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Very nice clothe, linen and a touch of wool

Its also fully lined, which means theres no risk of the tweed scratching against your skin and causing uncomfortable chafing (#bless). She notes that this frock fits pretty true to size, although if you want something with a more figure-hugging silhouette, you can opt to go down one from your usual size

Black is the traditional color, but you can experiment with midnight blue or deep burgundy for a subtle personal touch

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