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I bought this dress at Club Monaco this past September to wear to my birthday party

Material: Atlas

I worked with a client last week, which provides a good example of why not to go for a total look He had some suede western style shirt jackets in his wardrobe - when we put them with denim, it ended up looked very costumey, so instead I styled them with some more classic grey flannel trousers and merino knitwear underneath - then they looked really stylish and modern, and the textures worked really well together 2

Consider a half-lined or unlined jacket for maximum breathability

The festive season is the perfect time to elevate your style, and Christmas parties offer endless opportunities to shine -whether the dress code calls for sleek formal glamour or a more relaxed, semi-casual vibe