Black lace overlay...Check

Colour of the season - purple...Check

Sleeves (for those less arm confident in the summer without our healthy summer tans)...Check

Elegance yet also 'rocky'...Check

£40 from French Connection...Check

Yes you read that last one correct, French Connections LFW dress this season checks all the boxes against this Autumn/Winters must have style, colour and fabric and at £40 its a total snip

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