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The bodice is fitted and flows into a full, flared skirt

The floral and fabric is perfect for day, but the illusion fabric and sheer yoke style makes it more formal

Cut to a universally flattering bodycon silhouette with a cowl neckline, its lined in soft jersey and anchored with custom-developed heart-shaped hardware at the centre

The irony is not lost on me that the sheer dress is one of the most accessible pieces to buy right now, in terms of breadth of price and options in sizing, and instead of bringing people together in a shared moment, it's highlighting the continued disparity between what kind of body is considered beautiful enough to be exposed, and what kind of body should remain covered up