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Finished with a dramatic sweeping train, this gown is a refined yet striking choice for prom night and other formal occasions

With those accessories and the overall high-contrast palette it felt smart enough for a cocktail at Sunset Tower (to pick an example at random...)

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Spring Staples: Floral blouses add a touch of femininity and pair beautifully with both skirts and pants

I dont dispute the effect of muted colors as you describe it, but I think that part of this stems from an arbitrary and at this point perhaps largely obsolete cultural norm that equates reserve and uniformity with masculine elegance and dignity