Forget about gothic gowns that only come out to play when Halloween rolls around: think a moody colour palette, dramatic and detailed sleeves and floor-grazing maxi gowns that can be whatever the season. Here are nine of our favourite numbers that will help you look spellbinding: jet-black Morticia Addams’ tresses optional.
Ponder dress, $299.99
Sheer layering maxi dress, $149.99
Lavish lace dress, $1,250
Lace-trimmed metallic crochet-knit maxi dress, $2,671 from net-a-porter.com
Ruffle-trimmed cut-out silk, $5,830 from matchesfashion.com
Andoni corded lace maxi dress, $814 from net-a-porter.com
Alexia Dobby embroidered georgette dress, $845 from matchesfashion.com
Leather maxi dress, $5,257 from matchesfashion.com
Inez neck-tie crepe dress, $880 from net-a-porter.com