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The open back with a tie detail adds a touch of elegance and allure, making it perfect for an evening out

To make the most of your black tie attire, it is vital to understand the dress code, select a dress that flatters your body type, and shop wisely for the dress that fits your budget, event type, and personal style.

The two tone gray paint finish is so pretty

It works just as well for city weekends as it will for warm getaways

Richly made of high-quality acetate, this gorgeous piece features box pleated detail and a timeless drop waist silhouette

Singer Taylor Swift told her Twitter followers that the dress is 'obviously blue and black' (pictured) Justin Bieber also tweeted in response to his followers asking what colour he thought the dress was Neuroscientist Bevil Conway, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the US, who asked more than 1,400 people about 'The Dress', added it is likely that people who spend a lot of time outdoors, or had just been in daylight, took away too much blue and saw it as white and gold