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Underneath, a simple white tee or tank keeps things effortless

This is very much out of my element (grabbing random furniture off the side of the road), but we saw potential in the piece, and it was solid wood and very well made

This sparkly party-girl staple can take many forms, from a close-fitting minidress to flared trousers, but a light touch is probably the way to go unless its a formal event

By comparison, the second one was a breeze to assemble

Instead of starting with the most formal option, start with what works outdoors, then build formality through fabric and finishing

Peplum styles placed at the hip (rather than the waist) add volume where the figure is already fullest