Black Dresses & Gowns

One of the advantages of choosing black is its versatility. The same color can work for very different events depending on the silhouette, fabric and styling.

For a wedding, a black midi or floor-length dress can feel polished without competing with the wedding party. For a cocktail event, shorter fitted dresses, A-line styles and sleek midi silhouettes work well.

Galas and formal dinners allow for more dramatic gowns with fuller skirts, structured bodices, sequins or beading. Prom and homecoming styles can lean even further into sparkle, cutouts, corsetry or trend-driven details.

Black can also transition easily across seasons, making it a useful option for everything from summer evening events to winter celebrations.

Our black dress collection includes a wide range of formalwear designers, each with a different approach to silhouette, fabric and detail.

Jovani dresses include sleek fitted gowns, structured evening styles and embellished statement dresses. Mac Duggal dresses range from elegant cocktail styles and lace designs to sequined gowns and formal evening dresses.

You can also shop black dresses from Sherri Hill, La Femme, Terani Couture, Portia and Scarlett, Andrea and Leo, Ladivine, Amoris, Alexander by Daymor and other leading designers. NewYorkDress currently carries black styles across a broad mix of formalwear and occasionwear brands.

Use the designer filter to shop a favorite brand or compare different styles.

Designer black dresses are available across a wide range of prices.

Dresses under $200 often include simpler cocktail styles, sale dresses and gowns with lighter embellishment. Between $200 and $400, you will find a broad selection of satin dresses, fitted gowns, sequined styles and formal designs.

The $400 to $600 range includes more detailed construction, premium fabrics and stronger embellishment. Above $600, expect more intricate designs, couture-inspired details and statement gowns from premium formalwear designers.

Use the price filter to narrow the collection based on your budget.

Designer dress sizing may be different from the size you normally wear in everyday clothing. Before ordering, compare your bust, waist and hip measurements with the size chart provided for the individual designer.

The fabric and structure of the dress also matter. A fitted satin or crepe gown with little stretch may require more precise measurements than a jersey dress or a style with adjustable straps or a corset-style back.

It is also a good idea to consider how the dress will feel throughout the event. Make sure you can sit, walk and move comfortably, especially when choosing a fitted silhouette or longer hemline.

NewYorkDress makes it easier to compare black dresses from a wide range of designers in one place. Use detailed filters to narrow the collection by designer, size, silhouette, length, neckline, sleeve length, fabric and price.

Our stylists are available by live chat, phone or email to help with sizing, fit and style questions. Shoppers in the New York City area can also book an appointment for an in-person shopping experience.