black short dresses Power Mesh Fitted Sleeve Mini Dress for Tall Women in Deep XL / Tall / Deep Black Zipper 9 Short Black Sparkly Spaghetti Strap

Neckline: Deep V-Neck

The debate, which started after a photo of the dress was posted on Tumblr, raised some obvious scientific questions about why people were seeing the dress differently

The high slit and sweeping train add drama and grandeur to the floor-length design, while the low back and choice of V-neckline or spaghetti straps strike the perfect balance between sensuality and elegance

The A-line silhouette flares from the waist into the flowing midi skirt

While the black leather fabric lets the texture of the dress stand out, ballet flats are also a great way to bring in a bit of color

This understated contrast of a plain matte dress and shiny velvet heels make the whole outfit look livelier and more dynamic than it actually is