A slinky black velvet cocktail dress from phase eight this below the knee length dress is in a black velvet fabric embroidered and with small circular cut outs to resemble flowers the cut outs reveal the old gold lining the strapless dress is boned for good support and has internal loops to affix the wearers own straps if desired the waistline is emphasized with a black petersham ribbon band with a flat centre front bow the flared skirt is supported by a black net layer the dress f