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Were talking breathable cotton and linen fabrics, airy silhouettes that bare skin (though not too much), and more importantly, dresses with empire or no waists at all that float around your body rather than cling to it

If you can swing it, I highly recommend the Wolford Individual 10 Sheer Tights (or the control top version) because they are beautiful and look so natural

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You don't need to memorise the entire colour wheel, but understanding three relationships will unlock dozens of pairings instantly

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