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You can wear this with knee high boots or sneakers depending on where youre going or the weather

Interestingly the 1930s evening gowns went to extremes when designing sleeves, ranging from minimalist off the shoulder looks to exaggerated (and crazy outlandish) sleeve styles

A sweater with an interesting detail like an arm slit brings some dimension

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Think about it: If you tell your six friends to find a long navy dress, you may end up with six different shades of navy that don't blend well, as well as a slew of fabrics that may not look cohesive