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You can keep the rest of the look smart but by swapping out a blazer for a knitted jacket or shawl collar cardigan youll instantly look more relaxed and laid back, not to mention more comfortable

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When I was trying to figure out what to wear for my engagement photos, I stalked the internet and stores for the perfect look

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(You can read some more of her suggestions at the bottom of this article.) I then asked fellow PureWow editors to share the dresses they've worn over and over to these types of events in the past, and used their recommendations to whittle down this list