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If you go down any of these alternate routes, play with more luxe fabrics and textures like silk, velvet, sequins, or pleats to avoid any chance that your look leans too casual

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And part of the compromise for the nice price is that the fabric contains 44% wool, which is relatively low

Local Boutique Limitations: Most boutiques carry sample sizes 8-12 only, making fit assessment difficult