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Solace London Black Dresses and Gowns: Columns, Corsets and Capes

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Solace London Black Dresses and Gowns: Columns, Corsets and Capes

Black is the colour Solace London makes most. Of the 344 Solace London styles in stock at Coveti on 27 October 2026, 108 come in black, far more than any other colour, and they run from $830 to $2,530. A black Solace London dress is the house look at its plainest: one strong line, a sculpted bodice and nothing printed on it.

Every piece is cut in UK sizes 4 to 16, so you can shop the full Solace London edit at Coveti with the Solace London size guide open beside it. For the new season as a whole, see our Solace London Resort 2027 guide.

The Solace London black shades

Black suits this label because the design sits in the cut. A boned strapless bodice, a single long sleeve split to the elbow, a cowl that falls at the back: in black those details read as shape, not decoration, and the dress photographs as a silhouette. It is also the colour that crosses the most dress codes. The same black column works for black tie, a winter wedding, an awards dinner and a funeral reception, which is why it is the one most people buy first.

The shades in stock at Coveti, with the number of styles in each: black (107), black and jet (1).

Black in Resort 2027

The newest black pieces, from the Resort 2027 collection:

  • The Allyson Mini Dress in Black: a crystal embellished one shoulder mini dress with asymmetrical pleat waist detailing, in fully embellished medium weight twill.
  • The Andress Maxi Dress in Black: a strapless maxi dress with a corseted bodice and dramatic sculptural ruffle overlay, in medium weight lightly textured bonded crepe.
  • The Audran Maxi Dress in Black: an one shoulder maxi dress with a heavy satin floor length scarf and draped bodice detail, in medium weight stretch knit crepe combined with a lustrous heavy weight satin.
  • The Barbeau Maxi Dress in Black: a body conscious maxi dress with a soft contrasting fabric scarf and sumptuous cowl back detail, in medium weight stretch knit crepe combined with a lustrous heavy weight satin.
  • The Bessette Mini Dress in Black: a minimal mini dress with adjustable spaghetti straps and a sumptuous detachable wrap, in medium weight twill with a subtle sheen.
  • The Bradshaw Maxi Dress in Black: an off the shoulder long sleeved body conscious column maxi dress with sumptuously draped bodice detail, in medium weight stretch knit crepe combined with a lustrous heavy weight satin.
  • The Cardinale Maxi Dress in Black: a corseted body conscious maxi dress with a crystal embellished cowl and column skirt, in fully embellished lightweight satin combined with a medium weight stretch knit crepe.
  • The Corday Maxi Dress in Black: a body skimming tailored maxi dress with exaggerated shoulders and a dramatic bell sleeve, in medium weight lightly textured bonded crepe.
  • The Crawford Maxi Dress in Black: a body conscious maxi dress with a corseted bodice and off the shoulder drape, in medium weight stretch knit crepe combined with a lustrous heavy weight bonded satin and a lightweight satin.
  • The Dandridge Maxi Dress in Black: a strapless maxi dress with sculptural back detail, a sumptuous fold and exaggerated pleats, in medium weight twill with subtle sheen.
  • The Deacon Maxi Dress in Black: a long sleeved tailored maxi dress with an exaggerated shoulder and deep V neckline, in lightweight woven lightly textured crepe.
  • The Delano Maxi Dress in Black: a floor length crystal embellished kaftan with a high round neck and fluted sleeve, in fully embellished lightweight crepe.

More black Solace London styles we stock

From earlier collections, still in stock in most sizes:

How to wear Solace London in black

For black tie, choose floor length and keep the shoulders bare: the Dandridge and Andress strapless styles do that with a corseted bodice. For a wedding, black is now accepted by most hosts in the UK and the US, but check the invitation and add colour through jewellery and a bag. For a party, the crystal styles carry their own decoration, so wear them with plain sandals and small earrings. Satin pieces reflect light and look warmer at night; matte crepe looks sharper in daylight photographs.

Black also hides the practical things a long evening throws at a dress: a dropped drink, a creased lap after a seated dinner. Pair it with a tailored coat in winter and a light wrap in summer. Our guide to how to style Solace London covers shoes, bags and cover ups in more detail.

Sizing

Solace London cuts close, and the colour does not change the fit. On boned, low-stretch styles the brand suggests your usual UK size, going up one if you fall between two; on stretch knit crepe styles it suggests going down one for a closer fit. Models on the product pages stand between 177 and 182 cm and wear a UK 6, so most floor-length styles need heels and a hem. The Solace London size guide has the full body chart.

Frequently asked questions

Does Solace London make black dresses?

Yes. Black is the colour Solace London makes most. Coveti stocks 108 black Solace London styles, from minis to floor-length gowns, in UK sizes 4 to 16.

Can I wear a black Solace London dress to a wedding?

Usually, yes. Most UK and US weddings now accept black on guests. Check the invitation, choose a floor-length style for an evening reception and add colour with jewellery and a bag.

Which black Solace London dress is best for black tie?

A floor-length strapless style with a boned bodice, such as the Dandridge and the Andress, is the most formal. A one-shoulder column such as the Audran, with its floor-length satin scarf, is the alternative for a softer line.

How much is a black Solace London dress?

At Coveti on 27 October 2026, black Solace London styles ranged from $830 to $2,530. Minis and midis sit at the lower end and crystal embellished gowns at the top.

Are black Solace London dresses true to size?

Mostly. Solace London cuts close, in UK sizes 4 to 16. On boned, low-stretch styles the brand suggests your usual size, going up one if you are between sizes.

More Solace London guides

Every Coveti guide to the label, plus the full Solace London edit.