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An elegant yet comfortable dress fit for a Victorian lady

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Accent: Round metal ring

Embroidered or printed shirts are typically okay as long as the print is not distractingly bold

A magpie sensibility, everything all together, all the time, no loyalty to any brand, everything thrown together in your own style. After listing this litany of chaos, he pauses for dramatic effect (have I ever mentioned what a great actor he would make?)