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Avoid wearing the same shade of green on top and bottom unless its intentional and styled well

The fitted bodice and gently flared skirt create an hourglass silhouette, and the tea length reads as appropriately formal without the full commitment of a floor-length gown

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A dress like this may fall in the fancier category, but the simple styling and monochromatic color palette pull it off for daytime dressing, with an added appeal from Americana stripes

Jovani 40921 comes in the following colors: Tiffany Blue, Black, Red, Yellow