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The sultry style is shown lined in nude (Tash offers five different nude tones), but can be lined in white for a more modest and opaque look

Choosing the perfect day party dress for women is as much about the occasion as it is about personal style

Round 51 (color 2): Ch 1 st (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in the next 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 st, sc 2 tog, *sc 1 in the next 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 st, sc 2 tog*, repeat from *to* until end of round, decreasing 16 times, sc 1 in remaining st, sl st in 1st st (= 97 (113) 129 (145) 161 (177) 193 (209) 225 st)

The versatility of a semi formal dress means you can transition from day to night with a simple change of accessories or layering piece