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Black long dress with hollow shoulders

Kitten heels are like the casual version of stilettos but are also a stylish and comfortable pick

This dress is dry clean only

Here are some key pieces to have that encapsulate both styles: Casual Denim Jacket (or another good jacket for the different seasons) Pair of White Sneakers Pull-on Wide-leg Pants Tank Top Jeans (Black Jeans, Blue Jeans, & White Jeans) Tote Bag T-Shirts Elegant White Button-down Shirt Pair of Heels Crisp White Shirts Nice Pair of Pants Flowy Dress Black Blazer Dress Shirts Low Heel Pump Sophisticated Flats (Loafers, Ballet Flats, etc) Camel Coat Midi and Maxi Skirts There are more ideas in this graphic you can print off or pin for later

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