Explore classic black formal dresses in sleek sheath and fit-and-flare silhouettes, satin and chiffon fabrics, long and midi lengths, and minimalist or embellished finishes.
Classic Black Formal Dresses
50+ stores, 110+ brands, 200+ products
Backyard Archive
FW? Draped Black Dress in Black
$592
Neiman Marcus
Sleeveless Satin Slit Gown
$1990
Ulla Johnson
Aida Cascading Ruffle Gown - Noir
$1600
Free People
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Sequin Mermaid Gown Selected by The Curatorial Dept.
$2998
Zappos
Satin Charmeuse One Shoulder Gown
$97.50
Khaite
Iryl Dress in Black
$4200
Good American
4.8 (5)
Ponte Embellished Cup Gown
$124.99
Revelry
Nadia Satin Dress | Made To Order
$229
+41
Nasty Gal
Satin Wrap High Neck Cowl Front Maxi Dress
$43.60
Gucci
Froissé silk velvet long dress
$18000
Tuckernuck
Accademia Black Velvet Bell Sleeve Catherine Maxi Dress
$865
Anthropologie
Elliatt Palmer Off-The-Shoulder Maxi Dress
$24.95
Here are a range of classic black formal dresses—mostly timeless maxi/floor-length options, from simple satin and cowl-neck styles to more elevated designer gowns.
Length?
Floor-Length
Maxi (Ankle)
Midi
Mini
Neckline?
V-Neck
Cowl Neck
Strapless
One-Shoulder
High Neck
Square Neck
Fabric vibe?
Satin/Silk
Velvet
Crepe
Chiffon
Lace
Stretch/Ponte
Suggestions
Show me floor-length black gowns with a simple silhouette
I want a black satin/silk dress (minimal, classic)