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The short-sleeve style has a timeless quality to it, showcasing tailored elements in a silhouette that fits close at the bodice and flares out to a full shape that hovers around mid-shin length

It can also be melted in a small saucepan on the stovetop

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Also in terms of the colour, on the website the dress looked very much 'white' - dazzling, bright white, rather than 'ivory' which I always think of as being softer than white - more the colour of clotted cream

Loafers can look good with linen pants when the outfit is relaxed but still polished

We always test the sleeves fall on a mannequin or fit model before proceeding