There's nothing more quintessentially fashionable than a well fitted black dress, regardless of length, silhouette or fabric there's a very chic element to such a deep and dramatic colour. With the modern wedding being less about upholding traditions and more about a fun celebration with friends, family and your spouse having a black gown isn't the controversial choice it was years ago! Follow in the footsteps of iconic brides like Sarah Jessica Parker, Chloë Sevigny and Tina Turner and make a bold fashion choice on your big day with a sexy, dynamic and jaw-dropping black gown.
A black dress gives off a similar statement to a pure white gown, sleek, simple, dramatic and goes with anything. The perfect base for personalised embellishments, delicate embroidery or more crystals than anybody thought possible, here are 20 gorgeous black gowns handpicked for your walk down the aisle!
1/ Ann Demeulemeester
Open-back Wool and Silk-blend Maxi Dress
€1,089 from NET-A-PORTER
2/ Rick Owens
Cape-back Silk-georgette Fishtail Gown
€2,565 from MATCHESFASHION.COM
3/ Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
Flared Satin Long Dress
€360 from LUISAVIAROMA
4/ Oscar De La Renta
Embroidered Tulle Midi Dress
€8,168 from NET-A-PORTER
5/ Nensi Dojaka
Draped Chiffon Maxi Dress
€1,860 from MATCHESFASHION.COM
6/ Gucci
Lace Classic Floral Camisole Dress
€3,200 from LUISAVIAROMA
7/ Giuseppe Di Morabito
Strapless Viscose Long Dress
€918 from LUISAVIAROMA
8/ Giuseppe Di Morabito
Embellished Lycra Long Dress
€783 from LUISAVIAROMA
9/ Giambattista Valli
Ruffled Off-The-Shoulder Cotton Midi Dress
€1,788 from MODA OPERANDI
10/ Zuhair Murad
Embroidered Velvet Mermaid Dress
€5,530 from LUISAVIAROMA
11/ Etro
Padded-shoulder Paisley-jacquard Velvet Maxi Dress
€3,564 from MATCHESFASHION.COM
12/ Elie Saab
Macramé Long Dress With Belt
€3,000 from LUISAVIAROMA
13/ Carolina Herrera
Ruffled V-neck Sequinned Gown
€6,275 from MATCHESFASHION.COM
14/ Brock Collection
Flamed Cotton-Blend Midi Dress
€776 from LUISAVIAROMA
15/ Azzaro
Silk Georgette Deep V Neck Dress
€1,800 from LUISAVIAROMA
16/ Alexander McQueen
Bustier-bodice Chantilly-lace Gown
€12,990 from MATCHESFASHION.COM
17/ Alessandra Rich
Velvet Duchesse Evening Gown
€1,755 from LUISAVIAROMA
18/ Alessandra Rich
Duchesse Lace Gown
€4,695 from LUISAVIAROMA
19/ LoveShackFancy
Aneesha Cutout Metallic Fil Coupé Crepe De Chine Maxi Dress
€809 from NET-A-PORTER
20/ Rodarte
Cape-effect Crystal-embellished Crepe Gown
€2,835 from NET-A-PORTER
- Gráinne