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Loungewear-style pants, such as palazzo pants or this breezy Azure Palm jumpsuit, look both relaxed and classy

Cocktail evenings and dinner parties where an evening satin maxi dress makes an impact without trying too hard

The collar should peek out just slightly to hit that casual-but-intentional sweet spot

Wear a striped button-down underneath to add extra interest, and then add brown knee-high boots to balance things out just right

Rolled sleeves and oversized sunglasses add an insouciant, off-duty polish

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