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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>

Summer Formal Dresses

A Little Love Note Halter Maxi Dress Red

A Little Love Note Halter Maxi Dress Red

$105.95

$105.95

Love At Dusk Strapless Satin Lace Maxi Dress Blue

Love At Dusk Strapless Satin Lace Maxi Dress Blue

$95.95

$95.95

Lucky Girl Theory Satin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

Lucky Girl Theory Satin Halter Maxi Dress Yellow

$89.95

$89.95

Formal Invitation Satin Maxi Dress Black

Formal Invitation Satin Maxi Dress Black

$95.95

$95.95

Kiss Your Crush Satin Maxi Dress Brown

Kiss Your Crush Satin Maxi Dress Brown

$90.95

$90.95

Starlit Sparkle Off Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress Yellow

Starlit Sparkle Off Shoulder Sequin Maxi Dress Yellow

$85.95

$85.95

Exclusive Affair Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Brown

Exclusive Affair Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Brown

$105.95

$105.95

Wishes In The Wind Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Navy

Wishes In The Wind Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Navy

$95.95

$95.95

Style Selection One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Wine

Style Selection One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Wine

$109.95

$109.95

The Dream Entrance Halter Maxi Dress Brown

The Dream Entrance Halter Maxi Dress Brown

$95.95

$95.95

Quiet Love Scene Satin One Shoulder Maxi Dress Pink

Quiet Love Scene Satin One Shoulder Maxi Dress Pink

$85.95

$85.95

Sugar Temptation Lace Satin Halter Maxi Dress Black

Sugar Temptation Lace Satin Halter Maxi Dress Black

$89.95

$89.95

Day To Night Luxe Strapless Maxi Dress Green

Day To Night Luxe Strapless Maxi Dress Green

$115.95

$115.95

The Evening Invitation Embellished Strapless Maxi Dress Red

The Evening Invitation Embellished Strapless Maxi Dress Red

$125.95

$125.95

The Art Of Pretty Satin Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

The Art Of Pretty Satin Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

$99.95

$99.95

The Luxe Occasion Satin One Shoulder Maxi Dress Teal

The Luxe Occasion Satin One Shoulder Maxi Dress Teal

$99.95

$99.95

Rich In Vibes Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Forest Green

Rich In Vibes Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Forest Green

$89.95

$89.95

Dressed In Devotion Satin Maxi Dress Blue

Dressed In Devotion Satin Maxi Dress Blue

$105.95

$105.95

Glitter Lights Sequin Maxi Dress Navy

Glitter Lights Sequin Maxi Dress Navy

$95.95

$95.95

Enchanted Muse Maxi Dress Brown

Enchanted Muse Maxi Dress Brown

$95.95

$95.95

Lime Light Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Navy

Lime Light Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Navy

$109.95

$109.95

Lime Light Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Wine

Lime Light Mesh Halter Maxi Dress Wine

$105.95

$105.95

Shimmering Sea Stars Halter Maxi Dress White

Shimmering Sea Stars Halter Maxi Dress White

$109.95

$109.95

Thriving Now Maxi Dress Green

Thriving Now Maxi Dress Green

$89.95

$89.95

Irresistibly Sleek Halter Satin Maxi Dress Brown

Irresistibly Sleek Halter Satin Maxi Dress Brown

$95.95

$95.95

Petals In Play Strapless Maxi Dress Olive Floral

Petals In Play Strapless Maxi Dress Olive Floral

$115.95

$115.95

Graceful Moment Strapless Mesh Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

Graceful Moment Strapless Mesh Satin Maxi Dress Yellow

$95.95

$95.95

Love Glance Satin Halter Maxi Dress Mauve

Love Glance Satin Halter Maxi Dress Mauve

$115.95

$115.95

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Black

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Black

$105.95

$105.95

Style Signal Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Wine

Style Signal Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Group Chat Maxi Dress Wine

Group Chat Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Lime

Exotic Soirée Maxi Dress Lime

$105.95

$105.95

Wild Allure Maxi Dress Leopard Print

Wild Allure Maxi Dress Leopard Print

$105.95

$105.95

A Beautiful Blur Strapless Lace Maxi Dress Navy

A Beautiful Blur Strapless Lace Maxi Dress Navy

$105.95

$105.95

Dress Code Diaries Maxi Dress Black

Dress Code Diaries Maxi Dress Black

$95.95

$95.95

Cosmic Daydreams One Shoulder Maxi Dress Black

Cosmic Daydreams One Shoulder Maxi Dress Black

$99.95

$99.95

Chrome Petal Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

Chrome Petal Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

$95.95

$95.95

LUXE Sparkelle Maxi Dress Black

LUXE Sparkelle Maxi Dress Black

$239.95

$239.95

Gentle Like This Satin Maxi Dress Sage

Gentle Like This Satin Maxi Dress Sage

$95.95

$95.95

Somewhere Sublime Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow

Somewhere Sublime Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow

$105.95

$105.95

Dress Code Desire Halter Satin Maxi Dress Emerald

Dress Code Desire Halter Satin Maxi Dress Emerald

$89.95

$89.95

Soft Seduction Strapless Maxi Dress Red

Soft Seduction Strapless Maxi Dress Red

$109.95

$109.95

Luxe Evening Lace Embellished Halter Maxi Dress Cream

Luxe Evening Lace Embellished Halter Maxi Dress Cream

$125.95

$125.95

Sweet Talk Society Satin Embellished Maxi Dress Red

Sweet Talk Society Satin Embellished Maxi Dress Red

$109.95

$109.95

Beauty Standard Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Black

Beauty Standard Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress Black

$95.95

$95.95

Sweet Talk Society Embellished Maxi Dress Blue

Sweet Talk Society Embellished Maxi Dress Blue

$109.95

$109.95

Formal Invitation Satin Maxi Dress Berry

Formal Invitation Satin Maxi Dress Berry

$95.95

$95.95

Sparkling Affair Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Red

Sparkling Affair Sequin Halter Maxi Dress Red

$189.95

$189.95

Outfit Of The Year Strapless Velvet Embellished Maxi Dress Black

Outfit Of The Year Strapless Velvet Embellished Maxi Dress Black

$159.95

$159.95

Professionally Pretty Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

Professionally Pretty Sequin Maxi Dress Wine

$95.95

$95.95

Cosmic Sparkle Strapless Embellished Maxi Dress Navy

Cosmic Sparkle Strapless Embellished Maxi Dress Navy

$109.95

$109.95

Femme Soirée Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

Femme Soirée Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

$105.95

$105.95

Confetti Royale Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Navy

Confetti Royale Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Navy

$99.95

$99.95

The Art Of Pretty Satin Maxi Dress Pink

The Art Of Pretty Satin Maxi Dress Pink

$99.95

$99.95

Dressed In Moonlight Satin Maxi Dress Black

Dressed In Moonlight Satin Maxi Dress Black

$109.95

$109.95

Daydream Horizon Maxi Dress Pink

Daydream Horizon Maxi Dress Pink

$80.95

$80.95

Soulmate Magic Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Chocolate

Soulmate Magic Strapless Satin Maxi Dress Chocolate

$99.95

$99.95

Luxe Poise Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Red

Luxe Poise Strapless Sequin Maxi Dress Red

$99.95

$99.95

Winning Look Embellished Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

Winning Look Embellished Halter Maxi Dress Chocolate

$189.95

$189.95

The Perfect Excuse Halter Maxi Dress Black

The Perfect Excuse Halter Maxi Dress Black

$90.95

$90.95

Moon Dance One Shoulder Maxi Dress Burgundy

Moon Dance One Shoulder Maxi Dress Burgundy

$129.95

$129.95

Quietly Magnetic Satin Lace Maxi Dress Mauve

Quietly Magnetic Satin Lace Maxi Dress Mauve

$90.95

$90.95

Peachy Glow Maxi Dress Brown

Peachy Glow Maxi Dress Brown

$99.95

$99.95

Summer Flame Kiss Halter Satin Maxi Dress Black

Summer Flame Kiss Halter Satin Maxi Dress Black

$80.95

$80.95

Maximum Style Maxi Dress Brown

Maximum Style Maxi Dress Brown

$99.95

$99.95

The Bloom Edit Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Red

The Bloom Edit Mesh Sequin Maxi Dress Red

$95.95

$95.95

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

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

Studio Siren Maxi Dress Brown

Studio Siren Maxi Dress Brown

$90.95

$90.95

Dancing Spark Maxi Dress Wine

Dancing Spark Maxi Dress Wine

$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

Shimmering Botanical Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Multi

Shimmering Botanical Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Multi

$119.95

$119.95

Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Wine

Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Wine

$109.95

$109.95

Pretty In Lights Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

Pretty In Lights Sequin Strapless Maxi Dress Pink

$115.95

$115.95

Silver Screen Satin Tassel Maxi Dress Black

Silver Screen Satin Tassel Maxi Dress Black

$109.95

$109.95

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Green

Shimmer Glow Sequin Maxi Dress Green

$169.95

$169.95

Such A Lady Halter Sequin Tassel Maxi Dress Green

Such A Lady Halter Sequin Tassel Maxi Dress Green

$125.95

$125.95

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

Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Butter

Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Butter

$105.95

$105.95

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

Beyond Brilliant Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Brown

Beyond Brilliant Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Brown

$105.95

$105.95

Very Kissable Halter Maxi Dress Red

Very Kissable Halter Maxi Dress Red

$95.95

$95.95

Black Tie Affair Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

Black Tie Affair Halter Sequin Maxi Dress Cream

$99.95

$99.95

Whimsy Wonder Long Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress Black

Whimsy Wonder Long Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress Black

$89.95

$89.95

Styled Confidence Embellished Strapless Maxi Dress Navy

Styled Confidence Embellished Strapless Maxi Dress Navy

$109.95

$109.95

Beauty Ritual Mesh Maxi Dress Navy

Beauty Ritual Mesh Maxi Dress Navy

$95.95

$95.95

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

<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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