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History: after the death of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette asked that she be made to wear mourning clothes, a request which was granted to her the day after the king's death

The gown is completed in subdued and elegant hues such as Dusty Teal and Mauve for a down-to-earth, but big impact appearance in any formal place

Go wild (within reason) and add a dash of color to your workwear to start your day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

Or better yet, take Thanksgiving outside this year and give your oven a break

So we put all of our feet together and looked at as many sandals as we could, tested each one for good measure, and distilled them down to the best of the best

As one of the Strategist’s resident experts on clothing basics, I sifted through our archives and tapped my colleagues for their picks

The Navy Poplin Button Up Ruffle Puff Sleeve Dress reads sophisticated chic all over it

Versatile Style: wedding guest dress

She knew that we had a long day but was passionate AND knowledgeable about the selection of amazing bridal gowns

As for tuning into my own feelings, I learned pretty quickly that I was looking for an element of theatricality, and that I was happy for a dress to be tight around the waist, but I couldn’t bear a high neckline or a full skirt beyond a certain volume

This frock stands out from others due to its contrasting stitching and elasticized, puffed sleeves

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