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Dresses to impress this hunt ball season


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  • If you’re wondering what to wear to a hunt ball or looking for hunt ball dresses, we’ve got you covered. As our hunting editor Catherine Austen suggests when she revealed what you need to know before you go to a hunt ball, you should first check the dress code. A few hunt balls stipulate white tie, but the majority will plum for black tie.

    Simply put, black tie for ladies best translates as long and of an evening-appropriate fabric. This typically includes materials such as velvet, chiffon, silk or lace, but these days other smart fabrics are also acceptable. Think floor-sweeping gowns rather than cocktail dresses. Catherine says “Go long (but slinky) if you are in any doubt”, adding that you should avoid wearing “your most expensive suede heels – they will get wrecked and you will regret it.”

    Hunt ball dresses for you to consider

    Boohoo One Shoulder Thigh Split Maxi Dress

    Boohoo One Shoulder Thigh Split Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black, ivory, red or blush | Sizes: UK 8–16 | RRP: £18 |

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    Pretty Little Thing Bardot Fold Detail Split Maxi Dress

    Pretty Little Thing Bardot Fold Detail Split Maxi Dress

    Colours: Navy | Sizes: UK 4–16 | RRP: £22 |

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    Lipsy Artwork V-Neck Maxi Dress

    Lipsy Artwork V-Neck Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black, navy or green | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £90 |

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    Goddiva Navy Off The Shoulder Draped Sleeve Maxi Dress

    Goddiva Off The Shoulder Draped Sleeve Maxi Dress

    Colours: Navy, red or emerald green | Sizes: UK 8–16 | RRP: £85 |

    View now at goddiva.co.uk

    Boohoo Purple Wrap Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress

    Boohoo Wrap Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black, ivory, stone, red, emerald, rose, jewel purple, berry or navy | Sizes: UK 6–14 | RRP: £18 |

    View now at boohoo.co.uk

    Goddiva Red Off The Shoulder Scuba Foam Maxi Dress

    Goddiva Off The Shoulder Scuba Foam Maxi Dress

    Colours: Red or royal blue | Sizes: UK 8–16 | RRP: £85 |

    View now at goddiva.co.uk

    Boohoo Frill Wrap Detail Chiffon Maxi Dress

    Boohoo Frill Wrap Detail Chiffon Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black, white, lilac or yellow | Sizes: UK 8–16 | RRP: £28 |

    View now at boohoo.co.uk

    Sistaglam All Over Lace Bardot Maxi Dress

    Sistaglam All Over Lace Bardot Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black or navy | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £90 |

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    Asos Design Cami Wrap Lace Back Maxi Dress

    Asos Design Cami Wrap Lace Back Maxi Dress

    Colours: Navy floral, sunflower orange or white | Sizes: UK 4–18 | RRP: From £35 |

    View now at asos.com

    Little Mistress Lace Insert Bandeau Maxi Dress

    Little Mistress Lace Insert Bandeau Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £75 |

    View now at asos.com

    Vila Halterneck Maxi Dress

    Vila Halterneck Maxi Dress

    Colours: Navy or pink | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £48 |

    View now at asos.com

    Oasis Cowl Neck Cold Shoulder Satin Dress

    Oasis Cowl Neck Cold Shoulder Satin Dress

    Colours: Emerald, navy or sage | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £109 |

    View now at oasis.com

    Oasis Premium Crepe Bandeau Dress

    Oasis Premium Crepe Bandeau Dress

    Colours: Black | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £99 |

    View now at oasis.com

    HotSquash Asymmetric Maxi Dress

    HotSquash Asymmetric Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black, navy or green | Sizes: UK 8–18 | RRP: £109 |

    View now at next.co.uk

    Lipsy Ruffle One Shoulder Maxi Dress

    Lipsy Ruffle One Shoulder Maxi Dress

    Colours: Black or navy | Sizes: UK 6–18 | RRP: £70 |

    View now at next.co.uk


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