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Flowy dresses, embroidered details, earthy tones, fringe and flared silhouettes take the spotlight

In particular, if you're heading to a company party where you might be interacting with everyone from human resources to interns, a slightly more conservative silhouette in a cheerful velvet texture is the best of both worlds

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Theres a cheeky confidence to this style - preppy one minute, punky the next, and always ready to pose for a Sears catalogue or throw on a neon tracksuit

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