An interesting cocktail dress from cynthia steffe the dress has an usual combination of fabrics the main fabric has a velvety feel and a subtle gold sheen which contrasts with the black satin front panel the top has loose soft pleating detail and a neat side concealed zip the front has a feature black diagonal panel and this shape is echoed in the shaping detail over the hips and down to the hem the waist is highlighted by the black 2 waist band the skirt is loose with side diagon