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Courtesy of My Mum Made It, an independent brand renowned for their sustainable fabrics and celebrity clientele, this style would pair well with knee-high boots and sweet strappy ballet flats

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Or, if you dont have anything in the family, think about hitting up some antique stores and looking for statement pieces

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