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The contrast between a fitted top and a voluminous skirt, or incorporating different fabric finishes like matte and satin, adds visual interest

This approach works for office days, creative meetings, or casual nights that still call for presence

But as time went on, and my sense of style continued to develop, I began to realize the truth behind those words

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