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Formal contexts are a little trickier to navigate, but, personally, I think that you can indeed wear brown shoes with a black suit

With a larger bust, the bodice pulls while the rest is too loose or vice versa

The skirt is lined to about 36" from the underbust, which emulates the knee-length chemises occasionally worn during the period

MAXI DRESSES Maxi dresses are usually associated with the 1970s but they were a firm favourite in the sixties too

Here are some examples, and guidance on what to wear for each one

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