Formal Dresses
Step into summer with confidence in our collection of formal dresses for women, perfect for weddings, evening receptions, or elegant dinners. Whether you’re drawn to a chic formal midi dress, a sweeping maxi dress & gown, or a more dazzling sequin dress, this collection of formal evening dresses combines style, sophistication, and seasonal comfort. Pair your timeless fit and flare dress with heels and a bolero for your next black tie event or catch some eyes by wearing our elegant formal wear with sparkly accessories. From formal sundresses for an easy breezy summer look to winter formal dresses for a cosy ensemble, each design in this collection ensures you stay comfy while being stylish. Browse the full women's formal outfits collection covering petite and plus size fits, find your next standout piece today at Roman UK.
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Floral Pleated Neck Midi Dress
Chiffon Pleated Neck Midi Dress
Animal Print Split Sleeve Midi Dress
Fit & Flare Midi Dress
Ruched Floral Frill Dress
Dusk Floral Print Shirred Midi Dress
Petite Floral Print Tiered Chiffon Dress
Petite Floral Print Tiered Overlay Dress
Leaf Print Stretch Bodycon Lace Dress
Dusk Blurred Foil Print Dress
Petite Paisley Tea Midi Dress
Spot Print Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Ruffle Tie Waist Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress
Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Petite Lace Pleat Midi Dress
Ombre Shimmer Plisse Midi Dress
A-Line Pleated Halter Dress
Spot Frill Fit & Flare Dress
Watercolour Fern Chiffon Dress
Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress
Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress
Chiffon V-Neck Midi Dress
Floral Motif Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Floral Lace Twist Neck Keyhole Dress
Sequin Shimmer Midi Dress
Sequin Bodice Betlted Chiffon Dress
Petite Floral Chiffon Blouson Overlay Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Printed Mesh Midi Dress
Petite Sequin Trim Chiffon Cape Dress
Sequin Embellished Maxi Wrap Dress
Petite Front Twist Jacquard Dress
Petite Gathered Neck Hotfix Dress
Spotted Cowl Neck Dress
Petite Embellished V-Neck Midi Dress
Petite Lace Overlay Midi Dress
Petite Trim Detail Ruched Midi Dress
Petite Front Twist Jacquard Dress
Sequin Frill Hem Midi Dress
Sequin Trim Shift Dress
Embellished Hotfix Tiered Chiffon Dress

Floral Print Bardot Midi Dress
Sequin Embellished Velvet Bodycon Dress
Sequin Lace Twist Front Midi Dress
Animal Print Twist Front Stretch Dress
Embellished Beaded V-Neck Dress
Bardot Floral Tiered Dress
Petite Lace Pleat Midi Dress
Sequin Shimmer Velvet Dress
Ombre Stripe Pleated Midi Dress
Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Petite Abstract Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Print Frill Wrap Midi Dress
Animal Print Frill V-Neck Dress
Floral Print Stretch Midi Dress
Botanical Floral Frill Dress
Petite Leaf Print Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Chiffon Dress
Sleeveless Contrast Mesh Maxi Stretch Dress
Petite Embroidered Maxi Dress
Dusk Floral Lace Crochet Dress
Dusk Ruched Mesh Stretch Dress
Petite Ruffled Stretch Dress
Petite Pleated Hem Shift Dress
Petite Lace Tie Waist Maxi Dress
Floral Print Pleated Midi Dress
Petite Floral Print Stretch Dress
Velvet Twist Front Maxi Stretch Dress
Petite Gathered Neck Jacquard Dress
Petite Floral Pleated Halter Neck Midi Dress
Petite Chain Trim Shift Dress
Petite Spot Print Pleated Midi Dress
Petite Pleated Hem Shift Dress
Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Petite Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress
Metallic Lace Sequin Midi Dress
Petite Abstract Print Pleated Midi Dress
Dusk Pleated Tie Back Midi Dress
Side Twist Sleeveless Glitter Dress
Sequin Cowl Neck Maxi Stretch Dress
Petite Chiffon Sleeve Sparkle Dress
Petite Floral Pleated Halter Neck Midi Dress
Sequin Lace Twist Front Midi Dress
Petite Contrast Sequin Shift Stretch Dress
Floral Print Pleated Maxi Dress
Petite Contrast Bow Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Halter Midi Dress
Abstract Floral Print Hanky Hem Dress
Petite Spot Print Tiered Midi Dress
Asymmetric Flared Hem Midi Dress
Sequin Sweetheart Stretch Midi Dress
Glitter Velvet Maxi Stretch Dress
Sequin Lace Ruched Stretch Dress
Sequin Fluted Hem Lace Stretch Dress

Floral Cowl Neck Midi Dress

Spot Print Pleated Chiffon Dress

Floral Bardot Midi Dress

Floral Print Pleat Neck Midi Dress

Floral Placement Halter Neck Midi Dress

Floral Frill Wrap Midi Dress
Jacquard Belted Fit & Flare Dress

Off The Shoulder Floral Dress
Floral Frill High Low Midi Dress
Bardot Ruffle Wrap Dress

Lace Detail Wrap Midi Dress
Ruffle Shimmer Midi Dress

Floral Print Bardot Stretch Midi Dress
Animal Print Pleated Chiffon Dress

Floral Frill Midi Wrap Dress

Blurred Print Pleated Maxi Dress
Floral Bardot Belted Maxi Dress

Floral Frill Chiffon Cape Midi Dress
Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress

Floral Twist Front Midi Dress
Floral Chiffon Back Cape Dress
Monochrome Printed Satin Midi Dress

Jacquard Midi Wrap Dress

Petite Textured Pleat Belted Midi Dress

Floral Bias Midi Dress
Formal Dresses
A formal dress for a woman is a type of attire that is typically worn for special occasions, such as weddings, cocktail parties, and black-tie events. These dresses are often characterised by their elegant and sophisticated designs, with materials like silk, satin, or velvet commonly used. Moreover, a formal dress usually features classic silhouettes and intricate details, like lace or beading, which add a touch of luxury and refinement. While some formal dresses might be floor-length, others can be shorter, depending on the formality of the event and personal style preferences. Despite the variety of styles available, the ultimate goal of a formal dress is to make the wearer feel confident and prepared for any special event. Accessories, such as delicate jewellery and elegant shoes, often complement the attire, enhancing the formal look. While the colour palette may range from classic black to vibrant hues, the overall appearance should reflect a polished and sophisticated demeanour.