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The flowing maxi silhouette creates an elegant, sophisticated appearance perfect for special occasions, formal events, or making a bold statement

Elegant and timeless, it's ideal for revealing your shoulders while maintaining a touch of modesty

ATHLETIC SHOES White tennis shoes, athletic shoes, and character shoes (think Disney princess shoes) should all be avoided

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Traditionally, royal women wore black only when in mourning and insiders said Diana used it deliberately to signal "the death of her marriage." She paired it with her sapphire-and-pearl choker, once a wedding gift, and her sapphire engagement ring a choice viewed by many as both defiant and deeply sad

A cowl collar, for example, bulks up the neckline