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Spring is here

This striped sleeveless maxi shirtdress from Gap makes that possible

I wore a pretty black military-inspired jacket (similar, here and here), scrunched brown suede boots, and a colorful pink, brown, and black leopard scarf (similar, here)

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If an invitation explicitly states festive cocktail for a holiday party, a textured mini dress or a sequined knee-length number often captures the boisterous spirit better than a maxi skirt