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SAVE : This dress from Nordstrom Rack is a great style for the price and very similar to the splurge option

Remember to keep the rest of your ensemble relatively subdued to let the sports coat take the spotlight

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The flattering Sweetheart Neck and off-shoulder create a chic A-line silhouette

Current denim donners have gravitated toward these styles, casting skinny jeans back into the shadows for now