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You've got plenty of freedom when it comes to color, but we love a darker option like this navy blue pick from Banana Republic for evening and fall ceremonies

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Its dated, alienating and impractical, creating a truly goofy pseudo exclusively reminiscent of comical red velvet ropes rather than what I imagine is a stab at the gatekeeping of proprietor Matt Abramcyks early-aughts Beatrice Inn

Natasha Richardson The actress played one of the most stylish moms on TV in The Parent Trap and her fashion sense IRL was equally as good, as this blazer skirt (dress?) set proves

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