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Billie is the ultimate maxi dress to capture the season of celebration

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An off-center high slit in the front gives sultry appeal while the sheer illusion back with faux covered buttons adds a feminine touch (and smartly conceals a zipper)

You should never wear items that could fall into the semi-formal or casual category, like jeans, khakis, casual blazers, chinos, etc

The brilliant colors, the designers said, were meant to suggest a psychological tonic to recent times, as well as a metaphorical turning of the page to a new chapter

And for relaxed gatherings, a cozy printed sweater keeps things semi-casual yet stylish