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  • Flutter Slip Dress by Selkie - Photo 0

    Selkie

    Flutter Slip Dress

    Original Retail

    $349

  • Ruffled Taffeta Maxi Dress by NISSA - Photo 0

    NISSA

    Ruffled Taffeta Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $819

  • Reina Gown by Rachel Gilbert - Photo 0

    Rachel Gilbert

    Reina Gown

    Original Retail

    $995

  • Black Kourtney Dress by Reformation - Photo 0

    Reformation

    Black Kourtney Dress

    Original Retail

    $278

  • Marlo Mini Dress by Paris Georgia - Photo 0

    Paris Georgia

    Marlo Mini Dress

    Original Retail

    $550

  • Aruna Satin Gown by Black Halo - Photo 0

    Black Halo

    Aruna Satin Gown

    Original Retail

    $375

  • Draped Short Sleeve Dress by Rabanne - Photo 0

    Rabanne

    Draped Short Sleeve Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,500

  • Bubble Cocktail Minidress by Ieena for Mac Duggal - Photo 0

    Ieena for Mac Duggal

    Bubble Cocktail Minidress

    Original Retail

    $498

  • Rose Baby Doll Dress by AMUR - Photo 0

    AMUR

    Rose Baby Doll Dress

    Original Retail

    $478

  • Gabrielle Dress by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Gabrielle Dress

    Original Retail

    $328

  • Sloane Dress by Hutch - Photo 0

    Hutch

    Sloane Dress

    Original Retail

    $297

  • Doris Midi Dress by For Love and Lemons - Photo 0

    For Love and Lemons

    Doris Midi Dress

    Original Retail

    $299

  • Layered Lace Dress by Zac Posen - Photo 0

    Zac Posen

    Layered Lace Dress

    Original Retail

    $845

  • Lana Dress by A.L.C. - Photo 0

    A.L.C.

    Lana Dress

    Original Retail

    $895

  • Asymmetrical Tulle Dress by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini - Photo 0

    Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

    Asymmetrical Tulle Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,185

  • Satin Drape Neck Sleeveless Dress by LAPOINTE - Photo 0

    LAPOINTE

    Satin Drape Neck Sleeveless Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,390

  • Poppy Roy Dress by La DoubleJ - Photo 0

    La DoubleJ

    Poppy Roy Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,200

  • Tulip Maxi Dress by Anna October - Photo 0

    Anna October

    Tulip Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $825

  • Confetti Florianna Dress by Cinq à Sept - Photo 0

    Cinq à Sept

    Confetti Florianna Dress

    Original Retail

    $495

  • Black Collared Knit Dress by Alexia Admor - Photo 0

    Alexia Admor

    Black Collared Knit Dress

    Original Retail

    $295

  • Black Multi Embroidery Midi Dress by Ieena for Mac Duggal - Photo 0

    Ieena for Mac Duggal

    Black Multi Embroidery Midi Dress

    Original Retail

    $698

  • Ladder Embroidered Dress by Róhe - Photo 0

    Róhe

    Ladder Embroidered Dress

    Original Retail

    $620

  • Fernanda Dress by Ulla Johnson - Photo 0

    Ulla Johnson

    Fernanda Dress

    Original Retail

    $590

  • Leanno Dress by Ted Baker - Photo 0

    Ted Baker

    Leanno Dress

    Original Retail

    $295

  • Rubina Midi Dress by Sea New York - Photo 0

    Sea New York

    Rubina Midi Dress

    Original Retail

    $425

  • Turtleneck Dress by VINCE. - Photo 0

    VINCE.

    Turtleneck Dress

    Original Retail

    $225

  • Anessa Dress by Shoshanna - Photo 0

    Shoshanna

    Anessa Dress

    Original Retail

    $698

  • Floral Ruffle Dress by Adam Lippes x RTR - Photo 0

    Adam Lippes x RTR

    Floral Ruffle Dress

    Comparable Value

    $468

  • Lily Twist Front Dress by Prabal Gurung - Photo 0

    Prabal Gurung

    Lily Twist Front Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,195

  • Zip Neck Knit Dress by Rosetta Getty x RTR - Photo 0

    Rosetta Getty x RTR

    Zip Neck Knit Dress

    Comparable Value

    $330

  • 24/7 Dress by La DoubleJ - Photo 0

    La DoubleJ

    24/7 Dress

    Original Retail

    $730

  • Philo Dress by Rachel Comey - Photo 0

    Rachel Comey

    Philo Dress

    Original Retail

    $850

  • Big Dress by La DoubleJ - Photo 0

    La DoubleJ

    Big Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,150

  • Vida Velvet Dress by SALONI - Photo 0

    SALONI

    Vida Velvet Dress

    Original Retail

    $675

  • Liberty Dress by Shoshanna - Photo 0

    Shoshanna

    Liberty Dress

    Original Retail

    $585

  • Docanah Dress by BOSS - Photo 0

    BOSS

    Docanah Dress

    Original Retail

    $495

  • Zipper Detail Dress by Monse - Photo 0

    Monse

    Zipper Detail Dress

    Original Retail

    $1,190

  • Berkley Dress by Dress The Population - Photo 0

    Dress The Population

    Berkley Dress

    Original Retail

    $238

  • Ribbed Turtleneck Dress by Toccin - Photo 0

    Toccin

    Ribbed Turtleneck Dress

    Original Retail

    $325

  • Riley Dress by Area Stars - Photo 0

    Area Stars

    Riley Dress

    Original Retail

    $175

  • Knit Fringe Dress by Eudon Choi x RTR - Photo 0

    Eudon Choi x RTR

    Knit Fringe Dress

    Comparable Value

    $450

  • Jersey Turtleneck Dress by Tory Burch - Photo 0

    Tory Burch

    Jersey Turtleneck Dress

    Original Retail

    $398

  • Jersey Maxi Dress by Saunders x RTR - Photo 0

    Saunders x RTR

    Jersey Maxi Dress

    Comparable Value

    $465

  • Aviva Dress by Saylor - Photo 0

    Saylor

    Aviva Dress

    Original Retail

    $297

  • Skylar Flare Mini Dress by Toccin - Photo 0

    Toccin

    Skylar Flare Mini Dress

    Original Retail

    $495

  • Wild Horses Dress by FARM Rio - Photo 0

    FARM Rio

    Wild Horses Dress

    Original Retail

    $245

  • Jelena Cardi Dress by Toccin - Photo 0

    Toccin

    Jelena Cardi Dress

    Original Retail

    $425

  • Cordoba Maxi Dress by ROAM - Photo 0

    ROAM

    Cordoba Maxi Dress

    Original Retail

    $278

  • Racer Midi Dress by Toccin - Photo 0

    Toccin

    Racer Midi Dress

    Original Retail

    $455

  • Keyhole Detail Dress by Peter Som x RTR - Photo 0

    Peter Som x RTR

    Keyhole Detail Dress

    Comparable Value

    $450

  • Faux Leather Midi Dress by Fifteen Twenty - Photo 0

    Fifteen Twenty

    Faux Leather Midi Dress

    Original Retail

    $264

  • Sequin Crepe Dress by One33 Social - Photo 0

    One33 Social

    Sequin Crepe Dress

    Original Retail

    $375

  • Mesh Sleeve Dress by Esteban Cortazar x RTR - Photo 0

    Esteban Cortazar x RTR

    Mesh Sleeve Dress

    Comparable Value

    $390

  • Emelyn Dress by Staud - Photo 0

    Staud

    Emelyn Dress

    Original Retail

    $450

  • Floral Cocktail Dress by Polo Ralph Lauren - Photo 0

    Polo Ralph Lauren

    Floral Cocktail Dress

    Original Retail

    $498

  • Matte Brocade Dress by Ieena for Mac Duggal - Photo 0

    Ieena for Mac Duggal

    Matte Brocade Dress

    Original Retail

    $598

  • Ambre Dress by Cinq à Sept - Photo 0

    Cinq à Sept

    Ambre Dress

    Original Retail

    $495

  • Mesh Midi Dress by Saunders x RTR - Photo 0

    Saunders x RTR

    Mesh Midi Dress

    Comparable Value

    $380

  • Button Up Leather Dress by Jason Wu x RTR - Photo 0

    Jason Wu x RTR

    Button Up Leather Dress

    Comparable Value

    $390

  • Drop Waist Velvet Dress by Badgley Mischka - Photo 0

    Badgley Mischka

    Drop Waist Velvet Dress

    Original Retail

    $700

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Black Dresses

The black dress is a wardrobe icon, seamlessly transitioning from day to night, season to season and casual to couture. A versatile yet classic number, the little black dress has made statements for decades, offering women a touch of class, timelessness and gusto in their aesthetic.

When choosing the perfect dress for your next event, consider the detailing and how you'll style it.

Dress Detailing

In terms of silhouette, go A-line for everyday movement, bodycon for allure or slip for understated cocktail dress elegance. Fabric sets the tone: a black satin gala dress speaks to luxury, whereas a jersey suggests comfort. If you're leaning into black for a wedding guest dress, opt for sequin or rhinestone detailing for extra glamor.

Styling

Pair a structured midi dress with a blazer and loafers for a power move at work. Swap the blazer for a leather jacket, step into strappy heels and you’re ready for Friday night. Layer a maxi dress with a chunky knit for Sunday brunch or a tailored trench for minimalist chic. As for accessories, your choice of gold hoop earrings, bold red lips or a breezy updo will do the talking.

And while no two black dresses are the same, no black dress should be worn to separate events. Access designer black dresses for any event with Rent the Runway and keep your LBD look fresh, month after month.

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