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The Invitation That Makes You Open the Wardrobe

The Invitation That Makes You Open the Wardrobe

An invitation lands and the wardrobe suddenly feels small. This set is one dress, one roomy bag and one pair of boots that can answer it, whether the plan is a date, a party or dinner. It is built for a single rail and a small shelf, where every piece has to work twice.

  1. The floral dress for a crisp fall afternoon out

    The dress is 100% polyester with a smocked bodice, a square neck with ruffle trim and long puff sleeves. The listing calls it lightweight, stretchy and fully opaque, with a high waist midi length. Sizes run XL to 5XL, from 14W to 28W, and care is hand wash or machine wash, no bleach.

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  2. The chunky boots for a gray morning rush out the door

    The boots set a block heel on a platform lug sole, with a smooth leather look upper and a round toe. An inside zipper and a side elastic panel make them easy to get on, and the rubber outsole is described as adding traction. Whether the look reads dressy or casual is a matter of taste.

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  3. The hobo bag for a day that starts at the desk and ends at dinner

    The bag is faux leather in PU, with a top zipper, two side zipper pockets, a back zipper pocket and tassels. It measures 15.2 by 5.1 by 13 inches, and the removable strap adjusts from 25.98 to 48.03 inches, so it can be carried by hand or across the body.

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