lulus black cocktail dress Lace -Short Sleeves -Zips-Lined-Medium-Holiday Strut to the sound of clinking glassesPropose a toast to this crepe knit dress as it falls from a crisscrossing halter neckline that continues into a matching design across the open back Black Low Back Sleeveless Mini

The tailored fit through the body ensures a polished, composed look, while the front split and mesh detailing introduce just enough intrigue to keep the silhouette feeling thoroughly modern

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A relaxed take on the classic striped shirt

The pattern I used was Simplicity 1249 - the princess seams and raglan cap sleeves of View B were exactly what I had in mind for my cocktail dress