Only Formal Halter Satin Maxi Dress Gold

$85.95

$85.95

Beauty Standard Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Blue

Beauty Standard Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$95.95

$95.95

Luxe Poise Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Light Green

Luxe Poise Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Light Green

$99.95

$99.95

Luxury Style Strapless Satin Lace Maxi Dress Blue

Luxury Style Strapless Satin Lace Maxi Dress Blue

$95.95

$95.95

Flirt Scene Halter Maxi Dress White

Flirt Scene Halter Maxi Dress White

$89.95

$89.95

Event Dressing Satin Maxi Dress Chocolate

Event Dressing Satin Maxi Dress Chocolate

$105.95

$105.95

Romantic Prestige Strapless Maxi Dress Black

Romantic Prestige Strapless Maxi Dress Black

$119.95

$119.95

Statement Style Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Chocolate

Statement Style Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Chocolate

$89.95

$89.95

Chic Spark Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

Chic Spark Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

$109.95

$109.95

Performance Look Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Floral

Performance Look Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Floral

$105.95

$105.95

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Plum

Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Plum

$105.95

$105.95

Sparkling Affair Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

Sparkling Affair Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

$189.95

$189.95

Look At Me Now Mesh Maxi Dress Wine

Look At Me Now Mesh Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Plum

Polished Affair Satin Maxi Dress Plum

$95.95

$95.95

The Girls Guide Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Dark Floral

The Girls Guide Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Dark Floral

$105.95

$105.95

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Yellow

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Yellow

$169.95

$169.95

Prestige Hour One Shoulder Maxi Dress Navy

Prestige Hour One Shoulder Maxi Dress Navy

$80.95

$80.95

The Night Life Halter Maxi Dress Berry

The Night Life Halter Maxi Dress Berry

$90.95

$90.95

<h2>Formal dresses that serve red carpet vibes</h2><p>Here&rsquo;s the thing: Formal season is all about making a statement and showing the world you&rsquo;ve arrived. You don&rsquo;t have to recycle the same black tie dress you&rsquo;ve worn to every event for the last five years. You&rsquo;re not that girl anymore, and neither is your style.&nbsp;</p><p>At Hello Molly, our lineup of elegant evening gowns are made for big moments and even bigger entrances. From intimate family gatherings to grand ballroom weddings, we&rsquo;ve got a dress to match any occasion. Choose from <a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/mini-dresses">mini</a>, <a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/midi-dress">midi</a> and <a href="https://www.hellomolly.co.uk/collections/maxi-dress">maxi lengths</a>, dreamy cocktail dresses and trending corset styles that flatter in all the right places.</p><p>Feeling classic? Go for a sultry, floor-length gown. Want to spice things up? A strapless mini or a cut-out midi will do the trick. We know there&rsquo;s nothing worse than showing up to an event in the same outfit as someone else. That&rsquo;s why our stunning styles are anything but basic.</p><p>With our formal dresses, you can strut your stuff with confidence and know that you&rsquo;re going to look your absolute best. So don&rsquo;t stress, babe. Hello Molly&rsquo;s got your back this formal season.</p><h2>Shop gorgeous evening dresses for women at Hello Molly</h2><p>Formal events are core memories. They&rsquo;re the perfect excuse to dress up, be extra and feel like <em>that</em> girl. Think snatched hair, glowy skin and a dress that brings the drama in the best way possible.</p><p>Hello Molly's long formal dresses for women are made to shine from every angle the second you walk in. With hundreds of new arrivals landing weekly, you&rsquo;ll never run out of OOTDs. Keep scrolling and find your perfect match!</p><h2>FAQs</h2><h3>What kind of shoes go best with cocktails and long formal dresses for women?</h3><p>For cocktail dresses, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with strappy heels, slingbacks or cute mules. For long formal dresses, opt for stilettos, heeled sandals or even platform heels if you want that extra lift. Wearing a dress with a show-stopping slit? Up the drama with embellished heels or a fun ankle strap moment.</p><p>Pro tip: Stick to tones that match or complement your dress and keep the height comfy enough to dance all night.</p><h3>Can I wear a formal dress to a wedding?</h3><p>Of course, especially if the event says black tie. Formal dresses for weddings can include silk gowns, structured midis with sequin detailing or flowy maxis that shine in the daylight and under fairy lights. Just skip anything too white or too bridal-looking. It&rsquo;s all about celebrating the couple, not stealing their thunder!</p><h3>What accessories complement a formal gown?</h3><p>If you're wearing a mini, go for bold chandelier earrings, a sparkly clutch and strappy heels. For a maxi formal dress, try sleek pearl or diamond drops, a satin or structured mini bag and barely-there heels that peek out as you walk. No matter you throw on, just make sure you match the vibe. If the dress is doing the most, keep accessories simple. If it&rsquo;s more low-key, add a little sparkle. Confidence and a glossy lip? Always the finishing touch.</p>

Formal dresses that serve red carpet vibes

Here’s the thing: Formal season is all about making a statement and showing the world you’ve arrived. You don’t have to recycle the same black tie dress you’ve worn to every event for the last five years. You’re not that girl anymore, and neither is your style. 

At Hello Molly, our lineup of elegant evening gowns are made for big moments and even bigger entrances. From intimate family gatherings to grand ballroom weddings, we’ve got a dress to match any occasion. Choose from mini, midi and maxi lengths, dreamy cocktail dresses and trending corset styles that flatter in all the right places.

Feeling classic? Go for a sultry, floor-length gown. Want to spice things up? A strapless mini or a cut-out midi will do the trick. We know there’s nothing worse than showing up to an event in the same outfit as someone else. That’s why our stunning styles are anything but basic.

With our formal dresses, you can strut your stuff with confidence and know that you’re going to look your absolute best. So don’t stress, babe. Hello Molly’s got your back this formal season.

Shop gorgeous evening dresses for women at Hello Molly

Formal events are core memories. They’re the perfect excuse to dress up, be extra and feel like that girl. Think snatched hair, glowy skin and a dress that brings the drama in the best way possible.

Hello Molly's long formal dresses for women are made to shine from every angle the second you walk in. With hundreds of new arrivals landing weekly, you’ll never run out of OOTDs. Keep scrolling and find your perfect match!

FAQs

What kind of shoes go best with cocktails and long formal dresses for women?

For cocktail dresses, you can’t go wrong with strappy heels, slingbacks or cute mules. For long formal dresses, opt for stilettos, heeled sandals or even platform heels if you want that extra lift. Wearing a dress with a show-stopping slit? Up the drama with embellished heels or a fun ankle strap moment.

Pro tip: Stick to tones that match or complement your dress and keep the height comfy enough to dance all night.

Can I wear a formal dress to a wedding?

Of course, especially if the event says black tie. Formal dresses for weddings can include silk gowns, structured midis with sequin detailing or flowy maxis that shine in the daylight and under fairy lights. Just skip anything too white or too bridal-looking. It’s all about celebrating the couple, not stealing their thunder!

What accessories complement a formal gown?

If you're wearing a mini, go for bold chandelier earrings, a sparkly clutch and strappy heels. For a maxi formal dress, try sleek pearl or diamond drops, a satin or structured mini bag and barely-there heels that peek out as you walk. No matter you throw on, just make sure you match the vibe. If the dress is doing the most, keep accessories simple. If it’s more low-key, add a little sparkle. Confidence and a glossy lip? Always the finishing touch.

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