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At the end of the day, when youre just starting out in the world of respectable attire, youve got to make sure that those initial purchases have that versatility necessary to form a foundation in your wardrobe

If you need coverage under a linen shirt, choose a thin microfiber or modal undershirt in your skin tone

They range from timeless and romantic to casually chic

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Fit and Flare dresses hug the body through the bodice and hips before subtly flaring out around mid-thigh or just below, creating a beautifully contoured hourglass shape