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It divided friends and co-workers

Get ready to turn heads with this elegant lace black dress and gloves

The waist is defined and flows into a voluminous short skirt, offering room through the hips and allowing for comfortable movement

Women are encouraged to wear cocktail party attire featuring bolder colors, playful accessories, and unique silhouettes

It is pretty practical (except for being made of velvet which is a nightmare to wash) and is cut on uniform lines without becoming unregal or unfeminine

A spokesman for Roman Originals, which is based in Erdington, Birmingham, said the dress was also available in three other colours, including a red and black version