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You can definitely get away with not wearing a bra with this dress

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Nothing poses a getting-ready quandary quite like black tie optional. Its vague and can result in guests wearing a hodgepodge of looks that are all over the map when it comes to levels of formality, Alexandra Macon, Vogue contributing editor and co-founder of wedding e-commerce site Over the Moon says

Comfortable lining provides ease, making this piece as suitable for an elegant brunch as it is for a captivating evening event

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Photograph: Wales Bonner Started by Grace Wales Bonner in 2014 following her graduation from Central Saint Martins, Wales Bonner was established as a menswear brand but soon expanded to womenswear