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The key is to keep the polish of cocktail dressing while choosing a matte fabric, a lighter color, and a knee or midi length suited to daylight

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I notice this most when styling outfits for long city days, when the pants need to look polished but still feel comfortable after hours of walking, sitting, and moving around