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The aesthetic goal is modest elegancea look that is polished, sophisticated, and undeniably festive, without crossing into the territory of flashy clubwear or overly casual daytime attire

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For formal smart casual events, you might want to keep your blazer on, so wearing a removable overcoat over the top might be better than a knit underneath

I paid for fast shipping to get this before my event, I went by the size chart and went up one