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I thought this outfit looked very bridal, be it a wedding guest who just caught the bouquet, the bridesmaid, or even mother of the bride

Armani' t for fall is a long-jacket suit with military shoulders...It accompanies pants, skirts or culottes and it sometimes has epaulets....[S]oftening agents take the curse off the military look....It has broad, padded shoulders

Absolutely beautiful and unbelievably comfortable for something so formal

We're getting Mad Men vibes

With little styling needed to make it look wedding guest-ready, its the perfect occasionwear dress and, yes, its under 40

While not always labeled as maternity dresses, many of their flowing gowns work wonderfully for a growing belly and are incredibly flattering postpartum too